Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration

Atari’s Golden Jubilee

Atari, a name synonymous with the birth of the video game industry, marks its 50th anniversary. Emerged from a blend of Silicon Valley’s finest ingenuity, this half-century milestone is not just about reminiscing the past; it’s a tribute to the brand’s lasting influence on entertainment and pop culture. “Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration” is more than a retrospective—it is an immersive, interactive chronicle of video game evolution, showcasing over 100 playable games, enriched with insightful interviews, historic documentary segments, and a treasure trove of design documents.

Limited Collector’s Edition: The Steelbook

For aficionados and collectors, the Atari 50: Steelbook Edition elevates the experience. This unique package features the game encased in a striking golden and black steelbook, alongside an exclusive poster crafted for this event. It encapsulates a labor of love that bridges generations of gaming enthusiasts.

The Anniversary Collection

The core of this grand celebration is an array of games that sprawl across seven hardware platforms—showcasing Digital Eclipse’s mastery of emulation. Behind each title lies the tale of Atari’s rise, the nitty-gritty of game and hardware development, and intimate accounts from the creatives who walked Atari’s corridors.

New Games to Celebrate the Old

Digital Eclipse didn’t just stop at remastering the classics; they breathed new life into them by creating six new games inspired by Atari’s rich history:

• Airworld – Completing the unfinished Swordquest series with the elusive chapter: Airworld.
• Haunted House – Updating the iconic original into a 3D isometric venture.
• Vctr Sctr – A tribute to vector gaming by fusing classic vector arcade games into a singular quest.
• Neo Breakout & Yars’ Revenge Reimagined – Infusing modern graphics into this mix of Breakout, Pong, and the top Atari 2600 classic.
• Quadratank – The first addition to the classic Tank series since 1978, featuring four-player mayhem with both team and free-for-all battles.

Join the Celebration

Step into the journey, witness the historical anecdotes, and play the games that defined an industry with Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration.