It’s a Mad Dash Through a Neon Oasis in Mr. Run and Jump

by Old School Gamer | May 24, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Atari

It’s a Mad Dash Through a Neon Oasis in Mr. Run and Jump, a New Eye-Melting 2D Platformer from Atari, Coming to PC and Consoles Run, Jump, Dash, and Roll Through a Dazzling and Dangerous World one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive...

Atari Announces Acquisition of M Network Atari 2600 Titles and Related Trademarks

by Old School Gamer | May 22, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Atari

One of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — announced today the acquisition of more than a dozen Atari 2600 games published originally under the M Network label. The collection includes fan favorites Armor Ambush,...

The Atari 2600 Comic Book Character Lineup

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Feb 28, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Atari, Lists

The Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Library of TV and Film properties are everywhere nowadays, including the video game world, but contrary to popular belief, comic book characters have been a fixture in gaming since the beginning. Don’t believe us? Take a look at...

A Picture’s Worth a Thousand…Pixels?

by John McNichol | Jan 12, 2023 | 1980s, Atari, Console/Handheld, Gaming, Opinions

My oldest brother Richard wasn’t the master of sarcasm that our middle brother Steven was. But he still looked at my game’s box with a caustic smirk. “This-“ he said, first looking at the art on the box cover of cover of Atari’s Air-Sea Battle… and...

‘Akka Arrh’ Is Coming to the Nintendo Switch

by Old School Gamer | Dec 14, 2022 | 1980s, 2020s, Atari, Press Release

A super rare game is coming to the Nintendo Switch by Atari. Legendary games developer Jeff Minter brings you this latest title in the Atari catalog this year. Atari has really made an impression with new games for the consumer. For most that don;t know, this game was...

Celebrating 50 Years Of Atari With Antstream Arcade

by Antstream Blog | Dec 9, 2022 | 1970s, 1980s, Antstream, Atari, Console/Handheld

Few videogame publishers are as famous as the legendary Atari. Formed in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Debney, this pioneering company has forged its name with both games and consoles, and its mountain-themed logo is one of the most instantly recognisable worldwide....