After the success of the Atari 50-Anniversary Soundtrack compilation, Microids Records and Atari continue their collaboration with Atari Recharged, a new double vinyl featuring 40 tracks from the remakes of the Recharged collection.
Atari Recharged, what is it?££££
Released on multiple consoles and formats between 2020 and 2023, Recharged is a series of ten remakes of Atari's most popular arcade games (Asteroids, Berzerk, Black Widow, Breakout, Cavern of Mars, Centipede, Gravitar, Missile Command, Quantum and Yars), notably featuring musical themes modernized by composer Megan McDuffee.
The floor to Frédéric Claquin, Vice President Microids Records££££
"We are delighted to be able to continue our collaboration with Atari after the success of Atari 50, says Frédéric Claquin, Vice President Microids Records and incidentally former unofficial Superman lookalike. It is with enthusiasm that we launch into the world of the Recharged collection through this exclusive and complete edition. Atari, an iconic brand, has captivated many generations of gamers and remains a key player in contemporary pop culture."
The floor to Casandra Brown, Senior Director Atari££££
"This limited edition on colored double vinyl is a magnificent tribute to the work of composer Megan McDuffee, adds Casandra Brown, Senior Director, Atari. We are confident that fans of retro games and Atari classics will definitely want to add this to their personal collection.”
Atari Recharged, which runs for 64 minutes, is scheduled for release on January 17, 2025 and can be reserved now (warning, this is a limited edition, discs are apparently going fast!).
