Official Atari Games Podcast

We're back after our holiday hiatus! Game previews will be coming soon and often, but to kick things off, here's a bit of a self-indulgent treat for you all. AtariAge officially joined the Atari family in 2023, but it has been a staple in the homebrew community for decades before that. Albert Yaruso, one of the cofounders, continues its operations today, but has a much longer history in the game industry that crosses paths with some legendary titles. I'm not going to mince words: this one's for the nerds. Al doesn't hold back, diving into the ins and outs of homebrew and classic console development, and I couldn't resist inquiring about his intimate work on my favorite game of all time, Deus Ex. This is a meaty one, and I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/WZ12Ard8Txw

Check out some of the games on AtariAge (https://atariage.com/):

Thurst+: https://store.atariage.com/products/thrust-platinum-atari-2600

E.X.O.: https://store.atariage.com/products/exo-atari-7800-pre-order

Bernie & The Tower of Doom: https://store.atariage.com/products/bernie-the-tower-of-doom-atari-7800

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If you've been following the happenings of Atari for the last few years, you've likely taken note of some of our frequent collaborators. One of them, Graphite Lab, has been delivering killer new titles like Kombinera, Mr. Run and Jump, and Qomp 2, while also serving as the current steward of RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic. That's in addition to fostering a number of other projects with various partners. At the center of their operation is Matt Raithel, Studio Director of Graphite Lab. Following the launch of a title on the newly released Board platform, I thought it was an opportune time to sit down and chat a little bit about that, but also Matt's background and how he sees the middle America gaming industry.

Check out some of the latest Atari releases:

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection: https://atari.com/collections/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection

Total Chaos: https://atari.com/products/total-chaos

Outlaws + Handful of Missions Remaster: https://atari.com/products/outlaws-handful-of-missions-remaster

Blood: Refreshed Supply: https://atari.com/products/blood-refreshed-supply

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NOTE: This was recorded on October 30th. Please follow Atari and Digital Eclipse for the latest news and updates about our games.

Mortal Kombat! This series needs no introduction, but it does have a story to tell. No, not the one about its kombatants, but rather its origins and rise to prominence. Mortal Kombat changed the gaming industry forever, so it would be no small undertaking to both tell the tale and deliver a wide collection of the classic series emulated to painstaking perfection. Fortunately, Digital Eclipse was more than up to the task! Following up on the interactive documentary format seen in Atari 50, Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, and more, they've taken their craft further than ever to deliver the ultimate Motal Kombat Kollection with three hours of documentary footage. Joining me to discuss are Digital Eclipse's Dan Amrich (Kontent Editor), Stephen Frost (Head of Production), and Steven Johnson (Producer).

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection AVAILABLE NOW!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3454980

PS: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10013904

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection/9PKVPJ0NHCTS

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection-switch/

Physical available for preorder: https://atari.com/collections/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection

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Surprising you like a good ol' jump scare, the Atari and Apogee partnership rolls on with a shadow drop of Total Chaos on PC and consoles yesterday, November 20th. This one comes from the one-man shop, Sam Prebble/Trigger Happy Interactive, and is a follow-up to the commercial and critical success, Turbo Overkill. What you may not know is that Total Chaos came first, starting as a Doom 2 mod before being remade in its current terrifying form. I'm not going to spoil any more than that here, as Sam was kind enough to join me and Apogee's Jeron Moore to dive into his game dev journey and all things Total Chaos.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/eE3Ct44_wwY

Total Chaos AVAILABLE NOW:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2208350/Total_Chaos/

PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10016442/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/total-chaos/9phtx5qz035t

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Back in 1997, Monolith released the classic FPS, Blood, on PC, introducing brutally violent content to critical acclaim and immediate cult status. 22 years later, Nightdive Studios worked their magic to bring a remaster of the game, Fresh Supply, to PC, reintroducing the title to a new generation. Fast forward to now, and they have announced one more go at the title: Blood: Refreshed Supply. What's new this time around? I brought on some key members of the team to answer that very question and why this is the definitive version of Blood for fans of the classic, the 2019 release, and new fans alike. Guests today are Grover Wimberly IV (Producer and Project Manager), Dustin Twilley (Game Designer/Producer), and Samuel Villarreal (Lead KEX engine programmer and project lead).

YouTube: https://youtu.be/C6wwjrQCFpg

Preorder/Wishlist Blood: Refreshed Supply

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3884520/Blood_Refreshed_Supply/

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

EGS: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/blood-refreshed-supply-f8bb7c

PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10016705

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/blood-refreshed-supply/9PD2QGLP9WJR

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We have a crazy slate of games coming out. Some announced, some to be announced, but there are plenty of games to talk about that haven't been covered in the podcast yet. Those will be coming soon, so please allow us to slow things down a bit and catch up with Atari VP of Games, Ethan Stearns. It's been a while since he's been on the podcast, and he was fortunately able to join me to look back on this crazy year so far and look a bit ahead, covering all the events we've been to this year, some food talk, and, of course, some silly trivia personalized for Ethan, himself.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/EHhoJ9kKJUo

Bubysy 4D Demo OUT NOW: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4032170/Bubsy_4D_Demo

Preorder/Wishlist Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3454980

PS: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10013904

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection/9PKVPJ0NHCTS

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection-switch/

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Back in April, Apogee and Emberheart Games released the killer boomer shooter, Wizordum, out of early access. Shortly thereafter, a partnership was formed with Atari and Infogrames to bring the title to consoles, which made its debut this week! Joining me this week are Primoz Vovk (Lead at Emberheart Games) and Jeron Moore (Executive Producer at Apogee) to discuss the title from its origin to release and everything in between. This one covers a unique look at a game outside of the traditional orbit, the relationship between a developer and publisher, and the learnings from early access. Enjoy!

YouTube: https://youtu.be/7lKDPG23Fq0

Wizordum AVAILABLE NOW:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1715590/Wizordum/

GoG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/wizordum

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

PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10015423

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/games/store/wizordum/9P0L34CRPR8X

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Mascot platformers can be defined by their voice performers. Charles Martinet as Mario and Roger Craig Smith as Sonic, to name the two most prolific examples. From the first sound bites of Sean Chiplock as our wise-cracking feline hero, it was immediately clear that he was our Bubsy; The near-universally positive response since the announcement further punctuated that feeling. So to round out our streak of Bubsy podcasts, Sean was gracious enough to join me and Sam Brown (Atari Release Manager and Producer on Bubsy 4D) to talk about his journey to becoming a voice actor and what it was like to step into the role of our (in)famous Bobcat.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/JYdiHmlk3s4

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Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3237970/Bubsy_4D/

Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/bubsy-4d-b4b94f

GoG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/bubsy_4d

PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10016621/

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As we covered in the last episode, Bubsy has had an interesting past, to say the least. Now, however, we're looking forward with the announcement of Bubsy 4D. Yes, we had the audacity to make a sequel to Bubsy 3D, and by "we," I mean everyone gathered on this podcast: Fabian Rastorfer (Co-founder and co-lead at Fabraz), Ben Miller (Co-founder and co-lead at Fabraz), and Sam Brown (Atari Release Manager and Producer on Bubsy 4D). We talk about how this all came to be and walk through some of the early levels of the recently announced title.

Wishlist Bubsy 4D:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3237970/Bubsy_4D/

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Depending on your point of reference, Bubsy is either a figure to be revered or reprimanded for his stamp on platforming history. Fortunately, thanks to our friends at Limited Run Games, you can experience the history of this legendary bobcat through his classic adventures in the upcoming Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection. LRG has leveraged their Carbon Engine to ensure each game gets it’s proper shake with some additional quality-of-life features, but you’ll have to watch/listen to learn the details. Joining me for this are LRG’s Audi Sorlie (Producer), Joe Modzeleski (Development Director), and Sam Brown (Release Manager and Atari Bubsy enthusiast).

YouTube: https://youtu.be/WZEhrMtfy1g

Wishlist Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection:

Steam: https://link.atari.com/wishlist-bubsy

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Physical: https://link.atari.com/bubsy

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