After initially giving a street date of November 13, Atari Classics Evolved is finally shipping for the PSP as we speak. Full of genre-defining classics like: Battlezone, Centipede, Millipede, Missile Command, Tempest, Lunar Lander, Super Breakout, Warlord, Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe and Pong, this PSP exclusive also contains eleven additional arcade classics. Players will be able to unlock more than 40 original Atari 2600 titles, which include such noted favorites as Yar’s Revenge, Night Driver, Canyon Bomber and Crystal Castles among many others.

“Gamers today have gotten used to the increasing complexity of video games,” said Todd Slepian, Producer, Atari. “But it’s always nice to take a break from these monstrous titles and go back to the games that defined our childhoods. With so many fun classic games packed into such a small disc, it’s hard not to crack a little smile for days gone by.”

For true arcade authenticity, all eleven classic arcade titles in Atari Classics Evolved feature their original retro graphics, as well as an option for newly rendered “evolved” graphics and enhanced gameplay. While retaining the tried-and-true gameplay of the original games, the titles also feature online leaderboards, allowing players to compare scores against other players around the world. Some games also have local peer-to-peer wireless capability allowing players to compete in fierce local multiplayer matches.

For more information on Atari Classics Evolved, check out our previous posts.

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Atari released a new trailer for the upcoming PSP exclusive Atari Classics: Evolved. All of your favorite classic games have been updated and will feature games like Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe, Battlezone, Centipede, Lunar Lander, Millipede, Missile Command, Super Breakout, Tempest, Warlords and Pong. These titles, presented in both an original and an evolved version, will maintain the original gameplay while adding up-to-date graphics. Look for Atari Classics: Evolved to hit stores on November 13th.

Back in August, I posted information regarding Atari Classics Evolved, which is a PSP exclusive featuring classic games from Atari. This compilation title will be available in stores on November 13th and will include such well-known titles as: Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe, Battlezone, Centipede, Lunar Lander, Millipede, Missile Command, Pong, Super Breakout, Tempest, and Warlords. These titles, presented in both an original and an evolved version, will maintain the original gameplay while adding up-to-date graphics.

In addition to these 11 classics, more than 60 original Atari 2600 titles will be available for gameplay such as Yar’s Revenge, Night Driver, Canyon Bomber and Crystal Castles to name a few. Atari Classics Evolved will feature online leaderboards for the original 11 coin-op games, allowing players around the world to compare scores, and will also feature PvP wireless compatibility for titles that have multiplayer capabilities.

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Atari has announced that they have created the PSP compilation title, Atari Classics Evolved, which consists of some of their most classic games. Scheduled for a Fall 2007 release, Atari Classics Evolved will include old school favorites such as: Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe, Battlezone, Centipede, Lunar Lander, Millipede, Missile Command, Pong, Super Breakout, Tempest, and Warlords. These titles, presented in both an original and an evolved version, will maintain the original gameplay while adding up-to-date graphics.

“We are looking forward to providing gamers with the experience of the iconic Atari catalog on a handheld platform,” said Matt Rush, Producer, Atari, Inc. “Offering these Atari classics in both their elemental and contemporary forms should excite both old-school and next-generation gamers alike.”

In addition to these 11 classics, more than 60 original Atari 2600 titles will be available for gameplay such as Yar’s Revenge, Night Driver, Canyon Bomber and Crystal Castles to name a few. Atari Classics Evolved will feature online Leaderboards for the original 11 coin-op games, allowing players around the world to compare scores, and will also feature PvP wireless compatibility for titles that have multiplayer capabilities.

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