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NEW YORK, August 21, 2007 – Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), one of the world’s most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, today announced that Atari Classics Evolved, an homage to Atari’s landmark catalogue, is in development on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Developed by Stainless Games Ltd., Atari Classics Evolved is schedule for a Fall 2007 release.

Atari Classics Evolved will feature such timeless games as Asteroids™, Asteroids™ Deluxe, Battlezone®, Centipede™, Lunar Lander®, Millipede®, Missile Command®, Super Breakout™, Tempest™, Warlords™ and Pong®. These titles, presented in both an original and an evolved version, will maintain the original gameplay while adding beautifully rendered up-to-date graphics.

“We are looking forward to providing gamers with the experience of the iconic Atari catalog on a handheld platform,” said Matt Rush, Producer, Atari, Inc. “Offering these Atari classics in both their elemental and contemporary forms should excite both old-school and next-generation gamers alike.”

In addition to the 11 evolved classics, more than 60 original Atari 2600 titles will be available for gameplay such as the memorable Yar’s Revenge™, Night Driver™, Canyon Bomber™ and Crystal Castles™ to name a few. Atari Classics will feature online Leaderboards for the original 11 coin-op games, allowing players around the world to compare scores, and will also feature peer-to-peer wireless compatibility for titles that have multiplayer capabilities.

For more information on Atari Classics, Atari and its entire product line-up please visit www.atari.com.