Las Vegas Sun – Atari’s 1981 hit Centipede is an antique in the video game world, but it’s the hottest new thing in the casino industry. Slot machine manufacturers are rolling out games inspired by the penny arcade, hoping to attract middle-aged gamblers through nostalgia and the promise of cashing in on their joystick talents. The new Centipede slot machine by International Game Technology is more than just a clever licensing deal or a sign of the cosmetic change from one-armed bandits to touch screens. It’s part of a major shift in the industry toward slot machines that let users…