Yars Rising was previously announced during an Indie World Showcase just a couple of months ago. Atari initially committed to a general 2024 launch window.

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Yars Rising confirmed for physical release on Switch, pre-orders open

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Yars Rising is now confirmed for physical release on Switch, and pre-orders are live.

Yars Rising, the upcoming Metroidvania prequel to Yars’ Revenge from WayForward, was revealed last month. This is the first time we’re hearing about a physical version. As of now there are only plans for a standard release, so there won’t be any special editions.

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NeoSprint release date set for June, new trailer

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Today, Atari and Headless Chicken Games revealed the release date for NeoSprint. Switch will be getting the title on June 27, 2024.

NeoSprint is the first new Sprint Series game in three decades. It features multiple game modes, up to 8-player local multiplayer, upgradable cars, a custom race track builder, online leaderboards, and single-screen racing.

Here’s some additional information for those that need a refresher:

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Lunar Lander: Beyond gameplay

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Gameplay is here for Lunar Lander: Beyond, the latest Atari revival that was made in partnership with Dreams Uncorporated. A little over a half hour of footage can be seen now.

Here’s an overview of the title from its eShop listing:

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Lunar Lander: Beyond launch trailer

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In celebration of the launch of Lunar Lander: Beyond, Atari and Dreams Uncorporated have come out with a new trailer. The reimagining of the Lunar Lander universe, described as an “adventure meets simulation” experience, just landed on Switch.

Lots of details about the game can be found via the following description shared by Atari:

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WayForward and Atari announce Yars Rising for Switch

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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.

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Atari bringing racing game NeoSprint to Switch

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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:

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Lunar Lander: Beyond release date set for April, new trailer

Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

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.