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Atari and Twin Galaxies announce Atari World Championships

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, …

Sophie McEvoy ·
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Atari signs 10-title film deal with Universal

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 …

Vikki Blake ·
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Atari appoints Andreas Deptolla as president of Atari Europe

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 …

Diego Argüello ·
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Atari acquires Crossy Road developer Hipster Whale

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 …

Sophie McEvoy ·
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Atari to acquire Crossy Road developer Hipster Whale

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 …

Chris Kerr ·
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Atari acquires rights to first five Wizardry RPGs

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 …

Sophie McEvoy ·
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Atari acquires the rights to five Wizardry titles

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 …

Chris Kerr ·
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Atari acquires emulation studio Implicit Conversions

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 …

Sophie McEvoy ·
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Atari acquires emulation studio Implicit Conversions

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 …

Chris Kerr ·
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