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Atari Completes Acquisition of Thunderful Group for Over $5 Million

Atari has successfully acquired a majority stake in Thunderful Group, enhancing its portfolio with multiple popular game franchises.

Google's Gemini AI Withdraws from Chess Duel with Atari 2600 Due to Self-Doubt

Google's Gemini AI backs out of a high-stakes chess match against a 46-year-old Atari 2600 engine after realizing the latter's superior capabilities.

Atari 2600’s Vintage Chess Program Outplays Microsoft Copilot in Latest Showdown

An emulated Atari 2600 video chess game has outperformed Microsoft Copilot, repeating its earlier success against ChatGPT and demonstrating the limitations of modern LLMs in strategic gaming.

Games

Atari Revives Fatal Run: A Post-Apocalyptic Racer with Burnout Flair

Atari is set to release Fatal Run 2089 later this year, showcasing a revival that mixes post-apocalyptic themes with thrilling racing elements.

Gaming

ChatGPT Faces Embarrassment Against Atari Chess

In an unexpected bout, OpenAI's ChatGPT finds itself outmatched by an Atari 2600 chess program, leading to humorous reflections on AI's capabilities.

Action

Legendary Developer Jeff Minter Revives Atari Classic I, Robot

Jeff Minter is set to release a remake of I, Robot, the Atari arcade shooter, adding new features while keeping its classic essence.

Gaming Industry

Atari Distances Itself from 'RealPongCoin'

Atari has officially disavowed the 'RealPongCoin' meme currency, asserting no association with this crypto project and warning consumers of possible deception.

Game Releases

Atari Unveils Breakout Beyond for PC and Consoles

Atari reveals its latest title, Breakout Beyond, a reimagining of the classic arcade game promising innovative gameplay and visuals set to release in March 2025.

Gaming

AI Bot Defeated by Classic Atari 2600 in Chess Match

An engineer's experiment reveals that ChatGPT struggles against the Atari 2600 in a chess game, highlighting the challenges faced by modern AI models in gaming.