![]() ![]() Experience the fear and elation of escaping from an enemy tank. Battlezone - I remember seeing Battlezone for the first time it changed my perception of what games could do.The premise is simple - destroy all the asteroids - but the frantic pace and sound effects are perfect. Asteroids - the original and the best.These are 100% faithful browser-based Flash versions of: There are thousands of sites offering emulators, but it’s great to see a selection of free arcade and 2600 games have finally been made available at. Their longevity has been impressive millions of people still play Asteroids - will you still be playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare in 30 years?Īlthough the Atari company has been sold and resold several times, it remains one of the world’s strongest gaming brands. These first games were basic compared to today’s multi-million dollar epics, but they were simple to understand, fun to play, and totally addictive. And let’s not forget forget their flawless bitmap-based games such as Breakout, Centipede, Pole Position, Crystal Castles, Gauntlet, Paperboy, and the amazing Marble Madness. Unlike many of their competitors, Atari games emulated real-world physics with custom-built cabinets and controllers. They were masters of the vector game format and dominated the first arcades with classics such as Asteroids, Battle Zone, Lunar Lander, Gravitar, Tempest, and the stunning Star Wars. Arcades were a thriving hotbed of innovation and revolutionary games were released which defined the genres we refer to today.Ītari Inc. The late 70’s and early 80’s was a golden age for video games. ![]()
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