Atari and developer Choice Provisions have announced a new modernized version of a classic game from their library, as we're getting Breakout Beyond ... of other geeky things that can't be covered ...

In 2026, the arcade classic Breakout will celebrate its 50th anniversary. However, Atari is getting the party started a little early with a brand-new revamp of the game called Breakout Beyond.

Atari and developer Choice Provisions (the studio behind Bit.Trip) announced Breakout Beyond, a reimagining of the classic game series. The game is coming to PC and console later this year.

I’ve always had a soft spot for the Breakout and Arkanoid games. Smashing bricks with a paddle-shaped spaceship is very satisfying, and watching decimating combos unfold with multiball attacks on said ...