Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Gets A Few More Forgotten Classics Today

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is already a terrific time capsule of classic games, but this treasure trove of retro games is about to get even bigger with a free update that'll add 12 new Atari 2600 titles to its library. The new games include forgotten classics and a few homebrewed favorites like Double Dunk, Warbirds, Return to Haunted House, and more, all available today.

Atari says that more free content expansions are on the way, and like the first batch of games, they'll be complemented by a selection of in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes content. For today's update, fans can expect to see the following games added to their library:

• Adventure II (homebrew) 2600
• Bowling 2600
• Double Dunk 2600
• Maze Craze 2600
• Miniature Golf 2600
• MotoRodeo 2600
• Aquaventure (prototype) 2600
• Save Mary (prototype) 2600
• Super Football 2600
• Return to Haunted House (homebrew) 2600
• Circus Atari 2600
• Warbirds Lynx

Unlike other compilations of its classic games, Atari 50 is more than just a collection of greatest hits given a fresh coat of 4K paint for modern systems. It's a collection and a celebration of its past--a tour of video game history that is enhanced by in-depth extras like a full timeline of the company's highs and lows, interviews with influential figures, and a look behind the curtain at how these games were made.

Atari has also been making big moves to solidify its position as a retro game specialist. System Shock remake developer Nightdive Studios was purchased earlier this year, and in October, Atari announced that it had agreed to acquire Digital Eclipse as part of its "retro-focused growth" strategy. Digital Eclipse had assisted Atari in the production of Atari 50 and the studio also earned rave reviews for The Making of Karateka, an interactive documentary of the classic martial arts game.