Atari has introduced that it has acquired the IP rights to 5 beforehand launched Ubisoft video games.
The writer goals to re-release the video games on trendy platforms and take a look at methods to develop every IP with new content material.
The 5 video games that at the moment are owned by Atari are:
- Chilly Concern (2005)
- Little one of Eden (2011)
- I Am Alive (2012)
- Develop House (2015)
- Develop Up (2016)
In line with an announcement, Atari plans to “re-release these titles underneath their publishing label and discover alternatives to develop their attain via up to date codecs, new content material, and prolonged distribution channels”.
Atari CEO and chairman Wade Rosen stated: “Ubisoft and Atari each have a legacy of crafting worlds that gamers can fall in love with — video games that resonate with generations of gamers not only for how they performed, however for the way they made us really feel. We’re excited to reintroduce these titles whereas additionally exploring methods to develop and evolve these franchises.”
Chilly Concern was a survival horror recreation launched on PS2, Xbox and PC in 2005, and was developed by Alone within the Darkish: The New Nightmare studio Darkworks. The sport stars US coast guard Tom Hansen as he discovers the crew of a Russian whaling ship has become zombies.
Little one of Eden was a rhythm-based rail shooter directed by Tetsuya Mizuguchi (Rez, Lumines, Tetris Impact). Launched on Xbox 360 and PS3 in 2011, the sport centered on movement controls however might be used with an ordinary controller too.
I Am Alive was launched on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in 2012 and has gamers exploring a post-apocalyptic world as a father returning to his hometown in quest of his lacking spouse and daughter.
Develop House and its sequel Develop Up have been launched in 2015 and 2016 respectively, and star a robotic known as B.U.D. who has to develop and climb an enormous beanstalk known as a Star Plant to maintain his dwelling planet thriving.
“Thousands and thousands of gamers have skilled these worlds over time, and it will open the door for very long time gamers to revisit these recollections whereas inviting new audiences to find them for the primary time,” Ubisoft’s vp of latest enterprise Deborah Papiernik stated in an announcement.
“Atari has a wealthy gaming legacy and deep appreciation for these traditional titles, we’re excited to see how they’ll evolve and join with gamers in recent, significant methods.”
