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Atari has revived the Infogrames publishing label and intends to expand its portfolio "primarily through acquisition."

The company has already made good on that pledge after purchasing Totally Reliable Delivery Service from Tinybuild. Infogrames has acquired the game, trademarks, and underlying property from Tinybuild (which previously published the title) for an undisclosed fee.

In its heyday, Infogrames was known for developing and distributing titles like Alone in the Dark, RollerCoaster Tycoon, Driver, and Oddworld: Abe's Odysee through its various subsidiaries.

The company had a huge influence on the game industry throughout the 80s, 90s, and 00s, making a number of significant acquisitions–including the purchase of Interplay Entertainment, GT Interactive, Hasbro Interactive and the Atari brand.

Eventually, Infogrames chose to rebrand under the Atari banner. That decision was made a few years before the company declared bankruptcy, sparking an IP fire sale and years of corporate reshuffling that eventually saw Atari reemerge in its current guise.

Atari CEO and chairman Wade Rosen said the newly-revived Infogrames will publish titles that fall outside of the "core portfolio of IP associated with the Atari brand."

"With the launch of Infogrames, Atari is reviving a legacy brand known for game development and global distribution in the ‘80s and ‘90s," he said. "Infogrames intends to actively manage its catalog of titles by expanding digital and physical distribution, and developing new collections and sequels. Consistent with Atari’s approach, Infogrames sees game preservations as a core component of its mission."

Rosen hasn't rested on his laurels since taking charge of Atari in 2021. Under his watch, the company has made commercialising and reviving retro IP its core business.

To realize that vision, Atari has expanded its portfolio with the acquisitions of System Shock remake developer Nightdive and preservation and restoration studio Digital Eclipse. It also recently acquired the rights to RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 from Frontier Developments and has now added Totally Reliable Delivery Service to its growing portfolio.

Atari relaunches Infogrames, immediately buys Totally Reliable Delivery Service

Infogrames has returned and is eager to acquire some franchises.

www.gamedeveloper.com

 

[RoboFu]

Should have waited until they had a good game to release under the name.

 

[mansoor1980]

Infogrames​

 

[Hudo]

Have we come full circle? If I remember correctly, Infogrames bought the Atari brand, rebranded itself to Atari and now Atari is bringing back Infogrames?

But I have some fond memories with Alone in the Dark 1 and 2, which were published by Infogrames.

 

[TheStam]

Release a new North & South, I'm ready!

 

[Shut0wen]

Have we come full circle? If I remember correctly, Infogrames bought the Atari brand, rebranded itself to Atari and now Atari is bringing back Infogrames?

But I have some fond memories with Alone in the Dark 1 and 2, which were published by Infogrames.

I thought bandi published ds1 and 2 fam

 

[Deft Beck]

It's time to remake a classic.

 

[All_Might]

Come on, give us Hogs of War 2

 

[nush]

Have we come full circle? If I remember correctly, Infogrames bought the Atari brand, rebranded itself to Atari and now Atari is bringing back Infogrames?

Now Infogrames is a more retro label than Atari was when they purchased the brand. Or something....

 

[Hudo]

I thought bandi published ds1 and 2 fam

what?

 

[CGNoire]

The French have amazing artists and styles. Very happy to hear there making a comeback.

Next Delphine Software Please.

 

[Porticus]

Come on, give us Hogs of War 2

Fuck, you unlock some great nostalgic memory, thanks dude.

 

[Shut0wen]

what?

Read it wrong lmao

 

[azertydu91]

 

[Ozzie666]

North and South or Hostages please, I can't recall the name of the NES version.

 

[Physiognomonics]

Infogrames will be really back when they bring back Frederick Raynal.

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

I don’t really understand why they make this, or why anyone should be excited at the mere news.
It’s not like bringing back a label that was at its peak 30 years ago and made a bunch of good games some people remember with nostalgia, is any guarantee they’re gonna make good games today.
If anything, I’m even more wary of old labels that try to stir good memories when even many newer labels with some bangers on their belt are putting out shitty games.

 

[Unknown?]

Test Drive Off Road!

 

[KaiserBecks]

Here’s to another generation of gamers who won’t know how to pronounce this name.

 

[Bullet Club]

Shufflepuck Café remaster incoming.

 

[Danknugz]

did anyone ever tell them they spelled infoGames wrong? this was their big chance to correct that errors.

 

[All_Might]

Fuck, you unlock some great nostalgic memory, thanks dude.

Same man, absolutely same.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Some more info via gamedeveloper which will be added to the OP:

The company has already made good on that pledge after purchasing Totally Reliable Delivery Service from Tinybuild. Infogrames has acquired the game, trademarks, and underlying property from Tinybuild (which previously published the title) for an undisclosed fee.

In its heyday, Infogrames was known for developing and distributing titles like Alone in the Dark, RollerCoaster Tycoon, Driver, and Oddworld: Abe's Odysee through its various subsidiaries.

The company had a huge influence on the game industry throughout the 80s, 90s, and 00s, making a number of significant acquisitions–including the purchase of Interplay Entertainment, GT Interactive, Hasbro Interactive and the Atari brand.

Eventually, Infogrames chose to rebrand under the Atari banner. That decision was made a few years before the company declared bankruptcy, sparking an IP fire sale and years of corporate reshuffling that eventually saw Atari reemerge in its current guise.

Atari CEO and chairman Wade Rosen said the newly-revived Infogrames will publish titles that fall outside of the "core portfolio of IP associated with the Atari brand."

"With the launch of Infogrames, Atari is reviving a legacy brand known for game development and global distribution in the ‘80s and ‘90s," he said. "Infogrames intends to actively manage its catalog of titles by expanding digital and physical distribution, and developing new collections and sequels. Consistent with Atari’s approach, Infogrames sees game preservations as a core component of its mission."

Rosen hasn't rested on his laurels since taking charge of Atari in 2021. Under his watch, the company has made commercialising and reviving retro IP its core business.

To realize that vision, Atari has expanded its portfolio with the acquisitions of System Shock remake developer Nightdive and preservation and restoration studio Digital Eclipse. It also recently acquired the rights to RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 from Frontier Developments and has now added Totally Reliable Delivery Service to its growing portfolio.

 

[Alex Anderson]

Inforgrames ro-o-o-o-o-o-ocks my worrrrrrrrrrrld!

 

[Shin-Ra]

The armadillo pre-dates my memories of any Infogrames releases so I’m just now discovering that the swirly ribbon thing was indeed an armadillo.

 

[bad guy]

"Atari"

 

[Bartski]

how about make a game first

 

[Azelover]

They published some pretty good games. I have to confess though, I always called them Infrogames lol..

 

[Bry0]

So we’ve got infogrames and microprose, next comes sierra? lol

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Ah yes, the seal of quality.

 

[coffinbirth]

The entire reason they did away with the InfoGrames branding to begin with was to avoid confusion, according to them... so this sure seems like a regression, IMO. Like, what is even the point if you no longer own the IP or publishing rights to literally ANY game published under that banner? The only way this makes any sense in MY world is if they bring back Demolition Racer, which they might actually still have the rights to. Yeah, make that happen.

Atari has always been a dumpster fire of a company, and the last seven or so years(VCS announcement) has kept me halfway paying attention to them, but their output has been mid at best, save for Atari 50...and the absolutely amazing, can't believe they fucking made it, Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story. Seriously, if you are reading this and haven't bought Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, what in the fuck is wrong with you? Go buy it, dummy.