Official Atari Games Podcast

The party hasn't stopped since Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration was first released in 2022, as there are always more stories to tell. Enter the upcoming DLC, Namco Legendary Pack, where, true to its name, some of gaming's most legendary titles make their way to the collection. Xevious, Galaxian, and, of course, Pac-Man finally make their Atari 50 debut with a whole new timeline to tell the tale. For this episode, we discuss the story behind the story by going into the development of the DLC and what to expect from this hefty add-on. Joining me are Digital Eclipse's Chris Kohler (Editorial Director) and Dant Rambo (Producer).

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About 25 years ago, Kev Levine and Looking Glass Studios released one of the greatest games of all time, System Shock 2. Now, thanks to the efforts of Nightdive Studios, the game has returned better than ever on more platforms than ever before. To dive into what and how things have improved, I've recruited a few folks from the team to peek behind the curtain. Joining me to discuss are Nightdive's Daniel Grayshon (Project Manager/Director), Josh Dowell (Programmer), and Jonatan Pöljö (Creative Director).

YouTube: https://youtu.be/iBZ6dUdQgTU

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Back in 2020, We're Five Games' Totally Reliable Delivery Service made a name for itself thanks to its wacky physics-based antics. Streamers gravitated towards its chaos, which only broadened its appeal that endures to this day. Following the acquisition of the title by Infogrames, we recruited SneakyBox to get to work on an update and some new DLC to give more content to those fans who stuck with the game all this time and entice new players to check it out. Joining me to dive into these updates and DLCs are SneakyBox's Vytautas Ruzgus (producer), Augustas Vachauzas (game designer), and Donatas Vaiciulis (lead developer).

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Pre-order Totally Reliable Delivery Service - Physical Edition: https://atari.com/products/totally-reliable-deliver-service-definitive-edition-physical-edition

TRDS is Available Now with Free Update and Paid DLCs Coming Soon:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1011670/Totally_Reliable_Delivery_Service/

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/totally-reliable-delivery-service-switch/

Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/totally-reliable-delivery-service

PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0097-CUSA18566_00-TRDSDELUXEBYNDLE

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/totally-reliable-delivery-service/9nzg72sh3h4w

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/totally-reliable-delivery/id1494937798

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.werefivegames.trds&hl=en_US

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The fabled episode 53 is finally releaseable, and it's all about Turok, which has just been announced for physical formats and will be released later this year! I jumped at the opportunity to chat about Turok with the team at Nightdive because it's a truly seminal FPS that has endured for generations. Joining me to discuss are Nightdive's Eric Serio ( Senior Developer) and Grover Wimberly IV (Producer) to dive deep into all the bells and whistles that are included in the remaster, along with plenty of indulgent, nostalgic tangents.

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Golden Tee has been a staple of bars and arcades for decades, thanks to its inviting and intuitive trackball controls and pitch-perfect golf game feel. But how, you may ask, would you translate that to consoles that aren't equipped with a trackball? A great question that can only be answered by a couple of returning guests from Digital Eclipse who tackled this very question. Calvin Vu (producer) and Jason Cirillo (engineer and artist) walk me through the ins and outs of the title and the process of bringing a vast collection of Golden Tee titles to consoles while retaining what's made them beloved all this time.

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Preorder/Wishlist Golden Tee Arcade Classics

Physical (Switch/PS5): https://atari.com/products/golden-tee?variant=45635478913189

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3698680/Golden_Tee_Arcade_Classics/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/golden-tee-arcade-classics/9N9D128LCM0T

PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10015188/

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Atari's legendary title, Adventure, was the first of its kind and laid the groundwork for the future of game design. When Ilex, a small team in Brazil, showed Tower of Samsara to us for the first time, we were immediately captivated by its beautiful pixel art and animation and inspired by its mix of old and new gameplay hooks to create a unique metroidvania. Even more surprising was the opportunity to weave the classic Adventure into this sprawling epic, now titled Adventure of Samsara. We walk through the journey of the title from a failed Kickstarter to the impending release with Marcelo Rigon (CEO of Ilex, Creative Director, and Programmer), Gilerme Gaspar (Art Director at Ilex and 2D Artist), and Atari's resident Adventure Enthusiast, David Paige.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/_39FhizV0Nc

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MobyGames has been THE gaming repository well before Atari's acquisition of it in 2022, and one that gaming professionals and consumers alike are constantly hitting up. As a big fan myself, it was a pleasure to bring on Jim Leanard, co-founder of MobyGames, and Tracy Poff, current developer and long-time contributor. We talk through the website's founding, its decades-long journey to now, and what's currently happening behind the scenes under Atari's stewardship.

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Leading up to the release of Llamasoft's I, Robot, Atari put on the I, Rebel game jam, challenging independent creators to "create a game Jeff Minter will love." Everyone had one week to create the game and a secret theme to abide by. Then, it was up to Llamasoft to judge the winners. Following the process, I invited Jeff (the Ox) and Ivan Zorzin (the Goat) back on the podcast to play the winning games and some select favorites that just missed the cut.

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I, Robot AVAILABLE NOW!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2932910/I_Robot/

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

PS4/PS5:https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10012198/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/i-robot/9phf27sh4qc4

Play Everything we Played Here:

StarGiraf - a perfect beast for space: https://drludos.itch.io/spacegiraf

MAMA CABRA: https://ira.itch.io/mamacabra

HERD NERD: https://gingerbeardman.itch.io/herd-nerd

HyperSheep Eats All The Biscuits: https://psychicparrot.itch.io/hypersheep-eats-all-the-biscuits

Captain Beast: https://arganoid.itch.io/captain-beast

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Things have been busy here at Atari. Real busy! Following a string of game previews, announcements, and releases - not to mention the things you DON'T know about - there was a gap in the schedule, and I needed to get creative. Thankfully, I rounded up a trio of guests to talk about some games and do some silly trivia. Joining me for this short and sweet episode are Sam Brown (Release Manager), Shah-Rukh Faridi (Marketing Coordinator), and returning champion Mark Perloff (Senior Producer).

YouTube: https://youtu.be/u9RJiZFHG1s

I, Rebel Game Jam: https://atari.com/pages/i-rebel-a-jeff-minter-game-jam

Wishlist/Preorder I, Robot:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2932910/I_Robot/

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

PS4/PS5:https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10012198/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/i-robot/9phf27sh4qc4

Breakout Beyond AVAILABLE NOW!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3041770/Breakout_Beyond/

Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/breakout-beyond-e31082

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

PS4/PS5:https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10013739/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/breakout-beyond/9nkfrjlg0r17

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About two weeks ago, we unveiled a new take on the classic series, Missile Command. The teaser is just that, but there's so much more to say about the game! Fortunately, the team that worked on the title was kind enough to join me and talk through a deeper look at the game. My guests are Dave Proctor (Executive Producer on MCD), Tom McCall (Creative Director on MCD), and Mark Perloff (Senior Producer at Atari).

YouTube: https://youtu.be/2f9pECQfzY4

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Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2790160/Missile_Command_Delta/

PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10012612

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