November 28, 2007
Classic Atari Games Arriving on Xbox Live
Arcade
Atari, Inc. today announced that Asteroids and
Asteroids Deluxe is now available on Xbox LIVE Arcade, with three more beloved
Atari Classics coming soon. With Asteroids and Asteroids Deluxe, Battlezone,
Tempest and Warlords, Atari will deliver the same gaming sights, sounds and
action as the original, as well as a new evolved version of games featuring
enhanced graphics, sounds and special effects.
“Atari and Stainless are thrilled to bring the
Atari Classic and Evolved games to Xbox LIVE Arcade,” said Robert Lindsley,
Executive Producer, Atari, Inc. “Players can now get the best of both worlds;
nostalgic fun with the original Classics and new gaming experiences with the
Evolved versions featuring contemporary graphics and music, all while unlocking
Achievements and boosting their Gamerscores.”
Asteroids and Asteroids Deluxe offers gamers the
chance to rotate, thrust, flip, fire and launch into hyperspace as oncoming
asteroids are blasted to smithereens just like in the 1979 original. The evolved
version features the same frenetic gameplay with updated, beautifully rendered,
high definition graphics.
Following through this holiday season will be
Tempest, Battlezone, and Warlords. Maintaining the spirit of the original’s
linear geometric rendering by using vector graphics, the evolved version of the
cult-classic Tempest features a graphics overhaul. Using skill and an arsenal of
weapons, gamers must clear a web of enemies before time runs out and advance to
the next stage.
The classic Battlezone has received a serious
overhaul and added exciting new multiplayer modes. Players can use the Xbox Live
Camera to watch live video of their opponents. Combine these features with new
special effects for weapon firing, impacts and explosions and Battlezone becomes
one killer classic.
The multiplayer Warlords pits king versus king to
resurrect the competitive spirit of arcade games from years gone by. Up to four
players can join the action with Xbox Live Camera support and take control of
their own castle, allowing for a variety of single- or multiplayer experiences.
Gamers can recall their old-school arcade skills
in Emulation mode and experience these treasured games in all their historical
glory. Mature trigger fingers can play the evolved versions of the same titles
and experience the same core gameplay. Gamers of all levels can test their
gaming prowess out with three different settings – Easy, Medium and Hard. For
those who need a refresher on Classic Atari games, time-limited trial modes are
available for all titles. These Atari Classics on Xbox LIVE Arcade support all
Xbox 360 high definition resolutions up to 1080p as well as full-screen
anti-aliasing and digital surround sound. Players can make the most of the Xbox
LIVE service with leader boards and 12 achievements.
For more information on Atari and its entire
product line-up please visit
www.atari.com.
