{"id":16984,"date":"2011-11-09T17:24:24","date_gmt":"2011-11-09T07:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=16984"},"modified":"2011-11-09T17:24:39","modified_gmt":"2011-11-09T07:24:39","slug":"atari-identifies-new-cluster-of-asteroids-poses-imminent-threat-to-app-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=16984","title":{"rendered":"Atari Identifies New Cluster of Asteroids, Poses Imminent Threat to App Store"},"content":{"rendered":"

Computer Graphics Artist Reveals Pics of Gunner Spaceship and Preview of the Impending Battle with Celestial Objects<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

London, United Kingdom<\/strong> \u2013 Atari scientists today identified yet another massive cluster of asteroids propelling towards planet Earth, anticipated to impact the App Store soon. Quick to lay claim to the discovery, Atari revealed that it is scrambling its top-secret fighter spaceship, dubbed \u201cGunner,\u201d to neutralise the threat. The Gunner spaceship has been undergoing state-of-the-art upgrades since 1979, when it was last seen in action, and will take flight once again on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices in the free-to-play, dual-stick action shooter Asteroids\u00ae: Gunner<\/em>, coming soon.<\/p>\n

A computer graphics artist with the Atari group released depictions of the Gunner spaceship and a look at the expected battle to come, which may be viewed using the following links:
\n– Gunner ship concept art, screens and logo:<\/p>\n

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– Official Asteroids: Gunner Facebook page at www.facebook.com\/AsteroidsGunner<\/a><\/p>\n

All humans with an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad are being called upon to stand united in the ultimate fight to save planet Earth by downloading Asteroids: Gunner<\/em> when it hits the App Store. Atari representatives have stated that specific details about the war and how fighters can sign up to become Gunner pilots will be released in the near future.<\/p>\n

Asteroids: Gunner<\/em> features include:
\n\u2022 Three all-new galaxies to explore and conquer, with 150 waves of asteroids and alien warships to obliterate
\n\u2022 Dual-stick controls for firing and movement, perfect for non-stop blasting action
\n\u2022 Access to three unique space crafts to pilot: the Miner, the Bomber and the Dart
\n\u2022 Legions of power-ups and upgrades to customize your ship and turn it into an unstoppable force
\n\u2022 Earn Crystals and purchase Space Bucks to unlock new galaxies and powerful upgrades
\n\u2022 An extensive achievement system that lets you earn ranks\u2026 and bragging rights
\n\u2022 OpenFeint and Game Center integration<\/p>\n

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For more information about Atari games and the latest news:
\n– Visit our website: www.atari.com<\/a>
\n– Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com\/atari<\/a>
\n– Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com\/atari<\/a><\/p>\n

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About Atari, SA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Atari (www.atari.com<\/a>) is a multi-platform, global interactive entertainment and licensing company. The original innovator of video gaming, founded in 1972, Atari owns and\/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world renowned brands like Asteroids\u00ae, Centipede\u00ae, Missile Command\u00ae, Pong\u00ae, Test Drive\u00ae, Backyard Sports\u00ae, Deer Hunter\u00ae, Ghostbusters\u00ae, and Rollercoaster Tycoon\u00ae. Atari capitalizes on these powerful properties by delivering compelling games online (i.e. browser, Facebook\u00ae and digital download), on smartphones and tablets and other connected devices. The Company also develops and distributes interactive entertainment for video game consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony. As a licensor, Atari extends its brand and franchises into other media, merchandising and publishing categories.<\/p>\n

Atari has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Lyon and London.<\/p>\n

\u00a9 2011 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved.
\nAtari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Computer Graphics Artist Reveals Pics of Gunner Spaceship and Preview of the Impending Battle with Celestial Objects\u00a0 London, United Kingdom \u2013 Atari scientists today identified yet another massive cluster of asteroids propelling towards planet Earth, anticipated to impact the App Store soon. Quick to lay claim to the discovery, Atari revealed that it is scrambling<\/p>\n

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