Atari 50th: Wider World of Atari DLC (Review)

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Games Included in DLC #1: Atari Video Cube (2600) Avalanche (800) Avalanche (arcade) Berzerk (2600 Voice Enhanced) Berzerk (2600) Berzerk (5200) Berzerk (arcade) Desert Falcon (2600) Destroyer (arcade) Football (arcade) Frenzy (arcade) Off the Wall (2600) Red Baron (arcade) Sky Diver (2600) Sky Diver (arcade) Steeplechase (2600) Stellar Track (2600) Submarine Commander (2600) Super Bug (arcade)

[@MDLuffy1234YT]

I'm hoping for BattleMorph tbh. Once I heard about it through the base game I immediately felt like I needed to play it. Also, you forgot to mention that the VCS version gets these DLCs for free.

[@AaronC143]

I'm super excited about Berzerk.

[@GNewcomb-q9v]

Honestly, no Atari 2600 games have aged well! Hard pass on Atari!

[@MDLuffy1234YT]

@@GNewcomb-q9v the only people who would enjoy Atari 2600 games nowadays are nostalgia seeking folk. NES is the absolute oldest console I can find games for that I can enjoy for non-historical reasons. I was born in 1999 for context.

[@b.o.4492]

Cannot WAIT! Glad they let you get the exclusive. You’ve kept me thinking about Atari over the years when I drift away so well deserved and enjoyed the video.

[@TIDbitRETRO]

Some of those look really cool, I am bummed they didn’t add anymore Jaguar games as that’s one of the most underrepresented consoles of all time. Hopefully that’ll be in DLC#2.

[@patrickprevenas7018]

I believe DLC #2 is going to be more focused on their recent acquisitions like Intellivision, although I could be wrong.

[@oblivieon1567]

Digital Eclipse was really cool and allowed the developer of the Jaguar emulator to release it. It's called BigPEmu and has 100% compatibility including Jag Cd. If you have a PC you should check it out.

[@cyrollan]

To be fair, there's not a ton to represent from the Jaguar. And I say that as a Jaguar owner! I'd say there's around 20ish worthwhile games (a few of which are already on Atari 50).

[@TIDbitRETRO]

@@cyrollan I know it’d be unrealistic to ask for Alien vs Predator because of obvious licensing issues, but wasting a spot on a broken mess like Fight For Life instead of a guilty pleasure game like Kasumi Ninja is aggravating. LOL Even getting something like Iron Soldier or Return Fire would be really cool.

[@cyrollan]

​@@TIDbitRETRO have you played AvP? I have it but MAN that framerate is so bad

[@GamingintoEternity]

Jason, this is the difference in age, when you have gamers like you and me in our 50's. We grew up on Atari and the nostalgia feel is real! I still have my OG Atari 2600 when I was a kid back in '82 playing with my Dad.

[@LabyrinthMole]

I wanted the Atari 50, but I'd need an analog trackball and paddle controller. Those two controllers were so important for Atari games like Tempest and Crystal Castles.

[@actorguychapman]

I'm looking forward to the interviews and artwork, but I do wish there had been a little more 7800, Lynx, and Jaguar representation. I think the M Network section is going to be the big update. I hope they keep the expansions going after these two.

[@emanuelepolloni4002]

I hope so! Last time they released free updates which added new games over time, so maybe we’ll get more 7800 games in the future

[@LadyLunaNini88]

I think it really cool that you're the one man that did this atari 50 DLC review. It's always fun to see more arcade games like this. It's like we're back where the great stuff happened in the video game world. I'm thinking of getting a copy myself

[@NicoPlaysIndies]

Awesome that you got to reveal this. Looking forward to them expanding this collection even further!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Fingers crossed!

[@silverian]

This felt like going back with time machine. Mattel Intellivision was my first console and my friend had Atari 2600.

[@Mikeymanguy]

Digital Eclipse has been doing an amazing job with these retro history doc games. Big ups to them.

[@Wasabialt]

Berzerk (Arcade) Berzerk (Atari 2600) Berzerk (Atari 5200) Berzerk: Voiced Enhanced (Atari 2600) Frenzy (Arcade) Atari Video Cube (Atari 2600) Off the Wall (Atari 2600) Desert Falcon (Atari 2600) Avalanche (Arcade) Destroyer (Arcade) Red Baron (Arcade) Avalanche (Atari 800) Atari Football (Arcade) Sky Diver (Atari 2600) Sky Diver (Arcade) Steeplechase (Atari 2600) Stellar Track (Atari 2600) Submarine Commander (Atari 2600) Super Bug (Arcade)

[@alcampbell469]

I have the previous atari collection on PC, so I already have all of these bar Bezerk and Frenzy

[@AaronC143]

Can't wait to play Berzerk. That's awesome you were given the honors to announce this.

[@kevinstrade2752]

Atari still relevant in 2024!!! As a kid I never would have dreamed!

[@martymischke1124]

They have been doing great stuff to keep the Atari name alive. I do hope they get the Battlezone license back.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Did you ever play that Battlezone VR game on PSVR!? It was WILD

[@MDLuffy1234YT]

​@@MetalJesusRocks I did, it was one of my first VR games along with EVE Valkyrie.

[@drunkendelver1966]

I've been confused about this for a long time. When and how did they lose the license for Battlezone? Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the modern VR Battlezone a lot, but it's just weird to not see it on compilations anymore. I think the last time it appeared was on the Atari collection Volume 1 for Nintendo DS.

[@MrClawt]

It's great Atari Age got a shout out. That site was the main reason I got back into Atari as an adult.

[@RetroTechX]

Red Baron looks awesome... love the battlezone look.

[@GregGallardo]

Nice, they even did 800 and 5200 games. I wish they'd do at least a few ST games.

[@VampireJack10]

Maybe later a standalone?

[@GregGallardo]

@@VampireJack10 I'd buy an ST mini

[@VampireJack10]

@GregGallardo me too - I'd be all over it. An Atari ST Maxi to go with the upcoming Amiga Maxi? Yes please!

[@GregGallardo]

@@VampireJack10 Amiga Maxi? I have to look into that.

[@VampireJack10]

@@GregGallardo it's being released first quarter of next year.

[@Martin-gf1hh]

The DLC is $13.99 available September 26

[@erebos007]

$7.99 on Nintendo site

[@atari]

The DLC is $7.99 or if you bundle it with DLC 2, it will be $13.99. Enjoy The Wider World of Atari!

[@ObsidianContraption]

Free on the Atari VCS right?

[@atari]

@@ObsidianContraption Free-CS!

[@TeeDohJackson]

@atari Will the DLC #2 have 5200, 7800, Lynx and Jaguar games? DLC #1 Is just a bunch of games that are in other collections like the Flashback collection. I was really excited for this but now the only reason for me to really buy this is would be for Berserk and the interviews and to support Atari as a brand. DLC #1 doesn't look appealing at all 😞

[@CantankerousDave]

The brief era of vector games at the arcade is still my favorite time. Red Baron was a favorite, along with the sit-down versions of Tail Gunner and Star Trek.

[@dfwpiper1]

Many hours were spent on Blue Max on my Atari 400 back in the day. (The best zaxxon-like isometric shooter of the time, imho.) They should definitely add that one.

[@daleksupreme2913]

Me too! that was a great game

[@stephenelliott7071]

Digital Eclipse have done a fantastic job on this project - and they continue to do so. An instant purchase for me - and Bezerk is included! Maybe one day they'll add some Atari ST games, like Oids.

[@almostquincy]

Loved the video as always! These are my comfort videos. My dad hasn’t really been around for a while and you kinda feel like my KZbin dad lol, these videos always make me happy :D

[@lindsayLLcoolgames]

I'm in love with the Avalanche gameplay! Let's go!

[@allenbrooks4625]

Another awesome video as usual. And its hard to believe that Atari has been around for over 50 years now

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I know, right?

[@_Matthias_0815]

​@@MetalJesusRocks If they do another collection, I hope they put more Lynx and Jaguar games in it. People say Alien vs. Predator is the best (original) game on the Jag. We had a family 2600 in the living room when I grew up. So, I hope to see more from other Atari systems, I am not so familiar with.

[@UToobin75]

I grew up on the 5200 port of Berzerk. It played great with the Competition Pro third party joystick 👍

[@MrNorthNJ]

Thank you! This brought back so many memories. Rad Baron was one of my all time favorites. The only place I ever saw it was at the small arcade in the Collingwood flea market. It was the sit down version.

[@toyfreaks]

So cool. First time I've seen some of these games since the early 70's!

[@SotNist]

I've been really digging the Atari comeback this last couple years. Feels like the IP is in good hands. Highly recommend Mr Run & Jump if you like 2D platformers.

[@VampireJack10]

Hopefully they'll partner with Retro Games again and give us a modern ST. I.was an Amiga kid, but a recreation of the ST with, say, 50 games? A day one buy.

[@GeorgesChannel]

Great to see Atari back!

[@Obscur888]

I remember Berzerk being my favorite game on the Vic-20!!

[@TurnerTurnip]

It was one of my favorite games on the Atari 2600. Gameplay wise, it's one of those rare games that still holds up. Just like Asteroids, Missile Command and Space Invaders.

[@jeremiahthomas8140]

Nice review. I really like that they included more of the older arcade games. I really enjoy Avalanche and especially Sky Diver.

[@jmatt781]

The Atari 50th Anniversary Collection is the gift that keeps on giving. I was psyched when they added War Birds for the Lynx in the last update.

[@LordelX]

Berzerk, Desert Falcon...nice. Still...no Atari 7800 version of Food Fight.

[@DigitalEclipse]

Not planned, as the XE version won that internal shootout.

[@MDLuffy1234YT]

​@@DigitalEclipse PLEASE ADD BATTLEMORPH I BEG YOU!!!!!

[@dynamicsketch]

Red Baron looks fun. I had never heard of it before but it makes me think of the Star Wars arcade game with the vector graphics. That was very popular back in the day.

[@atari]

I want to play these right now

[@feplays007]

Hey Atari, good job preserving games and gaming history!

[@MDLuffy1234YT]

I wanna play BattleMorph. Maybe in the next DLC even though it doesn't fit the theme?

[@BillB808]

Good stuff from Atari recently... good luck to em.

[@MDLuffy1234YT]

@@atari actually, you guys kinda need to make a Lynx/Jaguar focused mini DLC since you guys also forgot to include the famous Do The Math TV advert for the Jaguar in the base game.

[@AutisticPhantomOtaku]

So awesome! I can't wait to get the DLC!

[@DES-95]

Long time viewer and have now registered and subscribed! Great content!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Awesome, thank you!

[@seanys]

Ohhh! I’d forgotten about Red Baron. I loved that game!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

The frame rate is a little rough cuz that's how it ran back then...but the game is still fun.

[@markkilborn512]

I love what they’ve done with recreating the cabinet artwork for some of the old games. Great way to play them in 2024.

[@Rocheburger]

Hey MJR, I saw you in my inbox from the official Atari email chain! Congrats!!

[@Travis-hp4jr]

I absolutely loved this episode! This really needed to be made. Thanks MJR! Anyone remember Yar's Revenge??

[@Trialwolf]

Hope a future DLC offers more coverage of the Atari ST computer line, it pretty much only got a paragraph in the original release.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Good point! Lots of quality ST stuff released. That would be a nice addition.

[@AngryCalvin]

I bought the Atari Vault +dlc on Humble Bundle a few years ago for under a couple bucks. One of the best purchases for the price. The only thing really missing that this collection has is the Atari 7800 and Jaguar games which are very few in number. Maybe I will eventually pick up the Atari 50 collection on a sale but I’m not going to pay a lot of money for a collection of games I mostly have already plus a couple I don’t like Ninja Golf and Food Fight. I would like to see a giant collection of Mastertronic games for the Atari 8-bit. A lot of treasures there.

[@BretMix]

They have a full-size Destroyer at the arcade in my town (shout out to Timelines!). It has a "periscope" gimmick that you press your face to in order to see the game. I had never seen it back in the day. I ended up playing that thing for about an hour, had a red mark on my face from the plastic, LOL. It's a unique challenge despite the dated graphics. Can't wait for this!

[@peterthx]

I want to ask Evelyn Seto why in 1982 there were not one, not two, but THREE 2600 cartridge packaging changes. So from the beginning of '82 to the end, there were FOUR packaging variations of 2600 games! And *then* in less than 6 months into 1983 they changed yet again starting with GALAXIAN! Things settled down after that with minor variations for things like the Sesame Street or Muppets titles and the next major change was in 1986 starting with JR. PAC-MAN.

[@TVsHasselhoff]

Red Baron, sit-down version, at Malibu Grand Prix! Awesome times!

[@KabukiKid]

Back in the day, everyone just called it simply, "Atari." It wasn't until the Atari 5200 came out did I remember people starting to call the original VCS system, the "Atari 2600." It was almost like a retronym that brewed up. Ultimately, it is the name that people remember best, because that is what people forever going forward called it.

[@Nikademus1969]

I'm liking how they're emulating the color overlays for the B&W games, rather than just straight-up using colored pixels, you can actually see the "overlay" on the screen. As someone who played a few of these back when they were new, that's just neat.

[@ZEKESPILLEDINKMUSIC]

It also really helps that books like Ready Player One reference Atari games a lot, which probably introduced a new generation of gamers to these titles for the arcades and consoles.

[@IRWPD]

Super cool they are putting out DLC.

[@marklechman2225]

So psyched! Red Baron was one of my favorites as a kid. Thank you Atari!!

[@theblaqbuckeroo5127]

NEW ATARI 50 DLC... YES‼♥🔥♥

[@RAFAKSBR]

where is battlemorph, super burnout, power drive rally, highlander and other gems that are locked in Atari Jaguar? i also want a jaguar mini!

[@fink94]

I got my brand new Atari 2600 in 1990! I was a poor kid in the suburbs. My friends had Nintendo consoles. Still, I had a great time!

[@magicknight8412]

Excellent, cant wait to get this. More goodness !

[@thebuckeyegamer7443]

I love this!! While I am not a big Atari fan save for a small number of games, I can appreciate what this era of gaming brought. I’m talking not just Atari, but intellivision, coleco, and even the odyssey. Without those, would we even have the industry we do now?

[@stevemoody13]

You had me at Berzerk!

[@cyberjgv3]

Great job!

[@GameAddict84]

I was eyeing this one when it was going to be released, now with the expansion I might just have to get it, especially with that sleek Steelbook edition with the extra goodies.

[@dvdknight1]

Appreciate you posting this Jason, I was curious about the DLC. I’m looking forward to playing Destroyer again!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Yeah, that game was surprisingly fun. I couldn't stop playing it.

[@Stephen_Eee]

1:27 some of my earliest flashes of life, the actual beginning of my existence included this wood paneled legend....being barely alive, Haunted House was my jam back then, my mom played pinball and that sound atrocious pac man game. I'm positive some of those sound effects made it into my first nightmares 😂😂😂....then when I got older and that controller and the Sega one fit each other 🤯. A mid week drop and a comedy show tonight. Epic Wednesday!

[@JoeyJ0J0]

I wish we got more Jaguar or Lynx games. I am glad we are getting Berzerk tho

[@joshh8245]

Getting this was a no brainer for me because of the addition of multiple versions of Berserk. Been hoping for that for awhile. Red Baron was cool too. Reminds me a little of Snoopy vs the Red Baron. Haha.

[@HunterTinsley]

Have you tried Utopia Must Fall yet? Impressive homage to a lot of this era of arcade games. Feels like Asteroids + Missile Command + Space Invaders with a great soundscape and atmosphere.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I have not... but I just watched the trailer and it looks great!

[@Junioronomy]

I’ll be definitely getting the upgrade version

[@stevenp7740]

Destroyer = Sea Bomber (on the Canyon Bomber cartridge by David Crane, one of my faves). Seems like the got a lot of information from "The Art of Atari" book.

[@timmadone8930]

It would be so awesome if the physical expanded version would include the home brew of "Star Castle" for the 2600 as well as the 1983 "Star Wars" arcade game. As an extra bonus it could include all the "evolved" versions of the Atari games that appeared on the PSP release as well as some of the more recently "re-charged" versions of Atari classics. Probably none of this will be included. But at least we're getting arcade "Berzerk".

[@DigitalEclipse]

Star Castle is not owned by Atari, and Star Wars is only partially owned by Atari. :)

[@cyrollan]

Ever heard the band StarCastle? They're a pretty good Yes ripoff!

[@austinreed7343]

@@DigitalEclipse But will the PSP versions be included?

[@danerd8978]

The name Star Wars alone is costly because well Disney.

[@marsoelflaco5722]

I love the Atari 2600 box art!👌🏽

[@msbae]

Atari Video Cube is a great puzzler. That and Red Baron are enough for me to buy this DLC. All the different versions of Berzerk and Frenzy are nice bonuses too.

[@darkliquid6388]

I hope they add gauntlet 1 and 2 on there, on the next dlc.

[@glennshoemake4200]

I remember seeing and playing Red Baron at KFC in Fairbanks, Alaska around 1980. The best part of the 80s were that video games were literally anywhere that had a space and plugin.

[@arcadesunday4592]

Very cool release. Big Atari fan here, so thanks for the great coverage!

[@Fools_Requiem]

I've never seen Destroyer before, looks like it would actually be a fun simple game. Red Baron looks pretty cool for that era. I'm kinda glad I waited to buy a physical release for Atari 50. The Steelbook release seems like a very good buy.

[@fatbikearcticnomad2122]

Watching a Metal Jesus video gets me out of my depression. Love your videos brother.

[@Flanman113]

Hopefully the unique arcade game Steel Talons gets released with haptic feedback.

[@Renk1]

I love the Atari 50! Did all the Achievements on Xbox. Maybe I’ll pick up the DLC after they’re all released.

[@streetfighteringrid2446]

Desert Falcon 7800 is awesome. If you got the right power ups The falcon gets super speed that takes you straight to the sphinx.

[@Sury05]

7:32 i rate this game 9/11

[@ballistik_coffee_boy]

Thanks Metal Jesus for the sneak peek!

[@cyrollan]

I look forward to you covering it as well!

[@simonochana3189]

Back in the day, i always knew it as the Atari VCS. It was only after i bought my Atari 600XL, that the Atari VCS was re released as the Atari 2600 to fit in with the XL series 🕹️

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hey, MJR. "Destroyer" got it's spiritual 2600 port in the form of a couple games variations on "Canyon Bomber." It uses that line-where-the-charges-will-explode mechanic that you can drive with your paddle, and even supports two-player simultaneous play! The manaul calls them "Sea Bomber" variations. As you seemed to enjoy Destroyer, I bet you'd like those, too.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I remember that game!! Played it a ton as a kid. Thanks for the reminder 👍

[@arthurmonie]

Glad to see this update😊On a different topic and Console,Do you have a nice selection of Shmup on Xbox Series X

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I'll be honest, most of my shmups are on Switch. For some reason there are a TON of them on that system.

[@nutherefurlong]

No Desert Falcon for the 7800? Ah well. Also sort of wishing Ballblazer for the 7800 was included but wasn't terribly optimistic about that possibility Sky Diver, however... that is damn fun

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I agree that Desert Falcon looked way better on 7800. 👍

[@jonathansakura]

Greetings from Tokyo 🗼😊

[@chocolocojames213]

I didnt have an Atari growing up but I'm loving this 😊😊😊

[@davy_K]

Video Cube - once you get it it's pretty enjoyable if you like puzzles. Destroyer is the same as the submarine games on Canyon Bomber. But the Atari 50 collection SERIOUSLY needs a paddle controller.

[@GuitarAnthony]

These games are all fine but until Atari makes a deal with Activision for all the 2600 games they made this compilation will always be lacking. I would say Parker Brothers as well but they had a lot of arcade licenses. I truly LOL'd that Frenzy was included from the Stern deal as the only system Frenzy version on console was released on the Colecovision.

[@Picverse]

This is awesome, I can’t wait!

[@adilkhojah]

Atari in my heart from 1983

[@DavidWaite-d9c]

Already downloaded my DLC for my Switch Oled. Been playing Arcade Bezerk all night! 😀👍

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Have fun!

[@videogameobsession]

I really wish they'd strike up a deal with Activision, to add many of the best games for this. Activision played such a huge roll in Atari's history that it always seems weird to not have any of it included. Pitfall!, Kaboom, Crackpots, Skiing, River Raid, Boxing, Barnstorming, and much more. Though I feel very much the same about many other games not included here. Games such as E.T., Pac-Man, Indiana Jones, Halloween, Superman, The Empire Strikes Back, Donkey Kong, and so on. They are such a huge part of its history.

[@VenjerSixx.]

Metal Jesus in the house doing it good review man

[@dragongamer2670]

Let me know when they put out a perfect port of Primal Rage! Seriously like WHY! Then I will buy it! Especially if they include Primal Rage 2!

[@g4z-kb7ct]

PR2 isn't emulated fully so Atari won't include it. I know because I provided the dump and I still own the real arcade pcb. There's a play vid on my channel.

[@milanbaros2005]

Star Wars 1983 Pilot the X-Wing Fighter would of been an epic inclusion.

[@M-NX]

So cool that they do that, but so sad that there is no PS4 Version like 1st before 😢

[@TheVgaTV]

The DLC is 21% Berzerk

[@WaysideWade]

Battlezone and Red Baron, Vector graphics at it's best! 💯

[@darkdeity2012]

Dude getting interviewed about Atari - wears a Nintendo shirt.

[@redd7188]

No 7800 or Jag titles 😢. Oh well, looking forward to the arcade football.

[@mekman4]

Great Stuff, as always!

[@jasonmann3775]

4 versions of berzerk 😂 I am going to wait for the second dlc and hopefully can get together. Wishing for Atari ST history and games, Gauntlet and Gauntlet 2. Just terrible we didn’t get the 7800 version of Desert Falcon.

[@NeurospicyBitch88]

Sadly, Gauntlet and Gauntlet 2 won't be possible. Not without Atari somehow successfully buying the Midway library just for the Atari Games library