Lee Jacobson appointment

(Los Angeles, CA) December 16, 2010 – Atari, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment announced today that Lee Jacobson has joined Atari as Senior Vice President of Licensing and Digital Publishing. The announcement was made by Atari President and Deputy CEO, Jim Wilson to whom Jacobson will report. 

Jacobson brings more than 20 years of games industry experience to Atari, where he will oversee worldwide licensing, content and product distribution and IP partnerships. Formerly the vice president of business development and licensing at Midway Games, his responsibilities included global business and new product development, acquisition of video game franchises and studios, and development negotiations on behalf of Midway.

Over the course of his twenty-year interactive entertainment career, Jacobson has supervised global business and new product development, launched new video game franchises, managed external IP and talent licensing, and directed third party developer relations, digital distribution/e-commerce and in-game advertising strategies.

“Lee’s extensive industry experience makes him a valuable asset as we explore new business and licensing opportunities that will drive Atari's continued growth,” says Jim Wilson, President and Deputy CEO of Atari S.A. “These efforts are key to Atari's strategy to engage gamers everywhere they play and introduce them iconic game brands through newly imagined games.”

“Atari’s has one of the deepest IP portfolios in all of the games industry,” said Jacobson. “Its classic and current IP are ripe for fresh licensing ideas and I am confident that we can find new ways to reach gamers of all ages through the brands they love.” 

ABOUT ATARI, SA

Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment.  Atari’s brands and content are available across all key traditional and digital distribution touch points, including browser-based and social online platforms, Windows PC, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony Computer Entertainment America, and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone, Android and RIM devices).  Divisions of Atari, SA include Cryptic Studios, Eden Studios, Atari Interactive, Inc. and Atari, Inc.

Atari benefits from the strength of its worldwide brand and its extensive catalogue of contemporary classic game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®), MMO games from Cryptic Studios (Star Trek™ Online, Champions Online™) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Rollercoaster Tycoon®, Dungeons and Dragons®). Atari also leverages the power of its franchises to deliver movies and merchandise to consumers around the world.

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