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Long-running publisher Atari has hired two new senior managers to bolster its US operations. Lee Jacobson joins as senior VP of licensing and digital publishing and will oversee worldwide licensing and IP partnerships. The former Midway VP will report to Atari’s president and deputy CEO Jim Wilson. The publisher has …
Read More »Ghostbusters sequel skips retail
A sequel to Atari’s 2009 console hit Ghostbusters: The Video Game will skip retail altogether and instead be released on Xbox Live, PSN and PC. USA Today reports Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime will once again see players assume the role of the Ghostbusting rookie hired to the team in the …
Read More »Ed Bartlett leaves IGA Worldwide
In-game ads firmâ??s vice president of Europe leaves to pursue other interests
Read More »Online games reduce Ataris H1 loss
Atari’s online games division outperformed its console operations in the first half of the year, but were unable to prevent overall losses in revenue. For the six months ended September 30th, 2010, the publisher’s online games generated revenues of €12.9 million – a significant increase from the €1.8 million achieved …
Read More »Burns to leave Atari next month
MCV can confirm that the current vice president and general manager of European operations at Atari John Burns will step down from his role next month. A spokesperson told MCV that Burns will be leaving the company in December to pursue interests outside of the company”. Burns, who was previously …
Read More »UKIE signs up three new members
The Association for UK Interactive Entertainment has announced that three new firms have signed up for membership. The latest companies to sign up with the games trade body are Target Media and the University of Abertay Dundee and international games publisher Atari. Target Media is a UK media agency that …
Read More »Free-to-play for Champions Online
Developer Cryptic Studios and publisher Atari have announced that PC MMO title Champions Online is to become a free-to-play title from Q1 2011. The game currently requires users to pay for a monthly subscription. Once the change is made gamers will be able to download the title and get going …
Read More »New studio 11 bit announces formation
Polish firm readying for debut title reveal
Read More »Casual developers targeted by Atari
Atari GO marks next phase for the recycled firm
Read More »New digital boss for Atari
Publisher Atari has announced the appointment of Alexander Chung as its senior director of digital strategy and distribution for its North America operations. Chung will oversee the company’s PC and casual games distribution strategy in the region and will report to president Jim Wilson. His previous employers include The Walt …
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