News tagged with ATARI (7 results)

ATARI Games on Steam

Steam News has word that a number of ATARI titles are now available for online purchase from Steam. Current titles include Act of War: Direct Action, Act of War: High Treason, and ArmA: Combat Operations. Going forward word is: "In the coming weeks, The WitcherŽ, the award winning RPG o...

Infogrames to Adopt Atari Name?

Gardner to consider ditching Infogrames name quotes David Gardner of Infogrames as saying the company may adopt the Atari name as its moniker. Here is the logic that says that the devalued Atari brand may still be preferable over the lesser-known Infogrames, which he refers to as "a sta...

Infogrames Buys Atari

Forbes.com reports that Infogrames has purchased the remainder of Atari for a price tag of $11 million, following up on indications they were interested in such a deal (story). Word is that after this is concluded later this year, Atari will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Infogrames: SAN ...

Atari Abandoning Solo Play?

Phil Harrison On Why Atari Is Softening Its Hardcore Focus on Gamasutra has indications from the Infogrames president that the company may be taking a leading-edge position in the transition away from the single-player gaming experience: Based on statements you've made, I get the impression ...

Atari Thinking Outside the Box

The game changers on MCV is an interview with Atari CEO David Gardner and Atari president Phil Harrison, discussing implications of their recent distribution deal with Namco Bandai (story). They make the distinction between their distribution efforts and publishing efforts, outlining the com...

Ghostbusters and Riddick to Atari

Variety reports that the Ghostbusters game and Chronicles of Riddick sequel jettisoned by Activision Blizzard have found a new home with Atari, ending a long period of speculation about the future of the Ghostbusters project in the works at Terminal Reality and Red Fly Studios. The report sa...

Ghostbusters to Atari Confirmed

Atari to Publish and Distribute 'Ghostbusters: The Video Game' is the press release officially confirming indications that Atari is picking up the Ghostbusters game, saying it will be released for six systems next year. "Atari will release the Ghostbusters: The Video Game for the PLAY...