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Yars Rising – Atari announces new Metroidvania

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Atari has announced a brand-new game based on the Yars Revenge classic - Yars Rising. Developed by WayForward, who has recently impressed with Contra: Operation Galuga and Shantae, it will actually be in the Metroidvania style - certainly an interesting choice. You take control of a young hacker called Emi Kimura tasked with infiltrating the shadowy QoTech corporation. Can you run, jump, sneak, hack, and blast your way through various 2D
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THE400 Mini – Atari announce list of pre-installed titles

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We recently reported that the new Atari THE400 Mini was being released in March. Now we have the list of the 25 pre-installed titles that will come along with the machine on release. There appears to be a mix of instant classics amongst some lesser-known titles. The new mini is being handled by Retro Games Ltd and Managing Director Paul Andrews said. “Much like the other retro computers we’ve produced,
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Three Atari 7800 titles to be re-released in May

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Atari has announced they are re-releasing three classic Atari 7800 titles in May 2024. Partnering with Plaion, the games will be playable on cartridge-based consoles and will come complete with new packaging. The three titles are: • Fatal Run 7800 - "a challenging, futuristic battle racer that demands nerves of steel and Grand Prix driving skills. Use the shops to upgrade your car and obtain more powerful weapons." • Ninja
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Atari Mania – Pre-orders for a physical release end this weekend

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We previously brought you news of a new title, Atari Mania, a retro-mash-up game developed by Montreal-based studio Illogika. Taking the role of a caretaker, you're tasked with watching over a vault of 50 years of Atari games and have to fix a massive mix-up by playing through 150 microgames. Each game is based on the 70s or 80s classic titles and includes mash-ups of existing titles, retro pixel art
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Atari expands their Recharged series with Berzerk

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Atari has announced the latest game in their Recharged series - Berzerk: Recharged. The reimagining of the 1980 classic promises to challenge you as you fight your way through a deadly maze filled with waves of menacing robots. Features include:• Arcade Mode - Survive an endless maze of random rooms that get progressively harder• Challenge Mode - 20 hand-crafted mazes that deliver unique gameplay challenges• Local Co-op - Survive with
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MyArcade announces new Atari Gamestation Pro console

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Following the previous release of the Atari Gamestation Plus, MyArcade has once again partnered with Atari to launch the Atari Gamestation Pro. It promises to be the first console designed to integrate the Atari 2600, 5200, 7800, Arcade, and bonus titles into a single platform. This time around, Atari games will be presented in full HD and will include two wireless joysticks, allowing you to play a massive 200+ game
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Atari 50 – Anniversary Deluxe Arcade Machine announced

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Arcade1Up has announced a brand new arcade cabinet celebrating Atari's 50th Anniversary - at least for those with an American delivery address. Featuring 64 iconic games that defined Atari's history, along with original authentic ROMs and arcade controls, the celebration cabinet is set for release in just a couple of months times. The 5-foot-tall machine includes a 17-inch colour screen, upgraded joysticks, and 3D moulded light-up coin doors. The collection
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Akka Arrh – Minter does it again with crazy shooter for Switch and PS4

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Have you ever wondered what would happen if Asteroids and Missile Command dropped a load of acid and then had a baby? Neither had I until I popped Numskull Games cart of Akka Arrh into my Switch this week but I now know the answer to this quandary. Jeff Minter, a legend of the shmup scene since the early days of video games, has unleashed his goats and llamas on
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Atari VCS Collectors Edition is now available to all

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For the first time since its crowdfunding campaign back in 2018, Atari is now allowing people to buy their own Atari VCS Collector's Edition system directly. Each numbered edition consists of: Atari VCS Game System Atari VCS Vault, featuring 100 classic arcade and console games Thousands of retro games with Antstream Arcade What may not be so welcome, is that Atari is actually doing this after promising that Collector's Editions
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