Do you remember the game ‘Warlords’ for the original Atari system?  Guess what….it’s back and promises to be better than ever.  Atari, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment announced that ‘Warlords,’ a remake of the classic Atari 2600 title, will be making its debut on Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network in the summer of 2011.

‘Warlords’ is a one-to-four player, arcade action game in which players will defend their castles from mischievous minions and ferocious fireballs spun from the mouth of a maniacal dragon. In this whimsical reinvention of the beloved classic, players will face the ultimate battle of speed, strategy and survival.

In addition, the game will increasingly challenge players to multitask as they strive to shield the castle walls and simultaneously rally troops to capture control points, collect power-ups and destroy the other warring factions.

“Warlords’ infuses the arcade action genre with a bold and vibrant visual style coupled with robust strategy gameplay,” says Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari, Inc. “It exemplifies our design goals and company strategy as we reintroduce these classic brands to a new generation of gamers.”

Protect the stronghold!  Defend your castle walls from the destruction of fast-flying fireballs with your mighty shield.  Move the shield around the perimeter of your castle with precision and speed to deflect the fireballs or grab onto and charge fireballs to release even more devastating attacks back at your opponents.

Multiple local/online game modes sweeten the quest for power and allow for cooperative and competitive battles with up to 4 players.  Select the faction of your choice and engage in a number of competitive variations, including co-op siege mode, 2v2 or classic free-for-all battles.

Rally your troops and pit them against your foes.  Your loyal posse brings a layer of depth and replayability to every battle, and can be sent off to capture control points, gather power-ups to immobilize your enemies or bolster your defenses.  Manage your troops wisely to gain the battlefield advantage!

Developed by Griptonite Games, expect to see ‘Warlords’ released this summer.  For more information, please log onto www.atari.com or www.atari.com/warlords