Veteran Japanese game developer Tetsuya Mizuguchi (Rez, Lumines, et al) has been enlisted by to craft a brand new game for the console, the publisher tell us today.

Mizuguchi's will make 'QJ' for Nintendo's disruptive lounge box, while Atari will also deliver a compilation of the studio's works, encompassing Rez HD, Lumines Live, and more.

A new rhythm-action offering is the dish of the day, and we're suitably impressed by Atari's initiative.

"We are honoured to be working with Atari and for myself, personally, the company that brought Pong, the very first video game I ever played when I was 11 years old," beams Mizuguchi himself.

"Since that day, I have been inspired in many ways to create a new type of entertaining experience. ‘Rez HD’, ‘Lumines Live!’ and ‘E4’, collectively called Q3, represent our version of music interactive entertainment and we hope it will provide the same kind of excitement to a new audience as Pong did for me many years ago. We are grateful for the support we have received from the Atari team as well as those who have supported the Atari culture."

More from Mizuguchi on this soon, we hope.

By Luke Guttridge