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Ataribox release date, price and specs confirmed

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After the announcement of the Ataribox earlier this year, it finally has a shipping date and price.

The Atari 2600 turned 40 on September 11th, prompting Atari to release more information about the re-imagining of the original console.

In an email that was sent out recently, Atari outlined exactly what it can do and shared some screenshots of first prototypes.

The Ataribox will be powered by a custom AMD processor running Radeon Graphics technology. More importantly, it’s running Linux. This means a much more customisable OS that offers full PC functionality for your TV.

It’ll come pre-loaded with ‘tons of classic Atari retro games’ as well as current titles from many different studios. Thanks to Linux, you’ll also be able to play games from other platforms, as long as the OS and hardware can run it.

Ataribox Prototype

There is two confirmed editions so far – black/red and (the far superior) wood version. With four USB ports, one HDMI port and one SD port, there’s room for your TV, extra memory and peripherals. The front of the console can also either be wood or glass, which is pretty snazzy.

It really is a modern take on a classic and should excite both old and new, especially with the use of Linux. The customisation potential of the OS means users can really set the Ataribox up how they want. Fancy a few retro games and internet browsing? You’ve got it. Want to run newer games such as Rocket League, Minecraft and Ark: Survival Evolved while streaming? Easy.

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It helps that it looks beautiful, invoking the old 2600 with a contemporary edge.

Ataribox is set to launch “pretty soon” on Indiegogo and has an expected price range of $249 – $299, depending on the edition you buy. With the Ataribox set to start shipping late Spring 2018, you can expect a lot more information to start dropping very soon.

UK based gaming writer, raised on a diet of Street Fighter and Isometric RPG's. I enjoy playing every game I can get my grubby little hands on.

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Eating trash, Pizza Possum destroys the PS5

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Pizza Possum is an arcade action game in which you, a possum, attempt to consume as much trash as you can without being discovered.  It is a web-based sequel to the anarchy simulator Untitled Goose Game.It will eventually be available on the PS5.

We couldn’t help but notice that the possum in the title doesn’t look like the cute Australian possum that comes out at night to visit people.On the other hand, it looks like the horrible North American opossums are the ones that will attack trash cans and cause general chaos.Even though we think the second choice was better in terms of theme, we prefer the first one and are happy to explain why.

Your thoughts on Pizza Possum?  Does it possess the necessary mass appeal to successfully skitter along the back fenceline while setting the dog off in the process?

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The Mercenaries, a free piece of DLC for Resident Evil 4 Remake, launches on April 7

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Resident Evil 4 is now out, and the excellent remake can be bought right away.Even though you probably plan to play it all this weekend, you can take comfort in the fact that The Mercenaries, Resident Evil’s almost-required challenge mode, will be available as free DLC on April 7.

The mode’s exact details are still unknown, but if it’s anything like previous versions, you can expect some pretty hard tasks to test your skills.

You’re stumped about something? If you are still debating whether to purchase Resident Evil 4 Remake, be sure to look at our exhaustive guide for the answer or our in-depth review. Are you spending this weekend playing Resident Evil 4? Are you anticipating The Mercenaries?

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In June, Park Beyond for PS5 will allow you to create impossible theme parks

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A brand-new trailer for the upcoming amusement park management game Park Beyond from Bandai Namco has been made available. While it appears to be generally comparable to other games in the genre, the hook here is “impossifying” rides to up their difficulty. The video gives a brief description of what you’ll be doing.

There will be two primary game modes. In the first, you can play a story mode in which you aid a failing theme park firm in achieving success by adding imaginative attractions, and in the second, you can play a sandbox mode in which you can create any kind of wacky park you choose. Adding absurd components to your rides—like launchers that transport a train of rollercoaster carts from one rail to another or ferris wheels that resemble the interior of a clock—is essentially the same as making them appear more impossible. There is a lot of creative work on display.

The PS5 release date for Park Beyond, which is now available for pre-order, is June 16, 2023. If you pre-order, you’ll receive a Pac-Man-themed Expansion pack that includes amusement rides, retail establishments, performers, and a slew of other decorations. Last but not least, if you pre-order one of the game’s deluxe editions, you’ll also receive the Zombeyond pack, which includes a variety of zombie-themed goods.

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