Atari recently dropped a surprise: a brand-new cartridge for the 7800 system called Meowingtons’ Revenge. The game, an Atari’s old-school arcade style, stars deadmau5 and his four cats. It’s quirky, nostalgic, and is another example of how retro gaming continues to influence modern culture.
The cartridge ships as a collectible package including things like a patch, a keychain, and special sleeve/box artwork. That makes it less “just a game” and more “collector’s item,” aimed at those who remember the 7800 days and want something tangible to hang onto.
On a cultural level, this release speaks to how video games and music, two nostalgia engines that shaped generations, are intersecting now more than ever. deadmau5 isn’t just dabbling; he’s leaning into that retro-tech energy. Releasing a modern game for a 1980s console feels like a statement. Games don’t need to be high-def or 4K to matter. The joy can come from the simplicity of retro games, the memories and community.
For anyone who’s building a brand, launching creative projects, or just following the arc of gaming culture, Meowingtons’ Revenge is a reminder that old forms don’t need to stay old to stay relevant. They just need to be reimagined.
More on the release here:
https://atari.com/products/atari-x-deadmau5-meowingtons-revenge-7800
