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The latest Atari coverage curated for game developers.
Atari says its core business reached operational profitability for the first time in years, but Thunderful still pushed the consolidated group to a $5.5 million net loss on $65 million …
Atari is reviving its competitive roots with the Atari World Championships, a new tournament run with Twin Galaxies. The event begins as an open online competition across five Atari games, …
Atari has struck a 10-title film deal with Universal Pictures, putting a slate of classic IP in line for big-screen adaptation. The first project has already been acquired, though the …
Atari is taking two of its most recognizable arcade brands to the screen, with Universal set to develop films based on Asteroids and Missile Command. For developers, it’s another sign …
Atari has named Andreas Deptolla president of Atari Europe, putting a new executive in charge of a region the company calls strategically important. The move signals continued attention on European …
Atari has promoted former CTO Andreas Deptolla to president of Atari Europe, putting him in charge of roughly 100 employees across studios in the UK and Sweden. The move is …
MobyGames has launched a free beta of pro tools aimed at game industry careers, starting with richer verified profiles and credit histories. A paid Professional tier will add network visualization, …
Atari and MobyGames are turning the game database into a job-hunting tool with Moby Professional, a career platform aimed at helping developers surface their work and find roles. For devs, …
Atari’s acquisition of Hipster Whale and Mina the Hollower crossing 300,000 sales are the clearest business signals here. The bigger developer concern is the legal and platform noise around Microsoft, …
Atari is spending up to nearly $40 million to bring Hipster Whale into its mobile push, with $29.3 million upfront and a possible $10 million earn-out. For teams watching the …
Atari is buying Hipster Whale, the studio behind Crossy Road, in a deal that could reach nearly $40 million. For devs, this is another sign that proven mobile IP and …
Atari now controls the first five Wizardry RPGs outright, plus related IP from the original rights holder, which opens the door to remasters, collections, and physical reissues. For devs, the …
Atari's acquisition of five Wizardry titles signals a potential revival of this classic RPG franchise. Developers, especially designers and artists, should pay attention as remakes and new releases could reshape …
Atari is folding emulation specialist Implicit Conversions into its retro-content stack, adding another proprietary engine to the mix. For teams working on preservation or legacy ports, the practical takeaway is …
Atari's acquisition of Implicit Conversions marks a significant step in enhancing their emulation capabilities. This move could greatly benefit programmers and designers focused on retro gaming, as the proprietary Syrup …