Gaming On The Atari 8-Bit
Atari User brings you the latest news, games releases and the hottest reviews on the best games for the Atari 8-Bit. Detailed game guides and features by gamers for gamers. Published every month, Atari User is the world's only magazine dedicated solely to Atari consoles and computers. Have you played Atari today?
IN ISSUE 9
In Issue 9 of Atari User Magazine we took a look at the story behind the Atari 1200XL plus gave a detailed review of the most beautiful of all Atari 8-Bit. Check out Issue 9 for our extensive feature on the 1200XL.
SPACE HARRIER ON THE ATARI XL/XE
The Long Awaited Space Harrier conversion for the Atari 8-bit is here and it rocks our world! A version of the game so amazing it leaves C64 fans crying in their beer. Check out our full review in issue 10!
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Atari User Magazine - The Best Of Volume 1
New Atari User Website Launched
We're pleased to announce that the new Atari User website has been launched and we hope we will see you there.
You can purchase all back issues of the magazine directly from the site with direct download links.
We'll be adding more features to the site over the coming days.
https://www.atariuser.com
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Atari User Issue 24 is out now!
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Atari parent files for bankruptcy protection in French courts as dire financial situation is revealed
A day after Atari Inc filed for Chapter 11 protection in the USA, citing efforts to split from its unprofitable French parent company, today said French parent filed for similar protection against creditors in the French Courts. Both Atari SA and Atari Europe SAS have filed for Book 6 protection.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Atari files for bankruptcy protection
Atari Inc has filed for bankruptcy protection today in an attempt to split itself from its loss making French parent company, Atari S.A.
Atari has struggled to be profitable for some time, selling off assets and focusing on low-cost online and mobile gaming - ditching big-budget titles such as the Test Drive franchise.
Whilst today's move in New York could be a positive development as Atari aims to protect its key interests and assets and start again with a clean slate, more worrying is the news that Atari could sell off key intellectual properties such as the rights to Pong and even to the use of the famous Fuji symbol itself , in an attempt to raise cash.
Is this a promising new start or is this just part of Atari's long and agonising death? Is it time for Atari's long-time fans to step in and start up a community effort to save the brand once and for all? Let us know on twitter, hashtag #SAVETHEBRAND .
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Atari User Sale Now On!
Atari User Back Issue Sale Now On!
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Atari User Issue 21 is out now!
Friday, December 7, 2012
New Atari book launched!
Atari Inc: Business is fun is available now from Amazon in the USA, and from Amazon UK. It is a must buy purchase for any Atari enthusiast as well as anyone else with a broader interest in video gaming history.
Friday, November 23, 2012
It's Black Friday!
We're celebrating the day the whole world goes crazy by not discounting anything this weekend!
Instead, LIKE Atari User on facebook, message us within facebook with a quick hello and your email address and we'll send you a download link for Issue 19 of the mag, FOR FREE!
No catches. We just hope you'll like the magazine so much you will tell all your friends and maybe subscribe or buy future issues!
This offer ends Sunday 25th November 2012.
Monday, August 20, 2012
ATARI USER WILL BE AT PLAY EXPO
Remember Replay? The guys at Replay Events are back this year with a show that is bigger than ever before!
The show will take place at the brand new EventCity venue in Manchester on 13-14th October 2012.
Play Expo will be the only UK video games expo catering for all gamers and all forms of games.
Located at the brand new EventCity venue in Manchester, the show will cover four core gaming zones:
• now.play – latest releases and previews for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC and handheld
• re.play – freeplay arcade & pinball machines, retro consoles and vintage computers
• pro.play – a competitive eSports event featuring pro gaming tournaments
• cos.play – costume role play including masquerades, talks and anime.
Organised by Replay Events, the new expo follows their successful Replay shows in Blackpool over the past three years. Using the experience gained from staging their own events and exhibiting at some of the largest consumer gaming shows, the team at Replay are confident that Play Expo will offer opportunities for the widest possible range of publishers, accessory suppliers and gaming peripheral companies to get involved.
Play Expo spokesperson, Gordon Sinclair said: “There is great demand from gamers for a show outside of London and from our experience, we know there is appetite for Replay’s unique approach. In fact, we surveyed previous attendees to our shows and found that 96% said they wanted this type of event and that they would be very likely to attend. With that kind of support, we are confident that this huge step forward will be a successful one for both us and our exhibitors.”
Play Expo will be able to comfortably accommodate 10,000 consumers over the two days. In
addition, Play Expo today announced a partnership with eSports provider EGL – which will stream the expo to up to 500,000 worldwide viewers.
Most of the Atari consoles will be covered at the re.play zone of the event and the organisers are working on a homebrew gaming showcase and hobbyist trading zone (subject to enough interest).
Atari User will be at Play Expo to cover the event and thanks to Replay Events we'll be offering discounted tickets plus we'll be giving away (again courtesy of Replay Events) a pair of tickets. For your chance to win a FREE pair of tickets all you need to do is head over to our facebook page , and add your like.
For discounted tickets, there will be a discount of 10% and any normal online booking fees will not apply. We'll need a group of ten or more to secure this deal. Again, head over to our facebook page for details.
To be entered into our Play Expo competition you must click "like" on our facebook page and be resident in the UK .
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Nolan Bushnell Interview
We were going to save the interview for a future edition but, as we're nice, the interview will be appearing in the next issue of Atari User magazine!
Watch this space.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Bill Hogue talks to Atari User
We'll be finding out all about Miner 2049er, Big Five and how Bill went from his bedroom to becoming responsible for a million dollar sales success and one of the most licensed videogames of our time.
We'll also be trying to find out where Bounty Bob is, and what he is up to now!
Issue 19 of Atari User will be out soon.
Atari 7800 trading cards
Marc Oberhäuser, a freelance graphics and videogame designer, has released a set of trading cards based around the official Atari releases for the Atari 7800 console.
They look pretty fantastic. Marc is responsible for the amazing cartridge and box artwork used with the recent homebrew releases from Pacmanplus. A second set is planned that will feature 7800 homebrew releases. Marc is asking $50 for the set, including shipping to Europe and North America.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Like the new Atari User Facebook page and you could win a new Steel Talons game for the Atari Lynx!
We've launched our new facebook page. Like Atari User on facebook and you could win a brand new Steel Talons game for the Atari Lynx! One lucky fan will be picked at random on September 1st!
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Coming Soon to Atari User
The Atari homebrew scene is hotting up so expect the latest news on the latest releases and in-development projects plus we are busy lining up some cracking interviews with some of the most talented people in Atari history.
We're excited, and we hope you are too!
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Retrovision 2012
Check out the event facebook page here for the event details and photos as they get added - that's if people get chance between all the drinking and retro game playing that is!
Monday, April 9, 2012
Breaking News - Jack Tramiel has died
It is with great sadness that we report that Jack Tramiel passed away yesterday, April 8th 2012, aged 83.
Jack Tramiel led Commodore to greatness before taking over the failing Atari from Warner Communications and turning it into the market leading Atari Corporation. Under Jack's leadership the Atari ST - billed as a Macintosh beater - was born.
He was a father, business leader and Auschwitz survivor. His contribution to computing history cannot be understated. Rest in peace Jack.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Atari User Issue 17 is here!
Also this issue a masterclass in DOS XE for the XL/XE,we look at the various football games released on the Atari platforms, and check out Hi-Tec software and their 8-bit releases. Lots more inside including reviews for the Atari 2600, 7800, Jaguar, Lynx, Jaguar CD and Atari 8-bit.
Print editions are available from Lulu & Magcloud. PDF available from www.atariuser.com .
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Saturday, February 18, 2012
Atari User Issue 16 is here!
Yes, Atari User issue 16 is out, and we're all going to take a very small break to recover from the workload before hitting the ground running on Issue 17.
In this issue we look at the Atari STE and ask if Atari dropped the ball, we also cover the Atari Lynx in Japan, the Atari 600XL and look at the latest Atari related news.
Our ST coin-op series covers Konami and we take a look at another month in detail, in Atari history.
Lots of reviews this issue including Alien Vs Predator for the Jaguar CD, and titles for the Jaguar, 2600, 7800, Atari 5200, ST and XL/XE.
Finally, we look at Tera, the next big game to be distributed by Atari.
This issue is available as always in PDF from the Atari User Website and you can buy print editions from lulu.com and Magcloud . Remember, the Magcloud edition is full color throughout, printed on glossy magazine quality paper.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Issue 15 is here!
After a well earned break and lots of festive fun we're back as issue 15 kicks off 2012.
n this issue we check out Atari's DOS XE for the 8-bit, look at the different versions of the Commando arcade classic on the Atari, review the Atari scene of the last 12 months and start a new series where we look at one month of Atari history over the years in each issue.
Also, we ask the question: What was the Atari Mirai?, we look at Tradewest's coin-op conversions for the Atari ST, review 2 great wargames from Microprose for the XL/XE, we look at A Byte Before Christmas for the 2600, detail the latest homebrew scene news and we have a ton of reviews for you, covering everything from the VCS to the Atari Jaguar including killer Jaguar game Raiden.
The latest issue is available in PDF as well as in print from lulu and magcloud. For details, check out the Atari User website today!
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