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Atari Reveals qomp2, an Artful Reimagining of the Classic Game that Launched the Modern Video Game Industry

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Stepping into the spherical body of the renegade runaway, players will ping-pong their way through the dangerous, minimalistic world of qomp2.

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  • Stepping into the spherical body of the renegade runaway, players will ping-pong their way through the dangerous, minimalistic world of qomp2.
  • qomp2 builds on the foundations of the 2021 indie game qomp while introducing new game mechanics and a story of identity and self-acceptance.
  • “It’s been over 50 years and the simple, joyful gameplay of Pong still captivates players and game developers,” said Wade Rosen, Chairman and CEO of Atari.
  • For all the latest on qomp2, join the Atari community on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube , and join the community on Discord .

Survive Waves of Unpredictable Atomic Particles in Atari’s Modern Take on an 80s Arcade Classic: Quantum: Recharged

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Quantum: Recharged is a neon-fueled feat in nostalgic reimaginings, embellished with modern touches and contemporary gameplay updates.

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  • Quantum: Recharged is a neon-fueled feat in nostalgic reimaginings, embellished with modern touches and contemporary gameplay updates.
  • Watch the release trailer here:
    In Quantum: Recharged, players pilot a probe that must encircle and destroy atomic particles with its tail.
  • The particles swarm in unpredictable waves, and hitting one will damage your hull.
  • The resulting game, where the player directs a probe to encircle atomic particles and destroy them for points, remains popular among arcade cabinet collectors.

Call Your Number in EA SPORTS Madden NFL 24, Available Everywhere Today

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Friday, August 18, 2023

On the cusp of a new football season, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today released EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 24 worldwide with game-wide innovation that immerses fans in the most authentic National Football League (NFL) experience to date.

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  • On the cusp of a new football season, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today released EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 24 worldwide with game-wide innovation that immerses fans in the most authentic National Football League (NFL) experience to date.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230818936838/en/
    Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen on the cover of Madden NFL 24, which launches worldwide today.
  • Madden NFL 24 Mobile Football returns for its 10th season of action with an authentic and immersive NFL experience accessible from anywhere, anytime.
  • Visit: EAPressPortal.com for Madden NFL 24 assets; Watch the Madden NFL 24 Launch Trailer
    Madden NFL 24 is developed in Orlando, Florida and Madrid, Spain by EA Tiburon for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and PC via EA app for Windows, Steam® and Epic Games Store.

EA SPORTS™ NHL® 24 Unleashes the Intensity of Hockey With All-New Exhaust Engine and Physics-Based Contact; Arrives October 6

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230816598980/en/
    EA SPORTS™ NHL® 24 UNLEASHES THE INTENSITY OF HOCKEY WITH ALL-NEW EXHAUST ENGINE AND PHYSICS-BASED CONTACT; ARRIVES OCTOBER 6 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    NHL 24 feels like hockey and brings the rush and fatigue of high-pressure games to life.
  • The brand-new Exhaust Engine - powered by Frostbite - includes the Sustained Pressure and Goalie Fatigue systems to let players experience concentrated moments of intensity that hockey is known for.
  • With the Goalie Fatigue System, the more pucks you put on net, the more fatigue the opponent’s goalie will experience.
  • With overhauled physics and animations, Physics-Based Contact will revolutionize physical contact and deliver realistic body checks like never before.

World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 2023 Season Update Available Now for PlayStation and Xbox

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

CHELMSFORD, Mass., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Season Update for World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing, the official video game of the World of Outlaws produced by iRacing and Monster Games, is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. The update adds the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, three new tracks, and dozens of new paint schemes for the real-world stars of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series and Case Construction Late Model Series.

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  • When it was released last fall, World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing marked a popular return to console gaming for "The Greatest Show on Dirt."
  • The 2023 Season Update of World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing is a downloadable add-on to the base game for all PlayStation and Xbox platforms.
  • For new PlayStation and Xbox players, a World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing Ultimate Edition bundle is available for $49.99 that includes the base game, all 2022 Season Pass DLC, and the 2023 Season Update.
  • For more information on World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing and to pre-order the Nintendo Switch edition of the game, visit www.worldofoutlawsgame.com .

Sound the Alarm! The Invasion Has Begun in Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch® 2

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

There’s something for everyone in Overwatch 2: Invasion, the latest release for Blizzard Entertainment’s cross-platform, team-based action game.

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  • There’s something for everyone in Overwatch 2: Invasion, the latest release for Blizzard Entertainment’s cross-platform, team-based action game.
  • Featuring all-new cinematics and hundreds of new voice lines, players can explore the start of the Overwatch 2 storyline with friends.
  • New Support hero, Illari: The 38th hero to join the game’s roster, Illari is Overwatch’s first Peruvian hero.
  • Drawing her power from the sun, her medium- and long-range abilities allow her to both heal and harm as she sees fit.

Journey Through the History of Gaming: The Legendary Colossal Cave Adventure Now Reborn on Xbox

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

SEATTLE, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cygnus Entertainment, a boutique studio helmed by industry legends Ken and Roberta Williams, proudly announces the launch of the legendary Colossal Cave game on Xbox One and Series X|S. For the first time ever, Xbox users can embark on a journey that marries retro-cool with magical adventure, exploring the enigmatic and fantastical world of Colossal Cave, brimming with secret treasures, mystical creatures, and riddles to confound even the wisest sage.

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  • Originally developed in the mid-1970s as a text-adventure game, Colossal Cave has enchanted generations of gamers and challenged their problem-solving prowess.
  • Colossal Cave would go on to inspire games like King's Quest, Zork, Monkey Island, ToeJam & Earl, and Carmen Sandiego.
  • Like Peter Jackson made The Lord of the Rings into a movie, we reimagined the Colossal Cave for modern technologies.
  • The company invites all adventurers to dust off their home-crafted, vintage Colossal Cave maps and descend into the adventure of a lifetime.

Telltale is back! The Expanse: A Telltale Series launches today

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

This is the first new game from leading narrative game developer and publisher Telltale , renowned for titles such as The Wolf Among Us, Batman: The Telltale Series, and The Walking Dead, since its reformation in 2019.

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  • This is the first new game from leading narrative game developer and publisher Telltale , renowned for titles such as The Wolf Among Us, Batman: The Telltale Series, and The Walking Dead, since its reformation in 2019.
  • We felt great responsibility to honor the legacy – through great storytelling with compelling characters, and difficult but meaningful choices,” said Jamie Ottilie, Telltale CEO.
  • “We’ve also worked to raise expectations from a Telltale game with more action, bigger environments and new mechanics like Zero-G.”
    The Expanse: A Telltale Series is set prior to the events of Alcon Television Group’s award-winning television series which streams on Amazon Prime Video and iTunes.
  • To learn more about The Expanse: A Telltale Series head to www.telltale.com/the-expanse or follow Telltale on Facebook , ‘X’ , Instagram , Threads , and TikTok .

Atari and Graphite Lab’s Frenetic Frolic Through a Neon Oasis, Mr. Run and Jump, is Now Available on PC and Consoles

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The challenging, fast-paced level design demands concentration while delivering ultimate replayability with collectibles, challenges, and time trials.

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  • The challenging, fast-paced level design demands concentration while delivering ultimate replayability with collectibles, challenges, and time trials.
  • Mr. Run and Jump features precise controls, silky smooth gameplay, and free-flowing level design, making it a speedrunner’s dream.
  • As the titular hero, players must run, jump, dash, and roll to hard-to-reach locations to find collectibles.
  • Mr. Run and Jump was originally created in 2021 as an Atari 2600 game, designed by John Mikula, a developer at St. Louis-based indie studio Graphite Lab.

Flipper Apps Hub Launches to Bring Third-Party Apps to Flipper Zero

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Monday, July 24, 2023

LONDON , July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flipper Devices , the company behind Flipper Zero , a portable gamified multi-tool designed for pentesters, geeks, and students, announces the launch of Flipper Apps, an open hub for applications from third-party developers.

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  • LONDON , July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flipper Devices , the company behind Flipper Zero , a portable gamified multi-tool designed for pentesters, geeks, and students, announces the launch of Flipper Apps, an open hub for applications from third-party developers.
  • With the launch of Flipper Apps, users can extend their devices' functionality with custom applications.
  • Staying true to the ethos of Flipper Zero, all apps will be open-source and free to access.
  • "With the launch of Flipper Apps, we're empowering users to customize their Flipper Zero by adding the features they need," says Pavel Zhovner, Co-Founder and CEO of Flipper Devices.