Alliance Entertainment’s COKeM Gaming Division to Launch Exclusive Atari® 50th Anniversary Deluxe Arcade Machine for the Home on October 3rd

By: Alliance Entertainment via GlobeNewswire

September 06, 2023 at 08:31 AM EDT

SUNRISE, Fla., Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT) (“Alliance Entertainment”, “Company”), a distributor and wholesaler of the world’s largest in stock selection of music, movies, video games, electronics, arcades, and collectibles, today announced in partnership with Atari^® and retro home arcade company, Arcade1Up, the launch of the Arcade1Up Atari 50^th Anniversary Deluxe Arcade Machine for the home.

Alliance Entertainment, through its COKeM International video game division, is the leader in US distribution of video games and related products. Using its wide range of retail partners, COKeM will launch the over 5-foot-tall cabinet for pre-sale online beginning September 5^th at major retailers including Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and GameStop, with delivery expected to consumers by the official release date of October 3^rd. The arcade will also be readily available on release date at Amazon.com, Kohls.com, Wayfair.com, Dell.com, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Conn’s Home Plus, RC Willey as well as many other retailers within the US.

The Deluxe Edition arcade machine is Arcade1Up’s most authentic arcade format yet. Featuring a streamlined style and sleek, single-cabinet design that echoes the look of the classic arcade machine, with modern features and technology.

The Atari 50^th Anniversary Deluxe arcade machine celebrates the magic of Atari with (14) Atari Arcade Classics and (50) Atari 2600 games, the largest selection of game titles to be released on an Arcade1Up Deluxe machine yet and includes classic games such as Asteroids^®, Centipede^®, and Missile Command^® making this feature-packed machine one of the best ways to embrace nostalgia. The cabinet also features a 17-inch BOE display panel, a light-up marquee, 3D Molded Light-Up Coin Doors, light-up buttons, and dual speakers for dynamic sound. With its wi-fi experience, gamers will be able to connect, compete and share high scores with others worldwide. The Atari 50^th Anniversary Arcade Machine will immerse users into the world of classic gaming with this feature-packed cabinet. Each cabinet will include a Certificate of Authenticity to guarantee the genuine Atari heritage.

“We are excited to partner with Atari and Arcade1Up to offer such a unique cabinet to the arcade gaming and retro community,” said Ken Glaser, SVP of Sales at Alliance Entertainment. “This is another opportunity for Alliance Entertainment to support our retailers by offering this one-of-a-kind arcade experience to engage with consumers in the marketplace.”

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. For more information visit www.Atari.com.

About Tastemakers LLC | Arcade1Up

It’s time to play again! Home entertainment titan Tastemakers presents Arcade1Up, a line of award-winning, innovative ¾ scale home arcade and pinball machines featuring licensed retro games from the golden age of arcades. Arcade1Up’s classic titles include NFL Blitz Legends, NBA JAM™: SHAQ EDITION, Golden Tee 3D, Terminator 2, Tron™, Street Fighter™, X-Men, Mortal Kombat^®, Atari, Pong^®, PAC-MAN™, Star Wars™, Marvel Super Heroes ™, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™, and more. Arcade1Up allows people to play in the comfort of their homes, with an authentic retro arcade experience at an accessible price. Check out Arcade1Up.com, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube and the Arcade1Up Companion App available in the App Store and Google Play.

About COKeM International

COKeM is a cutting-edge distribution company serving the video games and accessories industry. COKeM’s world-class 220,000 square-foot warehouse is located in Shakopee, Minnesota. COKeM is always leveling up, providing expanded services including full-service distribution, design & merchandising, sales support, e-commerce and publishing across gaming. Whether you would like to take advantage of our in-house e-commerce and publishing across gaming. marketing team, unique partner relationships or product end-of life management services, COKeM’s ready to deliver customized and light-speed business solutions for winners. For more information visit www.cokem.com.

About Alliance Entertainment

Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT) is a premier distributor of music, movies, and consumer electronics. We offer over 375,000 unique in stock SKU’s, including over 57,300 exclusive compact discs, vinyl LP records, DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games. Complementing our vast media catalog, we also stock a full array of related accessories, toys and collectibles. With more than thirty-five years of distribution experience, Alliance Entertainment serves customers of every size, providing a robust suite of services to resellers and retailers worldwide. Our efficient processing and essential seller tools noticeably reduce the costs associated with administrating multiple vendor relationships, while helping omni-channel retailers expand their product selection and fulfillment goals. For more information, visit www.aent.com.

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