Since 2020, Atari has been re-releasing its greatest hits in the form of remasters called "Recharged ’.

These revamped arcade games feature a host of improvements in terms of gameplay, graphics and soundtrack. The remasters also feature new multiplayer options and a system of trophies and achievements to enhance the experience.

To date, ten iconic titles have joined the Recharged collection: Asteroids, Berzerk, Black Widow, Breakout, Caverns of Mars, Centipede, Gravitar, Missile Command, Quantum and Yars. These games stand out for their neo-retro visual style with a very neon feel.

If you've ever played one of them, it's impossible to miss the electro-pop soundtracks that punctuate every scoring attempt. The talented, award-winning composer Megan McDuffee has penned the music for all ten tracks, and soon forty of them will be available on vinyl.

Casandra Brown, Senior Director of Atari, said:

This limited edition vinyl release is a wonderful tribute to the work of composer Megan McDuffee. We're sure that fans of retro gaming and Atari classics will want to add it to their personal collections.

French publisher Microids Records, already behind the Atari 50 vinyl earlier this year, will be responsible for pressing and distribution. Their expertise in creating vinyl for video game fans guarantees a quality product that will live up to collectors' expectations.

The limited-edition double LP will feature forty tracks on two translucent blue and magenta discs, carefully protected by a gatefold sleeve that will include exclusive visuals inspired by the Recharged universe.

For those interested, pre-orders are already open on the Microids Records website at a price of €39.99, with a release date of 17 January 2025.

If you'd like to rediscover these classics or introduce yourself to the world of Atari Recharged, all ten games are available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.

Photos: Atari and Microids Records