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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.
Commodore 64 game sequel is so old school it's being released on cassette tape
A sequel to the classic Commodore 64 action platformer Impossible Mission, titled Impossible Mission 3, is set to be released on May 18, 2026. Developed by Icon 64 and published by Psytronik, the game will be available as a digital download and on physical cartridge or cassette tape for the original Commodore 64, featuring retro-style visuals and digitized speech. The game's design, graphics, and coded speech are by industry veteran Trevor Storey.
