Me and my huge mouth

Atari has introduced that they’re publishing a model of their upcoming retro-pop indie recreation, Mr. Run and Bounce, on an precise Atari 2600 cartridge. Pre-orders open July 31, and it’s anticipated to ship 3-4 months after that.

After I just lately lined Mr. Run and Bounce’s announcement, I discussed that it initially began as a homebrew undertaking earlier than being expanded to a contemporary recreation. In that article, I opined that I’d relatively play the unique model. I’m getting my want right here, and I’m nearly embarrassed about it. Clearly, Atari had this deliberate earlier than I opened my huge mouth, however I’m not used to having a requirement truly met.
Mr. Run and Bounce is basically the way it sounds. It’s a speedy little platformer, and whereas which will sound routine, it wasn’t a style that was extensively lined on the {hardware}. There have been video games like Pitfall and Donkey Kong, however what we largely contemplate to be a “trendy” platformer wasn’t popularized till after the 2600’s heyday.

To be clear, a separate model of Mr. Run and Bounce can be coming to PC and consoles. That model is a extra modernized tackle the components. The titles are clearly associated, however not the identical recreation.

Thrilling occasions

The shop web page for Mr. Run and Bounce states that that is “the primary cartridge launch for a brand new Atari title since 1990!” That’s solely technically true if you happen to take it at its very literal that means. Nonetheless, it’s nonetheless an thrilling improvement. Atari has been producing 2600 titles beneath its Atari XP vary, and I’ve usually puzzled in the event that they’d begin creating new video games for the system. There have been hints that they plan on producing new cartridge-capable {hardware}, however nothing stable but. Homebrew builders have confirmed that there’s a marketplace for nouveau-retro titles. If Atari manages to faucet into this efficiently, they would be the first legacy writer to have completed so.
The early 8-bit period of video games is fairly removed from my favourite. I want one thing extra than simply chasing a excessive rating to maintain me engaged. However, I really like nouveau-retro productions. Seeing Atari taking tentative steps into this market is legitimately thrilling to me, and I don’t suppose I’m going to have the ability to resist plopping cash down on Mr. Run and Bounce.

The Mr. Run and Bounce cartridge goes to be open for pre-orders on July 31. The shop web page warns that after that pre-order window closes, you’re locked in, because the cartridges are being made on demand. For those who miss it, the press launch says “further distribution might be introduced at a later date.”

The cartridge will run for $59.99 USD and can include a field and guide. Additional, they state that the cartridges are “all new components and supplies, with beveled edges to stop pin injury, sturdy gold-plated connectors, and equivalent energy draw to the originals.”

Zoey Handley

Employees Author – Zoey is a gaming gadabout. She obtained her begin running a blog with the group in 2018 and hit the entrance web page quickly after. Usually discovered exploring indie experiments and retro libraries, she does her greatest to stay chronically uncool.

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