Infogrames created a buzz when they acquired Hasbro
Interactive this past year, and at E3 the company showed off some of the new franchises
they plan on developing. Perhaps the most exciting prospect is the return of Atari, a very
hushed buzz floating around the Infogrames booth. Atari, venerable videogame maker and the
company responsible for such classic games as Galaga, made a splash at this years E3
with their latest title: Water Bottle.
While Water Bottle garnered a line of gamers, almost everyone got a taste of what the
company had to offer. Most gamers in attendance had only positive comments about the Atari
Water Bottle, although some complained that it was way too short. Indeed, the bottle
contained only half as much as the average bottled water, although it is not at all
unusual for companies to showcase partial builds of new titles.
The basic controls are fairly standard. The Water Bottle comes with a screw-top cap,
and uses the time-tested gravity system of water flow. From what we saw at E3, the title
supports an almost unlimited number of players. Another intriguing aspect of the product
is its ability to contain any kind of water, or any other kind of fluid for that matter,
making it a truly multi-platform endeavor. In addition, our PC editors had no trouble
enjoying the Atari Water Bottle alongside our Console writers, indicating cross-platform
compatability.
So far, Water Bottle features the classic Atari graphics weve all come to know
and love. Infogrames was tight-lipped about any details of the project. An Infogrames
developer confirmed that the French gaming conglomerate would be doing something with the
franchise, but couldnt give any further comment. Still, from our extensive demo of
the new Atari product, we were very impressed. We look forward to seeing more about this
exciting new title next year, as with the increased effects of global warming on the
environment LA is bound to be just a shade hotter, making us all a little more thirsty for
innovative gaming.