by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 2:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari announced that it will publish ArmA: Gold, a compilation of Arma: Combat Operations and Arma: Queens Gambit. Bohemia Interactive's newest military expansion pack for PC is also available via digital download.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 4:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari announced that its CEO David Pierce has resigned, and is being replaced by Chief Restructuring Officer Curtis G. Solsvig III on an interim basis. Atari also announced it is seizing game development and will instead focus on publishing and distribution.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 4:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari has finally submitted its delayed quarterly financial report for the first quarter ended June 30, 2007, and it's not looking good. Net revenue is down from last year's $19.5 million to $10.4M, while net loss was $11.9M compared to $7.3M during the same period last year. Atari stated that it has "substantial doubt about ability to continue as a going concern."
by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2007 @ 7:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spark Unlimited's first person shooter Legendary: The Box presents a world suddenly thrust into chaos and turmoil when ancient creatures of myth are unleashed into modern day society, and it is up to you, as the cause of it all, to stop it all.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2007 @ 3:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced that its majority stockholder, California U.S. Holdings, Inc., removed James Ackerly, Ronald C. Bernard, Michael G. Corrigan, Denis Guyennot and Ann E. Kronen from the Board of Directors of Atari via written stockholder consent, effective Oct. 5, 2007.
by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2007 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari Classics Evolved features timeless games such as Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe, Battlezone, Centipede, Lunar Lander, Millipede, Missile Command, Super Breakout, Tempest, Warlords and Pong. These titles, presented in both an original and an evolved version, will maintain the original gameplay while adding up-to-date graphics.
by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2007 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GamersGate announced today that it has entered into a digital distribution agreement with Atari, giving gamers access to old back-catalogue favorites such as Masters of Orion 3, Act of War: High Treason and Desperados 2 in addition to new and popular games like The Witcher.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2007 @ 12:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As a step in the strategy to become the world leading publisher and distributor of PC games, Paradox Interactive announced their latest recruitment, Reena Miranda and Martin Sirc. As former colleagues with key positions at the worldwide publisher Atari, the duo contributes with impressive experiences from the industry.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2007 @ 9:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari has released new material for the following of its upcoming titles:
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2007 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari Classics Evolved features timeless games such as Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe, Battlezone, Centipede, Lunar Lander, Millipede, Missile Command, Super Breakout, Tempest, Warlords and Pong. These titles, presented in both an original and an evolved version, will maintain the original gameplay while adding up-to-date graphics.
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2007 @ 6:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced that it will distribute five new titles with 1C including You Are Empty, Death to Spies, Dawn of Magic and Fantasy Wars for PC and Swashbucklers for PC and PPS2 in the U.S. this fall.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 4:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari revealed it will feature hands-on demos for three upcoming RPG titles at Gen Con: The Witcher, Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of Betrayer, and Dungeons & Dragons: Tactics (PSP).
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2007 @ 8:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari is unveiling two titles to the public at Games Convention 2007 in Leipzig, Germany, from 23-26 August: the first playable version of The Witcher and Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, as well as Eternal Sonata, Asterix At The Olympic Games, DBZ: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2, Race 07 and Obscure 2.
by Rainier on July 23, 2007 @ 12:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced that it has received a NASDAQ Staff Determination stating that it is not in compliance because it did not file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2007 within the prescribed time period, and its securities are subject to delisting.
by Rainier on July 19, 2007 @ 11:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari has released screens and trailers for the following upcoming titles:
by Rainier on July 18, 2007 @ 4:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infogrames announced that it has signing a new agreement with Hasbro concerning the extension until 2017 of the exploitation of the IP rights to the Dungeons & Dragons universe, including NeverWinter Nights and Baldur's Gate, covering all interactive formats, including online and wireless.
by Rainier on July 9, 2007 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced the company's product line-up for the E3 Media and Business Summit in Santa Monica, California. Games spanning multiple genres and platforms will be on-hand such as Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (Wii/PS2), The Witcher (PC), Godzilla: Unleashed (Wii) and Jenga (Wii).
by Rainier on July 3, 2007 @ 5:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced its intention to move into the horse-themed video game market with the unique support and endorsement of the official license from the Fédération Equestre Internationale – the International Equestrian Federation (FEI).
by Rainier on June 5, 2007 @ 7:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced that it has signed a digital distribution agreement with 2005 Independent Games Festival finalist Iocaine Studios for its "projectile-based tactical game" ThreadSpace: Hyperbol. Players battle each other on roads in space, called Hyperchannels, as they pilot Ships capable of firing a wide variety of weapons.
by Rainier on May 1, 2007 @ 2:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After previously getting rid of tons of titles, it's time for the employees, as Atari today announced a reorganization of its general and administrative functions, reducing its workforce by 20%.
by Rainier on April 11, 2007 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari has signed a European publishing agreement with Namco Bandai for its NDS-exclusive addictive and challenging puzzler Trioncube that requires attention, patience and skill to rescue the kidnapped princess from the protagonist’s arch-enemy, Hell Metal.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2007 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari announced its participation in the 2nd annual New York Comic Con 2007, showing off titles such as Godzilla: Unleashed (Wii/NDS), Bullet Witch (X360), as well as DBZ Shin Budokai: Another Road (PSP). The games will be available at kiosks throughout the show floor at this year's event, which is being held February 23-25, 2007, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 3:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari announced it has signed ArmA, a first person tactical military shooter with large elements of realism and simulation, for North American distribution. This game features a blend of large-scale military conflict spread over large areas alongside the more closed quarters battle.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 2:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari announced financial results for its Q3 2007 ending December 31, 2006. Net revenue dropped more than 50% from last year's $100M to $47.3M, while net revenue went from $81.6M to $46M. Hopefully next month's lineup will bring change to that, as Atari will release Bullet Witch (X360), DBZ: Shin Budokai 2 (PSP), and Test Drive Unlimited (PC/PS2), along with other titles.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2007 @ 9:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari announced the development of two new Dragon Ball Z titles for 2007 release, Dragon Ball Z Shin Budokai: Another Road for the PSP and Dragon Ball Z Harukanaru Densetsu for Nintendo DS.