Atari has actually introduced that it has actually participated in an arrangement to obtain Night Dive Studios, the team behind the upcoming remake of System Shock, for approximately $10 million.
Night Dive Studios is presently led by Stephen Kick and also Larry Kuperman and also is both a growth workshop and also an author. It has actually released greater than 100 games, and also will add its remake of System Shock to that list on May 30 (on PC). Atari states an essential to the success of Night Dive Studios is its exclusive KEX engine that makes traditional games usable on modern-day equipment. Considering Atari is a retro firm, and one that just acquired 12 classic retro games, it’s simple to see what Night Dive Studios can do for it.
“In addition, Atari, SA also announced that it intends to proceed in the near-term with a €30 million bond issue convertible into new shares of Atari in order to meet with its capital needs in the context of the implementation of its new growth strategy and refinancing of its debt,” journalism launch checks out.
Atari states, “The studio’s reputation and deep industry knowledge have made them a go-to partner for some of the largest names in gaming and media and allowed them to develop a diversified portfolio of titles.”
It later on includes, “With this acquisition, Atari will enrich its large library of owned IP, be able to leverage Night Dive’s proprietary technology, and utilize Night Dive’s publishing capabilities to support Atari’s retro-focused growth strategy.”
Atari chairman and also chief executive officer Wade Rosen states, “Night Dive’s proven expertise and successful track record in commercializing retro IP is well-aligned with Atari’s strategy and I am confident that their combined talent, technology, and IP portfolio will contribute to Atari’s future success.”
Night Dive Studios leads Stephen Kick and also Larry Kuperman compose, in a joint declaration, that “Night Dive and Atari have a long history together and we know that Atari shares our passion for retro games and our focus on producing high-quality new and remastered games that do justice to the original IP. As we look to grow our business and expand our capabilities, we could think of no better long-term partner than Atari.”
This procurement is anticipated to be finished following month.
For a lot more, watch the latest System Shock Remake trailer and after that have a look at Game Informer’s big list of upcoming video game remakes.
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