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Atari Brings Back 39 Activision Classics on Genuine 2600 Cartridges
Atari has partnered with Activision to release 39 classic Activision games on new, genuine Atari 2600 cartridges. These titles, including Pitfall!, River Raid, and Kaboom!, will be available individually for $35 or in themed box sets starting in late November, with a complete collection priced at $1000. This initiative aims to preserve and offer physical copies of these retro games for compatible Atari hardware.
48 years later, Atari is finally reuniting with Activision to bring back cartridges, but I'm holding out for more…
Atari and Activision are collaborating on a new collection of classic games, bringing back physical cartridges for vintage consoles like the Atari 2600+ and Atari 7800. The collection includes titles such as Pitfall!, River Raid, and Kaboom!, with standard editions priced at $34.99 and deluxe collector's boxes costing significantly more. This partnership marks a reunion between the two companies after Activision's founding by former Atari programmers in 1979.
Atari’s ‘something big’ reveal is 39 physical Activision cartridges – exactly as we predicted
Atari has announced a collaboration with Activision, releasing 39 classic Atari 2600 games on individual physical cartridges and four themed Deluxe Box Sets. These reproductions are compatible with original Atari 2600 and 7800 consoles, as well as modern Atari 2600+ and 7800+ hardware. Pre-orders are open, with shipments beginning in November 2026.
Atari announces one of its biggest-ever announcements is coming, so prepare for absolute carnage if you like your retro
Atari has announced that a significant, "biggest-ever" announcement is imminent, teasing fans with a "Something Big Is Coming" page. The company, which has recently returned to profitability and expanded its portfolio, hints at a physical product related to "game shelf," leading to speculation about new hardware, physical cartridge reissues, or the return of classic Activision titles.
Blaze announces the Super Pocket Activision, and there are some great retro classics on board
Blaze has announced the Super Pocket Activision Edition, a new handheld device featuring 34 classic Activision titles including Pitfall! and River Raid. The device, costing $69.99, also supports Evercade cartridges. Pre-orders are open for a September 28th, 2026 release.
The next Super Pocket is hoarding classic capers that are missing from the Atari version
Blaze announced the Super Pocket Activision Edition handheld, featuring 34 licensed '80s classics from Activision and rival Imagic, including Pitfall!, River Raid, Demon Attack, and Moonsweeper. This edition, priced at $69.99, sports a Pitfall!-inspired design and is compatible with Blaze's Evercade collection. The handheld is set to release on September 28.
River Raid+ An upcoming, sped up remake of the classic retro shooter for the ZX Spectrum by thealfest
An unofficial remake of the classic 1980s shooter River Raid, titled River Raid+, has been teased for the ZX Spectrum. This enhanced version offers a significant performance boost and cleaned-up sprites, though its engine sound is noted as poor. The original game was designed by Carol Shaw, one of the first female video game developers.
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and other celebs name their favourite video games
Several Hollywood celebrities, including Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Chris Pratt, have shared their favorite video games in a compilation video. While some named classic titles like Super Mario Bros. and Pitfall!, others highlighted more recent or niche games such as Returnal and Civilization 6.
