1977
Atari VCS production got underway in July, with units starting to ship out to stores in August. Early ads indicate that the pack-in title Combat was indeed coming with the console, but imply that the other games would need to be ordered at the stores to start with before they begin coming in. Through 1977 and 1978, Atari would publish all their new games in one chunk at the Christmas season. – Source: Atari: Business is Fun, 2012; They Create Worlds Volume 1, 2019
AUGUST:
Combat – Source: Sacramento Bee, August 1 1977; Los Angeles Times, August 20 1977; Miami Herald, August 29 1977; Merchandising, June 1977; Washington Post, September 16 1977; Weekly Television Digest, October 17 1977; Atari 1977 catalog; Corvallis Gazette Times, October 29 1977
SEPTEMBER:
Air-Sea Battle – Source: Hartford Courant Sun, August 28 1977; Miami Herald, September 9 1977; Weekly Television Digest, October 17 1977; Southtown Star Sun, September 18 1977; Merchandising, June 1977; Washington Post, September 16 1977; Atari 1977 catalog; Corvallis Gazette Times, October 29 1977
Basic Math – Source: Atari 1977 catalog; Weekly Television Digest, October 17 1977 ;Corvallis Gazette Times, October 29 1977
Blackjack – Source: Atari 1977 catalog; Weekly Television Digest, October 17 1977; Corvallis Gazette Times, October 29 1977
Indy 500 – Source: Merchandising, June 1977; Washington Post, September 16 1977; Weekly Television Digest, October 17 1977; Southtown Star Sun, September 18 1977; Atari 1977 catalog; Corvallis Gazette Times, October 29 1977
Star Ship – Source: Merchandising, June 1977; Washington Post, September 16 1977; Southtown Star Sun, September 18 1977; Atari 1977 catalog; Weekly Television Digest, October 17 1977; Corvallis Gazette Times, October 29 1977
Street Racer – Source: Merchandising, June 1977; Washington Post, September 16 1977; Southtown Star Sun, September 18 1977; Atari 1977 catalog; Weekly Television Digest, October 17 1977; Corvallis Gazette Times, October 29 1977
Surround – Source: Atari 1977 catalog; Weekly Television Digest, October 17 1977; Corvallis Gazette Times, October 29 1977
Video Olympics – Source: Merchandising, June 1977; Washington Post, September 16 1977; Southtown Star Sun, September 18 1977; Atari 1977 catalog; Weekly Television Digest, October 17 1977; Corvallis Gazette Times, October 29 1977
1978
OCTOBER:
Basketball – Source: Colorado Springs Gazette, October 26 1978; Blytheville Courier News, October 18 1978; Janesville Gazette, October 12 1978; Merchandising, June 1978
Brain Games – Source: Colorado Springs Gazette, October 26 1978; Merchandising, January 1979
Breakout – Source: Blytheville Courier News, October 18 1978; Colorado Springs Gazette, October 26 1978; Merchandising, May 1978
Codebreaker – Source: Colorado Springs Gazette, October 26 1978; Merchandising, January 1979; Merchandising, May 1978
Flag Capture – Source: Colorado Springs Gazette, October 26 1978; Merchandising, June 1978
Hangman – Source: Colorado Springs Gazette, October 26 1978; Merchandising, May 1978
Home Run – Source: Blytheville Courier News, October 18 1978; Colorado Springs Gazette, October 26 1978; Janesville Gazette, October 12 1978; Merchandising, May 1978
Hunt & Score – Source: Colorado Springs Gazette, October 26 1978; Merchandising, January 1979; Merchandising, May 1978
Outlaw – Source: Blytheville Courier News, October 18 1978; Colorado Springs Gazette, October 26 1978; Janesville Gazette, October 12 1978; Merchandising, May 1978
Slot Racers – Source: Colorado Springs Gazette, October 26 1978; Merchandising, June 1978
Space War – Source: Janesville Gazette, October 12 1978; Blytheville Courier News, October 18 1978; Colorado Springs Gazette, October 26 1978; Merchandising, May 1978
1979
MARCH:
Bowling – Source: New York Daily News, March 22 1979; Philadelphia Inquirer, April 8 1979; Xenia Gazette, April 14 1979
Canyon Bomber – Source: New York Daily News, March 22 1979; Philadelphia Inquirer, April 8 1979; Xenia Gazette, April 14 1979
Casino – Source: New York Daily News, March 22 1979; Philadelphia Inquirer, April 8 1979;
Football – Source: New York Daily News, March 22 1979; Philadelphia Inquirer, April 8 1979; Xenia Gazette, April 14 1979
Human Cannonball – Source: New York Daily News, March 22 1979; Philadelphia Inquirer, April 8 1979; Xenia Gazette, April 14 1979
Miniature Golf – Source: New York Daily News, March 22 1979; Philadelphia Inquirer, April 8 1979; Xenia Gazette, April 14 1979
Slot Machine – Source: New York Daily News, March 22 1979; Philadelphia Inquirer, April 8 1979;
Sky Diver – Source: New York Daily News, March 22 1979; Philadelphia Inquirer, April 8 1979;
SEPTEMBER:
Superman – Source: Honolulu Star Bulletin, September 13 1979; Honolulu Star Bulletin, September 27 1979; Washington Post, October 19 1979; Frankfort Star, December 2 1979; Merchandising, June 1979; The Herald News, November 21 1979
NOVEMBER:
Backgammon – Source: Brownsville Herald, November 22 1979; Creative Computing, November 1979; Kittanning Leader-Times, November 20 1979; Lowell Sun, December 1 1979; The Herald News, November 21 1979
Video Chess – Source: Personal Computing, November 1979; Creative Computing, November 1979; Kittanning Leader-Times, November 20 1979; Lowell Sun, December 1 1979; The Herald News, November 21 1979
1980
MARCH:
Adventure – Source: Chicago Tribune, March 23 1980; Washington Post, March 28 1980; Honolulu Star Bulletin, April 3 1980; Plain Dealer, April 9 1980
Space Invaders – Source: Madison State Journal, February 28 1980; Washington Post, March 14 1980; Washington Post, March 16 1980; Merchandising, June 1980; Chicago Tribune, March 23 1980; Washington Post, March 28 1980; Honolulu Star Bulletin, April 3 1980; Plain Dealer, April 9 1980
APRIL:
BASIC Programming (Initially advertised in 1979, but seemingly unreleased until 1980) – Source: New York Daily News, April 25 1980; Boston Globe, April 27 1980; The Herald, April 17 1980; Vancouver Sun, February 9 1980; Washington Post, June 6 1980
JULY:
3D Tic-Tac-Toe – Source: Chicago Heights Star, June 29 1980; New York Daily News, July 31, 1980; Post Crescent, July 31 1980
Circus Atari – Source: Chicago Heights Star, June 29 1980; New York Daily News, July 31, 1980; Post Crescent, July 31 1980; Westport News, July 25 1980
Golf – Source: Chicago Heights Star, June 29 1980; New York Daily News, July 31, 1980; Post Crescent, July 31 1980; Westport News, July 25 1980
Night Driver – Source: Chicago Heights Star, June 29 1980; New York Daily News, July 31, 1980; Post Crescent, July 31 1980; Westport News, July 25 1980
AUGUST:
Boxing – Source: Weekly Television Digest, April 28 1980; New York Daily News, August 22 1980; Winnipeg Free Press, November 22 1980; Asbury Park Press, October 9 1980; Merchandising, June 1980
Checkers – Source: Weekly Television Digest, April 28 1980; New York Daily News, August 22 1980; Winnipeg Free Press, November 22 1980; Asbury Park Press, October 9 1980; Merchandising, June 1980
Dragster – Source: Weekly Television Digest, April 28 1980; New York Daily News, August 22 1980; Winnipeg Free Press, November 22 1980; Asbury Park Press, October 9 1980; Merchandising, June 1980
Fishing Derby – Source: Weekly Television Digest, April 28 1980; New York Daily News, August 22 1980; Winnipeg Free Press, November 22 1980; Asbury Park Press, October 9 1980; Merchandising, June 1980
SEPTEMBER:
Dodge ‘Em – Source: Lansing State Journal, September 24 1980; Daily Herald Suburban Chicago, October 22 1980; Shreveport Journal, November 19 1980
Maze Craze – Source: Lansing State Journal, September 24 1980; Daily Herald Suburban Chicago, October 22 1980; Shreveport Journal, November 19 1980
Video Checkers – Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, November 16 1980; Lansing State Journal, September 24 1980; Daily Herald Suburban Chicago, October 22 1980; Shreveport Journal, November 19 1980
DECEMBER:
Bridge – Source: Activision press release, September 1980; St. Joseph Herald Palladium, December 24 1980; Merchandising, November 1980; Battle Creek Inquirer, December 25 1980
Skiing – Source: Activision press release, September 1980; St. Joseph Herald Palladium, December 24 1980; Merchandising, November 1980; New York Daily News, December 18 1980; Battle Creek Inquirer, December 25 1980
1981
FEBRUARY:
Championship Soccer (Later rebranded as Pele’s Soccer, this was announced for fall 1980 but seemingly delayed) – Source: Daily Herald Suburban Chicago, February 20 1981; Daily Herald Suburban Chicago, March 14 1981; St. Joseph Herald Palladium, December 24 1980; Shreveport Journal, November 19 1980
MARCH:
Laser Blast – Source: Yuma Sun, March 20 1981; The News of Frederick, March 19 1981; Anderson Daily Bulletin, March 31 1981; Chicago Tribune, April 10 1981; Activision press release, December 1980
Othello – Source: The Allentown Morning Call, March 7 1981; Hazleton Standard-Speaker, March 13 1981; The News of Frederick, March 19 1981
Steeplechase – Source: Kannapolis Daily Independent, March 4 1981; Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, March 11 1981; Charlotte Observer, March 5 1981;
Stellar Track – Source: Kannapolis Daily Independent, March 4 1981; Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, March 11 1981; Charlotte Observer, March 5 1981;
Tennis – Source: The News of Frederick, March 19 1981; Anderson Daily Bulletin, March 31 1981; Anderson Daily Bulletin, April 8 1981; Activision press release, December 1980; Chicago Tribune, April 10 1981; San Francisco Examiner, October 25 1981
APRIL:
Missile Command – Source: LA Times, April 29 1981; Atari press release, March 1981; Anderson Daily Bulletin, May 8 1981; Daily Herald Suburban Chicago, May 13 1981; Chicago Tribune, June 21, 1981
Video Pinball – Source: Chicago Tribune, April 10 1981; Tampa Times, April 10 1981; Miami Herald, April 16 1981; Anderson Daily Bulletin, April 8 1981
MAY:
Magicard – Source: Byte, May 1981; Micro, June 1981; Creative Computing, August 1981
Warlords – Source: Madison State Journal, May 7 1981; Chicago Tribune, June 21, 1981; Dayton Daily News, July 5 1981;Daily Herald Suburban Chicago, August 7 1981; Chicago Tribune, July 9 1981; Analog, May 1981, Florida Today, May 9 1981
JULY:
Freeway – Source: Chicago Tribune, July 9 1981; Doylestown Intelligencer, July 16 1981; Anderson Daily Bulletin, July 25 1981
Kaboom! – Source: Chicago Tribune, July 9 1981; Doylestown Intelligencer, July 16 1981; Anderson Daily Bulletin, July 25 1981
AUGUST:
Asteroids – Source: Cocoa Florida Today, May 9 1981;Courier News, August 1 1981; Paducah Sun, August 2 1981; Hackensack Record, August 2 1981; Daily Herald Suburban Chicago, August 7 1981
OCTOBER:
Super Breakout (Sears exclusive through the end of 1981) – Source: Lincoln Journal, October 4 1981; Arizona Republic, October 7 1981; Louisville Courier Journal, October 7 1981; Charlotte Observer, November 29 1981; Atari Age, v1n4; Analog, January 1982
DECEMBER:
Ice Hockey – Source: Annapolis Capital, December 28 1981; Anderson Daily Bulletin, December 19 1981; Santa Ana Orange County Register, December 13 1981
Skeet Shoot (December 7) – Source: Electronic Fun, January 1983; Weekly Television Digest, February 15 1982; Anderson Daily Bulletin, January 26 1982; Computer Entertainer, April 1982; Pittsburgh Press, December 27 1981; White Plains NY Journal News, January 22 1982; Allentown PA Morning Call, February 6 1982; Asbury Park Press, January 3 1982
Stampede – Source: Annapolis Capital, December 28 1981; Anderson Daily Bulletin, December 19 1981; Asbury Park Press, January 3 1982
1982
JANUARY:
Spacechase – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1982; Videogaming Illustrated, August 1982; Weekly Television Digest, February 15 1982; Allentown PA Morning Call, February 6 1982; Oshkosh Northwestern, February 18 1982; New York Daily News, February 7 1982
FEBRUARY:
Haunted House – Source: Atari Age, November/December 1982; Analog, January 1982
MARCH:
Barnstorming – Source: Activisions, Winter 1982; Video Take Out (Computer Entertainer), February 1982; Los Angeles Times, April 1 1982;
Grand Prix – Source:Activisions, Winter 1982; Video Take Out (Computer Entertainer), February 1982; Los Angeles Times, April 1 1982;
Pac-Man (March 16) – Source: Atari Age, November/December 1982; Analog, January 1982; Video Take Out (Computer Entertainer), February 1982;
Space Jockey – Source: Video Games Magazine, October 1982; Video Take Out(Computer Entertainer), February 1982; Fort Lauderdale News, May 14 1982; Daily Herald Suburban Chicago, April 12 1982
APRIL:
Demon Attack – Source: Videogaming, December 1983; Video Take Out (Computer Entertainer), February 1982; Computer Entertainer, April 1982; Los Angeles Times, April 10 1982; Madison Capital Times, April 9 1982; Los Angeles Times, April 1 1982; Modesto Bee, March 28 1982; Arizona Republic, March 27 1982; Fort Worth Star Telegram, January 28 1982
Star Voyager – Source: Videogaming, December 1983; Video Take Out (Computer Entertainer), February 1982; Computer Entertainer, April 1982; Los Angeles Times, April 10 1982; Madison Capital Times, April 9 1982; Los Angeles Times, April 1 1982; Modesto Bee, March 28 1982; Arizona Republic, March 27 1982; Fort Worth Star Telegram, January 28 1982
Trick Shot – Source: Videogaming, December 1983; Video Take Out (Computer Entertainer), February 1982; Computer Entertainer, April 1982; Los Angeles Times, April 10 1982; Madison Capital Times, April 9 1982; Los Angeles Times, April 1 1982; Modesto Bee, March 28 1982; Arizona Republic, March 27 1982; Fort Worth Star Telegram, January 28 1982
MAY:
Chopper Command – Source: Activisions, Spring 1982; Computer Entertainer, April 1982; Madison Capital Times, April 9 1982;
Cosmic Swarm – Source: Daily Herald Suburban Chicago, July 30 1982; Lexington Herald, May 14, 1982; Port Huron Times Herald, June 17, 1982
Yars’ Revenge – Source: Atari Age, November/December 1982 ; Analog, January 1982; Fort Lauderdale News, Mary 14 1982; Muncie Star Press, May 13 1982
JUNE:
Defender – Source: Atari Age, v1n4; Analog, January 1982; Computer Entertainer, July 1982
Lochjaw (rereleased as Shark Attack in August) – Source: Chicago Tribune, June 6 1982; Philadelphia Inquirer, June 13 1982; Baltimore Sun, June 18 1982; Weekly Television Digest, February 15 1982;
Lost Luggage – Source: Chicago Tribune, June 6 1982; Philadelphia Inquirer, June 13 1982; Baltimore Sun, June 18 1982; Computer Entertainer, July 1982; Weekly Television Digest, February 15 1982;
Space Cavern – Source: Chicago Tribune, June 6 1982; Computer Entertainer July 1982; Weekly Television Digest, February 15 1982;
Racquetball – Source: Weekly Television Digest, February 15 1982; Chicago Tribune, June 6 1982
Starmaster – Source: Activisions, Spring 1982; Madison Capital Times, April 9 1982
Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1982; Videogaming Illustrated, August 1982; Weekly Television Digest, February 15 1982; Canarsie Courier, August 12 1982; Park Forest South Star, July 25 1982
JULY:
Astroblast – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1982; Baltimore Sun, August 15 1982; Park Forest South Star, July 25 1982
Atlantis – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1982; Arcade Express, August 15 1982; Canarsie Courier, August 12 1982; Park Forest South Star, July 25 1982
Demons to Diamonds – Source: Atari Age, November/December 1982 ; Atari Age, July/August 1982 ; Park Forest South Star, July 25 1982 ; Canarsie Courier, August 12 1982
Donkey Kong – Source: Arcade Express, August 30 1982; Park Forest South Star, July 25 1982 ; Fort Worth Star Telegram, September 4 1982
Frogger – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1982; Billboard, July 3 1982; Videogaming Illustrated, August 1982; Weekly Television Digest, February 15 1982; Park Forest South Star, July 25 1982
Gangster Alley – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1982
Math Gran Prix – Source: Atari Age, November/December 1982; Atari Age, July/August 1982 ; Canarsie Courier, August 12 1982
Planet Patrol – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1982; Park City Daily News, September 26 1982; Canarsie Courier, August 12 1982
Space Attack – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1982; Arcade Express, August 15 1982
Super Challenge Baseball – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1982; Arcade Express, August 15 1982; Park Forest South Star, July 25 1982 ; Baltimore Sun, August 15 1982
Super Challenge Football – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1982; Arcade Express, August 15 1982; Park Forest South Star, July 25 1982
AUGUST:
Berzerk – Source: Atari Age, November/December 1982; Atari Age, July/August 1982; Arcade Express, August 15 1982; Baltimore Sun, August 15 1982 ; Canarsie Courier, August 12 1982
Communist Mutants From Outer Space – Source: Arcade Express, August 15 1982; Computer Entertainer, September 1982; Fort Worth Star Telegram, September 4 1982
Cosmic Ark – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1982; Park Forest South Star, July 25 1982 ; Canarsie Courier, August 12 1982
Fireball – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1982; Fort Worth Star Telegram, September 4 1982
Jawbreaker – Source: Arcade Express, August 15 1982; Computer Entertainer, December 1982
King Kong – Source: Canarsie Courier, August 12 1982; Arcade Express, August 15 1982; Park Forest South Star, July 25 1982
Phaser Patrol (With the Supercharger) – Source: Arcade Express, August 15 1982; Computer Entertainer, September 1982; Fort Worth Star Telegram, September 4 1982
Pitfall! – Source: Park City Daily News, September 26 1982; Central New Jersey Home News, November 13 1982; Activisions, Fall 1982
Sneak ‘N’ Peek – Source: Lafayette Daily Advertiser, August 1 1982; Park Forest South Star, July 25 1982
Suicide Mission – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1982; Fort Worth Star Telegram, September 4 1982
Threshold – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1982; Park Forest South Star, July 25 1982
Word Zapper – Source: Lafayette Daily Advertiser, August 1 1982; Canarsie Courier, August 12 1982; Baltimore Sun, August 15 1982
SEPTEMBER:
Armor Ambush – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1982
Beany Bopper – Source: Arcade Express, August 15 1982; Computer Entertainer, September 1982
China Syndrome – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1982
Cross Force – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1982; Computer Entertainer, October 1982; Park City Daily News, September 26 1982
Deadly Duck – Source: Arcade Express, August 15 1982
Fast Eddie – Source: Arcade Express, August 15 1982
Final Approach – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1982
Fire Fighter – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1982; San Francisco Examiner, October 10 1982
Infiltrate – Source: Honolulu Star Bulletin, September 1 1982; Baltimore Evening Sun, September 9 1982; New York Daily News, September 2 1982
Megamania – Source: Park City Daily News, September 26 1982; Computer Entertainer, September 1982
Riddle of the Sphinx – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1982; San Francisco Examiner, October 10 1982
Star Raiders – Source: Arcade Express, August 15 1982; Computer Entertainer, September 1982; Atari Age, November/December 1982
Submarine Commander – Source: Central New Jersey Home News, September 5 1982; Pittsburgh Post Gazette, October 29 1982; Morristown Daily Record, November 16 1982; New York Daily News, November 16 1982
Tapeworm – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1982; Arcade Express, September 26 1982; Computer Entertainer, October 1982
Venture – Source: Arcade Express, August 15 1982; Computer Entertainer, September 1982
Worm War I – Source: Arcade Express, August 15 1982; Computer Entertainer, September 1982
OCTOBER:
Airlock – Source: Arcade Express, September 26 1982; Computer Entertainer, October 1982
Atlantis II – Source:Imagic letter, October 1982
Bugs – Source: Arcade Express, September 26 1982; Computer Entertainer, October 1982
Coconuts – Source: Arcade Express, September 26 1982; Computer Entertainer, October 1982
Commando Raid – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1982
Dragonstomper – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1983; Computer Entertainer, September 1982
Encounter at L-5 – Source: Arcade Express, September 26 1982; Computer Entertainer, October 1982
Escape From the Mindmaster – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1982
Fast Food – Source: Arcade Express, September 26 1982; Computer Entertainer, October 1982
Frogs ‘N’ Flies – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1982
Lock ‘N’ Chase – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1982
Marauder – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1982
Mines of Minos – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1982; Computer Entertainer, January 1982
Mouse Trap – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1982
Realsports Baseball – Source:Atari Age, November/December 1982; Central New Jersey Home News, November 13 1982; Computer Entertainer, October 1982
Realsports Volleyball – Source:Atari Age, November/December 1982; Computer Entertainer, December 1982
Room of Doom – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1982
Sssnake – Source: Arcade Express, September 26 1982; Computer Entertainer, October 1982
Swordquest: Earthworld – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1982; Central New Jersey Home News, November 13 1982; Atari Age, November/December 1982
Towering Inferno – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1982
Wabbit – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1982; Odessa American, October 10 1982; Fort Worth Star Telegram, October 17 1982; Arcade Express, September 26 1982; New York Daily News, October 22 1982; Honolulu Star Bulletin, October 20 1982
Warplock – Source: Arcade Express, September 26 1982; Computer Entertainer, October 1982
NOVEMBER:
Amidar – Source: Park City Daily News, September 26 1982; Computer Entertainer, July 1982; Computer Entertainer, December 1982
Bachelor Party – Source: Cash Box, September 4 1982; Arcade Express, October 10 1982; Games People Play, November 6 1982; Franklin News Herald, October 16 1982; Colorado Springs Gazette, November 13 1982
Beat ‘Em and Eat ‘Em – Source: Cash Box, September 4 1982; Arcade Express, October 10 1982; Games People Play, November 6 1982; Colorado Springs Gazette, November 13 1982
Carnival – Source: Arcade Express, August 15 1982; Central New Jersey Home News, November 13 1982; Computer Entertainer, December 1982
Challenge of Nexar – Source: Arcade Express, September 26 1982; Computer Entertainer, October 1982
Condor Attack – Source: Arcade Express, October 10 1982; Computer Entertainer, December 1982; Danville Advocate Messenger, February 4 1983
Cosmic Creeps – Source: Arcade Express, September 26 1982
Custer’s Revenge – Source: Cash Box, September 4 1982; Arcade Express, October 10 1982; Games People Play, November 6 1982; Franklin News Herald, October 16 1982; Colorado Springs Gazette, November 13 1982
Dark Cavern – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1982
International Soccer – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1982
Karate – Source: Arcade Express, October 10 1982; Computer Entertainer, December 1982; Danville Advocate Messenger, February 4 1983
Raiders of the Lost Ark – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1982; Atari Age, November/December 1982
Sky Jinks – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1982
Spider-Man – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1982
Turmoil – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1982
DECEMBER:
Alien – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1983
Dragonfire – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1983, Odessa American, March 23 1983
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial – Source: Atari Age, November/December 1982; Computer Entertainer, October 1982; Colorado Springs Gazette, November 13 1982
Fantastic Voyage – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1983
Gamma-Attack – Source: Electronic Games, January 1983
GORF – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1983
Guardian – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1983; 2600 Connection, issue 100
Mega Force – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1982
Realsports Football – Source: Atari Age, November/December 1982; Computer Entertainer, January 1983; Computer Entertainer, March 1983
Rescue Terra I – Source: Arcade Express, December 19 1982; Videogaming Illustrated, April 1983
River Raid (December 26) – Source: Activision press release, December 1982; Computer Entertainer, December 1982
Vanguard – Source: Atari Age, September/October 1982; Pittsburgh Press, December 10 1982
Wizard of Wor – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1982; Arcade Express, August 30 1982
UNKNOWN MONTH:
Air Raid – Source:
1983
WINTER:
Mangia – Source
Master Builder – Source:
JANUARY:
Eggomania – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1983; Computer Entertainer, February 1983
Demolition Herby: Computer Entertainer, January 1983
Gopher – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1983
Journey Escape – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1983; Colorado Springs Gazette, November 13 1982
Name This Game – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1983
Picnic – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1983
Ram It – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1983
Spider Fighter – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1983; Danville Advocate Messenger, February 4 1983; Activision press release, January 1983
Squeeze Box – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1983
Stargunner – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1983
TRON Deadly Discs – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1983
FEBRUARY:
Adventures of TRON – Source: Computer Entertainer, March 1983
Air Raiders – Source: Computer Entertainer, March 1983
Cosmic Corridor – Source: Computer Entertainer, March 1983
Crypts of Chaos – Source: Computer Entertainer, March 1983
Dishaster – Source: Computer Entertainer, March 1983
G.I. Joe: Cobra Strike – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1983
I Want my Mommy – Source: Computer Entertainer, March 1983
M.A.D. – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1983
Ms. Pac-Man – Source: Computer Entertainer, March 1983
Phoenix – Source: Computer Entertainer, March 1983
Reactor – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1983
Revenge of the Beefsteak Tomatoes – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1983
Seaquest – Source: Computer Entertainer, March 1983; Activision press release, January 1983
Star Wars: Jedi Arena – Source: Computer Entertainer, March 1983
Swordquest: Fireworld – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1983
Tanks But No Tanks – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1983
MARCH:
Bermuda Triangle – Source: Electronic Fun, March 1983
Centipede – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1983
Crazy Climber – Source: Atari Age, January/February 1983
Entombed – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1983
Frankenstein’s Monster – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1983
Killer Satellites – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1983
Piece ‘O Cake – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1983
Shootin’ Gallery – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1983
Sub-Scan – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1983
Tac-Scan – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1983
APRIL:
Galaxian – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1983; Videogaming Illustrated, April 1983; Atari Age, March/April 1983
MASH – Source: Computer Entertainer, May 1983
No Escape – Source: Computer Entertainer, May 1983; Spokesman Review, December 1 1983
Oink! – Source: Computer Entertainer, May 1983; Activision press release, January 1983
Polaris – Source: Videogaming Illustrated, April 1983; Arcade Express, January 16 1983; Computer Entertainer, April 1983
Realsports Soccer– Source: Computer Entertainer, May 1983
Realsports Tennis – Source: Computer Entertainer, May 1983
Sky Skipper – Source: Computer Entertainer, May 1983
Smurfs: Rescue in Gargamel’s Castle – Source: Computer Entertainer, May 1983
Strawberry Shortcake – Source: Computer Entertainer, May 1983
Zaxxon – Source: Computer Entertainer, May 1983
MAY:
Dolphin – Source: Computer Entertainer, June 1983; Activision press release, January 1983
Enduro – Source: Computer Entertainer, June 1983
Flash Gordon – Source: Computer Entertainer, June 1983
Keystone Kapers – Source: Computer Entertainer, June 1983; Activision press release, January 1983
Miner 2049er – Source: Computer Entertainer, June 1983
Plaque Attack – Source: Computer Entertainer, June 1983
JUNE:
Atari Video Cube (Also sold as Rubik’s Cube in 1984) – Source: Atari Age, May/June 1983; Electronic Fun, July 1983
Cakewalk – Source: Computer Entertainer, June 1983
Earth Dies Screaming – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1983
London Blitz – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1983
Robot Tank – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1983
Solar Storm – Source: Numb Thumb News, 1983; Computer Entertainer, August 1983
Spacemaster X-7 – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1983
Star Strike – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1983
Tutankham – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1983
Wall Ball – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1983
X-Man – Source: Videogaming, July 1983; Videogaming, September 1983
SUMMER:
Gauntlet – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1983
Malagai – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1983
JULY:
Bank Heist – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1983
Blueprint – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1983
Crackpots – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1983
Death Trap – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1983
Jungle Hunt – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1983
Kangaroo – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1983
Moonsweeper – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1983; Spokesman Review, December 1 1983
Porky’s – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1983
Q*Bert – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1983
Rabbit Transit – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1983
Solar Fox – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1983
Stronghold – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1983
AUGUST:
Activision Decathlon – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1983
Battlezone – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1983
Burgertime – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1983
Fathom – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1983; Spokesman Review, December 1 1983
Mogul Maniac (with Joyboard) – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1983
Pole Position – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1983
Tooth Protectors – Source: Madison Wisconsin State Journal, August 7 1983
SEPTEMBER:
Crash Dive – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1983
Donkey Kong Jr. – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1983
Firefly – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1983
Frogger (Starpath version) – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1983
Ghost Manor (Dual cart with Spike’s Peak)- Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1983; Electronic Games, September-December 1983
Glib – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1983
Halloween – Source: Videogaming, September 1983
Kool-Aid Man – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1983
Mr. Do – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1983
Popeye – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1983; Fort Worth Star Telegram, June 30 1984
Quick Step – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1983; Fort Worth Star Telegram, June 30 1984; Spokesman Review, December 1 1983
Sorcerer – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1983
Spike’s Peak (Dual cart with Ghost Manor) – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1983; Electronic Games, September-December 1983
Star Fox – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1983
Super Cobra – Source: Computer Entertainer, September 1983
Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Source: Joystik, November 1983; Videogaming, September 1983; New Castle News, April 22 1983
Thunderground – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1983
FALL:
Assault – Source: TV Gamer, Fall 1983; Videogaming, September 1983
Wall Defender – Source: TV Gamer, Fall 1983; Videogaming, September 1983
Z-Tack – Source: TV Gamer, Fall 1983; Videogaming, September 1983
OCTOBER:
The Atari VCS Track-ball controller was released this month. – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1983
Chase the Chuckwagon – Source: Madison Wisconsin State Journal, October 16 1983; Cedar Rapids Gazette, October 16 1983
Dig Dug – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1983
Frostbite – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1983
Gravitar – Source: Atari Age, September/October 1983
Joust – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1983
Laser Gates – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1983; Spokesman Review, December 1 1983
Moon Patrol – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1983
Party Mix – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1983
Pressure Cooker – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1983
Red Sea Crossing – Source: Christianity Today, October 7 1983
Springer – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1983
Star Trek – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1983; Hackensack Record, May 2 1984
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Death Star Battle – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1983; Fort Worth Star Telegram, June 30 1984
Swordquest: Waterworld – Source: Atari Age, September/October 1983
Time Pilot – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1983
NOVEMBER:
Alpha Beam with Ernie – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1983
Artillery Duel (Dual cart with Chuck Norris Superkicks) – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1984; Electronic Games, September-December 1983
Big Bird’s Egg Catch – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1983
Buck Rogers – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1983
Bump ‘N’ Jump – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1983
Chuck Norris Superkicks (Dual cart with Artillery Duel) – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1983; Electronic Games, September-December 1983
Krull – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1983
Pigs in Space – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1983
Quadrun – Source: Atari Age, November 1983-February 1984
Smurfs Save the Day (with Kid Vid) – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1983
Snoopy and the Red Baron – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1983
Space Shuttle: A Journey Into Space – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1983; Orland Park Star, April 1 1984
Survival Island – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1983
Sword of Saros – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1983
DECEMBER:
Color Bar Generator – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1984
Congo Bongo – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1984
Cookie Monster Munch – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1984
Mario Bros. – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1984
Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1984; Hackensack Record, May 2 1984
Miner 2049er Volume II – Source: Electronic Games, January 1984
Mountain King – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1984
Music Machine – Source: Music Machine album coupon
Omega Race – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1984
Sorcerer’s Apprentice – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1984
Subterranea – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1984; Fort Worth Star Telegram, June 30 1984
Tunnel Runner – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1984
UNKNOWN MONTH:
Bachelorette Party – Source:
Bumper Bash – Source:
Burning Desire – Source:
Cathouse Blues – Source:
Gas Hog – Source:
Gigolo – Source:
Great Escape – Source:
Jungle Fever – Source:
Knight on the Town – Source:
Lady in Wading – Source:
Marine Wars – Source:
Philly Flasher – Source:
Pooyan – Source:
Spitfire Attack – Source:
Strategy X – Source:
Survival Run – Source:
Video Jogger – Source:
Video Reflex – Source:
1984
EARLY WINTER:
Extra Terrestrials – Source: Atariage post
JANUARY:
Boing – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1984
Dice Puzzle – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1984; Charlotte News, June 1 1984
Exocet – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1984; Charlotte News, June 1 1984
Scuba Diver – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1984; Charlotte News, June 1 1984
Seahawk – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1984; Charlotte News, June 1 1984
Stunt Man – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1984; Charlotte News, June 1 1984
MARCH:
Berenstain Bears – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1984;
Frontline – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1984
HERO – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1984
Millipede – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1984; Hackensack Record, May 2 1984; Atari Age, March/April 1984
Oscar’s Trash Race – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1984; Atari Age, March/April 1984
Out of Control – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1984;
Pitfall 2: The Lost Caverns – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1984; Fort Worth Star Telegram, July 14 1984
Private Eye – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1984;
Shuttle Orbiter – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1984;
SPRING:
Robin Hood (Dual cart with Sir Lancelot) – Source: Electronic Games, September-December 1983; Video Games, March 1984
Sir Lancelot (Dual cart with Robin Hood) – Source: Electronic Games, September-December 1983; Video Games, March 1984
Tomarc the Barbarian – Source: Electronic Games, September-December 1983; Video Games, March 1984; Computer Entertainer, December 1984
APRIL:
Crystal Castles – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1984; Atari Age, March/April 1984
Taz – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1984; Hackensack Record, May 2 1984; Atari Age, March/April 1984
MAY:
Espial – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1984
James Bond 007 – Source: Computer Entertainer, May 1984
Pengo – Source: Hackensack Record, May 2 1984
River Patrol – Source: Computer Entertainer, May 1984
JUNE:
Gyruss – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1984
Roc ‘N’ Rope – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1984
Stargate – Source: Atari Age, March/April 1984 ; Computer Entertainer, August 1984
Video Life – Source: Computer Entertainer, June 1984
JULY:
Beamrider – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1984
Gremlins – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1984; Atlanta Constitution, August 18 1984
Star Wars: The Arcade Game – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1984
AUGUST:
Birthday Mania – Source: Courier-News, December 20, 1984; Courier-News, December 22, 1984
Eli’s Ladder – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1984
OCTOBER:
Frogger II: Threeedeep – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1984: Newport News Daily Press, November 23 1984; Fort Worth Star Telegram, August 11 1984
Montezuma’s Revenge – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1984; Fort Worth Star Telegram, August 11 1984
Motocross Racer – Source: Asbury Park Press, October 11 1984
Spy Hunter – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1984; Creative Computing, November 1984; Newport News Daily Press, November 23 1984; Sega rebate
Tapper – Source: Electronic Games, November-December 1984; Creative Computing, November 1984; Newport News Daily Press, November 23 1984; Sega rebate
Up ‘N’ Down – Source: Electronic Games, November-December 1984; Creative Computing, November 1984; Sega rebate
DECEMBER:
Mr. Do’s Castle – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1985; Fort Worth Star Telegram, September 29 1984
Q*Bert’s Qubes – Source: Computer Entertainer, June 1985; Computer Entertainer, May 1985; Computer Entertainer, March 1985; Arizona Daily Star, February 13 1985; Milwaukee Journal, December 22 1984; Milwaukee Journal, March 16 1985;
UNKNOWN MONTH:
Quest for Quintana Roo (Rereleased September 1989 by Telegames) – Source:
1985
MARCH:
Asterix – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1983; Pottsville Republican, March 14 1985; Sunday Pennsylvanian, March 31 1985; Philadelphia Inquirer, April 7 1985; The Times Leader, March 14 1985
Obelix – Source: Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin, July 11 1985; Pottsville Republican, March 14 1985; Sunday Pennsylvanian, March 31 1985; Philadelphia Inquirer, June 2 1985; The Sentinel, December 16 1985; The Times Leader, March 14 1985
AUGUST:
Cosmic Commuter – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1985; Milwaukee Journal, August 10 1985; Milwaukee Journal, August 31 1985
Ghostbusters – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1985; Milwaukee Journal, August 10 1985; Milwaukee Journal, August 31 1985; Detroit Free Press, November 28 1985; Kingsport Times News, November 24 1985
1986
JULY:
Track & Field – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1986; Milwaukee Journal, March 16 1985; Milwaukee Journal, October 19 1985
OCTOBER:
Jr. Pac-Man – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1986
NOVEMBER:
Midnight Magic – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1986
Solaris – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1986
DECEMBER:
Cubicolor – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1986
Tax Avoiders – Source: Computer Entertainer, January 1987
1987
SEPTEMBER:
Kung-Fu Master – Source: Computer Entertainer, October 1987; Computer Entertainer, November 1987
OCTOBER:
Summer Games – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1987
Title Match Pro Wrestling – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1987
Winter Games – Source: Computer Entertainer, November 1987
DECEMBER:
Desert Falcon – Source: Computer Entertainer, March 1988; Atari 1987 internal sales figures
Realsports Boxing – Source: Computer Entertainer, March 1988; Baltimore Sun, March 17 1988; Albuquerque journal, March 17 1988; Atari 1987 internal sales figures
1988
JANUARY:
Skate Boardin’ – Source: Computer Entertainer, February 1988
MAY:
Crossbow – Source: Computer Entertainer, May 1988; Computer Entertainer, June 1988; Palm Beach Post, November 24 1988
JUNE:
California Games – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1988
Commando – Source: Computer Entertainer, July 1988
NOVEMBER:
River Raid II – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1988
1989
FEBRUARY:
Pete Rose Baseball – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1989
Tomcat: F-14 – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1989
MARCH:
Sprintmaster – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1989
Super Baseball – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1989
Super Football – Source: Computer Entertainer, April 1989
MAY:
Dark Chambers – Source: Computer Entertainer, June 1989
Double Dunk – Source: Computer Entertainer, June 1989
Rampage – Source: Computer Entertainer, June 1989
Secret Quest – Source: Atarian, May/June 1989
AUGUST:
BMX Airmaster (Rereleased by Atari under its own label in January 1991) – Source: 2600 Connection, Winter 1991; Atarian, September/October 1989; Atariage poster
Off the Wall – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1989; Atari 1989 internal sales figures; Atariage poster
Radar Lock – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1989; Atari 1989 internal sales figures; Atariage poster
Road Runner – Source: Computer Entertainer, December 1989; Atari 1989 internal sales figures; Atariage poster
SEPTEMBER:
Glacier Patrol – Source: Atarian, July/August 1989; Atarian, September/October 1989
FALL:
Double Dragon – Source: Computer Entertainer, August 1989; Computer Entertainer, September-December 1989
Universal Chaos – Source: Atarian, September/October 1989; Atariage post
1990
No new games appear to have been released this year. – Source: 2600 Connection, January 1991
1991:
MARCH:
Ikari Warriors – Source: 2600 Connection, Spring 1991; CES March 1991 order form
Motorodeo – Source: 2600 Connection, Spring 1991; CES March 1991 order form
Sentinel – Source: 2600 Connection, Spring 1991; CES March 1991 order form
Xenophobe – Source: 2600 Connection, Spring 1991; CES March 1991 order form