Atari’s Lunar Lander Beyond Takes Aim for an April 23rd Launch on PC and Consoles

Today, Atari and developer Dreams Uncorporated (Cris Tales) are delighted to announce an April 23, 2024 launch date for Lunar Lander Beyond, an all-new narrative adventure based on the classic Lunar Lander, the game that pioneered the simulation genre as we know it today.

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Toys for Bob Goes Independent: A New Chapter Begins

Toys for Bob, the renowned studio responsible for beloved titles like Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time and Crash Team Rumble, has made a groundbreaking announcement: they are breaking free from the corporate confines of Activision and Microsoft. This bold move marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the studio—one filled with creative freedom, original game development, and thrilling partnerships.

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Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Available Now

Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster has been brought to life by the team at Nightdive Studios, fully remastered through its proprietary KEX engine. New and returning players will enjoy Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster’s upgraded gameplay, high-resolution textures, enhanced lighting and rendering, and support for gamepads on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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Atari’s qomp2: A Minimalist Adventure with Maximum Thrills

qomp2, now available on PC via Steam and Epic, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 / 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, Atari VCS, and iOS and Android mobile platforms, is a delightful and inventive video game that takes the classic Pong concept and spins it into an exciting adventure. Atari has truly outdone itself with this sequel, offering players a fresh take on the familiar while introducing captivating new elements.

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Official Xbox Podcast: Updates on the Xbox Business

On the latest Official Xbox Podcast, Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond and Matt Booty shared updates on the Xbox business. Watch the full episode below.

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Bloganuary: What I Enjoy Doing Most During My Leisure Time

Today’s Bloganuary post is based on the prompt: “What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time?” Read on for my answer.

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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove Review — A Retro Masterpiece

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is a collection of five games that pay homage to the classic 8-bit and 16-bit era of platformers. Featuring a charming pixel art style, a catchy and dynamic soundtrack, and a simple but satisfying gameplay, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is a retro masterpiece that will appeal to both old and new fans of the genre. In this review, I will explore the gameplay, graphics, sound, and music of each game, and explain why Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is a must-have for any platformer lover.

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Retro Speedrunning Made Better with Mr. Run and Jump’s New Content Update

As if this month wasn’t flying by fast enough already, we’re pleased to announce that the speedrunning platformer delight Mr. Run and Jump is ringing in the new year with an exciting content update that seriously ups the ante on replayability.

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Bloganuary: Do You Play in Your Daily Life?

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It’s January 2, so it’s time for another Bloganuary post! Today’s prompt is: “Do you play in your daily life? What says ‘playtime’ to you?” This made me laugh out loud when I read it. Why? Let me explain.

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Hogwarts Legacy: A Magical Journey into the Wizarding World

Step into the magical realm with Hogwarts Legacy: Digital Deluxe Edition for Xbox, where players embark on a captivating adventure as a new student at Hogwarts during the late 1800s. Developed by Port Key Games’ studio Avalanche, this open-world RPG promises a rich and detailed experience set against the backdrop of the iconic wizarding school.

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