We went hands-on with Atari’s retro slate at Summer Game Fest — here’s what stood out

With prices of new tech skyrocketing thanks to the ongoing component shortage, the promises of new, state-of-the-art, AAA games may ring hollow for some. Whether they can’t afford to pay for new games or consoles, or simply don’t want to, more players are seeking budget-friendly options that offer the same fun gaming experiences they had in their youth. Atari, almost by accident, finds itself right where these players want to meet it. While the company does have new titles out in the wild, Bubsy 4D and Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind among the recent releases, it’s their growing library of retro remasters and collections through Digital Eclipse, Nightdive Studio, and others that could give them an edge in the coming years. At Summer Game Fest, I sat down with Atari to get a quick look at a few examples of what’s to come, from a Disney/Pixar collection to a stealth-based game returning from the shadows, and there’s a lot on offer here that will both send older players back to the glory days, and offer those glory days to the new generation. Read More...

Jun 19, 2026 - 19:48

We went hands-on with Atari’s retro slate at Summer Game Fest — here’s what stood out

With prices of new tech skyrocketing thanks to the ongoing component shortage, the promises of new, state-of-the-art, AAA games may ring hollow for some. Whether they can’t afford to pay for new games or consoles, or simply don’t want to, more players are seeking budget-friendly options that offer the same fun gaming experiences they had in their youth.

Atari, almost by accident, finds itself right where these players want to meet it. While the company does have new titles out in the wild, Bubsy 4D and Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind among the recent releases, it’s their growing library of retro remasters and collections through Digital Eclipse, Nightdive Studio, and others that could give them an edge in the coming years.

At Summer Game Fest, I sat down with Atari to get a quick look at a few examples of what’s to come, from a Disney/Pixar collection to a stealth-based game returning from the shadows, and there’s a lot on offer here that will both send older players back to the glory days, and offer those glory days to the new generation.

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