Jeff Minter's modern reworking of Atari's Akka Arrh — originally a prototype that never saw release until its official debut as part of the Atari 50 collection — is set to get a Europe-only Special Edition physical release on Switch, PS4, and PS5 courtesy of Numskull Games.
Limited Run Games has a physical (and 'Deluxe') edition in the works already, of course, but this Europe-specific version is the result of a publishing partnership between Atari and Numskull in the territory and features some bespoke goodies you won't find elsewhere, namely a couple of cute mini papercraft arcade cabinets.

One of the micro cabinets sports '80s-era retro stylings while the other features artwork in keeping with Minter's reimagined version of the game. In addition to the papercraft cabs, there's a sticker set with artwork from Brazillian artist Butcher Billy. The trailer above gives a good overview.

No word on the exact release date just yet, but the Akka Arrh Special Edition will set you back £44.99 / €49.99 and you can find a list of retailers with pre-orders on Numskull's website.
We said that the game "earns a rightful place in [Jeff Minter's] catalogue of psychedelic, slightly barmy, and altogether addictive score-based challenges" — check out our full review below for more info on this psychedelic blast from the past.
Let us know below if you'll be picking up one of these.
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The box art looks pretty sweet!
No joke - this is the best game I've purchased thus far in 2023. Probably the best game since early Fall of last year. It isn't nearly as hard as advertised and super fun. It's a mix of Missile Command, Robotron 2084 and Space Giraffe. Three of my all time favorites.
Minter never fails to dissappoint.
I would love that little cabinet but I know I can just wait for a scan to hit the internet and I can print my own on cardstock.
Damn , love Jeff Mnter games. Would have bought this one. But i already paid for the Limited Run edition. And I bet this comes out much earlier.
Minter is a genious, amazing game, not as good as Polybius, but amazing one nonetheless
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