"We understood based on the backer feedback, especially, that we weren't going in the right direction with the game, what we promised to them," he said. Nightdive Studios previously told Kickstarter backers it was revising its plans for the updated System Shock, but stressed that the project had not been cancelled.Īt the time, CEO Stephen Kick made the odd statement that "maybe we were too successful" when explaining why work on the game had been paused, but he elaborated on this while talking to PC Gamer at GDC last week. This acquisition is expected to be completed next month.įor more, watch the latest System Shock Remake trailer and then check out Game Informer's big list of upcoming video game remakes.The crowdfunded remake of sci-fi adventure System Shock is back in production, after the developer put it on hold last month. As we look to grow our business and expand our capabilities, we could think of no better long-term partner than Atari." Night Dive Studios leads Stephen Kick and Larry Kuperman write, in a joint statement, that "Night Dive and Atari have a long history together and we know that Atari shares our passion for retro games and our focus on producing high-quality new and remastered games that do justice to the original IP. It later adds, "With this acquisition, Atari will enrich its large library of owned IP, be able to leverage Night Dive's proprietary technology, and utilize Night Dive's publishing capabilities to support Atari's retro-focused growth strategy."Ītari chairman and CEO Wade Rosen says, "Night Dive's proven expertise and successful track record in commercializing retro IP is well-aligned with Atari's strategy and I am confident that their combined talent, technology, and IP portfolio will contribute to Atari's future success." "In addition, Atari, SA also announced that it intends to proceed in the near-term with a €30 million bond issue convertible into new shares of Atari in order to meet with its capital needs in the context of the implementation of its new growth strategy and refinancing of its debt," the press release reads.Ītari says, "The studio's reputation and deep industry knowledge have made them a go-to partner for some of the largest names in gaming and media and allowed them to develop a diversified portfolio of titles."
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