Classic video game company Atari has published that he entered into an agreement to acquire Night Dive Studios. If you’re not aware, Night Dive Studios is the team that handled many ports of classic video games to modern systems such as Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and Shadow Man, among others. One of the keys to the company’s success is their proprietary KEX engine, which has allowed Night Dive Studios to advance and improve the original games. Atari says the deal with Night Dive Studios will “enrich its large library of owned IP, leverage Night Dive’s proprietary technology, and leverage Night Dive’s publishing capabilities to support Atari’s retro-focused growth strategy.” Yahoo says Atari’s acquisition of Night Dive Studios is expected to be completed next month.
“Night Dive’s proven expertise and track record in commercializing retro IP aligns well with Atari’s strategy, and I am confident that their combined talent, technology and IP portfolio will contribute to Atari’s future success.”
Wade Rosen, President and CEO of Atari
“Night Dive and Atari have a long history together and we know that Atari shares our passion for retro gaming and our focus on producing high quality new and remastered games that live up to the original IP. As we look to grow our business and expand our capabilities, we can’t think of a better long-term partner than Atari.”
Stephen Kick and Larry Kuperman, hosts of Night Dive
