No Atari at E3 2009.

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It's confirmed; Atari will not be showing off anything at E3 this year. The ancient gaming giant has officially stated that, while it will be attending E3, it will not be exhibiting anything or hosting a booth this year. This is big news; Atari is a fixture of the gaming industry, and the fact that they are going to be absent from the expo says a lot.

Atari's been trying to morph from a normal game developer to a fully online game publishing house. Their decision to absent themselves from E3 sounds like it was primarily due to a time crunch. A company spokesperson said,

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Posted on Wed, 13 May 2009 13:00:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Atari Race Pro Goes Gold

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SimBin is the maker of some of the best racing simulation games on the market for the PC. The game company is famous for its GTR series of racing simulations that offer fantastic realism and graphics for racing fans.

Atari has announced that SimBin's first Xbox 360 title called Race Pro has gone gold. Development of the game is now complete and it is set to launch in America on February 17th and in Europe on February 20th. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2009 13:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Atari Confirms Ghostbusters: The Video Game

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Talk about reviving a childhood memory. When it came to getting the Ghostbusters game published "Who you gonna call" was Atari. Atari has announced that it will be publishing the Ghostbusters game on six game systems in 2009. Ghostbusters: The Video Game is written by the original Ghostbusters writing team of Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd.

The project reunites the original cast members for the first time in 20 years. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson will all lend their likeness and voices to the video game. The game is set two years after the Ghostbusters II film and has Manhattan again overrun by ghosts and supernatural forces. Read more

Posted on Fri, 7 Nov 2008 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Atari to Publish The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena - Spring 2009

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Atari has announced that it will be publishing a FPS title called The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena in 2009. The game will hit the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in Spring of 2009. The game was previously announced as a remake of the first Riddick title called Escape from Butcher Bay.

However, Atari is now saying that the game has a new full-length campaign that will make it an all-original title. Also featured will be online multiplayer combat, a first for a Riddick title. I never played the first Riddick game, but I liked the movies despite Vin Diesel. Read more

Posted on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:30:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Unofficial, but sexy NVIDIA Video Card Spokesmodel Katarina Van Derham

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The I4U Gadget Model of July is as promised a photo model spread for the NVIDIA video card fans. Meet the very sexy Katarina Van Derham and her EVGA e-Geforce 9800 GX2.

You might have seen Katarina Van Derham already as the face of several advertising campaigns such as Coors Light, Nike, AT&T, Bacardi, and RockStar Energy Drink.

See the Photos Now in our exclusive I4U Gadget Model Gallery.
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Posted on Tue, 8 Jul 2008 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Atari gets delisted from NASDAQ

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Atari, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATAR) announced that on May 7, 2008 it received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market stating that a Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel has determined to delist Atari, Inc.'s securities from the Nasdaq Global Market and will suspend trading of Atari, Inc.'s shares effective on the opening of business on May 9, 2008.

Atari, Inc. plans to request a review from the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council, which could alter or dismiss the Panel's determination. However, such a request will not delay the suspension of trading. Atari, Inc. now expects to be quoted on the Pink Sheets, an electronic quotation service maintained by Pink Sheets LLC. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 May 2008 00:25:49 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Atari Classics Evolved Launches for PSP

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Atari has announced a new collection of retro gaming classics for the Sony PSP just in time for the holidays. The compilation is called Atari Classics Evolved and includes 11 of the most popular games from the early days of gaming.

Game titles that are on the PSP disc include Battlezone(R), Centipede(R), Millipede(R), Missile Command(R), Tempest(TM), Lunar Lander(TM), Super Breakout(R), Warlord(R), Asteroids(TM), Asteroids(TM) Deluxe, and Pong®. Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:41:40 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Atari Announces Downstream Panic! for Sony PSP

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Atari announces Downstream Panic! for Sony PSP.

The game will offer unpredictable, fast-paced, tactical puzzle-action that places players in the position of a sea-creature preservationist out to save the world from a fantastic cyclone that has blasted the world's fish into the Earth's atmosphere. It is up to the player to protect fish from land, predators and other obstacles through the use of a variety of innovative tools as they guide fish on their descent back into the ocean. Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:28:23 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Atari Announces 1C Game Titles for Distribution in the U.S.

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1C may not be a company recognized by many gamers in the U.S., but they have some sweet games that we will be familiar with soon. Back at E3 I checked out a game from 1C, that I thought was one of the best at the show called Cryostasis.

That particular game is notably missing from the press release, much to my disappointment. The games Atari is bringing for the fall from 1C include You Are Empty, which looks pretty cool. Read more

Posted on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:20:17 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Interview with Atari Founder Nolan Bushnell about uWink and more

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We got the opportunity to interview a video game legend at the Casual Gaming Conference in Seattle last week (site, video). Mr. Nolan Bushnell founded Atari and is inducted in the Video Game Hall of Fame and the Consumer Electronics Association Hall of Fame.

Mr. Bushnell talks about his latest venture uWink, an interactive gaming restaurant with touch screen tables. He also talks about his take on the gaming industry and playing the Nintendo Wii.

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Posted on Sun, 22 Jul 2007 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Ultra Retro Gift: Atari Breakout Wristwatch

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Fossil sells a cool looking Atari Breakout Game themed wristwatch.

The Breakout game is actually not playable. You can watch the game animate on the dial of your Breakout watch with the push of a button.
The Atari Fossil watch features a casual, worn look and feel. A two-hand movement shows the time.
The Atari Breakout Watch sells for $85.00 with Free shipping.
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Posted on Sat, 19 Nov 2005 08:13:59 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Retro: Atari Flashback 2.0 Coming

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Atari continues to ride its successful retro game console offerings.

Atari announced to release the Atari Flashback 2.0 this summer. The Flashback 2.0 is modeled after the Atari 2600 console and celebrates the 30th anniversary of Pong, the first arcade game created for the home which started the revolution that has today turned into a $10 billion industry.

The Atari Flashback 2.0 will feature Pong as well as 40 other classic games including Asteroids(R), Centipede(R), Millipede(R), Lunar Lander(TM), Breakout(R), Missile Command(R), Combat(TM) as well as retro game and arcade classics that have never before been released for the home console. Atari Flashback 2.0 will feature the same wood grain paneling and look of the Atari 2600, and will capture the feel through two classic joysticks for multi-player competition and vintage controls.
The Atari Flashback 2.0 will be retailing for $30. Amazon.com has it listed, but no price and shipping date yet.

More details in Atari press-release. First seen on Kotaku.

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Posted on Fri, 29 Apr 2005 01:38:49 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Atari Flashback on Sale

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The Atari Flashback retro-console got announced in September. It is now in the stores.

Amazon.com sells it for $39.99 (via Target).

The Atari Flashback console features 20 Atari Games from the 80s including Breakout, Centipede and Asteriods. The Console features two Atari 7800 inspired controllers.

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Posted on Mon, 29 Nov 2004 14:36:18 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Atari Flashback Retro Game Console

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Atari announces new retro-styled Game console with 20 classic Atari games built-in, called the Atari Flashback.

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Amazon.com sells it for $39.99 (via Target).

Jakks Pacifics (Atari Joystick, Sponge Bob, Ms. Pac Man) showed Atari how to do it for a while now. Finally Atari jumps on the trend and offers their own new retro game console hardware.

The Atari Flashback console features 20 Atari Games from the 80s including Breakout, Centipede and Asteriods. The Console features two Atari 7800 inspired controllers.
The Atari Flashback Console is supposed to hit stores in November with an MSRP of $44.99. See also Atari Flashback product page.

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Posted on Wed, 8 Sep 2004 04:00:44 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Atari Cosmos: The 3D Handheld That Never Was

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Story by: lunacy8m GadgetMadness.com

Photo: AtariMuseum.com With all the new handheld gaming systems on the horizon, we thought it would be interesting to step in our time machine and look at one of the most intriguing handheld gaming systems that never came to be. The Atari Cosmos used holographic "backdrops" to give an interesting environment to the "flashing LED's" that made up the actual games. It never came to market, and only two known working models exist today.

I still have my Mattel Battlestar Galactica handheld game - flashing LED's fueled with my imagination equaled hours of entertainment. I know that at the time, a 3D background AND flashing LED's would have been a huge selling point for my 10 year old self.

The Atari Cosmos Tabletop Game System

Also of interest: Atari Mindlink on Gizmodo.com

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Posted on Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Atari Joystick with Classic Games is ideal Christmas Stocking Stuffer

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The Atari Joystick with built-in Games is in solid supply now. We reported about it several times over the last month and it was always hard to get. With $19.99 this is a great low-cost and fun Gadget for Christmas.

Get The Atari Joystick with Classic 10 Games for $19.99 At Amazon.com.

Atari 10-In-1 TV Games, is a plug and play 8-bit gaming system that contains 10 classic and beloved Atari videogames in one Atari 2600 authentic joystick replica. Just plug the joystick into your TV and play. This is really cool, especially for 25USD. Jakks Pacific manufactures those nostalgic devices.

For more info visit the manufacturer site:
JakksTVGames.com

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Posted on Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:40:22 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Atari Joystick with Classic 10 Games In Stock!

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We reported about the fun retro Atari Game system in February. The Gadget was hard to find. Now after it was in stock in May it seems Amazon has a solid supply again.

Get The Atari Joystick with Classic 10 Games for $19.99 At Amazon.com before it is sold out again!

Atari 10-In-1 TV Games, is a plug and play 8-bit gaming system that contains 10 classic and beloved Atari videogames in one Atari 2600 authentic joystick replica. Just plug the joystick into your TV and play. This is really cool, especially for 25USD. Jakks Pacific manufactures those nostalgic devices.

For more info visit the manufacturer site:
JakksTVGames.com

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Posted on Thu, 3 Jul 2003 01:57:44 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Atari Joystick with Classic 10 Games - Now in Stock!

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We reported about the fun retro Atari Game system in February. The Gadget was hard to find. Now it seems Amazon has a solid supply.

Get The Atari Joystick with Classic 10 Games for $19.99 At Amazon.com.

Atari 10-In-1 TV Games, is a plug and play 8-bit gaming system that contains 10 classic and beloved Atari videogames in one Atari 2600 authentic joystick replica. Just plug the joystick into your TV and play. This is really cool, especially for 25USD. Jakks Pacific manufactures those nostalgic devices.

For more info visit the manufacturer site:
JakksTVGames.com

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Posted on Wed, 7 May 2003 09:10:02 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hard To Find! Atari 10-In-1 TV Games Console

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I4U posted about this product before. It's in high demand and constantly sold out. Amazon is carring it.
Amazon has it in stock on and off. Right now (13/02/03 5:17pm PCT) two are left!! So keep on checking. Price: $19.99

The Atari 10-In-1 TV Games, is a plug and play 8-bit gaming system that contains 10 classic and beloved Atari videogames in one Atari 2600 authentic joystick replica. Just plug the joystick into your TV and play. This is really cool, especially for 25USD. Jakks Pacific manufactures those nostalgic devices.


Buy it now at Amazon.com




check also eBay:
ATARI Classics 10 in 1 Video Game System

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Posted on Wed, 5 Feb 2003 09:32:47 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Atari Joystick with Classic 10 Games built in - Hard To Find!

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Update!
The Atari 10-In-1 TV Games, is a plug and play 8-bit gaming system that contains 10 classic and beloved Atari videogames in one Atari 2600 authentic joystick replica. Just plug the joystick into your TV and play. This is really cool, especially for 25USD. Jakks Pacific manufactures those nostalgic devices.


Buy it now at Amazon.com

Amazon has it in stock on and off. Right now (05/02/03 6:26am PCT) one is left. So keep on checking. This product is in hard to find.


check also eBay:
ATARI Classics 10 in 1 Video Game System

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Posted on Wed, 11 Dec 2002 18:23:17 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr