Daily Archives: March 17, 2010

Atari Introduces Lifetime Memberships for Star Trek Online

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Editorial Staff

For a limited time, gamers can prepay for lifetime subscriptions for the new MMO game. Game publisher Atari and acclaimed MMO developer Cryptic Studios announced pre-launch promotions and subscription pricing for the highly anticipated PC MMORPG, Star Trek Online. Beginning … Continue reading →

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Star Trek Online presents Special Task Force Missions

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Editorial Staff

Special Task Force Missions Pack ArtIf you’re looking for a challenge, look no further than our upcoming “Special Task Force” Missions – Raid Episodes, which combine bold storytelling with our toughest five-man missions yet. These are just a few of … Continue reading →

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Stella – A Cross Platform Atari 2600 Emulator

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Editorial Staff

The Atari 2600 is commonly hailed as the ultimate classic gaming console. Its mere mention warms even the coldest soul. People just seem to love what, today, looks so primitive. But in its heyday, the Atari 2600 provided many a … Continue reading →

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Atari Celebrates The 30th Anniversary of Missile Command®

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Editorial Staff

Original Phenomenon Updated with New Features and Free-to-Play Multiplayer Action for the Next Generation by Real-Time Games Site OMGPOP NEW YORK, NY – February 25, 2010 – Atari Inc., one of the world’s most recognized videogame publishers, is bringing back … Continue reading →

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A brief history of the Atari ST

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Editorial Staff

The Atari ST was unveiled to the public In January 1985 at the CES in Las Vegas. To see what the ST was though, we need to go one year back, to the ousting of Jack Tramiel from the company … Continue reading →

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Atari 8-Bit Computers

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Editorial Staff

An original Atari 800 with the cartridge door open and BASIC inserted into the left cartridge slot. When many thirty-something gamers in the U.S. hear the words “8-bit computer,” they likely picture a Commodore 64 (C64) or an Apple II. … Continue reading →

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