by Rainier on March 19, 2018 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announces that Atari VCS is the official name of its retro-inspired gaming and entertainment platform, previously known by its working title Ataribox.
by Rainier on March 9, 2018 @ 2:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari will be in San Francisco for GDC 2018, showcasing their amazing lineup on March 21 and 22, 2018.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2017 @ 10:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari proudly celebrates “Pong Day” on the 45th anniversary of the influential Pong arcade game that first debuted on November 29, 1972.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2017 @ 8:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The legendary videogames of the 70s, 80s, and 90s are back as AtGames announced the release of the new premium HD versions of their classic game consoles: the Atari Flashback 8 Gold and the Sega Genesis Flashback.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2017 @ 6:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari and community publisher Fig announced a strategic partnership designed to develop and publish two new video games: a reboot of one of Atari’s most beloved intellectual properties and a new IP from Atari.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2017 @ 8:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Atari "Retro" Handheld features the immortalized wood effect and includes 50 classic games built-in, including: Asteroids, Pong, Centipede, Missile Command, Breakout, Millipede and more.
by Rainier on June 7, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari unveiled its E3 2017 line-up, showing off titles such as Goon Squad, Lunar Battle and RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch.
by Rainier on May 22, 2017 @ 7:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced a three-year license extension with RollerCoaster Tycoon creator Chris Sawyer through the year 2022.
by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2017 @ 7:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fans of retro gaming will soon be able to roll back the years and enjoy 50 classic Atari and arcade titles.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2016 @ 5:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari Vault bundles the publisher's most beloved classic games into a single PC title, with new features and multiplayer capabilities.
by Rainier on April 17, 2014 @ 3:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a minimalistic stylized universe, Minimum features fast-paced, session-based combat that pits teams of five against each other with powerful, craftable weapons.
by Rainier on July 24, 2013 @ 3:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Private equity firm The Evergreen Group has acquired the popular Backyard Sports franchise in the recent Atari assets auction.
by Rainier on June 24, 2013 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nordic Games has signed and closed an asset purchase agreement regarding two of Atari’s intellectual properties, Desperados and Silver.
by Rainier on April 26, 2013 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing is an action RPG filled with fierce and demonic battles, memorable characters, and a refreshingly unique story that brings the legendary vampire slayer to modern audiences.
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2013 @ 5:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari U.S. filed petitions for relief under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2011 @ 11:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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AtGames Digital Media Ltd. is launching the Atari-licensed Atari Flashback 3 console in Europe and Australia, recreating the original video gaming experience of the widely appealing video game console from the 1980’s.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2011 @ 10:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In The Kore Gang you explore a vast game universe packed with action, puzzles and countless surprises. Meet strange characters and even stranger creatures as you unravel the game's off-the-wall storyline.
by Rainier on May 17, 2011 @ 7:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari has released its latest financial results, revealing that while it has improved its incoming it is still running a €6.2 million loss, however that is merely half of its loss last year. Less positive news for the people at Eden Games, it's workforce is being trimmed to merely 30 people, while Atari is getting rid of Cryptic Studios altogether.
by Rainier on April 14, 2011 @ 8:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GOG.com has extended its digital distribution agreement with Atari, expanding its catalog with the original Alone in the Dark 1, 2, and 3 (all $5.99), as well as The Witcher (available soon for $9.99), of course Win7/Vista compatible, and DRM free.
by Rainier on March 17, 2011 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TERA: The Exiled Realm of Arborea is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game where you battle epic wars and protect your kingdom from demise. TERA is developed to bring you thrills never experienced before in traditional MMOs with its action-filled gameplay and riveting visuals.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari's Greatest Hits: Volume 1 brings together dozens of the most popular Atari arcade and Atari 2600 titles of all-time, including such blockbusters as Asteroids, Pong, Centipede, Missile Command, Tempest, Lunar Lander, Space Duel, Battlezone and Adventure.
by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2010 @ 7:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari's Greatest Hits: Volume 1 brings together dozens of the most popular Atari arcade and Atari 2600 titles of all-time, including such blockbusters as Asteroids, Pong, Centipede, Missile Command, Tempest, Lunar Lander, Space Duel, Battlezone and Adventure.
by Rainier on June 2, 2010 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blade Kitten, based on Steve Stamatiadis' comic book series, is an action adventure game that invites players into the world of Hollow Wish, where they take on the role of Kit Ballard, one of the best bounty hunters in the business.
by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GOG.com has signed a digital distribution agreement with Atari, expanding its catalog with a slew of classic titles, starting with Outcast, Master of Orion and Master of Magic, while more titles will be unveiled gradually in the coming weeks, DRM-free of course.
by Rainier on April 19, 2010 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announces the arrival of two new members to its Board of directors: industry veteran and Atari founder Nolan Bushnell and online entrepreneur Tom Virden, while David Gardner and Phil Harrison have resigned.