Graphite Lab Develops Mr. Run and Jump Retro Game for Atari

Independent video game developer Graphite Lab recently announced it developed a brand-new video game – the 2D action platformer Mr. Run and Jump – for the once popular Atari 2600 console created in 1977. According to Atari, this marks the first 2600 Video Computer System (VCS) cartridge launch for a new title since 1990.

Graphite Lab’s developer John Mikula created the nostalgic Mr. Run and Jump for the 2600 hardware. Graphite Lab also developed a modernized version of the game that will launch soon on Windows PC via Steam and Epic, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Atari VCS.

Mr. Run and Jump focuses on a man searching for his dog before he wanders too far away. The Atari 2600 cartridge features 80 screens of platforming action across six distinct worlds, five enemy types with their own attack patterns and personalities, and a scoring system that starts with 25,000 points. The score decreases by one for each second that elapses, and colliding with an enemy decreases the score by 100.

Each Mr. Run and Jump cartridge comes sealed in a high-quality box along with a 2600 game and an instruction manual. Cartridges are manufactured from all new parts and materials, with beveled edges to prevent pin damage, strong gold-plated connectors, and identical power draw to the originals. The limited-edition cartridge created in the U.S. costs $60 and will be available for purchase on July 31 via www.atari.com.

“Mr. Run and Jump makes our second launch of a new IP with Atari,” said Matt Raithel, Graphite Lab Owner and Studio Director. “Our last game, Kombinera, was a critical success and ranked among the top 50 highest rated games on PlayStation last year.” Raithel added that Mikula developed Mr. Run and Jump as “a hobby project over recent years, and Atari loved the idea so much that it wanted to publish both the collectible 2600 console and newer version available in the near future.”

Visit here to view the Mr. Run and Jump trailer. For more information, visit www.mrrunandjump.com.

About ATARI

Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment, and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.

About Graphite Lab

Founded in 2009, Graphite Lab is led by owner and Studio Director Matt Raithel. The independent video game development studio produces hit titles featuring some of the world’s most visible and iconic brands. Graphite Lab specializes in bringing brands to life in fun and entertaining ways, including recent releases on PC, consoles, and mobile platforms. Graphite Lab is headquartered at 650 Maryville University Dr. in St. Louis, Mo. For more information, visit www.graphitelab.com.