Atari has introduced an settlement to accumulate Digital Eclipse. The studio is understood for its experience in digitally restoring and preserving retro titles similar to Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration.
In keeping with a press launch, Atari goals to develop its inside growth and additional assist its retro-focused progress technique (citing its acquisition of Evening Dive Studios earlier this 12 months for example) by leveraging Digital Eclipse’s proprietary tech and expertise. Atari states that Digital Eclipse advantages by having access to “world-class IP” to develop its enterprise and growth capabilities additional.
Atari is spending $6.5 million on the acquisition ($4 million in money, $2.5 million in newly issued Atari shares), with a remaining earn-out of as much as $13.5 million in money over the subsequent 10 years primarily based on the studio’s future efficiency. The acquisition is ready to be accomplished within the subsequent few days.
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Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
Based in 1992, Digital Eclipse received its begin creating industrial emulations of arcade classics like Joust, Robotron: 2084, and Defender. The studio has produced over 250 video games. Since 2015, it has made its identify creating high quality collections of traditional sport collection. That features well-received bundles like Mega Man Legacy Assortment, Disney Afternoon Assortment, TMNT: Cowabunga Assortment, Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, and The Making of Karateka.
These collections haven’t solely restored misplaced classics for brand spanking new generations of gamers to get pleasure from however have additionally included long-lost growth supplies similar to idea artwork, unique design paperwork, and even, within the circumstances of the critically-acclaimed Atari 50 and The Making of Karateka, documentary-style footage from the builders sharing tales concerning the video games’ creation.
“Digital Eclipse is the perfect on the planet at what they do,” says Atari chairman and CEO Wade Rosen within the press launch. “They’ve a deep love and respect for the historical past of the video games trade, and are famend for creating critically acclaimed initiatives primarily based on historic franchises. Digital Eclipse, together with Nightdive, are in good alignment with Atari’s DNA and renewed objective. I’m personally excited to see the place we will push the boundaries of retro innovation collectively.”
Digital Eclipse president and artistic director Mike Mika added, “Our expertise collaborating on Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration was revelatory. The belief that Atari confirmed our staff, and our clear mutual love and respect for the content material, positioned us to provide one thing actually outstanding. I do know Atari will proceed to champion our strategy and that we are going to be bringing followers thrilling new initiatives for years to return.”
For extra on Atari, take a look at our latest 90-minute interview with Wade Rosen on our All Issues Nintendo podcast.
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