Atari 50 Expands with Namco Legendary Pack DLC Featuring PAC-MAN and Iconic Classics

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, a standout collection of classic Atari titles and interactive history, is set to receive its third major add-on with the much-anticipated Namco Legendary Pack DLC.

This expansion marks a new milestone in Atari’s collaborative legacy, offering fans and retro gaming enthusiasts an immersive look into Namco’s storied relationship with Atari—a partnership that shaped the golden age of arcade gaming. The Namco Legendary Pack DLC, while awaiting an official release date, is poised to deliver an in-depth interactive timeline chronicling the journey of Namco’s iconic games on Atari hardware.

Players can expect a multitude of playable versions featuring Atari’s adaptations of PAC-MAN as well as foundational hits like GALAGA, GALAXIAN, DIG DUG, and XEVIOUS.

This collection notably includes: - The first-ever console re-releases of three Atari PAC-MAN titles: PAC-MAN for the 2600, 5200, and Atari 8-bit platforms. - U.S.

arcade versions of DIG DUG and XEVIOUS, crafted by Namco in Japan and originally distributed by Atari, now available in this format for the very first time. - A range of home console ports of timeless Namco classics GALAGA, XEVIOUS, GALAXIAN, and DIG DUG. Beyond the games themselves, the DLC pack enriches the Atari 50 experience with rare photos, archival documents, newly unearthed videos, and developer interviews.

The debut trailer spotlights exclusive footage from a compelling conversation between Atari’s pioneering co-founder Nolan Bushnell and current CEO Wade Rosen, offering valuable insight into the creative forces behind gaming’s formative years. In addition to digital content, Atari has revealed the Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition—a special hardware release adorned with bespoke PAC-MAN branding.

This edition arrives bundled with a new Pac-Man 7800 game and the original Pac-Man 2600, playable on the modern Atari 2600+ system.

For collectors and enthusiasts, the Pac-Man cartridge will also be available separately and as part of the forthcoming High-Score Collection set, which encompasses all the highlighted games for both Atari 2600+ and the classic Atari 7800+. Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration has already expanded its scope with previously launched DLC packs like ‘The Wider World of Atari’ and ‘The First Console War’, establishing its place as a definitive interactive documentary for video game history.

Available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC through platforms like the eShop, Atari 50 continues its mission to preserve and celebrate the heritage of arcade and console classics for veteran gamers and new players alike. For those passionate about gaming history, the Namco Legendary Pack DLC promises invaluable archival material, rare releases, and a renewed appreciation for the innovations that shaped an era.

As soon as an official launch date is announced, fans can look forward to diving even deeper into the legacies of Atari and Namco via this acclaimed digital time capsule.

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