Atari Acquires Multiple Game Franchises
Sophie Laurent 
Key Takeaways
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- Atari has acquired five game franchises, three from Ubisoft, to make them accessible for modern players.
- The franchises include Cold Fear, I Am Alive, Child of Eden, Grow Home, and Grow Up.
- Atari is considering expanding these franchises with potential development of new games in the future.
- This acquisition may lead to these games reaching a broader audience.
Atari Expands Portfolio with Five Acquired Game Franchises
Atari has acquired the rights to five game titles, three of which were originally developed by Ubisoft. This strategic move aims to make these games accessible to modern players, allowing both long-time fans to revisit them and new players to discover them easily. Atari is also exploring options to expand these franchises, including the potential development of new games in the coming years. Key details for the acquired titles include: Cold Fear (Darkworks, 2005): A survival horror game originally available on PlayStation 3, Xbox, and PC. I Am Alive (Ubisoft, 2012): An action-adventure title for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. Child of Eden (Q Entertainment, 2011): A rhythm-shooter game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Grow Home (Ubisoft, 2015): A platformer for PC and PlayStation 4. Grow Up (Ubisoft, 2016): A platformer for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. This acquisition by Atari paves the way for these games to reach a broader audience and potentially lead to new game development.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Cold Fear |
| Brief Summary | In a ferocious Arctic storm, distress signals are sent from a mysterious Russian whaler. As leading Coast Guard veteran Tom Hansen, you board to investigate — and discover unthinkable horrors lurking beneath the ship's bloodstained decks. |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, Xbox |
| Released | March 15, 2005 |
| Genre | Shooter, Puzzle, Adventure |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Content Rating | 18 |
| Languages | English |
| Genre | Darkworks |
| Genre | Ubisoft Entertainment |
| Ratings | 69/100 (56 reviews) |
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