Official Atari Games Podcast

After a one-episode break, we're now back to Digital Eclipse content with the impending release of Tetris Forever. Joining this week are DE's Chris Kohler, editorial director, and Jason Cirillo, lead designer and programmer of Tetris Timewarp, an original title included in Tetris Forever. We cover a lot of ground in this one, from our first experiences with Tetris, some behind-the-scenes of the development of Tetris Forever, a lot about Tetris Timewarp, and, of course, playing a silly game.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/WqtfN6ZcST0

Tetris Forever AVAILABLE available 11/12:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3180240/Tetris_Forever/

GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/tetris_forever

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/tetris-forever-switch/

PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10012314

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/tetris-forever/9pfhc37m5qbq

Wishlist Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2816870/Mighty_Morphin_Power_Rangers_Ritas_Rewind/

PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10009198

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-ritas-rewind/9ND4JD0MXT2H

Atari 50: Expanded Edition AVAILABLE NOW!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1919470/Atari_50_The_Anniversary_Celebration/

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration-digital-expanded-edition-switch/

PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0182-CUSA34728_00-0668738034155475

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration-digital-expanded-edition/9NZK7ZB6CDKM/0010

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Just in time for Halloween, Nightdive Studios did what it does best. They released a remastered gem from first-person-shooting history that blended spooky shooting with live-action FMV story: Killing Time Remastered. Fortunately, I was able to assemble four guests from the team that worked on the title to speak about it. Joining this pod are Nightdive's Grover Wimberly IV (Project Manager/Producer), Adam Grayshon (Project Coordinator), Josh Dowell (Game Programme), and End (Game Programmer). We talk through the game itself, the development process, and some insight into the original game's production. And, what has become a new tradition, I subject them all to a silly game at the end.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/4hCuOKru_Ng

Killing Time: Resurrected AVAILABLE NOW:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1733170/Killing_Time_Resurrected/

GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/killing_time_resurrected

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/killing-time-resurrected-switch/

PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10011545

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/killing-time-resurrected/9pbvfggxzv24

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Since its debut in 1993, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers has continued to capture generations of kids while leaving a deep and enduring nostalgic love for the colorful heroes. Enter Digital Eclipse's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind - the 90s-era beat-em-up that never was. Joining me to preview the title are returning guests Dan Amrich (content editor) and Stephen Frost (head of production) in addition to Jeremey Williams (lead engineer). We talk about our history with Power Rangers, the approach and details of the game, and wrap up with a bit of competition.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/bXKDiU4vwF4

Wishlist Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2816870/Mighty_Morphin_Power_Rangers_Ritas_Rewind/

PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10009198

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-ritas-rewind/9ND4JD0MXT2H

Wishlist Tetris Forever:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3180240/Tetris_Forever/

Atari 50: The Wider World of Atari AVAILABLE NOW!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2775650/Atari_50_The_Wider_World_of_Atari/

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/atari-50-the-wider-world-of-atari-70050000051288-switch/

PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0182-PPSA08601_00-0051882273573412

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/atari-50-the-wider-world-of-atari/9n8f6ntjb5cw

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Two years ago, Atari and Digital Eclipse released one of the greatest odes to video game history Atari 50: the Anniversary Celebration. Turns out there's a lot more story to tell, thus leading to two announced DLC for the darling title. Joining me to dive into the first installment of the DLC, The Wider World of Atari, are Digital Eclipse's Dave Rees (Software Engineer), Dan Amrich (Content Editor), and Stephen Frost (Head of Production). We talk about what led to the creation of the DLC, how a Gold Master narrative gets constructed, and then end with a thrilling game.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cw5finyIxTE

Atari 50: The Wider World of Atari AVAILABLE NOW!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2775650/Atari_50_The_Wider_World_of_Atari/

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/atari-50-the-wider-world-of-atari-70050000051288-switch/

PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0182-PPSA08601_00-0051882273573412

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/atari-50-the-wider-world-of-atari/9n8f6ntjb5cw

Yars Rising AVAILABLE NOW!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/

Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/yars-rising-e591ca

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/yars-rising-switch/

PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9

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Mark Perloff is no stranger to this podcast, but has yet to be the subject. Until now! Being the lead producer on Yars Rising, it seemed like a great to bring him on to learn more about his journey to Atari, pry for some behind-the-scenes insights into Yars Rising, and then ask a slate of random questions that I love to do so much.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/rg13xej-yjk

Yars Rising AVAILABLE NOW!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/

Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/yars-rising-e591ca

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/yars-rising-switch/

PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9

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Less than 24 hours after getting home from Gamescom in Germany, James Montanga, director of Yars Rising, kindly agreed to join me once again for a more light-hearted episode of the podcast. My goal: talk a bit more about Yars Rising beyond what was covered in our preview in Episode 31, and discuss Gamescom and demoing games to press. We cover all that and more throughout this hour-plus-long episode. Enjoy!

Video link: https://youtu.be/vOFlRz-Rdb4

Wishlist/Preorder Yars Rising

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/yars-rising-switch/

PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9

Wishlist Fatal Run 2089

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542310/Fatal_Run_2089/

PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10009209/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/games/store/fatal-run-2089/9p5dq00ld7zm

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Tim Lapetino, writer of the book, The Art of Atari, was hired as Atari's creative director earlier this year. Few people know our company like he does as he's literally written a book on it! Tim and I (Jason) haven't had too many discussions together, so this was a great opportunity to learn more about his history and share that with you all. I hope you enjoy the discussion as much as I did!

Video link: https://youtu.be/sy8YTAWRmlU

Wishlist/Preorder Yars Rising

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Yars-Rising-2556901.html

PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9

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A little over a year ago, Atari and Graphite Lab launched Mr. Run and Jump to critical acclaim. Little did we know at the time, that it would catch the speedrunning eyes of Altabiscuit and lead to runs at SGDQ and the upcoming PAX West. What better a time, then, to bring our friends from Graphite Lab, studio director Matt Raithel and MR&J director John Mikula, back to the podcast to talk speedrunning their title and speedrunning in general?

Video link: https://youtu.be/AQaHnmScLyg

Wishlist/Preorder Yars Rising

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Yars-Rising-2556901.html

PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9

Mr Run and Jump Available Now:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2132540/Mr_Run_and_Jump/

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/mr-run-and-jump-switch/

PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10007242

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/mr-run-and-jump/9n9m6v87h1z8

Hive Jump 2: Survivors in Early Access

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545740/Hive_Jump_2_Survivors/

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You ready for some retro-inspired punishment of the Nordic variety? If so, you've come to the right place. Volgar the Viking II is on the horizon and I've asked Kris Durrschmidt (Creative Director / CEO of Crazy Viking Studios) and Calvin Vu (Producer, Digital Eclipse) to join me to discuss all thing Volgarr and the games that inspired it.

Video link: https://youtu.be/_w46f47lgJs

Wishlist/Preorder Yars Rising

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Yars-Rising-2556901.html

PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9

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It's quiet and I want some noise, so I asked for questions from you, the audience to provide. And provide you did with dozens of write-ins that comprise the entirety of this episode. Joining me are VP of Games, Ethan Stearns, and Senior Director of Communications, David Lowey. We cover a wide variety of subjects including the future of RollerCoaster Tycoon, details behind Atari hardware choices, and which Spice Girl we'd be.

NeoSprint: OUT NOW!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217910/NeoSprint/

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/neosprint-switch/

PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10008586

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/neosprint/9nlk47rjwkp7

Wishlist Yars Rising!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Yars-Rising-2556901.html

PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9

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