Atari Classics Evolved announced for PSP featuring over 60 original Atari 2600 games

Atari today announced that Atari Classics Evolved, an homage to Atari’s history, is in development on the PSP. Developed by Stainless Games, Atari Classics Evolved is schedule for a Fall 2007 release.

Atari Classics Evolved will feature such timeless games as 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 versions, will maintain the original gameplay while adding beautifully rendered up-to-date graphics.

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

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

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