Arenafoot Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Steam’s Atari Vault Package Brings Back 100 Classic Games http://www.wired.com/2016/01/atari-vault-steam/?utm_content=buffera9f5d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer Atari will release 100 of its classic games in a single package for Steam, called Atari Vault, this spring, it said today. So far, it promises to includeAsteroids, Centipede,Missile Command,Tempest, and Warlordsin the package, with online multiplayer and Steam leaderboard support. In addition, Atari’s press release promises “precision control” via the Steam Controller, which could be quite appealing if done correctly. Many classic Atari games like Centipede originally used a trackball controller, which few PC users today have access to. But the Steam Controller’s unique touch pads can mimic the feel of a trackball quite well, so they could be excellent for playing these classics. Atari did not say which versions of the games (arcade? home? remakes?) would be included in Atari Vault, but it will show the game off at PAX South later this month in San Antonio. Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 This looks potentially tempting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I'm glad I'm a Steam customer but I don't know if I would pick this up or not. It would boil down to price and other things. Like I don't want to buy games I already have for free for use with Stella...as an example. I really wish that someone who actually loves the old Atari company would jump on board and convince them to make hardware again. A new Atari console with modern technology would be interesting to see how it would do. One thing I don't like so far is that Atari Vault logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower70 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I may pick it up if its cheap enough! Still, I don't know what it could possibly do that Stella could not unless they are updated graphics or something. "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioPoultry Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Online multiplayer? Can they make it work without a lot of lag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower70 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Online multiplayer? Can they make it work without a lot of lag? I missed that part, that's awesome. I play tons of multiplayer online stuff on steam that's a LOT more demanding than an Atari game, so I'm sure they can handle that no problem. The more I think about this, the more happy I am they are doing it. By putting 100 classic Atari titles on steam it should drive interest in first-gen gaming in general. More folks to the hobby to enjoy it with us! "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJ07 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I like this news immensely! "I'd buy that for a dollar!" -Smash T.V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjustin6 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Oh cant wait to buy mine! Do they have a list of what 100 games it will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leolinden Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Oh man! This will be cool! Retro obsessed dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 followup article: http://www.wired.com/2016/02/atari-vault-steam-2/ Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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