Atari introduced they’ve made the acquisition of a dozen retro arcade IPs, which incorporates 80s classics Berserk and Frenzy.
Atari plan on “search[ing] to develop digital and bodily distribution of the basic titles, create new video games based mostly on the IP, and discover model and merchandising collaborations”.
Previously they’ve created “reimaginings” of a few of their very own basic titles current on consoles such because the Atari 2600. Recent examples embrace Centipede, Yars, and Caverns of Mars, the latter of which launched only a week in the past.
“Berzerk is a type of foundational video games that so many individuals first encountered taking part in on an Atari console,” stated Atari CEO Wade Rosen. “Berzerk, and the opposite titles included on this acquisition, are an ideal match for our technique of commercializing basic retro IP.”
Chances are their major targets are to recreate “reimaginings” of those acquired titles. However their assertion of making new video games based mostly on the IPs possible additionally signifies that many of those basic titles of the previous will see new video games for contemporary audiences.
