50 years, eh? Not unhealthy going. And with loads of ups, but in addition some legendary downs, Atari are as soon as once more releasing a compilation. This one isn’t your common assortment although, with some 100 video games to select from. Discover out in case your favorite is right here as Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration launches right this moment on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Swap and PC.
Beginning on the very starting with some arcade classics proper as much as the Atari Jaguar, this compilation takes gamers on an actual journey via the annals of Atari. Not solely that, however there are interactive timelines that characteristic unique paintings, old-fashioned footage and extra. Atari workers previous and current discuss in regards to the video games and the tradition in over 60 minutes of brand-new interviews.
There are the true classics like Pong, Breakout, Missile Command and Yars’ Revenge included, alongside some extra obscure titles like Basketbrawl and Meals Combat. There are even some new video games included. developer Digital Eclipse have recreated video games like Haunted Home and even created the conclusion to the Swordquest quadrilogy with Airworld. For Atari veterans and newcomers, that is the last word assortment. For a greater have a look at these new video games, try the trailer beneath:
Take a look at our interview with Chris Kohler, Editorial Director at Digital Eclipse to see simply how a lot work has gone into this compilation.
Able to get nostalgic? Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is on the Xbox Retailer now priced at £31.99, or about 32p per sport. Once you put it that manner, it’s a no brainer. Tell us within the feedback beneath if you’ll be selecting this celebration/assortment/compilation up.
Sport description
Be part of the celebration! Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes you on an interactive journey via 50 years of video video games. On the coronary heart of Atari 50 are the Interactive Timelines, which mix historic trivia, digital artifacts, over 60 minutes of latest interviews, documentary footage, and playable video games into one cohesive expertise. Once you encounter a sport within the Timelines, you possibly can instantly play it with out shedding your house. The huge choice of over 100 video games spans seven totally different platforms: Arcade, 2600, 5200, 7800, Atari 8-bit computer systems, and, for the primary time ever on fashionable consoles, Atari Lynx and Jaguar! Play the classics like Tempest 2000, Asteroids, and Yars’ Revenge, or dive into some deeper cuts. Behind each sport are the tales of Atari, what was taking place on the firm, and what went into the creation of the video games and the {hardware} on which they ran, all advised by the individuals who have been there.
