Available for £0.69, Breakout: Boost+ features one hundred brand new levels with all the challenging and frenetic brick-breaking action of the original iOS hit that achieved over two million downloads in the first month after launch.

Download Breakout: Boost+ to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch now from the App Store.

Breakout: Boost+ features:

• One hundred brand new levels with unique brick layouts to smash through

• Boost Control allows players to manually adjust the ball’s speed, scaling up the speed to increase the score multiplier

• Special ball upgrades to aid your destruction, such as the Fire, Acid, Splitting and Grenade balls

• New and unique brick varieties standing in your way, including Exploding, Mystery, x4 and Metal bricks

• Save and restore in-progress games, so you can stop and start at your convenience

• Game Center and OpenFeint integration for score leaderboards and achievements

Those interested in trying out Breakout: Boost may still download the original title for free, including five levels and additional content available through in-app purchases from the Apple App Store.

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Atari Star Raiders for Xbox & PC Download

Atari Europe, one of the world’s most recognised publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, have announced the release of Star Raiders®.

Originally introduced in 1979, Star Raiders blazed an all new trail, becoming the first ever first-person space combat title.

The game inspired several generations of “space combat simulation” titles throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s.   The exciting new take on this Atari treasure pays tribute to the original while ushering in an all new, captivating episodic experience.   The game offers familiar battle elements including space warps and galactic tactical maps with all new features like radical battle transformations and customizable ships.

The return of Star Raiders combines tense aerial assaults and dogfights with a new compelling storyline, striking visual style and exhilarating single player gameplay.

Star Raiders is now available on the Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC Download.

Developed by Incinerator Studios, Star Raiders carries a retail price of 800 Microsoft Points (£7.19/€8.99).  For more information visit www.starraiders.com.

Champions Online: Free for All

Atari Europe and Cryptic Studios have announced today the immediate availability of Champions Online: Free for All.

Champions Online: Free For All is a free to play update to Champions Online and features additional premium content for purchase. Adventure Packs, items, powers and costume pieces can be selected a la carte inside Cryptic’s innovative C-Store.

Additionally, current players may continue subscribing as Gold Members, while new players may also optionally upgrade to Gold status, which unlocks most of the game’s content and includes extra features for a set price of £10.34 per month.

“We’re thrilled to finally be able to launch Champions Online: Free for All,” said John Needham, CEO, Cryptic Studios. “The Champions team has put an incredibly amount of effort into making Free for All an amazing free-to-play MMO every gamer can enjoy at no cost.”

Champions Online has been lauded since its launch for the nearly limitless options it gives players. The Free For All launch offers even more:

• Play Everything – With the exception of special Adventure Packs, all the content in Champions Online: Free For All is available to every player. Once a player enters a location within the MMO game world, nothing is off-limits!

• Unlimited Play Time – Play as much as you like, as long as you like, at absolutely no cost. No subscription or credit card required.

• Your Own Hero, Your Own Story – Become a hero, encounter his or her Nemesis, and advance to maximum level at no cost.

• Play Your Way – Utilize the optional web-based and in-game C-Store to purchase gameplay upgrades or additional premium content.

Champions Online brings epic heroism to the MMORPG genre with depth that challenges the most experienced online gamers, while its fast-paced action engages new entrants to the online superhero universe. Join with Defender and the legendary Champions to stop Dr. Destroyer and his minions in the ultimate showdown between good and evil.

For more information visit the Champions Online website.

haunted house

Just in time for Halloween, Atari have announced the release of the iconic scary game Haunted House for a new generation of Xbox gamers. The game is now available on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

This classic game has been remade for a new generation of gamers with enriched 3D environments, interactive objects, dynamic storylines, and new characters.  Gamers must navigate their way through 16 levels of spooky environments, find hidden treasures, solve puzzles, fight new bosses, and manipulate the environment on their way to a showdown with Zachary Graves.

Haunted House pays homage to the classic favourite as players solve mysteries in Graves Mansion as the grandchildren of the original character, Samuel Silverspring, who disappeared without a trace in the evil mansion nearly 30 years ago. Chased by pesky poltergeists, haunted by scary skeletons and ravenous rats, players are immersed in a goosebump-inducing adventure to explore the dark and creepy depths of Graves Mansion in search of the four lost pieces of a magical urn. The player’s goal is to reassemble the urn and defend their family’s legacy with the aid of mystical tomes, powerful light sources and mysterious artifacts.

For further information visit Atari Haunted House.

UnderGarden new screens

Atari have announced the release of a series of new screens for its enchanting puzzle game The UnderGarden, developed by Vitamin-G the creators of Aces of the Galaxy.

The UnderGarden presents a wonderful exploration experience for gamers with an affinity for solving new style puzzles and will be unleashed this winter Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStationNetwork and Windows PC Download at Atari.com

UnderGarden new screens

The UnderGarden is a casual zen-like game that challenges players to explore beautiful underground caverns filled with strange life forms; physics based puzzles and plenty of hidden secrets.

The world comes alive and music evolves as players get deeper into the world of The UnderGarden. With local co-operative gameplay, players can chill out, work together to solve puzzles and explore the world. The UnderGarden offers 20 different levels of modern exploration filled with brain teasing physics and eco-friendly puzzles that evoke an emotional response to the beauty and calm of this underwater oasis.

UnderGarden new screens

1 Use different types of fruit to help solve brain-teasing physics-based puzzles.
2 Watch the world around you bloom and come to life.
3 Pick up musicians to enhance the soothing audio tracks.
4 Unlock new looks for your character as you progress through the UnderGarden.
5 Explore a variety of different levels.
6 Solve tricky puzzles.
7 Gather pollen to make your world blossom with plant life and colour.

For further information visit the Atari website

Haunted House pays homage to the classic favourite as players solve mysteries in Graves Mansion as the grandchildren of the original character, Samuel Silverspring, who disappeared without a trace in the evil mansion nearly 30 years ago.

Chased by pesky poltergeists, haunted by scary skeletons and ravenous rats, players are immersed in a goosebump-inducing adventure to explore the dark and creepy depths of Graves Mansion in search of the four lost pieces of a magical urn. The player’s goal is to reassemble the urn and defend their family’s legacy with the aid of mystical tomes, powerful light sources and mysterious artifacts.

This classic game has been remade for a new generation of gamers with enriched 3D environments, interactive objects, dynamic storylines, and new characters.  Gamers must navigate their way through 16 levels of spooky environments, find hidden treasures, solve puzzles, fight new bosses, and manipulate the environment on their way to a showdown with Zachary Graves.

For more information visit the Haunted House Atari website.

Atari Games Online

Atari, an interactive entertainment company, announced today the continued evolution of its games business with the official rollout of Atari Games Online (Atari GO).

The Atari GO initiative will support the development of new online casual and social games and help game developers navigate the increasing complexities of publishing online games.

Thom Kozik, who recently joined Atari in March, brings more than twenty-five years of experience in games, technology and online beginning with Microsoft followed by leadership roles with Yahoo!, Bigpoint and K2 Network. Kozik has been leading this new initiative, focused on attracting independent developers and content distribution partners with Atari’s multi-platform approach to development, marketing and distribution.  More than a dozen studios are actively developing new casual and social games around the Atari GO suite of services.

“Thom brings a wealth of experience and insight to his role here at Atari as he joins our management team during this high growth period in online gaming,” said Lapin.  “We look forward to bringing modernised versions of our well-known games, such as Asteroids, and new original games to global online marketplace.”

“The programs, tools and support structures behind Atari GO allows developers to focus on making great games that can then be delivered globally,” said Thom Kozik, Executive VP, Online & Mobile at Atari. “Developers can already sign up for our programs and collaborate with us as we envision the future of cross-platform gaming.”

Atari Games Online will offer programs designed to connect great games to online gamers across a number of platforms:

• The Independent Developer Program will cultivate new original games and games based on Atari’s deep catalogue of classic IP while supporting them with the strength of the Atari brand, marketing and platform support.

• The Affiliate Program will enable popular independent sites to embed genuine online versions of Classic Atari games along with our new titles, directly into their site and share in the revenue.

• The Distribution Program is focused on identifying and partnering with top portals, social networks and game aggregators to expand Atari’s audience.

• Marketing and Platforms support will help developers with distribution, marketing, and metrics. Atari will also help developers navigate the increasing complexities of publishing on multiple social networks, sites and portals by assisting with registration, inventory management, monetisation tuning and advertising support.

Complementing the announcement of Atari GO, the company is showcasing a new production slate of re-imagined classic games that will roll out in the coming months.

For more information about Atari’s online initiatives (ATARI GO) and developer, affiliate and distribution programs please visit the ATARI GO website.

The UnderGarden

Atari have announced plans to release their new puzzle exploration experience for gamers who have an affinity for  solving new style puzzles, The UnderGarden is scheduled for release this Winter.

Developed by Vitamin-G, the creators of Aces of the Galaxy, The UnderGarden is set to unleash its mythical mojo this Winter and will be available on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®Network and Windows PC Download at Atari.com.

The UnderGarden is a casual zen-like game that challenges players to explore beautiful underground caverns filled with strange life forms; physics based puzzles and plenty of hidden secrets. The world comes alive and music evolves as players get deeper into the world of The UnderGarden.

With local co-operative gameplay, players can chill out, work together to solve puzzles and explore the world. The UnderGarden offers 20 different levels of modern exploration filled with brain teasing physics and eco-friendly puzzles that evoke an emotional response to the beauty and calm of this underwater oasis.

Vice President and General Manager of Atari Europe, John Burns said; “The UnderGarden offers an imaginative and novel take on the puzzle genre. With its beautiful striking visuals, hypnotic soundtrack and taxing physics puzzles, The Undergarden is a underwater journey of triumphant discovery.”

Watch the trailer here:

For further information visit The UnderGarden website.

The trailer features Bounty Hunter Kit Ballard, part cat, part girl and completely lethal! Prepared for every eventuality, Kit has the ability to change her appearance in an instant with over 60 combinations of weapons and costumes available to her.

Blade Kitten welcomes the player to Hollow Wish, it is here in this mysterious shell planetoid filed with dark secrets and shadowy cloaked figures that Kit Ballard works as one of the best bounty hunters in the business.

She is one of the last of her species, having fled her homeland after the genocide of her people at the hands of the ancient and mystical race known as the Darques.

Kit has since made a name for herself rounding up some of the most deadly scum in the galaxy. With her unique Darque Blade hovering at her side and obeying her every command, Kit can cut through even the toughest rogue drone while hunting down soft targets. Also along for the ride is Skiffy, Kit’s laid-back little sidekick who, when needed, serves as her protector.

Join Kit, Skiffy and the Darque Blade in the all new action adventure game… Blade Kitten.

Blade Kitten is released in September 2010, the all action adventure has a 12+ rating and will be available for Xbox LIVE Arcade, Play Station Network and PC download.

Star Trek Online screenshot

Atari have joined up with developer Cryptic Studios to announce the launch of  Season Two: Ancient Enemies, the latest content update for the Star Trek Online Universe.

Season Two: Ancient Enemies is available at no additional cost to current Star Trek Online players. The content update allows players to encounter and battle even more of Star Trek’s iconic races, and enjoy all new Episodes.

Star Trek Online’s Season Two: Ancient Enemies boasts the following new features:

• A new level cap: players can now reach level 51. (The previous level cap was 45.)  With the increase come new ranks within the Federation and Klingon factions.
• All new rewards and content: including new Tier 5 ships, high-level versions of every Special Task Force mission and Fleet Action, and Mark XI gear rewards.
• Eight brand new Episodes: tailored specifically for the Klingon Empire, these Episodes star the Fek’ihri, the fabled enemy of Kahless, founder of the Klingon Empire.  In Season Two, the Fek’ihri have returned and have again set their eyes upon Qo’noS.
• A brand new gameplay option: the Federation Diplomatic Corps. In this new system, players have the chance to meet and peacefully interact with brand new civilizations.  As players progress through the Diplomatic Corps, they earn special ranks and rewards.
• Feature Episodes: five special new Episodes will debut weekly, beginning in August. These Episodes will introduce a new neutral race: the Deferi.  Players of any level from both factions will be able to aid the Deferi against an adversary new to Star Trek Online.
• Dabo: a longtime staple of social areas in the Star Trek Universe, the casino game Dabo is coming to Star Trek Online. Players can wager energy credits to earn gold-pressed latinum, which they can exchange for special new rewards.

Season Two: Ancient Enemies also permits players to continue interaction with the Undine, venturing into their native Fluidic space to learn more about the enigmatic species and their struggle with the Borg.  The Undine story continues with five new Episodes, a Fleet Action and all new Deep Space Encounters.

Taking place in the year 2409, Star Trek Online boasts extraordinary features and lets fans both new and old experience unparalleled adventures.  Players have the opportunity to become high-ranking Starfleet officers and participate in missions that take them into the depths of space, across exotic planets and inside other starships. Star Trek Online offers total customization, from a player’s avatar to the ship he captains.

For more information visit the Star Trek Online website.