Missile Command is a classic arcade action-strategy hybrid that tasks players with defending cities from incoming missile strikes across multiple platforms including PC, Game Boy, PlayStation, and Xbox 360. The original arcade concept has endured through various ports and adaptations since its 1999 release.
Recently, Atari announced plans to develop a film based on Missile Command alongside other classic properties like Asteroids, marking an expansion into Hollywood. Company leadership indicated the intention to translate the core appeal of these iconic titles into cinema, though specific details about the movie's direction remain limited.
via Game Developer
Atari boss Wade Rosen said the company hopes to bring the 'spirit of our iconic brand and games to a new medium.'