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NEW YORK, Aug. 21 - Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), one of the world's
most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, today
announced that Atari Classics, an homage to Atari's landmark
catalogue, is in development on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.
Developed by
Stainless Games Ltd., Atari Classics Evolved is schedule
for a Fall 2007 release.
Atari Classics will feature such timeless games as
AsteroidsTM, AsteroidsTM Deluxe, Battlezone®, CentipedeTM, Lunar
Lander®, Millipede®, Missile Command®, Super BreakoutTM, TempestTM,
WarlordsTM and Pong®. These titles, presented in both an original and
an evolved version, will maintain the original gameplay while adding
beautifully rendered up-to-date graphics.
"We are looking forward to providing gamers with the experience of
the iconic Atari catalog on a handheld platform," said Matt Rush,
Producer, Atari, Inc. "Offering these Atari classics in both their
elemental and contemporary forms should excite both old-school and
next-generation gamers alike."
In addition to the 11 evolved classics, more than 60 original Atari
2600 titles will be available for gameplay such as the memorable Yar's
RevengeTM, Night DriverTM, Canyon BomberTM and Crystal CastlesTM to
name a few. Atari Classics will feature online Leaderboards for the
original 11 coin-op games, allowing players around the world to compare
scores, and will also feature peer-to-peer wireless compatibility for
titles that have multiplayer capabilities.
