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Yars Rising

During today’s Indie World Showcase, WayForward and Atari unveiled Yars Rising. The sci-fi action adventure game launches for Switch in 2024.

Yars Rising is a modern chapter in the storyline of Yars’ Revenge, Atari’s best-selling first-party game for the 2600. Some additional information can be found below.

NeoSprint

Atari will release the racing game NeoSprint on Switch, the company announced today. The title is on track for a Summer 2024 launch.

Developed by Headless Chicken Games, NeoSprint offers multiple game modes, custom racetracks, upgradable cars, and eight-player local multiplayer. We have more information in the following overview:

Lunar Lander: Beyond release date

Atari and Dreams Uncorporated today passed along the release date for Lunar Lander Beyond. On Switch and other platforms, it’s slated for April 28, 2024.

Lunar Lander: Beyond was originally announced for Switch last summer. Atari was initially planning on a 2023 launch.

qomp2 launch trailer

Courtesy of Atari and Graphite Lab, we have a launch trailer for qomp2. This title arrives as a Pong-inspired adventure-puzzler for Switch.

Additional details are included in the following overview:

qomp2 gameplay

We have gameplay for qomp2 , an artful reimagining of Pong. Footage shows the tutorial and seven different levels.

To recap, here’s what you can expect from the title:

Lunar Lander: Beyond physical

Lunar Lander: Beyond will be receiving a physical release on Switch, Atari has announced.

Two different versions will be available. In addition to a standard copy, Atari is readying a deluxe edition. The latter includes an exclusive steelbook, a 146 page softcover art book, and the physical game with all contents packaged inside a collectible tuck-in box.

qomp2

August 29: Atari today announced qomp2, a creative sequel to Pong that explores the scenario if the ball escaped the paddles. It’ll be available on Switch in 2024.

qomp2 adopts the indie game qomp from 2021, with Graphite Lab handling development. Things pick up where the story left off, telling a tale of the pursuit of freedom and personal identity. There’ll be classic two-button controls and a playfully simplistic setting that rings true to the classic Pong.

Here’s an official overview:

Lunar Lander: Beyond

July 13: Atari today unveiled Lunar Lander: Beyond, a new game based on the 1970s fan-favorite title. It’ll be available for Switch in 2023.

Lunar Lander: Beyond is being developed by Dreams Uncorporated, the studio behind Cris Tales. The upcoming project adds simulation and a deep narrative, along with precision gravity flier mechanics.

Mr. Run and Jump update

Mr. Run and Jump has been given a new update, and we have the patch notes now. This helps add to the game’s replayability.

Ghost Mode has been added as a brand new feature. Here players can continuously improve their playtimes in any timed trial level by racing against a “ghost” avatar, essentially pitting players against themselves. Level and enemy-specific balancing adjustments have been implemented as well for an even smoother speedrunning experience.

Here’s the full rundown:

Atari 50 The Anniversary Celebration holiday update game list

Brand new content has just come to Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, as with a new holiday update that just came out, players can access Double Dunk, Warbirds, Return to Haunted House, and more.

Here’s the full lineup:


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