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Atari Announces Acquisition Of 12 Classic Arcade Properties, Including Berzerk And Frenzy

PRIVATEMar 16, 2023

Acquiring Company

Atari

Acquired Company

Frenzy

New YorkDelawareGamingVideo GamesVenture Capital Fund

Description

Atari® — one of the world's most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — announced today the acquisition of a dozen retro arcade games, including the 80s classics Berzerk and Frenzy. Atari will seek to expand digital and physical distribution of the classic titles, create new games based on the IP, and explore brand and merchandising collaborations.

Quick answer

Atari is acquiring Frenzy, announced March 16, 2023. Atari is based in New York, New York, United States.

How much did Atari pay for Frenzy?
The deal value was not disclosed.
What does Atari do?
Atari is a multi-platform, global interactive entertainment and licensing company.
Where are Atari and Frenzy based?
Atari is based in New York, New York, United States. Frenzy is based in Delaware, United States.
Who are the decision-makers at Atari?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Atari. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Company Information

Company

Atari

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

Atari is a multi-platform, global interactive entertainment and licensing company. The original innovator of video gaming, founded in 1972, Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Ghostbusters®, and Rollercoaster Tycoon®. Atari capitalizes on these powerful properties by delivering compelling games online (i.e. browser, Facebook® and digital download), on smartphones and tablets and other connected devices. The Company also develops and distributes interactive entertainment for video game consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony. As a licensor, Atari extends its brand and franchises into other media, merchandising and publishing categories. In 2018, Atari relaunched its hardware business with its first new game system in years, the Atari VCS.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Frenzy?

Frenzy was acquired by Atari, based in New York. The deal was reported on March 16, 2023. Atari is a multi-platform, global interactive entertainment and licensing company. Atari is privately held and operates in Gaming.

When did Atari acquire Frenzy?

Atari's acquisition of Frenzy was reported on March 16, 2023. Atari® — one of the world's most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — announced today the acquisition of a dozen retro arcade games, including the 80s classics Berzerk and Frenzy. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Frenzy do?

Frenzy is the company acquired in this transaction. It is privately held, operating in Venture Capital Fund, and is based in Delaware.

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