Atari Releasing New Retro Console to Play Classic and New Games

Atari is releasing a new retro console called the Atari 2600+ in November that will play classic Atari games as well as new titles.
The company is remastering and reimagining some of its classic games like Missile Command and Haunted House for the 2600+.
Atari's CEO believes there is interest in quick, simple retro games that complement today's complex blockbuster titles.
Atari recently produced an interactive documentary called Atari 50 that looked back on the company's history.
The CEO is enthusiastic about a potential future handheld system that could play Atari classics on the go.

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Posted 9/30/2023, 11:56:00 AM

Atari Releasing New Retro Console to Play Classic and New Games

Atari is releasing a new retro console called the Atari 2600+ in November that will play classic Atari games as well as new titles.
The company is remastering and reimagining some of its classic games like Missile Command and Haunted House for the 2600+.
Atari's CEO believes there is interest in quick, simple retro games that complement today's complex blockbuster titles.
Atari recently produced an interactive documentary called Atari 50 that looked back on the company's history.
The CEO is enthusiastic about a potential future handheld system that could play Atari classics on the go.

cnn.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/22/2023

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

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

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