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Atari announced it acquired the rights to Wizardry’s first five games and the underlying IP, with plans for re-releases and multimedia spinoffs, while Drecom says it retains ownership and management of the remaining Wizardry titles and branding; the unusual split creates dual custodians for the venerable RPG and a path toward broader franchise development.
Atari announced it has acquired the complete and exclusive rights to the first five Wizardry games and related IP, with plans to remaster, re-release, and expand the franchise across merchandise, books, comics, and TV/film projects. Wizardry 6–8 are owned by Drecom and not included in the deal, and a 2024 remake by Digital Eclipse has helped revive interest in the original series.
Atari has acquired emulation studio Implicit Conversions for an undisclosed sum. The studio, known for porting classic games to modern consoles using its Syrup engine, has worked with Atari on titles like Mortal Kombat: Legacy Collection and Rayman. Co-founders Bill Litshauer and Robin Lavallée will take new roles, and Implicit Conversions will provide ongoing support to Atari. The move strengthens Atari’s retro-gaming capabilities, complementing existing tools and its IP partners, and follows prior acquisitions of Nightdive Studios and Digital Eclipse to bolster its catalog.
Atari announced the acquisition of Implicit Conversions, a studio that ports hundreds of classic games to modern platforms using its Syrup engine, expanding Atari’s retro catalog and IP partnerships.
Atari has acquired Implicit Conversions, the studio behind porting hundreds of classic titles to modern systems and a key supplier for PS Plus Premium’s retro catalog, strengthening Atari’s emulation-focused lineup with the Syrup engine; the impact on PS Plus remains unclear but likely minimal for now.
Atari will release The Disney Afternoon Collection for Switch 2 and Switch on February 26, with two SNES classics—Goof Troop and Bonkers—exclusive to the Nintendo release; pre-orders are live and physical editions ship in May. The package features eight Disney titles (including DuckTales, Chip ’n Dale Rescue Rangers, TaleSpin, and Darkwing Duck) with modern upgrades like Rewind, Save Anywhere, a Gallery, a Music Player, and online leaderboards for the NES games.
Australian Classification listings hint that Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition is headed to Nintendo Switch, with Atari reportedly developing and publishing; no official announcement yet, and the listing suggests potential new features not present in the original Rayman.
Atari’s 2020 plan to open multiple video-game–themed hotels has largely stalled; Las Vegas’ project is officially dead, while a Phoenix location remains in development with renderings released in late 2025 and a projected late-2028 opening for a 72-room, 90,000-square-foot hotel. Other cities were floated but no hotels have progressed to construction.
ESRB listings suggest The Disney Afternoon Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, with Atari listed as publisher. Capcom originally released the collection in 2017, and fans were disappointed it never hit Switch—this revival appears to rectify that. The package includes Chip ’n Dale Rescue Rangers (1 and 2), DuckTales (1 and 2), Darkwing Duck, and TaleSpin, featuring updated visuals, Boss Rush and Time Attack modes, a Rewind feature, and a Museum with concept art and music; an official announcement is still awaited.
Atari CEO Wade Rosen highlights the 2011 game Pushmo as his top game of 2025, praising its pure joy and non-dopamine loop gameplay, emphasizing the need for more games like it, despite its age and the closure of its original platforms.
Atari is reviving the Intellivision with a new console called the Intellivision Sprint, which combines '80s aesthetics with modern features like wireless controllers, HDMI connectivity, and built-in games, set to release in December 2025 for $149.99.
Atari released its new Metroidvania game, Adventure of Samsara, on the same day as the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong, which appears to have negatively impacted its initial player engagement, with only 12 concurrent Steam players since launch, despite positive reviews and cross-platform availability.
Atari released the challenging Metroidvania game Adventure of Samsara on the same day as the highly anticipated Silksong, resulting in minimal player engagement for Samsara despite positive reviews and good graphics. The decision to release simultaneously appears to have significantly impacted Samsara's visibility and success, with only 12 concurrent players reported, and little promotional effort from Atari.
Atari has acquired rights to five Ubisoft games and plans to re-release them, potentially on modern Xbox consoles, with some titles possibly being delisted from Ubisoft's store. The games include Cold Fear, Child of Eden, I Am Alive, Grow Home, and Grow Up, with Atari aiming to expand their reach through updates and new content.
Atari has acquired the IP rights to five Ubisoft-published games, including Child of Eden, with plans to release and expand them on new platforms, potentially including Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, aiming to revive and evolve these titles.