3-D Tic-Tac-Toe

3D Tic-Tac-Toe: Strategy in a New Dimension

Throw away your pencil and paper—the classic game of strategy has evolved.

Step into the future of logic with 3D Tic-Tac-Toe for the Atari 2600 Video Computer System. This isn’t the simple child’s game you remember; this is a mental workout that expands the playing field into the third dimension, requiring foresight, cunning, and spatial awareness to master.

The Game

In standard Tic-Tac-Toe, you look for three in a row. In 3D Tic-Tac-Toe, the challenge is quadrupled. You must secure four X’s or O’s in a row to win. But here is the twist: you play across four separate 4×4 grids stacked vertically on your screen.

You can win horizontally, vertically, or diagonally on a single plane—or strike through the “cube” by lining up your markers straight down through all four levels!

Features

  • Multi-Level Gameplay: Monitor four different game boards simultaneously to block your opponent and set up your own traps.

  • Versatile Game Modes:

    • 1-Player Mode: Challenge the computer.

    • 2-Player Mode: Go head-to-head with a friend.

  • 8 Difficulty Settings: From novice warm-ups to the grueling Level 8, where the computer utilizes advanced logic to test even the sharpest minds.

  • “Visually” 3D: The Atari 2600 displays all four levels at once, allowing you to visualize the 3D cube structure right on your TV screen.

Can You Master the Cube?

With millions of possible move combinations, no two games are ever alike. Whether you are looking for a quick match to pass the time or a deep strategic battle against a relentless computer opponent, 3D Tic-Tac-Toe delivers hours of brain-teasing excitement.

Insert the cartridge, grab your Joystick Controller, and think inside the box!

Coming Soon: The C64 Mini

Coming Soon: The C64 Mini

Retro Games Ltd. has announced the C64 Mini will be coming soon in early 2018.

Information from their website,

It’s 1982 and a new home computer graces the scene. Out goes the silent black and white experience and in with 64KB of RAM, colour graphics, and synthesizer sound.

Roll forward 35 years and kick nostalgia into overdrive with the release of THEC64 MINI. A tiny but perfectly formed 50% scale replica of this much loved machine.

Featuring high-definition output via HDMI, a classic style joystick and 64 built-in games including classics like Uridium, Paradroid, Hawkeye, Nebulus and Monty Mole.

Features,

  • High Definition output at 720p via HDMI
  • Pixel Perfect graphics at 4:3 ratio, with full width, CRT filter and US/Europe display mode options
  • Save game function
  • 2 USB ports: plug in a USB keyboard and use as a fully functional home computer with C64 BASIC, or add a second joystick for 2-player games
  • Supports software updates via USB flash drive
    Note: The keyboard keys are non-functional

What’s Included,

  • THE C64 Mini
  • Joystick
  • HDMI cable
  • Manual
  • USB power lead *
    * Packaging does not include AC Adapter

To pre-order or for more information, please check out their website!

Atari teases new Night Driver game

Atari teases new Night Driver game

Atari has released a teaser trailer for their latest updated game, Night Driver. Currently only available in the Canadian Apple App Store and Google Play Store. But expectations are that they will be releasing it soon to other app stores. Check out the teaser trailer as well as a couple screenshots below. Here is their official description:

Own the road in Night Driver™, a fast-paced, single-handed endless driver set under the dark sky. Based on the classic, groundbreaking Atari® hit of the same name that started the racing genre, Night Driver is the exhilarating, re-imagined update. Unleash nitrous boosts to go full throttle through exotic locations at night from city freeways to coastal resorts as you navigate through traffic and other obstacles on ever-changing roadways. Upgrade and enhance your car’s performance, look and style by covering the most distance and collecting fast-pass tokens and crates. Choose from a range of slick and powerful vehicles to dominate the illuminated roadway and tune-up and view your collection of cool roadsters in 360 degrees in the garage before taking them out on the road across three different game modes.

More information can be found at the official website.