The in-car gaming platform AirConsole is partnering with Atari, the legendary video game publisher. Asteroids: Recharged and Breakout: Recharged will be playable for the first time in cars through the infotainment system in supported Volkswagen vehicles, company officials stated in a press release.
“Atari laid the foundation for generations of gamers,” said Anthony Cliquot, CEO of N-Dream. “To welcome these timeless titles onto AirConsole shows that our vision for in-car play is being embraced by the world’s most trusted entertainment brands.”
“The AirConsole team has a phenomenal track record of optimizing the in-car controls and producing amazing playing experiences in vehicles,” said Ethan Stearns, VP of Games at Atari. “We are excited for Volkswagen drivers and their passengers to discover these modern versions of our classic titles.”
Iconic Games Meet a New Platform on AirConsole
Originally developed and released by Atari as part of its Recharged series, Breakout: Recharged and Asteroids: Recharged are now being introduced into the in-car environment through AirConsole. The games support 1-2 players, making them well-suited for cooperative or solo play inside the car, noted the release.
Volkswagen drivers can start playing once they have an active VW Connect Plus contract and an active internet connection on their smartphone. Here’s how it works:
- Download AirConsole from Volkswagen’s In-Car Shop.
- Launch AirConsole from the infotainment system (vehicle must be parked).
- Scan the QR code on-screen with a smartphone.
- The phone becomes the game controller.
A Growing Library of Iconic Gaming Titles
The release of Atari’s arcade classics builds on a year of successful collaborations for AirConsole that includes Sony Pictures Entertainment (Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?), Mattel (UNO Car Party! and Pictionary Car Party) and Bandai Namco (PAC-MAN Championship Edition)—available across different car brands within AirConsole’s OEM partner ecosystem. Missile Command: Recharged will also be joining the AirConsole library at a later date.