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Atari 2600 Classic “Yar’s Revenge” Gets Modern-Day Reboot

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Quick: name the best-selling game on the Atari 2600. Nope, it wasn’t “Pac-Man” or “Battlezone.” It was “Yar’s Revenge.” The slightly weird insectoid shooter mixed a blend of offensive shooting and defensive dodging, along with some business about nibbling on the Qotile enemy’s shield.

I played a ton of Yar’s Revenge when I was a kid. Eventually, my twin brother surpassed my skills and owned all the high scores for this cartridge. There was a comic book inside that explained the sci-fi plot but an odd air of mystery persisted when you actually played it. I’m pretty sure I never knew what the eff was supposed to be happening in “Yar’s Revenge;” the point was learning to master it.

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Atari2600_Yars_Revenge_cover.jpgA new version of the game launches on Xbox Live this week and recasts the original by a fair bit. Instead of being a straight-up insect, you’re a fetching anime girl in bug power armor. The story is still one of revenge but The main thing that sticks out about this new Yar’s are the amazing visual backdrops. The work of the Killspace Entertainment dev studio looks like series of manga-style wall posters brough to life. Gameplay-wise, it’s a bit of a rail shooter, a type of experience where you’re pulled through the world on a preset path and enemies swarm and rush at you.

The new game’s a lot more action-packed than the classic version, even if you don’t get to be an actual bug. Find it on Xbox Live for 800 points ($10)

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The Best Of The Last

Portlandia Goes Out With A Bang

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The end is near. In mere days Portlandia wraps up its final season, and oh what a season it’s been. Lucky for you, you can watch the entire season right now right here and on the IFC app, including this free episode courtesy of Subaru.

But now, let’s take a moment to look back at some of the new classics Fred and Carrie have so thoughtfully bestowed upon us. (We’ll be looking back through tear-blurred eyes, but you do you.)

Couples Dinner

It’s not that being single sucks, it’s that you suck if you’re single.

Cancel it!

A sketch for anyone who has cancelled more appointments than they’ve kept. Which is everyone.

Forgotten America

This one’s a “Serial” killer…everything both right and wrong about true crime podcasts.

Wedding Planners

The only bad wedding is a boring wedding.

Disaster Hut

It’s only the end of the world if your doomsday kit doesn’t include rosé.

Catch up on Portlandia’s final episodes on demand and at IFC.com

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Your Portlandia Personality Test

The New Portlandia Webseries Is Going Your Way

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Carrie and Fred understand that although we have so much in common, we’re each so beautifully unique and different. To help us navigate those differences, Portlandia has found an easy and honest way to embrace our special selves in the form of a progressive new traffic system: a specific lane for every kind of driver. It’s all in honor of the show’s 8th and final season, and it’s all presented by Subaru.

Ready to find out who you really are? Match your personality to a lane and hop on the expressway to self-understanding.

Lane 10: Trucks Piled With Junk

Your junk is falling out of your trunk. Shake a tail light, people — this lane is for you.

Lane 33: Twins

You’re like a Gemini, but waaaay more pedestrian. Maybe you and a friend just wear the same outfits a lot. Who cares, it’s just twinning enough to make you feel special.

Lane 27: Broken Windows

Bad luck follows you around and everyone knows it. Your proverbial seat is always damp from proverbial rain. Is this the universe telling you to swallow your pride? Yes.

Lane 69: Filthy Cars

You’re all about convenience. Getting your car washed while you drive is a no-brainer.

Lane 43: Newly Divorced Singles

It’s been a while since you’ve driven alone, and you don’t know the rules of the road anymore. What’s too fast? What’s too slow? Are you sending the right signals? Don’t worry, the breakdown lane is nearby if you need it.

Still can’t find a lane to match your personality? Check out all the videos here. And see the final season of Portlandia this spring on IFC.

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Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Hits from the '80s are on repeat all Christmas Eve and Day on IFC.

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