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Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Receives Free Content Update

Atari has revealed a new free content update for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, with twelve new titles added to the library.


Atari and Digital Eclipse revealed a new update today for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, as players now have a new set of games to play as part of the library. This will mark the first official update for the game in terms of adding new titles, as the Holiday Content Update includes twelve classic titles from the company. The team did not reveal any of the games that would be included in this new pack, only that it would be the first of three free updates on the way and that it would be released on December 5. Which makes sense as they don't want to spoil the surprise for the holidays, but now players have something to keep their eye on for Tuesday.

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Announced For PC & Consoles
Credit: Atari

"Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration's holiday update brings 12 new titles to the anthology, giving novice gaming historians an even deeper look into the legacy of the grandfather of the gaming industry. A mix of prototypes, homebrews, and official titles, this new update seeks to expand the library of the interactive virtual museum Atari 50 brought to players in 2022. This update isn't exhaustive, though — it's the first of many planned by Atari and its partner in video game preservation Digital Eclipse. Future planned updates will expand the title's repertoire with more games, concept art, and additional behind-the-scenes interviews with industry legends."

"Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration sets itself apart from typical video game collections by offering a vibrant journey through the company's storied past. Bringing together the emulation of eight distinct Atari hardware platforms in a single package, this title stands as an impressive feat realized by the award-winning Digital Eclipse team. Encompassing titles spanning five decades, the collection comprises a library of published works that vividly illustrate the evolution of mainstream gaming and the influential Atari games that shaped the landscape of the video game industry as we recognize it today."


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