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Rob Wyatt joins the Atari VCS team

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Industry veterans, Atari, have announced that game platform architecture expert Rob Wyatt and his company Tin Giant are officially joining the Atari VCS team. Rob Wyatt is one of those people that the average gamer won’t know about yet should have much to thank him for.  Wyatt has worked at Microsoft on their DirectX and Windows […]

Atari VCS Tribute Edition announced as Collector’s Edition sells out

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With the Atari VCS Collector’s Edition selling out on IndieGogo, Atari has responded to the incredible demand for the retro-inspired version of the new console by announcing the Atari VCS Tribute Edition. Those who missed out on the Collector’s Edition have another chance to pre-purchase the Atari VCS Tribute Edition, featuring the same iconic real-wood […]

RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch introduces Scenarios Game Mode

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Atari have released a brand new update for their popular free to play title RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch, this latest update adds the fan favourite RollerCoaster Tycoon Scenarios game mode providing several new challenges for park managers to achieve.  Learn more about this new game mode in the trailer below… RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch was first released back in early 2017 on […]

Atari VCS now available to pre-order, launch video released

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Atari has announced that its upcoming retro-inspired Atari VCS console is now available for pre-sale via IndieGogo. Two Atari VCS models are available to pre-order, including the Atari VCS Day One Collector’s Edition featuring a special retro-inspired real wood-front, and the sleek Atari VCS Onyx, with a glossy black face and searing “Atari Red” illuminated […]

Atari VCS pre-sale starts this May ready for shipping in 2019

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Industry veteran Atari have announced that pre-sales of the Atari VCS (formerly known as Ataribox) will start on 30th May exclusively on Indiegogo with a planned shipping date of spring 2019.  This sale will include the  time-limited Atari VCS Collector’s Edition which features the special retro inspired wooden front just like its great great grandfather and […]

Atari Speakerhats, the latest in wearable gaming tech

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When you hear the word “Atari” you think, ‘Gaming!’.  You may even think, ‘The spark that ignited console gaming to what we see today’.   However, what you probably don’t think when you hear the word Atari is, ‘Speakerhats!’, but coming very soon to a head near you is just that.   Arriving in selected email […]

Atari announces new details and specs for the Atari VCS console

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Last week, Atari officially announced its upcoming video game console / entertainment system, the Atari VCS (formerly code-named the Ataribox), and now we have some new details on the machine direct from GDC 2018. “The new Atari VCS is a video computer system and platform that lets users enjoy games and the best PC experience […]

Atari unveils its retro-inspired Atari VCS gaming console

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Last year Atari announced it was getting back into the video game console business with the ‘Ataribox’, and now the legendary brand has officially announced that the upcoming machine is going by the name Atari VCS. Inspired by the iconic silhouette of the original Atari 2600 Video Computer System, the new Atari VCS features a […]

Become a crime boss in Atari’s Goon Squad, available now on Android and iOS

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Those of you who enjoy card based brawling games may like Goon Squad from Atari and developer On5.  This card based mob brawler puts players deep into the criminal underworld and is available now on Android and iOS devices.  Watch the trailer below… In Goon Squad players will venture into a world dominated by mobsters and gangs as […]