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September 4, 2025 marked the launch of the beautiful pixel art metroidvania, Adventure of Samsara. On that same day, one other highly anticipated title came out that averted the gaze of many fans of the genre. Fast forward to now, and we've put the spotlight on Adventure of Samsara yet again with the massive 2.0 Update, including combat improvements, quality of life changes, a beastiary, and so much more! Joining me to go through all the details are Mark Perloff (Producer), along with developer Ilex's Marcelo Rigon (Creative Director) and Guilherme Gaspar (Art Director). YouTube: https://youtu.be/H8cgQGoDFfw Adventure of Samsara is AVAILABLE NOW: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1292460/Adventure_of_Samsara/ GOG: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/adventure-of-samsara-switch/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/adventure-of-samsara-switch/ PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10011094/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/adventure-of-samsara/9N6040GVQ88X Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Ilex Games: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilexgames/ website: https://ilex.games/ Twitter: https://x.com/ilexgames Marcelo Rigon bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/mrigon.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/arendhil LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrigon/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arendhil/ Gaspar: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guilherme-gaspar-901002282/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggaspar1138/ Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

Everyone knows about Half-Life; it revolutionized first-person shooters and dominated the gaming landscape upon release. One of the many victims of this unfortunate release timing, SiN, is finally making its rightful comeback. While it garnered respectable reviews from critics, it never quite reached the commercial success that it was arguably due. Fast forward nearly 30 years, and SiN is about to make a triumphant return to PC and, for the first time, consoles, courtesy of Nightdive Studios and their remastering expertise in the form of SiN Reloaded. Joining me to talk about what to expect and the journey through development are Grover Wimberly IV (Project Manager/Producer) and Jonathan Barkley, AKA Paril (Lead Programmer and Project Lead. YouTube: https://youtu.be/gPlM8Jg6Oio Wishlist Blood: SiN Reloaded Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/632950/SiN_Reloaded/ GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/sin_reloaded EGS: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/sin-reloaded-07384c PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10018113 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/sin-reloaded/9P0HZJTD8SG1 Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Nightdive Studios: X: https://x.com/NightdiveStudio Discord: https://discord.com/invite/nightdivestudios Grover Wimberly IV: https://x.com/GroverWhim, https://bsky.app/profile/groverwhim.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

It's been a long time coming, but the release Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch is finally upon us! Deeply entrenched in Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse, the title sees its titular heroes brawl their way through classic and absurd locations alike, fighting a cavalcade of enemies that are as beautifully drawn and animated as they are dark and twisted. It's a love letter to Smith's world and characters, while also being a hilariously fun time for non-fans alike. To dive into how this project came to be, what led to the long development cycle, and so much more, I'm joined by developer Interabang's Justin Woodward (co-founder/creative director) and Evan Washington (producer/artist). This is easily the wildest podcast to date, so please enjoy! YouTube: https://youtu.be/c0GWYtuHc6w Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch available 4/20: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1346290/Jay_and_Silent_Bob_Chronic_Blunt_Punch/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/jay-and-silent-bob-chronic-blunt-punch-switch/ PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10017598 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/jay-and-silent-bob-chronic-blunt-punch/9N0GMG1SRW1W Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Interabang: https://x.com/InterabangEnt Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

In 2021, Sad Cat Studios announced REPLACED during one of Microsoft's Xbox showcases. The reveal immediately put the title on players' list of most-anticipated titles thanks to its striking visuals and narrative premise in a unique dystopian world. Fast forward to today, when the game is less than one month away from release as part of the Atari family following the acquisition of Thunderful Publishing. This came as great news to me, as it opened the opportunity to chat with Sad Cat Studio's co-founders Yura Zhdanovich (game director) and Igor Gritsay (composer), all about the game and their journey from conception to release. Sure, we cover the game itself, but we also drill down into the lessons learned as a first-time developer, what it's like finding a publisher, and so much more. YouTube: https://youtu.be/rJvfjJmgG3Y?si=GIiQy17VNkWRxVKx Wishlist REPLACED: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1663850/REPLACED/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/replaced/9NV3L234VGXD Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Sad Cat Studios: https://x.com/sadcatstudios Yura on IG: https://www.instagram.com/xyzhdanovich/ Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

Localization is rarely a consumer-facing process. While we're far removed from the days of "all your base are belong to us", it's a critical component of any international game release. How do you make sure things make sense in each language? What's the difference between translation and localization? What's up with German? All of these questions and more are covered with our guest, Claudia Ricciuto (localization project manager), as we dive deep into what it takes to make a game comprehensible across multiple languages. YouTube: https://youtu.be/hpQwnHjd-OQ Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Claudia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-ricciuto/ Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

Starting around mid-2025, VernNotice started streaming weekly on Atari's Twitch channel, playing new, old, and really old releases from Atari's library. Outside of that, he's a full-time streamer for his own channel. It's a world that's alien to me, so I've had my eye on this interview for a while to pick Vern's brain on all things streaming. We cover quite a few topics, including Vern's intro to streaming, what makes a good streaming game, neon lights, and so much more! YouTube: https://youtu.be/kRP39Y6-3Kc Follow Vern: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vernnotice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/loadinggodmode X: https://x.com/VernNotice Watch him streaming on Atari's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atari The Disney Afternoon Collection for Switch and Switch 2 AVAILABLE NOW: Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-disney-afternoon-collection-switch/ Switch 2: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-disney-afternoon-collection-switch-2/ Physical: https://atari.com/products/disney-afternoon-collection?variant=47421181362341&tab=physical Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

During the mid-90s, a unique and unlikely mascot platformer emerged from Ubisoft: Rayman. 30 years and many entries and spin-offs later, the game that started it all is back via Digital Eclipse in a rather unique collection of titles. Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition gathers multiple versions of the original title across all platforms with the expected reverence that only Digital Eclipse can deliver, plus plenty of documentary footage and documents to tell the story of how the beloved limbless mascot came to be. Joining me, yet again, is Chris Kohler (Editorial Director), who joins me in a journey through all the content of the collection as we play through each version and even stumble upon some fun easter eggs. YouTube: https://youtu.be/UMOXN-LySsI Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition is AVAILABLE NOW! Digital and Physical options here: https://atari.com/rayman Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Digital Eclipse: X: http://twitter.com/digitaleclipse BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/digitaleclipse.bsky.social Chris Kohler: https://bsky.app/profile/kohler.bsky.social Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

[Recorded on March 26th, 2026] Way way WAY back in 2017, Digital Eclipse and Disney partnered to bring The Disney Afternoon Collection to Xbox One, PS4, and Steam, featuring classic retro Disney titles like Ducktales and TaleSpin among a handful of others. Fast-forward to now, and DE is back at the helm to bring the title to Switch and Switch 2 with some surprise additions. Noteable: Bonkers and Shinji Mikami's Goof Troop. Joining me to discuss the development of the original release and what's in this update are Digital Eclipse's Chris Kohler (Editorial Director), Frank Cifaldi (Founder of the Video Game History Foundation and former head of restoration at Digital Eclipse), and Sam Brown (Atari release manager). YouTube: Preorder The Disney Afternoon Collection for Switch and Switch 2: Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-disney-afternoon-collection-switch/ Switch 2: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-disney-afternoon-collection-switch-2/ Physical: https://atari.com/products/disney-afternoon-collection?variant=47421181362341&tab=physical Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Digital Eclipse: X: http://twitter.com/digitaleclipse BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/digitaleclipse.bsky.social Frank Cifaldi: https://bsky.app/profile/frankcifaldi.bsky.social Chris Kohler: https://bsky.app/profile/kohler.bsky.social Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Sam Brown: https://bsky.app/profile/smugporky.bsky.social Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

We're back after our holiday hiatus! Game previews will be coming soon and often, but to kick things off, here's a bit of a self-indulgent treat for you all. AtariAge officially joined the Atari family in 2023, but it has been a staple in the homebrew community for decades before that. Albert Yaruso, one of the cofounders, continues its operations today, but has a much longer history in the game industry that crosses paths with some legendary titles. I'm not going to mince words: this one's for the nerds. Al doesn't hold back, diving into the ins and outs of homebrew and classic console development, and I couldn't resist inquiring about his intimate work on my favorite game of all time, Deus Ex. This is a meaty one, and I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it. YouTube: https://youtu.be/WZ12Ard8Txw Check out some of the games on AtariAge (https://atariage.com/): Thurst+: https://store.atariage.com/products/thrust-platinum-atari-2600 E.X.O.: https://store.atariage.com/products/exo-atari-7800-pre-order Bernie & The Tower of Doom: https://store.atariage.com/products/bernie-the-tower-of-doom-atari-7800 Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Contact Al: Albert@atariage.com Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

If you've been following the happenings of Atari for the last few years, you've likely taken note of some of our frequent collaborators. One of them, Graphite Lab, has been delivering killer new titles like Kombinera, Mr. Run and Jump, and Qomp 2, while also serving as the current steward of RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic. That's in addition to fostering a number of other projects with various partners. At the center of their operation is Matt Raithel, Studio Director of Graphite Lab. Following the launch of a title on the newly released Board platform, I thought it was an opportune time to sit down and chat a little bit about that, but also Matt's background and how he sees the middle America gaming industry. Check out some of the latest Atari releases: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection: https://atari.com/collections/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection Total Chaos: https://atari.com/products/total-chaos Outlaws + Handful of Missions Remaster: https://atari.com/products/outlaws-handful-of-missions-remaster Blood: Refreshed Supply: https://atari.com/products/blood-refreshed-supply Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Graphite Lab: https://x.com/graphitelab Matt Raithel: https://x.com/raitheoshow Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

NOTE: This was recorded on October 30th. Please follow Atari and Digital Eclipse for the latest news and updates about our games. Mortal Kombat! This series needs no introduction, but it does have a story to tell. No, not the one about its kombatants, but rather its origins and rise to prominence. Mortal Kombat changed the gaming industry forever, so it would be no small undertaking to both tell the tale and deliver a wide collection of the classic series emulated to painstaking perfection. Fortunately, Digital Eclipse was more than up to the task! Following up on the interactive documentary format seen in Atari 50, Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, and more, they've taken their craft further than ever to deliver the ultimate Motal Kombat Kollection with three hours of documentary footage. Joining me to discuss are Digital Eclipse's Dan Amrich (Kontent Editor), Stephen Frost (Head of Production), and Steven Johnson (Producer). Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection AVAILABLE NOW! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3454980 PS: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10013904 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection/9PKVPJ0NHCTS Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection-switch/ Physical available for preorder: https://atari.com/collections/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Digital Eclipse: https://twitter.com/DigitalEclipse Stephen Frost: https://x.com/frostman007 Dan Amrich: https://x.com/DanAmrich Atari: X: https://x.com/atari Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

Surprising you like a good ol' jump scare, the Atari and Apogee partnership rolls on with a shadow drop of Total Chaos on PC and consoles yesterday, November 20th. This one comes from the one-man shop, Sam Prebble/Trigger Happy Interactive, and is a follow-up to the commercial and critical success, Turbo Overkill. What you may not know is that Total Chaos came first, starting as a Doom 2 mod before being remade in its current terrifying form. I'm not going to spoil any more than that here, as Sam was kind enough to join me and Apogee's Jeron Moore to dive into his game dev journey and all things Total Chaos. YouTube: https://youtu.be/eE3Ct44_wwY Total Chaos AVAILABLE NOW: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2208350/Total_Chaos/ PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10016442/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/total-chaos/9phtx5qz035t Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Apogee: X: https://x.com/Apogee_Ent IG: https://www.instagram.com/ApogeeEntertainment/ Discord: https://discord.gg/apogee Sam/Trigger Happy Interactive: X: https://x.com/Wadaholic Discord: https://discord.gg/JZDaDUYB Jeron: X: https://x.com/actuallyjeron IG: https://instagram.com/jeronmoore Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

Back in 1997, Monolith released the classic FPS, Blood, on PC, introducing brutally violent content to critical acclaim and immediate cult status. 22 years later, Nightdive Studios worked their magic to bring a remaster of the game, Fresh Supply, to PC, reintroducing the title to a new generation. Fast forward to now, and they have announced one more go at the title: Blood: Refreshed Supply. What's new this time around? I brought on some key members of the team to answer that very question and why this is the definitive version of Blood for fans of the classic, the 2019 release, and new fans alike. Guests today are Grover Wimberly IV (Producer and Project Manager), Dustin Twilley (Game Designer/Producer), and Samuel Villarreal (Lead KEX engine programmer and project lead). YouTube: https://youtu.be/C6wwjrQCFpg Preorder/Wishlist Blood: Refreshed Supply Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3884520/Blood_Refreshed_Supply/ GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/blood_refreshed_supply EGS: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/blood-refreshed-supply-f8bb7c PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10016705 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/blood-refreshed-supply/9PD2QGLP9WJR Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Nightdive Studios: X: https://x.com/NightdiveStudio Nightdive Studios: https://x.com/NightdiveStudio Grover Wimberly IV: https://x.com/GroverWhim Dustin Twilley: https://xcancel.com/BloodDeathwish Samuel "Kaiser" Villarreal: https://x.com/SVKaiser Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

We have a crazy slate of games coming out. Some announced, some to be announced, but there are plenty of games to talk about that haven't been covered in the podcast yet. Those will be coming soon, so please allow us to slow things down a bit and catch up with Atari VP of Games, Ethan Stearns. It's been a while since he's been on the podcast, and he was fortunately able to join me to look back on this crazy year so far and look a bit ahead, covering all the events we've been to this year, some food talk, and, of course, some silly trivia personalized for Ethan, himself. YouTube: https://youtu.be/EHhoJ9kKJUo Bubysy 4D Demo OUT NOW: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4032170/Bubsy_4D_Demo Preorder/Wishlist Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3454980 PS: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10013904 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection/9PKVPJ0NHCTS Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection-switch/ Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Ethan Stearns: https://twitter.com/EdogLost Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

Back in April, Apogee and Emberheart Games released the killer boomer shooter, Wizordum, out of early access. Shortly thereafter, a partnership was formed with Atari and Infogrames to bring the title to consoles, which made its debut this week! Joining me this week are Primoz Vovk (Lead at Emberheart Games) and Jeron Moore (Executive Producer at Apogee) to discuss the title from its origin to release and everything in between. This one covers a unique look at a game outside of the traditional orbit, the relationship between a developer and publisher, and the learnings from early access. Enjoy! YouTube: https://youtu.be/7lKDPG23Fq0 Wizordum AVAILABLE NOW: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1715590/Wizordum/ GoG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/wizordum Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/wizordum-switch PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10015423 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/games/store/wizordum/9P0L34CRPR8X Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Apogee: X: https://x.com/Apogee_Ent IG: https://www.instagram.com/ApogeeEntertainment/ Discord: https://discord.gg/apogee Primoz/Emberheart Games: X: https://x.com/emberheartgames IG: https://instagram.com/emberheartgames Discord: https://discord.gg/vHWgue6 Jeron: X: https://x.com/actuallyjeron IG: https://instagram.com/jeronmoore Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

Mascot platformers can be defined by their voice performers. Charles Martinet as Mario and Roger Craig Smith as Sonic, to name the two most prolific examples. From the first sound bites of Sean Chiplock as our wise-cracking feline hero, it was immediately clear that he was our Bubsy; The near-universally positive response since the announcement further punctuated that feeling. So to round out our streak of Bubsy podcasts, Sean was gracious enough to join me and Sam Brown (Atari Release Manager and Producer on Bubsy 4D) to talk about his journey to becoming a voice actor and what it was like to step into the role of our (in)famous Bobcat. YouTube: https://youtu.be/JYdiHmlk3s4 Wishlist Bubsy 4D: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3237970/Bubsy_4D/ Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/bubsy-4d-b4b94f GoG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/bubsy_4d PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10016621/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/bubsy-4d/9P82VZJSZWGS Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Sean Chiplock: https://bsky.app/profile/sonicmega.bsky.social Sam Brown: https://bsky.app/profile/smugporky.bsky.social Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

As we covered in the last episode, Bubsy has had an interesting past, to say the least. Now, however, we're looking forward with the announcement of Bubsy 4D. Yes, we had the audacity to make a sequel to Bubsy 3D, and by "we," I mean everyone gathered on this podcast: Fabian Rastorfer (Co-founder and co-lead at Fabraz), Ben Miller (Co-founder and co-lead at Fabraz), and Sam Brown (Atari Release Manager and Producer on Bubsy 4D). We talk about how this all came to be and walk through some of the early levels of the recently announced title. Wishlist Bubsy 4D: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3237970/Bubsy_4D/ Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/bubsy-4d-b4b94f GoG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/bubsy_4d PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10016621/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/bubsy-4d/9P82VZJSZWGS Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Fabraz: X: https://twitter.com/Fabrazz/ BlueSkye: https://bsky.app/profile/fabraz.bsky.social Sam Brown: https://bsky.app/profile/smugporky.bsky.social Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

Depending on your point of reference, Bubsy is either a figure to be revered or reprimanded for his stamp on platforming history. Fortunately, thanks to our friends at Limited Run Games, you can experience the history of this legendary bobcat through his classic adventures in the upcoming Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection. LRG has leveraged their Carbon Engine to ensure each game gets it’s proper shake with some additional quality-of-life features, but you’ll have to watch/listen to learn the details. Joining me for this are LRG’s Audi Sorlie (Producer), Joe Modzeleski (Development Director), and Sam Brown (Release Manager and Atari Bubsy enthusiast). YouTube: https://youtu.be/WZEhrMtfy1g Wishlist Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection: Steam: https://link.atari.com/wishlist-bubsy PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10013869/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/bubsy-in-the-purrfect-collection/9nls3j4n6418 Physical: https://link.atari.com/bubsy Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Audi Sorlie: https://bsky.app/profile/pc98audi.bsky.social Joe Modzeleski: https://bsky.app/profile/supernesjoe.bsky.social Sam Brown: https://bsky.app/profile/smugporky.bsky.social Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

The party hasn't stopped since Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration was first released in 2022, as there are always more stories to tell. Enter the upcoming DLC, Namco Legendary Pack, where, true to its name, some of gaming's most legendary titles make their way to the collection. Xevious, Galaxian, and, of course, Pac-Man finally make their Atari 50 debut with a whole new timeline to tell the tale. For this episode, we discuss the story behind the story by going into the development of the DLC and what to expect from this hefty add-on. Joining me are Digital Eclipse's Chris Kohler (Editorial Director) and Dant Rambo (Producer). YouTube: https://youtu.be/npnDibcYKNM Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Digital Eclipse: X: http://twitter.com/digitaleclipse BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/digitaleclipse.bsky.social Chris Kohler: https://bsky.app/profile/kohler.bsky.social Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

About 25 years ago, Kev Levine and Looking Glass Studios released one of the greatest games of all time, System Shock 2. Now, thanks to the efforts of Nightdive Studios, the game has returned better than ever on more platforms than ever before. To dive into what and how things have improved, I've recruited a few folks from the team to peek behind the curtain. Joining me to discuss are Nightdive's Daniel Grayshon (Project Manager/Director), Josh Dowell (Programmer), and Jonatan Pöljö (Creative Director). YouTube: https://youtu.be/iBZ6dUdQgTU Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Nightdive Studios: X: https://x.com/NightdiveStudio BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nightdivestudios.bsky.social Daniel Grayshon: https://bsky.app/profile/danielgrayshon.bsky.social Josh Dowell: https://bsky.app/profile/slartibarty.bsky.social Jonatan Pöljö: https://bsky.app/profile/eldrone.bsky.social Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

Back in 2020, We're Five Games' Totally Reliable Delivery Service made a name for itself thanks to its wacky physics-based antics. Streamers gravitated towards its chaos, which only broadened its appeal that endures to this day. Following the acquisition of the title by Infogrames, we recruited SneakyBox to get to work on an update and some new DLC to give more content to those fans who stuck with the game all this time and entice new players to check it out. Joining me to dive into these updates and DLCs are SneakyBox's Vytautas Ruzgus (producer), Augustas Vachauzas (game designer), and Donatas Vaiciulis (lead developer). YouTube: Pre-order Totally Reliable Delivery Service - Physical Edition: https://atari.com/products/totally-reliable-deliver-service-definitive-edition-physical-edition TRDS is Available Now with Free Update and Paid DLCs Coming Soon: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1011670/Totally_Reliable_Delivery_Service/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/totally-reliable-delivery-service-switch/ Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/totally-reliable-delivery-service PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0097-CUSA18566_00-TRDSDELUXEBYNDLE Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/totally-reliable-delivery-service/9nzg72sh3h4w iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/totally-reliable-delivery/id1494937798 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.werefivegames.trds&hl=en_US Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com SneakyBox: https://x.com/SneakyBox Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

The fabled episode 53 is finally releaseable, and it's all about Turok, which has just been announced for physical formats and will be released later this year! I jumped at the opportunity to chat about Turok with the team at Nightdive because it's a truly seminal FPS that has endured for generations. Joining me to discuss are Nightdive's Eric Serio ( Senior Developer) and Grover Wimberly IV (Producer) to dive deep into all the bells and whistles that are included in the remaster, along with plenty of indulgent, nostalgic tangents. YouTube: Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Nightdive Studios: X: https://x.com/NightdiveStudio BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nightdivestudios.bsky.social Grover Wimberly IV - https://x.com/GroverWhim Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

Golden Tee has been a staple of bars and arcades for decades, thanks to its inviting and intuitive trackball controls and pitch-perfect golf game feel. But how, you may ask, would you translate that to consoles that aren't equipped with a trackball? A great question that can only be answered by a couple of returning guests from Digital Eclipse who tackled this very question. Calvin Vu (producer) and Jason Cirillo (engineer and artist) walk me through the ins and outs of the title and the process of bringing a vast collection of Golden Tee titles to consoles while retaining what's made them beloved all this time. YouTube: Preorder/Wishlist Golden Tee Arcade Classics Physical (Switch/PS5): https://atari.com/products/golden-tee?variant=45635478913189 Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3698680/Golden_Tee_Arcade_Classics/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/golden-tee-arcade-classics/9N9D128LCM0T PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10015188/ Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Digital Eclipse: https://x.com/DigitalEclipse BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/digitaleclipse.bsky.social Follow DE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/digitaleclipsestudios Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

Atari's legendary title, Adventure, was the first of its kind and laid the groundwork for the future of game design. When Ilex, a small team in Brazil, showed Tower of Samsara to us for the first time, we were immediately captivated by its beautiful pixel art and animation and inspired by its mix of old and new gameplay hooks to create a unique metroidvania. Even more surprising was the opportunity to weave the classic Adventure into this sprawling epic, now titled Adventure of Samsara. We walk through the journey of the title from a failed Kickstarter to the impending release with Marcelo Rigon (CEO of Ilex, Creative Director, and Programmer), Gilerme Gaspar (Art Director at Ilex and 2D Artist), and Atari's resident Adventure Enthusiast, David Paige. YouTube: https://youtu.be/_39FhizV0Nc Wishlist Adventure of Samsara and play the demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1292460/Adventure_of_Samsara/ Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Ilex Games: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilexgames/ website: https://ilex.games/ Twitter: https://x.com/ilexgames Marcelo Rigon bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/mrigon.bsky.social twitter: https://x.com/arendhil linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrigon/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arendhil/ Gaspar: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guilherme-gaspar-901002282/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggaspar1138/ Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

MobyGames has been THE gaming repository well before Atari's acquisition of it in 2022, and one that gaming professionals and consumers alike are constantly hitting up. As a big fan myself, it was a pleasure to bring on Jim Leanard, co-founder of MobyGames, and Tracy Poff, current developer and long-time contributor. We talk through the website's founding, its decades-long journey to now, and what's currently happening behind the scenes under Atari's stewardship. YouTube: https://youtu.be/h8796M22bR0 Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Jim: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oldskool.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theoldskoolpc Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

Leading up to the release of Llamasoft's I, Robot, Atari put on the I, Rebel game jam, challenging independent creators to "create a game Jeff Minter will love." Everyone had one week to create the game and a secret theme to abide by. Then, it was up to Llamasoft to judge the winners. Following the process, I invited Jeff (the Ox) and Ivan Zorzin (the Goat) back on the podcast to play the winning games and some select favorites that just missed the cut. YouTube: I, Robot AVAILABLE NOW! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2932910/I_Robot/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/i-robot-switch/ PS4/PS5:https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10012198/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/i-robot/9phf27sh4qc4 Play Everything we Played Here: StarGiraf - a perfect beast for space: https://drludos.itch.io/spacegiraf MAMA CABRA: https://ira.itch.io/mamacabra HERD NERD: https://gingerbeardman.itch.io/herd-nerd HyperSheep Eats All The Biscuits: https://psychicparrot.itch.io/hypersheep-eats-all-the-biscuits Captain Beast: https://arganoid.itch.io/captain-beast Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Jeff and Ivan: https://www.youtube.com/@stinkyox https://bsky.app/profile/stinkyox.bsky.social https://toot.wales/@llamasoft_ox https://toot.wales/@gilesgoat Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

Things have been busy here at Atari. Real busy! Following a string of game previews, announcements, and releases - not to mention the things you DON'T know about - there was a gap in the schedule, and I needed to get creative. Thankfully, I rounded up a trio of guests to talk about some games and do some silly trivia. Joining me for this short and sweet episode are Sam Brown (Release Manager), Shah-Rukh Faridi (Marketing Coordinator), and returning champion Mark Perloff (Senior Producer). YouTube: https://youtu.be/u9RJiZFHG1s I, Rebel Game Jam: https://atari.com/pages/i-rebel-a-jeff-minter-game-jam Wishlist/Preorder I, Robot: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2932910/I_Robot/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/i-robot-switch/ PS4/PS5:https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10012198/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/i-robot/9phf27sh4qc4 Breakout Beyond AVAILABLE NOW! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3041770/Breakout_Beyond/ Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/breakout-beyond-e31082 Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/breakout-beyond-switch/ PS4/PS5:https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10013739/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/breakout-beyond/9nkfrjlg0r17 Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Sam Brown: https://bsky.app/profile/smugporky.bsky.social Shah-Rukh Faridi: https://bsky.app/profile/shahfaridi.bsky.social Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

About two weeks ago, we unveiled a new take on the classic series, Missile Command. The teaser is just that, but there's so much more to say about the game! Fortunately, the team that worked on the title was kind enough to join me and talk through a deeper look at the game. My guests are Dave Proctor (Executive Producer on MCD), Tom McCall (Creative Director on MCD), and Mark Perloff (Senior Producer at Atari). YouTube: https://youtu.be/2f9pECQfzY4 Wishlist Missile Command Delta: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2790160/Missile_Command_Delta/ PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10012612 Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com 13AM Games: https://bsky.app/profile/13amgames.com Mighty Yell: https://bsky.app/profile/mightyyell.bsky.social Dave Proctor: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelaser.bsky.social Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

About two years ago, a small indie team released Bread & Fred on the unassuming masses. Starring two adorable penguins, the game became a viral sensation with its hilariously challenging gameplay that's been streamed to millions of viewers. On the heels of its success, Sand Castles Studio got to work on a free add-on for those looking for an even greater challenge. Dubbed The Lab, that update was released on March 7th. Just before that, I was able to wrangle the team together to talk with me about their indie developer journey and how the title blew up. The said team consists of David Lozano Sánchez (Programmer), Guillem Romero Martínez-Quintanilla (Game Designer), and Victor Valiente (Artist). YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXn4mm8A_rU Bread & Fred AVAILABLE NOW: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1607680/Bread__Fred/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/bread-and-fred-switch/ Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Sand Castles: https://twitter.com/SandCastlesSt David: https://x.com/MasterAlpaca Guillem: https://x.com/GuillemRMQ Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

Following the release on Switch in 2020, which followed the original release back in 2004, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is now coming to PlayStation and Xbox for the first time via our friends at Muteki. Due to some untimely illnesses, only one of the three planned guests, Andrew Hynek (Lead Programmer on the RCT3 port), was able to join me for this one, but that didn't stop us from having a spirited talk as we toured through the title running on current-gen hardware. YouTube: https://youtu.be/aU5RPS7kbn4 Preorder RCT3 on PS and Xbox: PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0182-PPSA26698_00-RCT3COMPLETE0001 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-complete-edition/9pjv2xchzh31 Preorder/Wishlist Breakout Beyond: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3041770/Breakout_Beyond/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/breakout-beyond-switch/ PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10013739 Xbox: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9nkfrjlg0r17 Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/p/breakout-beyond-e31082 Wishlist I, Robot: Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/i-robot/9phf27sh4qc4 PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10012198/ Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2932910 Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

Please accept this disclaimer for flashing lights and errant farm animals because we have a new Llamasoft joint on the horizon! The legendary Jeff Minter (the Ox) and Ivan Zorzin (the Goat) join me to discuss their latest Atari title revamp: I, Robot. We talk about the new game, some classic I, Robot history, and a story involving a South American ox festival and the pope. Enjoy! YouTube: https://youtu.be/vxGh348EGEY Wishlist I, Robot: Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/i-robot/9phf27sh4qc4 PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10012198/ Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2932910 Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Jeff and Ivan: https://www.youtube.com/@stinkyox https://bsky.app/profile/stinkyox.bsky.social https://toot.wales/@llamasoft_ox https://toot.wales/@gilesgoat Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

After much teasing, we're back with some game announcements and, in turn, some previews with the devs! Breakout Beyond has taken a fascinating journey leading up to its release - starting as an ill-fated Amico title before finding a second life under Atari publishing. We get into all of that and more in this episode thanks to my guests: Garrett Varrin (Programmer / Systems Designer at Choice Provisions), Mike Roush (Cofounder of Choice Provisions), and Jason Cirillo (Engineer/Designer at Digital Eclipse). YouTube: https://youtu.be/FIpXAS0IEnY Wishlist Breakout Beyond: Xbox: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9nkfrjlg0r17 PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10013739 Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3041770/Breakout_Beyond/ Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/p/breakout-beyond-e31082 Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Choice Provisions: https://x.com/totallychoice https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceProvisions/ https://www.instagram.com/choiceprovisions/ Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social Garrett Varrin: https://bsky.app/profile/lordgarvar.bsky.social

One more talkie before the gameplay podcasts resume, I promise! Dan Amrich, Content Editor at Digital Eclipse, was kind enough to come back on the podcast to discuss his journey to where he is today. Dan has covered a lot of ground in his writing career, spanning many entertainment genres and a lot of ground geographically. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. YouTube: https://youtu.be/cLYwRr-WlgA Check out the latest Digital Eclipse releases: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind: https://www.digitaleclipse.com/games/mmpr Tetris Forever: https://www.digitaleclipse.com/games/tetrisforever Much more: https://www.digitaleclipse.com/our-games Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social, https://x.com/JaysOfDoom Dan Amrich: https://bsky.app/profile/danamrich.bsky.social

Due to holidays taking a chunk out of our schedule, we're interrupting the regularly scheduled podcast with Atari Feud! Ethan Stearns (VP of games) cooked up a competition for Tim Lapetino (Creative Director) and Digital Eclipse's Mike Mika to test their games knowledge. YouTube: https://youtu.be/BkPStNEOVas Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social, https://x.com/JaysOfDoom Ethan Stearns: https://bsky.app/profile/edoglost.bsky.social, https://x.com/EdogLost Mike Mika: https://x.com/MikeJMika Tim Lapetino: https://x.com/lapetino

Earlier in December, Nightdive Studios shadow-dropped The Thing Remastered to much fanfare. Both the game and the movie that it serves as a direct sequel to have strong cult-followings and the folks at Nightdive did what they do best to make sure their remaster of the 2002 title exceeded those fans' expectations. Joining me to talk more about it all are Mark Atkinson (Original Technical Director of the 2002 Thing video game, Programming Team of Remaster), Albert Marin Garau (Technical Artist), Kevin Fox (3D Artist), and Josh Dowell (Game Programmer on Kex Engine Team). We jump right into playing the game (poorly) and wrap with a new trivia game. YouTube: https://youtu.be/xnuWo9OSnoA The Thing: Remastered AVAILABLE NOW: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2958970/The_Thing_Remastered/ GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/the_thing_remastered Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-thing-remastered-switch/ PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10011616 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/the-thing-remastered/9n2np4245dxv Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Join the Nightdive Discord: https://discord.com/invite/nightdivestudios Follow us: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Nightdive Studios: X: https://x.com/NightdiveStudio BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nightdivestudios.bsky.social Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social, https://x.com/JaysOfDoom Josh Dowell - https://x.com/Slartbarty

Following a long run of game preview episodes, things slow down a bit for this one. I invited some members of the Atari games team to join me to just talk games and play some silly trivia games. Among them: Ethan Stearns (VP of Games), Sam Brown (Publishing Coordinator), and Shah-Rukh Faridi (Marketing Coordinator). Hope you enjoy this one and we'll get back to game previews and dev chats in the next one! YouTube: https://youtu.be/3SS2nbAxc5E RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic for Switch is OUT NOW! https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/rollercoaster-tycoon-classic-switch/ The Thing: Remasters is OUT NOW! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2958970/The_Thing_Remastered/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-thing-remastered-switch/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/the-thing-remastered/9n2np4245dxv Playstation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10011616 Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social, https://x.com/JaysOfDoom Ethan Stearns: https://bsky.app/profile/edoglost.bsky.social, https://x.com/EdogLost Sam Brown: https://bsky.app/profile/smugporky.bsky.social, https://x.com/SmugPorky Shah-Rukh Faridi: https://bsky.app/profile/shahfaridi.bsky.social, https://x.com/TanConMan

RollerCoaster Tycoon is a legendary title that's stood the test of time for 25 years. Now, thanks to the efforts of Graphite Lab, RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic is finally coming to Switch to ignite the passion of the most diehard fans and introduce a new generation of players to the original title that kicked off the enduring franchise. I'm joined by two return guests: Matt Raithel, studio director at Graphite Lab, and Carly Francis, community manager at Atari and RCT fan number one. We talk about the process of bringing RCT Classic to Switch, how the controls work, and how to torment an inept player (myself). RCT Classic for Nintendo Switch is releasing on December 5th YouTube: https://youtu.be/aREJJ8OOYZ0 Preorder/Wishlist RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic for Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/rollercoaster-tycoon-classic-switch/ Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Keep up with all things RCT: https://www.facebook.com/rollercoastertycoon https://x.com/coastertycoons https://www.instagram.com/realrct https://www.tiktok.com/@rollercoastertycoons Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Graphite Lab: https://x.com/graphitelab Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom Matt Raithel: https://x.com/raitheoshow

After a one-episode break, we're now back to Digital Eclipse content with the impending release of Tetris Forever. Joining this week are DE's Chris Kohler, editorial director, and Jason Cirillo, lead designer and programmer of Tetris Timewarp, an original title included in Tetris Forever. We cover a lot of ground in this one, from our first experiences with Tetris, some behind-the-scenes of the development of Tetris Forever, a lot about Tetris Timewarp, and, of course, playing a silly game. YouTube: https://youtu.be/WqtfN6ZcST0 Tetris Forever AVAILABLE available 11/12: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3180240/Tetris_Forever/ GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/tetris_forever Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/tetris-forever-switch/ PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10012314 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/tetris-forever/9pfhc37m5qbq Wishlist Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2816870/Mighty_Morphin_Power_Rangers_Ritas_Rewind/ PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10009198 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-ritas-rewind/9ND4JD0MXT2H Atari 50: Expanded Edition AVAILABLE NOW! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1919470/Atari_50_The_Anniversary_Celebration/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration-digital-expanded-edition-switch/ PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0182-CUSA34728_00-0668738034155475 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration-digital-expanded-edition/9NZK7ZB6CDKM/0010 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Digital Eclipse: https://x.com/DigitalEclipse Follow DE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/digitaleclipsestudios Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom Chris Kohler:https://x.com/kobunheat

Just in time for Halloween, Nightdive Studios did what it does best. They released a remastered gem from first-person-shooting history that blended spooky shooting with live-action FMV story: Killing Time Remastered. Fortunately, I was able to assemble four guests from the team that worked on the title to speak about it. Joining this pod are Nightdive's Grover Wimberly IV (Project Manager/Producer), Adam Grayshon (Project Coordinator), Josh Dowell (Game Programme), and End (Game Programmer). We talk through the game itself, the development process, and some insight into the original game's production. And, what has become a new tradition, I subject them all to a silly game at the end. YouTube: https://youtu.be/4hCuOKru_Ng Killing Time: Resurrected AVAILABLE NOW: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1733170/Killing_Time_Resurrected/ GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/killing_time_resurrected Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/killing-time-resurrected-switch/ PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10011545 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/killing-time-resurrected/9pbvfggxzv24 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Join the Nightdive Discord: https://discord.com/invite/nightdivestudios Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Nightdive Studios: https://x.com/NightdiveStudio Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom End - Twitter: https://x.com/ENDESGA Grover Wimberly IV - https://x.com/GroverWhim Josh Dowell - https://x.com/Slartbarty

Since its debut in 1993, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers has continued to capture generations of kids while leaving a deep and enduring nostalgic love for the colorful heroes. Enter Digital Eclipse's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind - the 90s-era beat-em-up that never was. Joining me to preview the title are returning guests Dan Amrich (content editor) and Stephen Frost (head of production) in addition to Jeremey Williams (lead engineer). We talk about our history with Power Rangers, the approach and details of the game, and wrap up with a bit of competition. YouTube: https://youtu.be/bXKDiU4vwF4 Wishlist Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2816870/Mighty_Morphin_Power_Rangers_Ritas_Rewind/ PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10009198 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-ritas-rewind/9ND4JD0MXT2H Wishlist Tetris Forever: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3180240/Tetris_Forever/ Atari 50: The Wider World of Atari AVAILABLE NOW! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2775650/Atari_50_The_Wider_World_of_Atari/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/atari-50-the-wider-world-of-atari-70050000051288-switch/ PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0182-PPSA08601_00-0051882273573412 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/atari-50-the-wider-world-of-atari/9n8f6ntjb5cw Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Digital Eclipse: https://x.com/DigitalEclipse Follow DE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/digitaleclipsestudios Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom Jeremy Williams: https://x.com/jerware Stephen Frost: https://x.com/frostman007 Dan Amrich: https://x.com/DanAmrich

Two years ago, Atari and Digital Eclipse released one of the greatest odes to video game history Atari 50: the Anniversary Celebration. Turns out there's a lot more story to tell, thus leading to two announced DLC for the darling title. Joining me to dive into the first installment of the DLC, The Wider World of Atari, are Digital Eclipse's Dave Rees (Software Engineer), Dan Amrich (Content Editor), and Stephen Frost (Head of Production). We talk about what led to the creation of the DLC, how a Gold Master narrative gets constructed, and then end with a thrilling game. YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cw5finyIxTE Atari 50: The Wider World of Atari AVAILABLE NOW! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2775650/Atari_50_The_Wider_World_of_Atari/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/atari-50-the-wider-world-of-atari-70050000051288-switch/ PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0182-PPSA08601_00-0051882273573412 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/atari-50-the-wider-world-of-atari/9n8f6ntjb5cw Yars Rising AVAILABLE NOW! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/yars-rising-e591ca Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/yars-rising-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Digital Eclipse: https://x.com/DigitalEclipse Follow DE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/digitaleclipsestudios Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom Stephen Frost: https://x.com/frostman007

Mark Perloff is no stranger to this podcast, but has yet to be the subject. Until now! Being the lead producer on Yars Rising, it seemed like a great to bring him on to learn more about his journey to Atari, pry for some behind-the-scenes insights into Yars Rising, and then ask a slate of random questions that I love to do so much. YouTube: https://youtu.be/rg13xej-yjk Yars Rising AVAILABLE NOW! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/yars-rising-e591ca Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/yars-rising-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom

Less than 24 hours after getting home from Gamescom in Germany, James Montanga, director of Yars Rising, kindly agreed to join me once again for a more light-hearted episode of the podcast. My goal: talk a bit more about Yars Rising beyond what was covered in our preview in Episode 31, and discuss Gamescom and demoing games to press. We cover all that and more throughout this hour-plus-long episode. Enjoy! Video link: https://youtu.be/vOFlRz-Rdb4 Wishlist/Preorder Yars Rising Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/yars-rising-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9 Wishlist Fatal Run 2089 Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542310/Fatal_Run_2089/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10009209/ Xbox: Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari WayForward: https://x.com/WayForward Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom James Montagna: https://x.com/JamesPopStar

Tim Lapetino, writer of the book, The Art of Atari, was hired as Atari's creative director earlier this year. Few people know our company like he does as he's literally written a book on it! Tim and I (Jason) haven't had too many discussions together, so this was a great opportunity to learn more about his history and share that with you all. I hope you enjoy the discussion as much as I did! Video link: https://youtu.be/sy8YTAWRmlU Wishlist/Preorder Yars Rising Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Yars-Rising-2556901.html PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Tim Lapetino: https://x.com/lapetino Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom

A little over a year ago, Atari and Graphite Lab launched Mr. Run and Jump to critical acclaim. Little did we know at the time, that it would catch the speedrunning eyes of Altabiscuit and lead to runs at SGDQ and the upcoming PAX West. What better a time, then, to bring our friends from Graphite Lab, studio director Matt Raithel and MR&J director John Mikula, back to the podcast to talk speedrunning their title and speedrunning in general? Video link: https://youtu.be/AQaHnmScLyg Wishlist/Preorder Yars Rising Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Yars-Rising-2556901.html PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9 Mr Run and Jump Available Now: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2132540/Mr_Run_and_Jump/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/mr-run-and-jump-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10007242 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/mr-run-and-jump/9n9m6v87h1z8 Hive Jump 2: Survivors in Early Access Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545740/Hive_Jump_2_Survivors/ Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Graphite Lab: https://x.com/graphitelab altabiscuit: https://x.com/altabiscuit John Mikula: https://x.com/JohnMikula Matt Raithel: https://x.com/raitheoshow Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom

You ready for some retro-inspired punishment of the Nordic variety? If so, you've come to the right place. Volgar the Viking II is on the horizon and I've asked Kris Durrschmidt (Creative Director / CEO of Crazy Viking Studios) and Calvin Vu (Producer, Digital Eclipse) to join me to discuss all thing Volgarr and the games that inspired it. Video link: Wishlist/Preorder Yars Rising Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Yars-Rising-2556901.html PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow Digital Eclipse on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/digitaleclipsestudios Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Digital Eclipse: https://x.com/DigitalEclipse Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom Kris Dürrschmidt: https://x.com/VOLGARR

It's quiet and I want some noise, so I asked for questions from you, the audience to provide. And provide you did with dozens of write-ins that comprise the entirety of this episode. Joining me are VP of Games, Ethan Stearns, and Senior Director of Communications, David Lowey. We cover a wide variety of subjects including the future of RollerCoaster Tycoon, details behind Atari hardware choices, and which Spice Girl we'd be. NeoSprint: OUT NOW! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217910/NeoSprint/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/neosprint-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10008586 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/neosprint/9nlk47rjwkp7 Wishlist Yars Rising! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Yars-Rising-2556901.html PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom Ethan Stearns: https://x.com/EdogLost David Lowey: https://x.com/loweyd

Yars Rising has been making waves recently with a new gameplay trailer dropping, a demo during Steam Next Fest, and a preview cycle out of Summer Games Fest. To keep the good times rolling, I invited James Montagna (game director) and Mark Perloff (lead producer) to talk all about the title. We dive into the origins of the game's concept, how a metroidvania is crafted, and so much more. Video link: https://youtu.be/SD-xb83rHug The Yars Rising remix contest: https://www.iconcollective.edu/atari Wishlist/Preorder: NeoSprint Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217910/NeoSprint/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/neosprint-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10008586 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/neosprint/9nlk47rjwkp7 Yars Rising Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Yars-Rising-2556901.html PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010102/ Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/yars-rising/9nm99mvp8qt9 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Join WayForward Discord: https://discord.com/invite/QnF5MF3AxT Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari WayForward: https://x.com/WayForward Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom James Montagna: https://x.com/JamesPopStar

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is out of early access and available across a bevy of platforms. What better time to get Digital Eclipse on the pod to talk about it? I've assembled a party consisting of Ian Sherman (Senior Engineer), Nick Bruty (Art Director), and Justin Rosenthal-Kambic (Animation Lead) to get deep into the maze of development that's brought this classic to modern platforms as only Digital Eclipse can do. Video link: https://youtu.be/6vSjTvEalYc New Release: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord w/ Digital Eclipse Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2518960/Wizardry_Proving_Grounds_of_the_Mad_Overlord/ GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/wizardry_proving_grounds_of_the_mad_overlord Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/wizardry-proving-grounds-of-the-mad-overlord-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010381 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/wizardry-proving-grounds-of-the-mad-overlord/9pnxh7qr4zn4 Wishlist/Preorder: NeoSprint Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217910/NeoSprint/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/neosprint-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10008586 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/neosprint/9nlk47rjwkp7 Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Follow us: Atari: https://twitter.com/atari Digital Eclipse: https://twitter.com/DigitalEclipse Jason Polansky: https://twitter.com/JaysOfDoom Justin Rosenthal-Kambic: https://x.com/JxRK

No jokes here: the April 1st-announced PO'ed is very real and out right now, so let's talk about it! Joining this week are Nightdive Studio's CEO, Stephen Kick, and Lead KEX Engineer, Samuel "Kaiser" Villarreal. Samuel is the reason why PO'ed has graced modern platforms and you'll hear all about the title's history and how it's made the journey from the 3DO to 2024. YouTube Link: POed AVAILABLE NOW: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697470/POed_Definitive_Edition/ Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/poed-definitive-edition-switch/ PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0913-PPSA22307_00-0180316664507147 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/poed-definitive-edition/9pcg4c64qh9f System Shock AVAILABLE NOW ON CONSOLES: PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP6714-PPSA06389_00-SYSTSHOCKREPS5US Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/system-shock/9nvgtjklc7jg Wishlist NeoSprint: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217910/NeoSprint/ Wishlist Yars Rising: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discord Join the Nightdive Discord: https://discord.gg/nightdivestudios Follow us: Atari: https://x.com/atari Nightdive Studios: https://x.com/NightdiveStudio Stephen Kick: https://x.com/pripyatbeast Samuel "Kaiser" Villarreal: https://x.com/SVKaiser Jason Polansky: https://x.com/JaysOfDoom