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Apple announces six new Apple Arcade games coming in April

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:02:02 +0000

Apple announced Katamari and Space Invaders games are coming to Apple Arcade next month along with other titles. Read more...

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 announced for Xbox and PlayStation consoles

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:34:01 +0000

Xbox and PlayStation players will soon be able to experience the park building and management antics of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 thanks to Atari's latest ports. Read more...

Atari acquires retro games publisher Digital Eclipse in $20 million deal

Omer Dursun — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:54:01 +0000

Atari has acquired retro game publisher Digital Eclipse in a $20 million deal that will see the renowned classic game compilation studio develop its collections under the Atari banner. Read more...

Star Wars: Dark Forces and Turok 3 are getting remastered versions this fall from Nightdive

John Callaham — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:20:01 +0000

Nightdive Studios will be releasing remastered versions of LucasArts' Star Wars: Dark Forces and Acclaim's Turok 3 first-person shooters, with 4K resolutions, updated graphics, and more. Read more...

The Atari 2600+ will play hundreds of original Atari 2600 games for $129.99

John Callaham — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:46:01 +0000

The Atari 2600+ is a recreation of the original Atari 2600 console and can play hundreds of original Atari 2600 and 7800 games. It will come with a 10-game cartridge and will launch on Nov. 17. Read more...

Atari is teasing something that it will reveal on Tuesday, August 22

John Callaham — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:28:01 +0000

The official Atari X (formerly Twitter) account is teasing something that looks like will be revealed in more detail on Tuesday, August 22, which is the same day as Gamescom Opening Night Live. Read more...

Atari and Jeff Minter bring adaptation of a rare 1982 Atari arcade cabinet, Akka Arrh

Fiza Ali — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 14:26:02 +0000

Atari and Jeff Minter have once again come together for a retro-infused arcade shooter, Akka Arrh. The latest project, releasing in early 2023, is an adaptation of a rare 1982 Atari arcade cabinet. Read more...

Black Widow and Centipede Recharged are free on the Epic Games Store

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:08:01 +0000

Epic Games Store's latest giveaways are for the reimagined classic arcade games Black Widow and Centipede in their Recharged forms. The games and a Dauntless bonus pack will be available for a week. Read more...

Plex announces Arcade game subscription service for $4.99 per month

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:52:02 +0000

Plex has launched a new game subscription called Plex Arcade that costs $4.99 per month, giving you access to retro games. Plex Pass subscribers can also enjoy a lower monthly subscription rate. Read more...

Atari VCS pre-orders go live in Australia and New Zealand today

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:28:02 +0000

The modern-day reboot of Atari's 1977 gaming system is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand soon. Atari has partnered up with Bluemouth Interactive make this happen. Pre-orders start today. Read more...

GameBoy clone Analogue Pocket delayed to May 2021, pre-orders open August 3

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:12:02 +0000

Analogue has announced that pre-orders for its high-end GameBoy clone is shipping in May of next year, with pre-orders opening next week. Prices for the dock and other accessories were also revealed. Read more...

Atari refuses to call it quits on the VCS, launching this fall

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:10:01 +0000

Despite having promised a release for years, Atari is still intent on releasing its VCS console. Now, the company says it will launch this fall, with pre-orders being available right now. Read more...

Atari, the video game company, is opening up a hotel chain

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:22:01 +0000

In what might be one of the more curious business expansions we've seen, renowned video game company Atari is opening a series of themed hotels around the U.S., with the first one coming in 2020. Read more...

Atari VCS' upgrade to a Ryzen APU pushes back launch to late 2019

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 11:04:01 +0000

Atari has announced that its upcoming retro-inspired console, Atari VCS, will be launching later than previously announced due to it getting an upgrade to a newer APU from the AMD Ryzen family. Read more...

New update will bring Atari classics to Tesla's infotainment system

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:52:01 +0000

A new update coming to Tesla vehicles will include an Easter egg that will allow owners to have a bit of fun, playing some of Atari's classics, like Pole Position, Tempest, and Missile Command. Read more...

Atari is in hot water after it calls reporter a troll

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 16:22:02 +0000

Atari is seeing itself in a bit of trouble after it accused a reporter of being a troll following an interview where the COO Michael Arzt showed little knowledge of the company's Atari VCS. Read more...

Atari launches Indiegogo campaign for the VCS and reveals its specs

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 30 May 2018 17:40:01 +0000

Atari has started taking preorders of its retro-inspired gaming console, the Atari VCS and, alongside the launch, the company has revealed the hardware inside the device slated for release next year. Read more...

Ted Dabney, co-founder of Atari and video game pioneer, dies at 81

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 28 May 2018 21:16:01 +0000

The co-founder of Atari and creator of games such as Computer Space and Pong, passed away at the age of 81 following a cancer diagnosis late last year. Dabney had chosen not to receive treatment. Read more...

Atari VCS console pre-orders to begin May 30, shipping planned for 2019

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 18:58:01 +0000

Atari announced today that it will begin pre-orders for its upcoming console, the Atari VCS, next month. The console will be AMD powered with 4K 60FPS capabilities, and is slated to ship next year. Read more...

Atari hits the pause button on Ataribox pre-order plans

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 15:07:06 +0000

Atari's new Linux-powered console, Ataribox, has hit a snag, with its pre-order plans being delayed on the day they were supposed to go online. The company is reportedly working on a new launch plan. Read more...

Ataribox pre-orders will open on December 14

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:34:02 +0000

The upcoming Linux-powered console by Atari, the Ataribox, will be up for pre-order later this week on December 14. The console is expected to cost around $250 and comes with AMD hardware. Read more...

You can now order a reproduction Atari Centipede arcade cabinet for $90

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 19:34:01 +0000

If you were looking for something that might quench your nostalgia thirst, the newly revealed Replicade Centipede machine might be just the thing. The cabinet starts at $90 and ships in early 2018. Read more...

Ataribox will be AMD-powered, Linux-based, and cost $250-$300

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 12:08:01 +0000

Atari confirmed its return to the console market back in June, and today the company revealed that the upcoming Ataribox will be powered by an AMD CPU with Radeon graphics and will be Linux-based. Read more...

Two "Retro" Atari 2600 gaming units coming in November

John Keefer — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:40:01 +0000

If you haven't been able to grab and SNES Classic or can't wait for the virtual console to arrive on Nintendo Switch, these nostalgic items could help scratch that old-school itch you may have. Read more...

7 Days: A week of the Speakerhat, Microsoft money, and Windows 10's Fall

Andy Weir — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 13:00:10 +0000

From nine-one-OnePlus and Android Wear wah-wah-waaahhh, to proof for porn, a new Glass, Qualcomm vs the world, and Windows 10 turning up the heat, it's our handy roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

That Selfie Sombrero is so 2014 - what you need is Atari's new Speakerhat

Andy Weir — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:18:01 +0000

Days after showing off its new games console, Atari has now unveiled the Speakerhat, "a baseball-style cap with high-fidelity stereo speakers and microphone", which also includes a Multiplayer Mode. Read more...

Atari reveals first pictures of its new Ataribox console

Stergios Georgopoulos — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 11:46:01 +0000

Atari, which last made a console in 1993, has revealed the first pictures and some details of the Ataribox, a retro console that will offer classic games as well as new gaming content. Read more...

Atari CEO confirms that company is back in the console business with upcoming Ataribox

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 23:36:01 +0000

As E3 2017 has come to a close, it appears that the Xbox One X wasn't the only console announced. Atari CEO Fred Chesnais has now confirmed that his company is indeed working on a new console. Read more...

Activision's classic Pitfall! celebrates 35 years since its initial release

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 01:30:01 +0000

Today, Activision's iconic title, Pitfall!, for the Atari 2600 celebrates its 35th anniversary. It was originally released on April 20 in 1982 and has since spawned a few sequels on various platforms. Read more...

This mechanical Pong coffee table can be yours for $1,100

Timi Cantisano — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 00:48:02 +0000

If you've ever wanted a piece of furniture that also featured a built-in game of Pong, look no further. While the original was digital, this version includes physical pieces that glide using magnets. Read more...

Atari brings gaming classic RollerCoaster Tycoon to Android and iOS

Andy Weir — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 16:56:01 +0000

Atari says its new mobile game "includes a mixture of authentic playability, depth of gameplay and unique graphical style of Chris Sawyer's original best-selling RollerCoaster Tycoon PC Games." Read more...

Atari brings 100 classic titles to the Xbox One with the Flashback collection

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 07:52:01 +0000

Atari has just released 100 of its greatest gaming titles on the Xbox One. Users can grab the collection, broken into two volumes, and experience some childhood nostalgia for $40. Read more...

Xbox Europe VP Phil Harrison has left Microsoft

Chris Schroeder — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 19:06:01 +0000

Farewell note confirms that Phil Harrison has officially stepped down as Corporate Vice President of Xbox in Europe. Harrison's replacement not yet named. Read more...

'Atari: Game Over' documentary now available free on Xbox

Usama Jawad — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 21:40:01 +0000

Find out why the Atari game fared so poorly decades ago, watch interviews and live events from the excavation of the site where the 30 year old games were found in this documentary, now available free Read more...

ET: The Extraterrestrial landfill documentary to premiere on Xbox Live this month

Usama Jawad — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 18:30:01 +0000

Find out why the Atari game fared so poorly decades ago, watch interviews and live events from the excavation of the site where the 30 year old games were found in this documentary, premiering soon. Read more...

"Worst video game in the world" heading to eBay auction after landfill discoveries

Steven Parker — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 09:08:01 +0000

Around half of the recovered E.T. Atari 2600 cartridges dug up earlier this year will now be heading to eBay in the coming weeks, giving you the chance to own a piece of "the worst game" in history. Read more...

Atari focusing on gamified hardware which could set achievements in real life

Phi Ha — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 20:19:06 +0000

Atari is set to release gamified hardware and wearable technology as a part of a comeback strategy. According to T3, their products could "gamify" everyday tasks and reward users accordingly. Read more...

Microsoft shows Saturday's Atari 'E.T' game dig in new video

John Callaham — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:35:52 +0000

Microsoft has released a new video showing the highlights of Satuday's landfill dig in New Mexico, which proved that Atari buried lots of unsold "E.T." 2600 game cartridges in 1983. Read more...

Microsoft's Atari 'E.T' landfill excavation event successful, game cartridges found

John Callaham — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 20:19:59 +0000

An excavation of an old landfill in New Mexico to find evidence of millions of buried Atari 2600 "E.T." game cartridges has been successful and will be part of an upcoming Microsoft Xbox documentary. Read more...

Microsoft holding Atari 'E.T.' pre-dig party in New Mexico on Friday

John Callaham — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 13:32:33 +0000

Microsoft will hold an Atari 2600-themed free party Friday night in Alamogordo, New Mexico prior to Saturday's dig of the site where millions of "E.T.' games were buried. Read more...