Atari Buys Studio That Makes Very Good Atari Games And Remasters
Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios are joining the Atari family.
By Darryn Bonthuys on
Atari has announced that it has agreed to acquire Digital Eclipse as part of its «retro-focused growth» strategy that saw it purchase System Shock remake developer Nightdive Studios in May. Like Nightdive, Digital Eclipse is a developer that specializes in retro game remasters like the well-received compilation of dozens of Atari's greatest hits, Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection, and The Making of Karateka, an interactive documentary of the beloved action game.
«Digital Eclipse is the best in the world at what they do. They have a deep love and respect for the history of the games industry, and are renowned for developing critically acclaimed projects based on historic franchises,» Atari CEO Wade Rosen said in a press statement. «Digital Eclipse, along with Nightdive, are in perfect alignment with Atari's DNA and renewed purpose. I'm personally excited to see where we can push the boundaries of retro innovation together.»
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The deal will see the California-based studio acquired for $20 million, and Atari says that this will allow it to expand its internal development capabilities and utilize Digital Eclipse's talent for restoring and remastering classic games. Atari expects to complete the acquisition within a few days.
Digital Eclipse has had a hand in developing new remasters for some of the biggest video game franchises around, including Street Fighter: 30th
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