Microids Records Celebrates ATARI's 50th Anniversary with special Vinyl Release

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Paris, January 25, 2024 - Microids Records proudly commemorates fifty years of video game innovation with the exclusive vinyl release of "ATARI® 50 – Anniversary Soundtrack" a collaborative project with ATARI.

This milestone marks the inaugural official soundtrack gathering several titles from ATARI since 1983. Composed by Bob Baffy, this musical opus serves as a vibrant homage to the sonic heritage that has accompanied gamers and enthusiasts across generations.

The album features a meticulously remastered compilation of ATARI's most iconic and memorable tracks, alongside new compositions, offering a captivating auditory journey that transcends time.

Available in a limited edition, the album hits shelves on April 17, 2024, providing an exclusive opportunity to own a piece of ATARI's sonic history. In select regions, the album's launch will coincide with the Record Store Day.
"It is an honor and a privilege to collaborate with ATARI to breathe life into the music that has inspired entire generations of players. This vinyl release is a celebration of ATARI's cultural and musical impact over the years." - Frédéric Claquin, VP Microids Records.

“Programmers, game designers and engineers at Atari made significant contributions to the adoption and expansion of music and sound effects in video games,” said Ethan Zoubek, President of Atari. “The Atari 50 Anniversary Soundtrack will be a fitting tribute to their work, and we are excited to collaborate with Microids to bring this celebration to vinyl.”

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About Microids
Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Microids Records
Founded in 2022, Microids Records is a new music label in the industry, handling all music production for Microids video games. On the publishing side, the label handles digital and physical publishing and catalog management, as well as its international artist roster.

About ATARI
Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment, and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.
 Atari shares are listed in France on Euronext Growth Paris (ISIN Code FR0010478248, Ticker ALATA) and OTC Pink Current (Ticker PONGF).

© 2024 Atari Interactive, Inc. ATARI and the ATARI logo are trademarks of Atari Interactive, Inc in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.

Music composed by Bob Baffy.

Mastered by Jean Nicolas Casalisat RTM Mastering © 2024 Packaging by Skorp for Microids Records
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