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Founded in 1972, Atari was pivotal in the development of the arcade game, game console, and personal computer industries. Atari's core businesses now encompass video games, consumer hardware, licensing, and blockchain.

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Atari VCS launch date announced once again

Atari VCS launch date announced once again

Atari VCS has had some development woes, several delays and issues with demoing the product but it appears it will finally release in autumn and holiday season 2020.

JULY 2

Atari gaming hotels to begin construction in 2020

Atari gaming hotels to begin construction in 2020

Atari are in murky waters following the preparations to launch Atari VCS which was not met with much enthusiasm. However, the brand will still keep bringing money in but this time it will be through real estate as several Atari gaming hotels' construction will begin this year.

FEBRUARY 13

Atari show off Atari VCS production samples

Atari show off Atari VCS production samples

Atari have previously delayed the launch of the device previously known as the Ataribox, and the reason was teaming up with AMD to use Ryzen CPUs, but this time around, they've got some last minute aesthetic changes lined up as well.

MARCH 30

Atari VCS delayed again over specs update

Atari VCS delayed again over specs update

Even though the earlier delay of Atari VCS scheduled the device for launch in summer of 2019, it has now been delayed again. This time it's about a specs update, as Atari are switching to a 14nm AMD Ryzen CPU with Radeon Vega graphics.

MARCH 20

EVE Online Onslaught is now available

EVE Online Onslaught is now available

CCP Games have released a new expansion for their space MMO EVE Online. Onslaught is a free update and it's bringing cooperative PvE play along with new ships, navigation structures, fresh content and quality of life improvements.

Semir OmerovicNOVEMBER 14

THQ Nordic buy Alone in the Dark, Act of War

THQ Nordic buy Alone in the Dark, Act of War

THQ Nordic are definitely on a roll this year and the latest of the company's numerous acquisitions in 2018 are two IPs - survival horror franchise Alone in the Dark and real-time strategy Act of War, both previously owned by Atari.

SEPTEMBER 20

Tesla cars will soon get Atari classics

Tesla cars will soon get Atari classics

Okay, allow yourself to panic, since that seems to be everyone's first reaction. Video games on your car's panel? You mad bro? However, you'll only be able to play them when your car is parked and Elon Musk announces more to come.

AUGUST 3

Atari attack journalist slagging off VCS

Atari attack journalist slagging off VCS

In what seems to be the strangest perception of what journalists actually do, Atari have accused The Register of unprofessional trolling after writing "what he wanted instead of what was discussed with him". They even called him out for it.

JUNE 26

Atari's new console is up for preorders now

Atari's new console is up for preorders now

Atari haven't released a console since 1993 but they are now looking to walk down the nostalgia lane and compete with the big names in console gaming world at the same time. Their product seems to be ready and pre-orders are now available.

JUNE 2

Atari is back with new set-top box

Atari is back with new set-top box

The set-top box slash console is often referred to as Ataribox, although the actual name is Atari VCS. Yep, the company went right for the feels by basically hinting at the link between Atari VCS and the Atari 2600 Video Computer System.

MARCH 20

Atari's console will cost roughly £250 and will be crowdfunded for some reason

Atari's console will cost roughly £250 and will be crowdfunded for some reason

Atari's console will be going with AMD and Radeon technology for their upcoming console and the device will be priced somewhere around the £250 mark. Crowdfunding will start in spring 2018.

SEPTEMBER 26

Atari aren't teasing, they are just being 'careful'

Atari aren't teasing, they are just being 'careful'

Atari apparently know what colours their recently teased Ataribox console will be shipping with, but haven't made their mind up about specs and the like just yet. What has been hinted at so far looks a lot like Nintendo's mini consoles.

JULY 19

Now On Android and iOS

Now On Android and iOS

Proper RollerCoaster Tycoon now available for Android and iOS devices

FEBRUARY 9