Atari, publicly owned and headquartered in the US, was founded in 1972 and employs approximately 650 individuals. The company operates as a multi-platform, global interactive entertainment and licensing company specializing in computer games. It manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including brands such as Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Ghostbusters®, and Rollercoaster Tycoon®. Atari delivers games online via browser, Facebook®, and digital download, as well as on smartphones, tablets, and other connected devices. The company also develops and distributes interactive entertainment for video game consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony. As a licensor, Atari extends its brand and franchises into other media, merchandising, and publishing categories. In 2018, the company relaunched its hardware business with the Atari VCS game system. Atari is listed on the NYSE Euronext Paris stock exchange.

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Founded

1972

Headcount

644

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Computer Games

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

On April 30, Strictly Limited announced a publishing partnership with Atari to release genre-defining classics in physical form on modern platforms, with Jeff Minter's 'I Robot' becoming the first title available for a limited time on PlayStation 5. Earlier on April 30, Atari acquired Implicit Conversions, a studio specializing in ports from classic Sony consoles, to expand its portfolio and retro game preservation efforts. This acquisition, initially announced on April 29, integrates Implicit Conversions' Syrup engine, which facilitates ports without original source code, having already supported the re-release of over 100 classic titles. The move is expected to help bring classic games to modern platforms, potentially including mobile.

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