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Press release:
PQube (London, UK) – September 12th, 2019 – PQube and Atari are already working on their highscores as they release “Tempest 4000” physically for PlayStation 4 in Europe today!

The action-packed shooter based on the classic hit arcade game, Tempest™ remains faithful to the fast-paced gameplay of the original, with both being developed by legendary game designer Jeff Minter!

Take control of the Claw – a powerful spacecraft equipped to destroy deadly creatures and other obstructions with rapid-fire shots. Fly through vibrant geometric prisms and eliminate all enemies as fast as possible to survive and compete for the highest score on the leaderboards!

Featuring fantastical graphical environments, 100 levels, three game modes and more. A retro-modern treat for fans old and new alike!

Features:

• Arcade Style Shooter: Blast down hordes of enemies in this fast-paced arcade style shoot ‘em up.

• Fantastical World: Experience Tempest 4000’s mind-blowing and colourful graphics in beautiful 4K resolution.

• 3 Game Modes: Pick from 3 different game modes including Standard, Pure and Endurance that will push your skills to the limit.

• 100 Levels: Progress and clear through 100 unique geometric levels by destroying enemies with various weapons and power-ups, and earn upgrades through bonus rounds.

• Leaderboards: Achieve your high score and post to the leaderboards in your quest to be recognized as No.1.

• Pulse-Pounding Soundtrack: Immerse yourself to a thumping soundtrack inspired by early 1990s techno and rhythmic beats.

• Old School Gameplay: Experience the traditional gameplay of the original Tempest with enhanced graphics on a current-gen console.

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About Atari
Atari®, comprised of Atari SA and its subsidiaries, is a global interactive entertainment and multiplatform licensing group.

The true innovator of the video game founded in 1972, Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including globally known brands such as Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command® and Pong®.

From this important portfolio of intellectual properties Atari delivers attractive online games for smartphones, tablets, and other connected devices. Atari also develops and distributes interactive entertainment for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo game consoles.

Atari also leverages its brand and franchises with licensing agreements through other media, derivative products and publishing. For more information: www.atari.com and www.atari-investisseurs.fr. The Atari shares are listed in France on Euronext Paris (Compartment C, ISIN FR0010478248, Ticker ATA) and are eligible for the Nasdaq International Designation program in the United States (OTC Market – Ticker PONGF).

About PQube
PQube is a leading publisher, distributor and service provider for the interactive entertainment industry with a global reach through UK, Europe, Middle East, Australia and North and South America from its offices in Letchworth (UK), Bristol (UK), Paris (France), Los Angeles (USA) and Hong Kong.

As a licensed publisher with Sony, Microsoft, Valve, Nintendo and Apple, PQube’s software division publishes and distributes video games for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, iOS, Android, PC and has full coverage across all digital download platforms, establishing a track record of success with major franchises including: Gal*Gun, Chaos;Child, Cat Quest, Valkyrie Drive, White Day, Root Letter, BlazBlue, Guilty Gear, Kotodama, MotoGP, Ride, MXGP, Harvest Moon, Senran Kagura and Steins;Gate.

PQube’s hardware division designs, manufactures and distributes officially licensed consoles and accessories including the brand-new Atari ‘Retro’ range.

We thank all our partners and acknowledge all game names, brands and trademarks as properties of their respective owners. Visit: www.pqube.co.uk/games