Atari
Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment for interactive game platforms that include PC, online, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone). Divisions of Atari, SA include Cryptic Studios, Atari London Studio, Eden Studios, Atari Interactive, Inc. and Atari, Inc.
Atari benefits from its global brand and an extensive catalogue of popular games based on classic owned 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, Project Runway, Dungeons and Dragons).
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New currency Bushnell Token created to help finance biopic on games industry veteran
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UK Office
- Landmark House, Hammersmith Bridge Road
- London
- W6 9EJ
- United Kingdom
Contact details
- Phone +44 (0)2082 229710
- Contact Lee Kirton
- Email lee.kirton@atari.com
- Websitehttp://www.atari.com
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