Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Will Soon Welcome 12 New Games in First Official Content Update

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Let the celebrations resume! Today, iconic video game publisher Atari and developer Digital Eclipse tease the first free content update for the interactive anthology experience Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. Coming December 5, 2023, this update rings in the holiday season with the addition of 12 fan-favorite Atari 2600 titles from the console’s heyday. From officially released titles to player-powered homebrews, to once-lost Atari prototypes, Atari 50 shapes up to be the gift that keeps on giving.

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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2023: Video Games

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Right now, Amazon is having an epic two-day shopping event that is available exclusively for Amazon Prime members called Prime Big Deal Days. Below are several hot video game deals you should take advantage of before they are gone.

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Microsoft Acquiring Nintendo: Email From Xbox’s Phil Spencer

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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has expressed a strong desire to acquire Nintendo at some point. In an August 2020 email exchange with two high-ranking Microsoft marketing executives, Spencer emphasized that “Nintendo is the ultimate asset in the gaming industry” and believed that such an acquisition would be a pivotal moment in his career, benefiting both companies.

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Dimension Shellshock: Unleashing New Adventures in TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge

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When I reviewed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge earlier this year, I said it was a “delightful love letter to a beloved franchise.” Now, Dimension Shellshock, the game’s first DLC, has arrived to prove that sometimes bigger is indeed better, and more Ninja Turtles action is always a welcome treat.

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Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box Now Available

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Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box packages together all six acclaimed base games from the iconic franchise: Borderlands, Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Tales from the Borderlands, Borderlands 3, and New Tales from the Borderlands, as well as all of their add-on content*, in one giant bundle for the first time.

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Atari Revisits Pong with qomp2, an Artful Reimagining of the Game that Started It All

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Atari® — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — is thrilled to announce qomp2, a creative sequel to the seminal classic Pong that asks the question, “what would happen if the Pong ball escaped the paddles?” The answer is simple: make a daring break for freedom! 

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Quantum: Recharged — An Atari Arcade Classic is Reborn

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In a world where video games have taken enormous leaps in terms of graphics, storytelling, and gameplay mechanics, it is refreshing to see a game that pays homage to its roots while also embracing the modern era. Enter Atari’s Quantum: Recharged, now available on Xbox, a vibrant neon-infused reimagining of the classic arcade game Quantum. This version not only maintains the essence of the original but enhances it with updated gameplay mechanics, new adversaries, and power-ups to balance the particle-based playing field.

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Embark on an Electric Adventure: Mr. Run and Jump

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In this electric Atari 2D platformer for Xbox, help Mr. Run and Jump, accompanied by his faithful companion Leap the Dog, defeat the terrifying Void by collecting all of the Power Gems from the Realms of Color. Developed by Graphite Lab, this game showcases the precise platforming of the original Atari 2600 version while adding a stunning landscape of color and sound for modern consoles and PCs.

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Why the Mega Man 30th Anniversary Bundle is the Ultimate Treat for Fans Old and New

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The Mega Man 30th Anniversary Bundle for Xbox is a nostalgic treat that brings back the beloved blue hero in all his pixelated glory. This comprehensive collection celebrates three decades of thrilling action, delivering an unforgettable experience for long-time fans and newcomers to Mega Man. From its classic gameplay to its rich selection of games, this bundle is a must-have for any fan of the Blue Bomber.

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Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist Aftermath On Sale For $1.99

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Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist: Aftermath is on sale for $1.99 on Amazon for a limited time. Below is more information about this video game novel. Buy this Splinter Cell book on Amazon today before this deep discount is gone.

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