Debuting in 2006, the first Atari Flashback was met with nothing but contempt due to poor emulation. This was remedied with the second model, which was basically updated 2600 hardware. The third ...

This special series focuses on important community issues, innovative solutions to societal challenges, and people and non-profit groups making an impact through technology. by Lisa Stiffler on Mar 14 ...

This is still one of my favorites for the Atari 2600. Gameplay- simple, fast paced, addictive Graphics- Come on people, this is Atari. However, you won't be dissappointed. The frame rate is very ...

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. The "Space Invaders" arcade video game, celebrating ...

Computers have beaten humans at chess and “Jeopardy!,” and now they can master old Atari games such as “Space Invaders” or “Breakout” without knowing anything about their rules or strategies. Playing ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The recent PhillyClassic 4 gaming show saw two new games being previewed for the Atari 2600 and ColecoVision video game systems. Attendees at the ...

Atari is teaming up with Plaion on a new retro home console after finally taking a mulligan on its last one. The Atari 2600+ pays homage to the original Atari 2600, which delighted children of the ...

Magnavox released the Odyssey, the world’s first home video game console, in 1972 — and failed to change the world. In 1976, Fairchild Semiconductor unleashed a console of its own, the Fairchild ...

Atari launched a multi-billion-dollar industry, only to lose control of it in a series of missteps. But the name will always resonate. An avid audio and vintage computer enthusiast, Jamie has been a ...