Today, Alan-1, a video game studio and manufacturer of coin-operated arcade game cabinets have announced a new partnership with Atari to create new arcade game cabinets for a selection of Arari’s recharged games. The new cabinets will be designed for Family Fun Centers, Barcades, and other location-based entertainment (LBE) venues.
In total, at least ten full-sized Recharged arcade game cabinets will be released over the next three years. At the heart of the cabinets will be Alan-1’s Video Arcade System (VAS), which will power the cabinets. The VAS features modern interactive mechanical effects inspired by virtual pinball technology including pinball knockers, shaker motors, blower fans, etc. These additional features will interact with the player’s in-game experiences.
The Video Arcade System will also include a ticket redemption system based on scores as well as Major League eSports (MLeS), a robust high-score tournament league system. This technology will include iPhone/Android notifications, which will invite players to periodically return where the Atari/Alan-1 game was played and beat the high score.
“Our games will be new and fresh while providing nostalgic experiences. We have also created fun, innovative classic game mechanics combined with modern interactive mechanical effects that will delight players of all generations,” said Luke Anderson, Chief Game Designer (CGD) at Alan-1. “We look forward to releasing several games in collaboration with Atari over the years and bringing them to many locations nationwide. It is our hope that a new generation will experience the thrill and excitement of competitive location-based hyper-casual arcade fun.”
“The Recharged Series has reintroduced some of Atari’s most recognized and celebrated titles to new generations of players,” said Ethan Zoubek, President of Atari. “We are excited to be working with a leader in the arcade space to bring these games to an even wider audience.”