Atari Bringing 'Centipede' to iPhone
posted November 25th, 2008 5:40 PM CST by arn in Upcoming Games
Forum user rootbeersoup noticed that Atari had added Centipede on a "More Games" promo screen in the latest version of Missile Command [App Store, $4.99].
The arcade classic of Centipede would be a welcome addition to the iPhone. Atari's modern revamp of Missile Command was well received amongst our readers.
November 25th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Centipede YES !
How about Dig Dug, Burger Time and Pitfall !
Damn, now i feel old….
November 25th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Yeah it looks like they will probably port most of their games over. I predict the next one to be similar to the Asteroids version on the PSP game "Atari Classics Evolved"
They will probably port most of the games on there, in fact.
November 25th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
boring… don't get me wrong, i was born playing atari 2600 (well actually i was 2 when i started playing) but these games simply don't cut… atari charges too much for a "classic" (aka retro) game that if you are REALLY willing to play them, you should stick with a compilation of good ol'classic games (available to almost every gaming platform) and even emulators.
i still have my atari and whenever i want to relive some classics for nostalgia purpose, i hook it up on my telly and bam, nostalgia all over. but playing 'em on my iphone? no thanks.
November 25th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Give me GALAGA!!! WTF?
November 25th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Ahiru, these aren't ports of the Atari 2600 games. Atari made arcade games too (and still does). You must be a youngster if you think these are nostalgia for the 2600, they were arcade hits before hitting the home platform.
Bring 'em on.
November 25th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
@ 1337brian
GALAGA? You should try Alien Swarm:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=297196631&mt=8
November 26th, 2008 at 3:21 am
I remember buying this game and looking through the cover art and reading the story as well as running to my room to play it. It wasn't new at the time I bought it unopened!
November 26th, 2008 at 8:40 am
Burger Time, FTW!
November 27th, 2008 at 8:09 am
@ Carlos-Sz
Alien Swarm totaly sucks! I purchased it yesterday, because of your recommendation! It's not like GALAGA, its like GALAXIEN, boah! Shame on you! I threw my money out of the window! THANK YOU!
GIVE ME GALAGA, PLEASE!
November 27th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Star raiders (the atari 400 version) on the iPhone would be a dream come true