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Akka Arrh

Atari today announced that it has teamed up with Jeff Minter on Akka Arrh, a new game from Jeff Minter. It will be coming to Switch in early 2023.

Minter has worked on nearly 100 games spanning almost every generation of console. He created two dozen titles for Atari and Atari hardware, including Tempest 2000, Tempest 3000, and Tempest 4000.

Tempest 4000 physical

Limited Run Games is preparing a physical release for Tempest 4000 on Switch, the company has announced. Only a standard version will be sold – no limited editions.

Tempest 4000 originally came to Switch this past March. Up until now, it has only been offered on the eShop.

Here’s some information about the game:

Atari Recharged Collection

Limited Run Games has announced Atari Recharged Collection 1 and 2, a pair of new physical releases for Switch.

With the first collection, you’ll be getting Asteroids and Breakout Recharged. Collection 2 contains Black Widow and Centipede Recharged. Fans can also opt for the dual pack containing volumes 1 and 2 in a deluxe slipcover.

All of these titles were previously released on the Switch eShop. You can read more about them below.

Atari 50 Anniversary Celebration trailer

A new launch trailer has come in for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. The massive collection of classics, new experiences, and behind-the-scenes content just landed on Switch.

Catch up on everything you need to know with the following overview:

With its release on Switch today, gameplay footage of Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration has appeared. Players interested can check out almost two hours’ worth of footage is available.

Catch up on the game with the following overview:

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration new games

Atari issued a new featurette trailer for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration that teases six brand new games that were made for the package.

Aside from emulating the beloved original games included in the collection, Digital Eclipse also created six completely new games inspired by the classics of decades past. Swordquest: AirWorld is particularly noteworthy since it’s the missing, last installment in the four-game Swordquest series that fans can finally finish 40 years later.

Atari Mania trailer

A launch trailer has come in for Atari Mania, a new microgame collection. The title debuted on Switch this week.

Further information can be found in the following overview:

Atari Mania gameplay

Those that are interested in getting a closer look at Atari Mania can check out new gameplay. Earlier in the week, the microgame collection came to Switch.

For more on Atari Mania, read the following overview:

atari 50 anniversary celebration game list

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is expected on Switch in the near future, and we may now have the full game list. A retailer in the Netherlands has seemingly revealed the lineup of titles.

Atari Mania physical

Atari Mania is arriving digitally on Switch next week, but it turns out that a physical version is also planned. This comes courtesy of Limited Run Games.

Atari Mania will only have a standard release – no special edition. However, a bundle is planned that includes the original CD soundtrack.


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