For anyone over the age of 30, the name Atari is synonymous with gaming. Long before the Nintendo, PlayStation or Xbox, this Japanese company ruled computer gaming with classic titles such as "Missile Command" and "Centipede". The company now plans to use it's brand recognition to launch a range of slots, video poker, bingo, blackjack and roulette games for smartphone like the iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Nexus. Atari will also be entering to social gaming space by releasing a real money casino games on Facebook.
Awesome news. I loved my Atari 2600 back in the 1980's. My favorite games were H.E.R.O., Mountain King, Frogger, Pinball, Circus Atari, JR PAC-MAN, Pong and Crystal Castles. This video is a fun reminder of how great the games were...
so will atari web offering regular casino games like blackjack, roulette and video poker or will users be able to play their classic console games for real money?
According to their press release, players will be able to play "slots, scratchers, Keno and a variety of other casino style games while wagering real money" as well as their arcade style games.
You can download the classic Atari game Missile Command for free now from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/ataris-greatest-hits/id422966028?mt=8