Atari Making a Big 'Play' at E3

Off all the games and manufacturers at E3, it's amazing that Atari still stands out.

E3 2018 has concluded, leaving us with dozens — if not hundreds — of games to anxiously await throughout the remainder of 2018 and beyond.

Atari®, one of the world's most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, took to the show this year to showcase another impressive line-up of multi-platform video game titles — from reimagined revivals of beloved Atari hits to new takes on current popular franchises and completely original titles.

For those that couldn’t make the show, Atari has released today all-new assets for their E3 2018 line-up. We invite you to view, download and share these assets and new information on the following Atari titles straight from E3 2018:

Tempest 4000™ (Xbox One, PS4, PC) - Developed by Llamasoft and legendary game designer Jeff Minter, Tempest 4000 is an action-packed arcade shooter that remains faithful to the original, while adding exciting new features and gorgeous 4K graphics. Tempest 4000 is set to energize your platform of choice this summer!
 
RollerCoaster Tycoon® Adventures (Nintendo Switch) - Atari’s first Nintendo Switch game is an all-new entry in one of the best-selling franchises in PC gaming history, designed from the ground up to take full advantage of Nintendo’s unique portable console. Whether on-the-go or at home, adventure awaits in the theme park of your dreams!
 
RollerCoaster Tycoon Joyride™ (PS4/PSVR) - Atari’s first virtual reality title finally lets players fully experience what it's like to be a customer in one of their own theme parks. Hop in, strap up and experience a thrill ride like never before!
 
Transit City Touch™ (iOS, Android) - As an all-new city-building and transit-management simulation game, Transit City Touch allows you to grow and advance your city by creating, refining and upgrading your infrastructure. Open packs of cards to find rare and epic items such as towering skyscrapers, new buildings, transit stations, vehicles and more.
 
Atari® Flashback Classics (Nintendo Switch) - Experience the excitement of 150 of the greatest Atari arcade hits of all time – including Centipede®, Asteroids®, Missile Command® and Yars’ Revenge® – on the Nintendo Switch!
 
Night Driver™ (iOS, Android) - Go full throttle in this fast-paced endless driver that honors the classic and offers a re-imagined update to the legendary racing genre hit.

 
Atari® Flashback Classics Volume 3 (Xbox One, PS4) - The latest remastered collection of 50 fan-favorite Atari platform and classic arcade titles is headed to current-gen consoles with HD support, online functionality and leaderboards!
 
RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ (iOS, Android) - The incredibly popular mobile title that lets you build and manage your very own theme park continues to get better. With major content updates and new features added every few weeks, it’s no surprise that RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch is frequently at the top of the respective app stores!

Atlanta Should Try and Lure E3 From L.A.

With word out that the E3 show may not return to Southern California, Atlanta should try and get the show back.

E3 was once held in Atlanta as well as Tokyo and Santa Monica, CA.

Michael Gallagher, president of the Entertainment Software Association, has said that if issues with the construction of Farmer’s Field are not resolved immediately, he may be forced to hold the trade show elsewhere. Although Gallagher did not comment directly on what other cities he has been in talks with.

With the L.A. Convention Center possible out of commission for 2013, this show should come back east.

“We need assurance on things like square footage, the quality of the space, the ease of loading and unloading equipment, signage throughout the convention center for marketing and sponsorships,” Gallagher said. “We love being in Los Angeles, but we also have a show to put on.”

With the summer months being slow for tradeshows and conventions in Atlanta, this would be a perfect show for the World Congress Center and the Georgia Dome.

I'm sure all the hotels, restaurants and businesses in Downtown Atlanta, Midtown and Buckhead would agree.

Nintendo to Announce Wii 2 this Summer

Rumors are that Nintendo is announcing its next-generation console at the E3 Expo this June.

French tech publication 01.net reports that the console is codenamed "Project Café" and will feature an in-built sensor bar, dual analog sticks, a standard d-pad, and trigger buttons. Game Informer said the new Wii will have HD support, while Kotaku reports that the console's specs will be "more powerful" than an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3.

Nintendo "declines to comment on speculation or rumors," but IGN and Game Informer both cited anonymous sources claiming that Nintendo will announce the next-generation console in at E3 this year and launch it in 2012.

It's been almost 5 years since the first Wii hit the market.  A change is needed and welcomed.