Atari 50 Adding 19 More Games

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Atari 50 Adding 19 More Games

Key Takeaways

  • Atari 50‘s first DLC will add 19 new games and interviews to the compilation, expanding its nostalgic library.
  • The games being added in The Wider World of Atari will be revealed on September 25.
  • The Second DLC, The First Console War, will include 20 games and launch on November 8 with a physical release option.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a wave of nostalgia when it comes to Atari and their latest announcement. The Atari 50: Anniversary Celebration was already a fantastic trip down memory lane, but the news that they’re adding 19 more games through DLC? That’s like finding an unopened box of E.T. cartridges buried in my backyard!

In November 2022, Atari is planning to expand its collection “Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration” by including an additional 19 games as downloadable content (DLC). This compilation, available on various platforms, brings together over 100 classic titles initially released for the Atari 7800, 5200, and 2600 consoles, Atari 8-bit computers, Atari Jaguar, and the Atari Lynx handheld, offering a nostalgic gaming experience.

The Atari 50 isn’t merely a platform for playing classic games; it doubles as an engaging museum that delves into the history of Atari and the broader video game industry. It offers interviews with developers and influential figures in the field, along with trivia, providing insight into Atari’s journey from its ’70s inception to its foray into arcades, and the launch of its revolutionary consoles.

On October 25, Atari plans to roll out an Expanded Edition of the game collection known as Atari 50. This update will include an extra 39 games, expanding its existing library even further. The new content is set to be split into two DLCs (Downloadable Content). The first one, titled The Wider World of Atari, will incorporate 19 additional games into the Atari 50 collection. These games’ titles will be unveiled in a YouTube video by MetalJesusRocks on September 25. Excitingly, those who own the Atari VCS console will receive the The Wider World of Atari DLC for free as part of their Atari 50 package.

Atari 50’s The Wider World of Atari Games Reveal Date

  • September 25, 2024, at 10 AM EST on YouTube

The Downloadable Content (DLC) will also incorporate eight additional video clips featuring fresh interviews with both employees and enthusiasts. This content will highlight artist Evelyn Seto, who played a significant role in designing Atari’s legendary logo, and fans will also get a glimpse of retro video game advertisements and artifacts from gaming history. The DLC will delve into the new timeline, shedding light on some groundbreaking innovations of the Atari 2600 console, which may have been overlooked during their initial release. Additionally, it will explore the quest for undiscovered prototypes and emphasize the significance of video game preservation.

The upcoming DLC titled “The First Console War” for the game Atari 50, is set to drop on November 8th. This expansion pack offers an additional 20 classic games, along with six informative video segments, for retro gaming enthusiasts to savor. It will explore the intense competition that arose between Atari’s 2600 and Mattel’s Intellivision, symbolizing the first console war. This DLC launch coincides with the arrival of the physical version of Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition. This physical release, available on Nintendo Switch and PS5 for $39.99, comes complete with the original game and both DLCs. For an extra $10, Nintendo Switch users can opt for a special Steelbook edition of Atari 50, which includes Atari 2600 art cards, mini arcade marquee signs, and a replica business card for Al Alcorn from Syzygy Co.

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2024-09-25 16:13