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Atari Celebrates 50th Birthday By… Launching on Google Stadia
Remakes of 'Asteroids,' 'Centipede,' and more
By Lawrence Bonk Lawrence Bonk News Reporter Florida State University Lawrence Bonk is a tech news reporter for Lifewire, specializing in gaming, AI, VR, and consumer tech, including iOS, macOS, wearables, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on June 27, 2022 01:27PM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Gaming Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming It’s astounding to consider, but iconic gaming company Atari turns 50 this year, making them old enough to join the AARP (really.) To celebrate a half-century of pressing joysticks and mashing buttons, the company is pulling out all of the stops, including an intriguing partnership with Google Stadia. Google’s cloud gaming platform will soon be home to several Atari classics like Breakout, Centipede, and Asteroids. Of course, video game graphics have come a long way since (checks notes) 1972, so these Stadia releases will all be updated to reflect current-generation standards as part of Atari’s Recharged series. Atari The complete list of Atari games on Stadia includes the trio of classics mentioned above, Black Widow, a legendary twin-stick shooter that wowed arcade gamers in 1982, and recently-released puzzle game Kombinera. The company also says more games are forthcoming but did not provide additional details. These games will release throughout the year on Google’s platform, with Centipede: Recharged launching first on July 1. This remake includes co-op play, new stages and power-ups, and an original soundtrack. All games will be available for purchase via the Stadia store, though they will be free for Stadia Pro subscribers. In addition to these retro releases, Atari is selling limited-edition 50th-anniversary t-shirts on its web store and offering exclusive deals on the company’s VCS line of Chrome-based gaming consoles. Atari has also released a video interview with company founder Alan Bushnell and current CEO Wade Rosen to commemorate 50 years. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Nvidia and Google Team up to Improve Cloud Gaming on Chromebooks — What to Know Google Stadia vs. Microsoft Project xCloud What Is Google Stadia? How to Use a PS4 Controller to Play Google Stadia Amazon Luna vs. Google Stadia: What's the Difference? Google Stadia Review: Room for Improvement How to Automatically Add Birthdays to Google Calendar How to Cancel a Stadia Pro Subscription The 10 Best Products from CES 1967 - Present The 8 Best Current Gaming Consoles of 2022 by Lifewire The 7 Best Retro and Classic Consoles to Buy in 2022 The 12 Best Games for Chromebook in 2022 The 12 Best Roku Games in 2022 How to Play Games on Google Stadia How to Fix It When Your Stadia Controller Won't Connect How to Connect a Stadia Controller to a PC Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies