Atari Taps into Nostalgia with New Retro Console Featuring Classic and New Games

Atari is releasing a new retro console, the Atari 2600+, in November that will play classic and new games.
The console will tap into nostalgia but also feature reimagined and new titles suited for quick, pick-up-and-play enjoyment.
Atari is remastering and remaking some of its iconic classic games like Centipede and Haunted House.
The company sees a market for retro games complementing modern blockbuster titles.
Atari recently innovated with its "Atari 50" interactive documentary exploring the company's history.

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12/12/2022

Consoles and Competition

The main topic is the history of competition and business models in the video game industry. 1. The industry has seen a shift from vertical integration to modularization, with the first video game console being the Magnavox Odyssey. 2. Atari's 2600 introduced the concept of self-contained game cartridges, allowing players to use the same system for different games. 3. Activision's emergence as a third-party developer marked a major restructuring of the industry, leading to a flood of poor quality games and the video game crash of 1983. 4. Sony's PlayStation and Nintendo's Famicom/NES implemented strict control over third-party developers, with Sony later pivoting to focus on exclusives. 5. Microsoft's acquisition of Activision raises concerns about competition, but it is actually a move to build a new business model based on subscription services, which challenges Sony's exclusive strategy.

9/11/2023

Atari Launches New Mini 2600+ Console to Play Classic Games

Atari is releasing a new version of the Atari 2600, called the 2600+, which is 80% the size of the original and can play original cartridges, powered by a Rockchip SoC, and will be available for $130.

9/15/2023

Classic 90s Games Remade for Modern Audiences in Upcoming Tomb Raider and Final Fantasy 7 Remakes

The recent showcases from PlayStation and Nintendo have highlighted the excitement and nostalgia surrounding the Tomb Raider and Final Fantasy 7 games, showcasing how past ideas are shaping the future of gaming.

9/18/2023

Atari to Release New $100 Gamestation Pro Console with 200+ Classic Games

Atari and My Arcade are partnering to release the Atari Gamestation Pro, a retro gaming console that integrates Atari 2600, 5200, 7800, and Arcade games into a single platform, featuring over 200 classics and wireless joysticks.

10/6/2023

Atari Releasing Rare '80s Game 'Save Mary' for 2600 Console

Atari has announced preorders for a physical cartridge for its 2600 console. The game, called Save Mary, was developed during the console's golden years. Preordering the cartridge includes a collector's edition box and manual.

10/6/2023

Atari Releasing 500 Copies of Rare '80s Game 'Save Mary' for Classic 2600 Console

Atari is releasing a new physical cartridge called Save Mary for their 2600 console, offering a limited edition collector's item for diehard fans.

10/16/2023

Analogue Announces Analogue 3D - A High-Def Nintendo 64 Reimagining Coming in 2024

Analogue, the console manufacturer known for its retro gaming machines, has announced the Analogue 3D, a reimagining of the N64 that promises 100% compatibility with N64 games, 4K resolution output, and support for classic N64 controllers.

10/17/2023

Analogue's New 'Analogue 3D' Promises Authentic N64 Experience With Modern Upgrades

Analogue's CEO claims that their new FPGA-based N64 console, the Analogue 3D, will provide a superior and authentic gaming experience compared to any potential official 'N64 Classic' from Nintendo.

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Atari Taps into Nostalgia with New Retro Console Featuring Classic and New Games

Atari is releasing a new retro console, the Atari 2600+, in November that will play classic and new games.
The console will tap into nostalgia but also feature reimagined and new titles suited for quick, pick-up-and-play enjoyment.
Atari is remastering and remaking some of its iconic classic games like Centipede and Haunted House.
The company sees a market for retro games complementing modern blockbuster titles.
Atari recently innovated with its "Atari 50" interactive documentary exploring the company's history.

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

12/12/2022

Consoles and Competition

9/11/2023

Atari Launches New Mini 2600+ Console to Play Classic Games

9/15/2023

Classic 90s Games Remade for Modern Audiences in Upcoming Tomb Raider and Final Fantasy 7 Remakes

9/18/2023

Atari to Release New $100 Gamestation Pro Console with 200+ Classic Games

10/6/2023

Atari Releasing Rare '80s Game 'Save Mary' for 2600 Console

10/6/2023

Atari Releasing 500 Copies of Rare '80s Game 'Save Mary' for Classic 2600 Console

Atari is releasing a new physical cartridge called Save Mary for their 2600 console, offering a limited edition collector's item for diehard fans.

10/16/2023

Analogue Announces Analogue 3D - A High-Def Nintendo 64 Reimagining Coming in 2024

10/17/2023

Analogue's New 'Analogue 3D' Promises Authentic N64 Experience With Modern Upgrades

Analogue's CEO claims that their new FPGA-based N64 console, the Analogue 3D, will provide a superior and authentic gaming experience compared to any potential official 'N64 Classic' from Nintendo.