02/12/08
Atari Live keynote presentation
Atari Live keynote presentation, London 2nd December 2008




Atari Live keynote presentation, London 2nd December 2008
Atari Responds to Media and Consumer Feedback with Red Hot Gameplay Enhancements and Scorching New Action Sequence for PLAYSTATION®3 -
- Afro Samurai’s Stylish Tale of Revenge Comes to 
– Final Dragon Ball Z Game for PlayStation 2 Combines the Greatest Elements from the World-renowned Dragon Ball Z TV Series and Video Games –
LYON, FRANCE – 20 August 2008 – It’s time for one final mighty Kamehameha for the PlayStation®2 as Atari announce the forthcoming European launch of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Dragon Ball Z®: Infinite World for PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in December 2008.
- Innovative Action-Adventure Gameplay of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Newest Chapter in the Dragon Ball Saga for DS Comes to Europe in December 2008 -
LYON, FRANCE – 19 August 2008 – The Dragon Ball bounces back with the announcement that Atari is bringing NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Dragon Ball: Origins for Nintendo DS™ to European shores in December 2008.
- Atari to Bring Renowned Cook Jamie Oliver and His Delicious, Creative Cooking to Nintendo DS in October 2008 –
LYON, FRANCE – 15 July 2008 – Atari serves up a treat with the announcement of What’s Cooking? with Jamie Oliver, the first video game to feature international cooking star Jamie Oliver and his delicious, world-renowned recipes, scheduled for release exclusively on Nintendo DS™ for Christmas 2008.
- Atari’s Highly Anticipated Action Survival Opus for Xbox 360, PC, Wii and PlayStation 2 in Stores Now -
LYON, FRANCE – 20 June 2008 – Atari today announced that the eagerly awaited action survival game Alone in the Dark for Xbox 360™ game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PC, Wii and PlayStation®2 has launched and is available at retailers across Europe. The PLAYSTATION®3 version is scheduled for release in autumn 2008.
LYON, FRANCE – 9 June 2008 – Atari today announced the forthcoming release of Asterix Brain Trainer for Nintendo DS scheduled for 27 June release throughout Europe, and in October for France and Benelux. Asterix Brain Trainer is packed with entertaining mini-games led by everyone’s favourite Gallic hero, Asterix, which make puzzles, memory games and problem solving more fun than ever.
- Development Complete on Atari’s Action Survival Opus, Title Ships 20 June in Europe, 24 June in North America -
LYON, FRANCE – 9 June 2008 – Atari today announced that development is complete on the highly anticipated action survival game Alone in the Dark, and the game is on track to ship 20 June in Europe and 24 June in North America for Xbox 360™, PC, Wii and PlayStation®2 . The PLAYSTATION®3 version is scheduled for autumn 2008.
- Atari Rides on the Back of ‘My Horse and Me’ Success with Sequel to FEI Licensed Equestrian Sports and Lifestyle Game Coming to Europe this Autumn -
LYON, FRANCE – 4 June 2008 – Atari today announced the forthcoming launch of My Horse and Me 2, the sequel to 2007’s successful equestrian sports and lifestyle video game experience
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- Coming Summer 2008, New Fifth Platform for Video Game of the Film Boasts HD Graphics, Featuring Unique Blend of Live Action, CGI and Gameplay Animation -
LYON, FRANCE – 21 May 2008 – Atari today announced details of the forthcoming video game Asterix at the Olympic Games for Xbox 360™. Read more in the PDF document ![]()
- Naruto’s PLAYSTATION 3 Debut Revolutionizes Ninja Action with Full 3D Combat, Free-Roaming Exploration and Incredible Anime Graphics -
LYON, FRANCE – 5 May 2008 – Atari today announced the forthcoming European release of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm exclusively for PLAYSTATION®3.
- Atari Announces Forthcoming European Launch of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Latest Star-packed Tennis Smash, Coming June 2008 -
LYON, FRANCE – 23 April 2008 – Atari today announced the forthcoming European launch of Smash Court Tennis™ 3 for the Xbox 360™, the latest star-packed tennis smash in the renowned series from NAMCO BANDAI Games. Read more in the PDF document ![]()
- Host of Exclusive Content Including Making Of Documentary Feature, Figurine of Game’s Hero, Full Colour Art Book and More -
LYON, FRANCE – 22 April 2007 – Atari today announced details of the European Limited Edition of the highly anticipated action adventure game Alone in the Dark, scheduled for simultaneous launch with the game across Europe in June for Xbox 360, Wii and PC
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- Superior Hand Held Fighting Experience with Massive Adventure Coming to Europe in July 2008 for PSP (PlayStation®Portable) System -
LYON, FRANCE – 21 April 2008 – Atari today announced the forthcoming European release of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress for PSP (PlayStation® Portable).
- NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Collection of Remixed and Original Classics available now at retailers across Europe -
LYON, FRANCE – 18 April 2008 – Atari today announced the launch of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Namco Museum Remix™ for Wii available now at retailers across Europe. Namco Museum Remix entices players with a host of all-time classic video and arcade games revamped and revolutionised for play on the Wii. Read more in the PDF document ![]()
- Famous Family Fun License Available Now on Wii and Nintendo DS™ -
LYON, FRANCE – 22 February 2008 – Atari today announced the launch of Jenga® World Tour for Wii based on the world famous wooden block tower building game. Following the 2007 launch of the game for Nintendo DS, the Wii game is designed to make the most of the console’s innovative control system, offering unpredictable, quick-paced, tactical play that combines suspense and risk-taking, where mounting anticipation comes to a crashing climax.
- European Launch of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Collection of Namco Classics for Nintendo DS™ -
LYON, FRANCE – 22 February 2008 – Atari today announced the European launch of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Namco Museum™ DS for the Nintendo DS™. Featuring a line up of timeless classics including the legendary Pac-Man™ VS., Namco Museum DS is available now at retailers across Europe.
- Everyone’s Favourite Monster Stomps Into Stores on Wii, PS2 and DS -
LYON, FRANCE – 22 February 2008 – Atari today announced the launch of Godzilla® Unleashed for Wii and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the launch of Godzilla Unleashed: Double Smash for Nintendo DS™ across Europe.
LYON, FRANCE – 7 February 2008 – Atari and Gamecock Media Group today announced that Legendary will be available on Xbox 360™, PLAYSTATION®3 and PC when it releases in Summer 2008. Developed by Spark Unlimited, Legendary is a first-person shooter set in a world torn asunder after all the beasts of myth are unleashed upon it.
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- Atari Announces NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Collection of Remixed and Original Classics Coming to Europe March 2008 -
LYON, FRANCE – 28 January 2008 – Atari today announced the forthcoming European release of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Namco Museum Remix™ for Wii. Featuring a complete graphical makeover, Namco Museum Remix includes five remixed Namco arcade games with new controls utilizing the Wii Remote to whip, swing, twist and shake up the video game classics.
- Atari announces the February 2008 European Release of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Collection of Namco Classics for Nintendo DS™ -
LYON, FRANCE – 28 January 2008 – Atari today announced the forthcoming European release of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Namco Museum™ DS for the Nintendo DS™. Featuring a line up of timeless classics including the legendary Pac-Man™ VS., Namco Museum DS is scheduled for release in February 2008.
- Action Adventure Sequel Based on the Global Hit Anime with New Features and Gameplay Coming to Europe March 2008 for PlayStation 2 -
LYON, FRANCE – 14 January 2008 – Atari today announced the forthcoming European release of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 for PlayStation®2 featuring a new original adventure, new characters and high-octane multiplayer co-op action.
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- From Horse-Riding to Role-Playing, Fighting to Flying, Santa’s Sleigh is Weighed Down with Quality Atari Gaming Treats -
LYON, FRANCE – 7 December 2007 – It’s time to make some room under the tree as Atari proudly presents a comprehensive festive line up of its most recently released video game gems featuring something for everyone this Christmas.
- Video Game of Animated Feature Film ‘Go West!’ Based on Comic Books by Morris and Goscinny Available Now on Wii, DS and PC in Europe -
LYON, FRANCE – 23 November 2007 – Atari today announced the launch of Lucky Luke: Go West! for PC, Wii and Nintendo DS™, an action packed platform game based on the adventures of legendary animated cowboy Lucky Luke in the forthcoming full-length animated feature film ‘Go West!’ scheduled for European release in December 2007.
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- The Only Equestrian Sports and Lifestyle Game with the Exclusive License from the FEI Launches in Europe for Wii and Nintendo DS™, Coming to PC November 30th -
LYON, FRANCE – 23 November 2007 – Atari today announced the European launch of My Horse and Me, the ultimate equestrian sports video game and the only game with the exclusive worldwide license from the FEI (International Equestrian Federation).
HEART-STOPPING ACTION OF ‘ALONE IN THE DARK’ COMES TO Wii AND PLAYSTATION 2
- Atari’s Apocalyptic Action Blockbuster Coming to Five Platforms, Gameplay Uniquely Adapted to Wii Control System -
LYON, FRANCE – 13 November 2007 – Atari today announced that its forthcoming apocalyptic action blockbuster Alone in the Dark will launch for Wii and Playstation®2 in addition to Xbox 360™, PlayStation®3, and PC.
- Video Game of the Film Available Now Across Europe for PlayStation®2, Nintendo DS™, Wii and PC, Featuring Unique Blend of Live Action, CGI and Gameplay Animation, -
LYON, FRANCE – 9 November 2007 – Atari today announced that the video game Asterix at the Olympic Games for PlayStation®2, Nintendo DS™, Wii and PC is available now at retailers across Europe. The game of the forthcoming live action feature film of the same name, Asterix at the Olympic Games combines live action elements from the film with high-end computer generated and video game animation to deliver fans an original and highly entertaining Asterix experience.
– PlayStation®2 Version of the Ultimate DBZ Fighter Available Now at European Retailers, Wii Version Scheduled for January 2008 in Europe –
LYON, FRANCE – 9 November 2007 – Atari today announced that NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 for PlayStation®2 is available at retailers across Europe in both standard and collectors editions. Developed by NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. / Spike, and distributed in Europe by Atari, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 combines the lightning fast fighting and action that have made Budokai Tenkaichi 1 and Budokai Tenkaichi 2 the #1 fighting games of 2005 and 2006.
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- CD Projekt’s Role-Playing Masterpiece available Now at Retailers Across Europe -
LYON, FRANCE – 26 October 2007 – Atari today announced the European launch of The Witcher, the first game from Polish development studio CD Projekt RED and a PC role-playing tour de force which delivers a thrilling story in a unique fantasy universe alongside stunning tactical combat. Available as a standard game pack and as a Limited Edition containing a wealth of exclusive content, The Witcher is available now at retailers across Europe.
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- Atari Launches Feature-Packed New Website for the Ultimate Equestrian Sports and Lifestyle Game -
LYON, FRANCE – 25 October 2007 – Atari today announced the launch of the official website for My Horse and Me at www.atari.com/myhorseandme. Published worldwide by Atari, My Horse and Me captures the essence and excitement of equestrian sport in a unique video game experience for PC, Wii and Nintendo DS™. The only game with the exclusive worldwide license from the FEI (International Equestrian Federation), My Horse and Me is scheduled for European release in autumn 2007.
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– The Ultimate Ninja Battle Available Now for PlayStation 2 –
LYON, FRANCE – 19 October 2007 – Atari today announced the launch of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2. Based on the hit Naruto anime TV series which continues to grow in popularity around the globe, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 delivers a knock out Ninja punch for all fans of fighting games. Published by NAMCO BANDAI Games and distributed in Europe by Atari, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 for PlayStation®2 is available now at retailers across Europe.
- Atari Brings NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Gorgeous, Enchanting and Highly Original Homage to Composer Frederic Chopin to Retailers Across Europe -
LYON, FRANCE – 19 October 2007 – Atari today announced the launch of Eternal Sonata on Xbox 360™. Published by NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe and distributed in the PAL territories by Atari, Eternal Sonata is an authentic Japanese role-playing game featuring lush anime-style graphics, an innovative combat system, and a uniquely enchanting storyline.
- Highly Anticipated PC Role-Playing Game On Track for October 26 European Launch -
LYON, FRANCE – 18 October 2007 – Atari announced today that The Witcher has gone gold and is on schedule for European launch on October 26. Developed by CD Projekt RED, The Witcher will be available exclusively for Windows.
- Atari Announces Agreement With Gamecock to Co-Publish Original First-Person Shooter -
LYON, FRANCE – 10 October 2007 – Atari today announced an agreement with Gamecock Media Group to co-publish the stunningly original forthcoming first-person shooter Legendary: The Box™ in PAL territories. Coming to PC and next-generation consoles, Legendary: The Box™ is scheduled to launch in summer 2008.
- First Ever DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Game for PSP® Hits European Retail -
LYON, FRANCE – 19 September 2007 – Atari today announced that DUNGEONS & DRAGONS®: Tactics™, a turn-based tactical role-playing game, is available now at retailers across Europe. Marking the first time the highly-coveted D&D® license has ever graced a next-generation portable system, D&D®: Tactics developed by Kuju Entertainment authentically utilizes the D&D 3.5 rule-set created by Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS). DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is under license from HPG, the licensing division of Hasbro, Inc.
- Atari’s Eagerly Awaited Monster Romp Now Coming to PlayStation 2, Wii and Nintendo DS in Autumn 2007-
LYON, FRANCE – 12 September 2007 – Atari today announced the further growth of one of its long-running publishing franchises with the news that Godzilla®: Unleashed, the ultimate giant monster fighting game, is in development for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in addition to Wii and Nintendo DS™. Developed by Pipeworks, Godzilla: Unleashed is scheduled for a simultaneous autumn 2007 release on all three platforms.
- NAMCO BANDAI Games Bring Original DBZ Role Playing Title to Nintendo DS -
LYON, FRANCE – 31 August 2007 – Atari today announced the launch of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ DBZ: Goku Densetsu for Nintendo DS. Published by NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe SAS and distributed in Europe by Atari, DBZ: Goku Densetsu is available now at retailers across Europe.
- NAMCO BANDAI Games Deliver All the Fun of the Hit Franchise to Europe -
LYON, FRANCE – 31 August 2007 – Atari today announced the launch of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Tamagotchi Party On! for Wii, a charming and fun-packed 3D party game based on the hit Tamagotchi franchise in which players race to become the most popular Tamagotchi on the planet.
- Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany, Plays Host to World Premiere of the First Playable Version of Keenly Awaited Role-playing Game The Witcher, and Much, Much More -

LYON, FRANCE – 3 August 2007 – Atari is celebrating its 35th anniversary year by unveiling two eagerly anticipated titles to the public at Games Convention 2007 in Leipzig, Germany, from 23-26 August: the first playable version of The Witcher and Ace Combat™ 6: Fires of Liberation.
LYON, FRANCE – Atari and NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe proudly announced today that the highly-anticipated Ace Combat™ 6: Fires of Liberation online demo debuted as the #1 downloadable demo on Xbox Live® during Microsoft’s “E3: Bringing it Home” Experience. With over half a million downloads in its first week, the first playable demo was a high-flying success for the upcoming flight-action game which will launch across Europe this autumn for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
LYON, FRANCE – 19 July 2007 – Atari today announced details of the forthcoming video game Asterix at the Olympic Games for PlayStation®2, Nintendo DS™, Wii and PC scheduled for release this coming winter. The game of the upcoming live action feature film of the same name, Asterix at the Olympic Games blends live action elements from the film with high quality computer generated and video game animation to deliver fans an extraordinary and unique Asterix experience.
LYON, FRANCE – 18 July 2007 – Atari today announced the forthcoming launch of My Horse and Me, the complete horseback riding and equestrian lifestyle video game experience for PC, Wii and Nintendo DS™ scheduled for European release in autumn 2007. Boasting the first and only exclusive worldwide license from the world’s foremost horse sports organisation, the Fédération Equestre Internationale FEI (International Equestrian Federation), My Horse and Me features the most realistic and immersive video game representation of the world of equestrian sports ever produced.
-First Lanfeust of Troy video game-
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LYON, FRANCE – 11 July 2007 – Atari today announced that it would publish a Lanfeust of Troy game for Nintendo DS, based on the cult comic book series of the same name. Lanfeust, written by Christophe Arleston with drawings by Didier Tarquin, has been one of France’s most successful comic strip of the past ten years, with more than six million volumes sold to date. It features an extraordinarily rich universe and now, for the first time ever, Lanfeust, Hebus, Cixi, Cian, Nicolède and many other leading characters from the world of Troy will appear in an interactive game.
– Disc Fusion System Available for Budokai Tenkaichi 3 on PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system –
NEW YORK, July 11, 2007 – Atari today announced that Dragon Ball Z®: Budokai Tenkaichi™ 3 will have online multiplayer capability on the Wii™. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 combines the lightning fast fighting and action gameplay that have made Budokai Tenkaichi 1 and Budokai Tenkaichi 2 the #1 fighting games of 2005 and 2006. Developed by NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. / Spike, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 is slated to release during the 2007 holiday season.
NEW YORK, July 9, 2007 – Atari today announced the company’s product line-up for the E3 Media and Business Summit, taking place July 11 – 13 at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California. Games spanning multiple genres and platforms will be on-hand at the Atari booth (518 and 520) and include Dragon Ball Z®: Budokai Tenkaichi™ 3 Wii™ and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, The Witcher for Games for Windows, Godzilla®: Unleashed for Wii and Jenga® for Wii.
- Famous Family Fun License to launch on Nintendo DS™ and Wii in November 2007 -
LYON, FRANCE – 6 July 2007 – Atari today announced that it will publish Jenga, based on the world famous wooden block tower building game. Designed to make the most of the innovative control systems on Wii and DS, the game will offer unpredictable, quick-paced, tactical play that combines suspense and risk-taking, where mounting anticipation comes to a crashing climax.
LYON, FRANCE – 6 July 2007 – Atari today announced the forthcoming release of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2. Based on the hit Naruto anime TV series which continues to grow in popularity around the globe, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 delivers a knock out Ninja punch for all fans of fighting games. Published by NAMCO BANDAI Games and distributed in Europe by Atari, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 for PlayStation®2 is scheduled for release across Europe in autumn 2007.
- NAMCO BANDAI Games and Atari to Showcase Original Japanese Video Game Titles -
LYON, FRANCE – 5 July 2007 – Atari today announced a blistering line up of titles to be showcased at the eighth Japan Expo, taking place at the Parc des Expositions, Paris Nord Villepinte from 6 to 8 July 2007. Visitors will be treated to the finest new titles from NAMCO BANDAI Games spanning fighting, role-playing and full-on partying, with six playable titles on the stand including one thrilling global exclusive first play.
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LYON, FRANCE – 22 June 2007 – Atari today announced the European launch of HOT PIXEL, the pixellated mini-game paradise for Sony PSP™ (PlayStation® Portable). Developed by zSlide, HOT PIXEL brings frantic snack-size gaming to European PSP gamers for the first time, with over 200 riotous mini-games taking inspiration from old school gaming and the new school digital lifestyle.
- Animated Legend of the Wild West Hits the Trail for Wii, DS and PC this Autumn in Video Game of Forthcoming Animated Feature Film ‘Go West!’ -
LYON, FRANCE – 21 June 2007 – Atari today announced the forthcoming release of Lucky Luke: Go West! for PC, Wii and Nintendo DS, an action packed platform game based on the adventures of legendary animated cowboy Lucky Luke in the forthcoming full-length animated feature film ‘Go West!’. The film is slated for December 2007 release in France and other European territories, following the video game launch in the autumn.
- Atari Secures Deal with NAMCO BANDAI Games to Distribute Highly Anticipated Xbox 360 Titles
in Europe and Other PAL Regions -

LYON, FRANCE – 21 June 2007 – Atari today announced the forthcoming release of two highly
anticipated titles for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Published by
NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe and distributed in the PAL territories by Atari, flight action title Ace
Combat 6: Fires of Liberation and role-playing game Eternal Sonata are scheduled for release this
coming autumn.
LYON, FRANCE – 8 June 2007 – Atari today announced that NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 for Wii and PlayStation®2 is coming to Europe. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 combines the lightning fast fighting and action that have made Budokai Tenkaichi 1 and Budokai Tenkaichi 2 the number 1 fighting games of 2005 and 2006. Developed by NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. Spike, and distributed in Europe by Atari, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 is scheduled for European release in winter 2007.
LYON, FRANCE – 25 May 2007 – Atari today announced the European launch of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles for PlayStation®2. In this stunningly rendered 3D action adventure based on the hit animated TV series, the player takes the role of aspiring ninja Naruto on a mission to save the Hidden Leaf Village from the threat of evil and fulfil his dream of becoming the Hokage (leader).
LYON, FRANCE – 11 May 2007 – Atari today announced the forthcoming release of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ DBZ: Goku Densetsu for Nintendo DS. Published by NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe SAS and distributed in Europe by Atari, DBZ: Goku Densetsu is scheduled for European release in August 2007.
LYON, FRANCE – 11 May 2007 – Atari today announced the forthcoming release of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Tamagotchi Party On! for Wii, a charming and fun-packed 3D party game based on the hit Tamagotchi franchise in which players race to become the most popular Tamagotchi on the planet. Tamagotchi Party On! is scheduled for release across Europe in August 2007.
LYON, FRANCE – 30 March 2007 – Atari today announced the launch of Test Drive Unlimited for the PlayStation® Portable (PSP®) available now at retailers across Europe. Already available for Xbox 360™ since September 2006 and PC and PlayStation 2 following launches earlier this month, Test Drive Unlimited has won the admiration of critics and gamers the world over, setting a new standard and re-defining what is possible within the racing genre. With no compromise between the PSP game and the next generation version and unique WiFi online gameplay, Test Drive Unlimited is racing reinvented.
LYON, FRANCE – 11 April 2007 – Atari today announced the forthcoming launch of kawaii* puzzler Trioncube for Nintendo DS™ developed by NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. With challenges that will keep seasoned puzzlers on the edge of their seats, Trioncube for Nintendo DS is scheduled for launch across Europe in June 2007.
LYON, FRANCE – 30 March 2007 – Atari today announced that NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 for Nintendo Wii™ is available now at retailers across Europe. Featuring brand new content, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 lets players battle their way through a story mode spanning the entire Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT series, with a combination of action, fighting and light role-playing elements. The title is developed by Spike, published by NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe and distributed in Europe by Atari.
LYON, FRANCE – 30 March 2007 – Atari today announced the launch of Test Drive Unlimited for the PlayStation® Portable (PSP®) available now at retailers across Europe. Already available for Xbox 360™ since September 2006 and PC and PlayStation 2 following launches earlier this month, Test Drive Unlimited has won the admiration of critics and gamers the world over, setting a new standard and re-defining what is possible within the racing genre. 

LYON, FRANCE – 16 March 2007 – Atari today announced the launch of Test Drive Unlimited for the PlayStation®2 available now at retailers across Europe. Already available for Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft since September 2006 and PC following its launch earlier this month, Test Drive Unlimited has attracted high praise from media and fans, becoming a new benchmark for next-generation driving titles. With no compromise in gameplay experience between the PlayStation 2 game and the next generation version, Test Drive Unlimited is racing reinvented.
LYON, FRANCE – 21 February 2007 – Atari today announced the forthcoming European release of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles for PlayStation®2. Based on the hit animated TV series, Naruto, this action adventure lets players take the role of Naruto himself, the aspiring ninja with the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit sleeping deep within. Set in a vividly rendered 3D environment, gamers can play through the story-driven missions to save the Hidden Leaf Village from the threat of evil and fulfill Naruto's dream of becoming the Hokage (leader).
LYON, FRANCE – 19 February 2007 – Atari today announced the forthcoming release of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai 2 for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), the sequel to Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai, one of the best selling PSP games launched in 2006. Developed by Dimps, published by NAMCO BANDAI Games and distributed in Europe by Atari, Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai 2 for PSP is scheduled for European release in May 2007.
LYON, FRANCE – 16 February 2007 – Atari today announced the launch of Arthur and the Minimoys for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) The game of world famous film director and writer Luc Besson’s animated feature film, Arthur and the Minimoys has already been released for Nintendo DS™, Game Boy Advance™ PlayStation®2, the Windows platform and mobile phones.
LYON, FRANCE – 9 February 2007 – Atari today announced that BattleZone for PSPTM (PlayStation®Portable) is available now at retailers across Europe. Developed by Paradigm Entertainment, BattleZone for PSP is a modern update to the 1980 classic arcade game, immersing players in an interactive world with relentless onslaughts of fast-paced and addictive action-orientated battles.
LYON, FRANCE – 1 February 2007 – Atari today announced the forthcoming European launch of Mobile Suit GundamTM: Target in Sight, scheduled for release in March 2007 on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Published by NAMCO BANDAI GAMES Europe and distributed in Europe by Atari, the title is part of the next-generation console’s European launch line up.
LYON, FRANCE – 15 December 2006 – Atari today announced that Totally Spies! 2: Undercover for Nintendo DS™ and Game Boy Advance™ is available now at retailers across Europe. Following the release of Totally Spies for Nintendo GBA™ in 2005, Totally Spies! 2: Undercover is based on 5 brand new episodes of Marathon’s hit TV series, which see our Beverly Hills heroines Clover, Alex and Sam launched headlong into the treacherous world of international espionage where they need to call on their, like, awesome attitude and cool gadgets to help them win the day and save the world from the grabbing hands of evildoers.
LYON, FRANCE – 15 December 2006 – Atari today announced the launch of Thrillville for PlayStation®2 and PSP® (PlayStation® Portable), published in Europe by Frontier Developments Ltd, the leading independent games developer headed by games industry pioneer David Braben.
LYON, FRANCE – 15 December 2006 – Atari today announced the launch of Arthur and the Minimoys for Nintendo® DS™ and Game Boy Advance™. The game of world famous film director and writer Luc Besson’s animated feature film Arthur and the Minimoys has already been released for PlayStation®2, the Windows platform and mobile phones, with the game scheduled for release on PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) in the coming weeks.
LYON, FRANCE – 12 December 2006 – Atari Europe today announced that Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 for Nintendo® Wii is scheduled for European release in March 2007 with brand new content. Combining action, fighting and light role-playing elements, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 will send players battling their way through a rich story mode spanning the entire Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT series. Published by NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe and developed by Spike, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 is scheduled for European release in March 2007.
LYON, FRANCE – 11 December 2006 – Atari today announced the forthcoming European release of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Tamagotchi Connexion: Corner Shop 2. Based on the wildly popular Tamagotchi® Connexion® virtual pet toy, aspiring shop keepers can open a variety of shops in which they tend to their Tamagotchi customers’ needs by successfully completing tasks in a variety of playful mini-games. Mametchi, Memetchi, and Kuchipatchi return in this sequel to help players create a shopping fantasyland populated by more than 100 different humorously endearing Tamagotchi friends. Tamagotchi Connexion: Corner Shop 2 for Nintendo DS™ is scheduled for release across Europe in March 2007.
LYON, FRANCE – 8 December 2006 – Atari today announces the launch of Point Blank DS for Nintendo DS™ from NAMCO BANDAI Games, available now at retailers across Europe. The classic arcade shoot-em-up has come to rest in the perfect place on Nintendo’s innovative DS console, the stylus and touch screen lending themselves impeccably to the game’s rapid-fire gameplay. In keeping with the game’s heritage, the fast, addictive gameplay and fun visual style are all intact in Point Blank DS.
LYON, FRANCE – 27 November 2006 – This year Atari has something for everyone’s Christmas list with a glittering array of titles for handheld, console and PC, ranging from a major animated feature film license to the most anticipated PC role-playing game of the year. The search for what to buy son, niece, cousin, for Christmas ends here.
LYON, FRANCE – 24 November 2006 – Atari today announced the launch of Arthur and the Minimoys for the Windows platform following the recent launch of the game for PlayStation®2 and mobile phones. The game of world famous film director and writer Luc Besson’s forthcoming animated feature film, Arthur and the Minimoys is currently also scheduled for release on PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), Nintendo DS™ and Game Boy Advance™, in the coming weeks.
LYON, FRANCE – 24 November 2006 – Atari today announced the launch of One Piece: Grand Adventure for PlayStation®2 from NAMCO BANDAI Games. The sequel to 2005’s One Piece: Grand Battle, One Piece: Grand Adventure is once again based on One Piece, the globally successful Japanese anime and manga, and features a pirate’s hoard of graphical and gameplay enhancements.
LYON, FRANCE – 24 November 2006 – Atari today announced the launch of ULTIMATE DUNGEONS & DRAGONS for the Windows platform, available now at retailers. Containing seven original titles, and five expansion packs drawn from Atari’s world-beating back catalogue of incredible D&D titles, ULTIMATE DUNGEONS & DRAGONS contains enough hours of gameplay to help fans through many more than one winter’s worth of long dark nights.
LYON, FRANCE – 21 November 2006 – Atari today announced new content available now on Xbox Live® Marketplace for Test Drive Unlimited, the ultimate automotive and lifestyle gaming experience for Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Test Drive Unlimited provides gamers with the pure freedom to go wherever they choose, whenever they choose and race whoever they choose all in a spectacular, wide open tropical setting.
LYON, FRANCE – 17 November 2006 – Atari today announces the launch of Arthur and the Minimoys for PlayStation®2 and mobile phones. The game of world famous film director and writer Luc Besson’s forthcoming animated feature film, Arthur and the Minimoys is currently also scheduled for release on PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), Nintendo DS™, Game Boy Advance™, and the Windows platform in the coming weeks.
LYON, FRANCE – 17 November 2006 – Atari today announces the launch of ninja fighting title Naruto: Ultimate Ninja from BANDAI NAMCO Games for PlayStation®2, available now at retailers across Europe. Naruto: Ultimate Ninja is based on the hit anime TV series and is more than ready to take on other PS2 fighters with its good looks, brilliant gameplay touches and furious ninja battling.
LYON, FRANCE – 17 November 2006 – Atari today announces the launch of Asterix and Obelix XXL 2: Mission: Wifix for Sony PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) and Nintendo DS™. Developed by Tate Interactive and Mistic Software respectively, the handheld games are enhanced versions of the PlayStation®2 and PC game taking full advantage of the unique capabilities of PSP and Nintendo DS while keeping all the fun and good-natured lunacy of the Asterix universe.
LYON, FRANCE – 19 October 2006 – Atari announced today that development is complete on Bandai’s Dragon Ball Z®: Budokai Tenkaichi™ 2 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the game is on schedule for release across Europe on 27 October. The enduringly popular Dragon Ball Z® series of video games has sold in excess of 10 million units across Europe and America to date, and Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 is the latest must-have chapter to explode onto PlayStation 2, laying waste to everything in its path.
LYON, FRANCE – 18 October 2006 – Atari and Obsidian Entertainment today announced that the highly-anticipated Neverwinter Nights™ 2 has gone gold and is on schedule to ship to retailers in North America on October 31 and across Europe on November 3. Neverwinter Nights 2, the sequel to BioWare Corp.’s best-selling and genre-defining role-playing game, is set in the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS® Forgotten Realms® universe created by Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS),and will transport players back to the embattled city of Neverwinter. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is under license from the Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro.
LYON, FRANCE – 29 September 2006 – Atari today announced the launch of SAINT SEIYA: THE HADES from NAMCO BANDAI Games for PlayStation®2. Published by NAMCO BANDAI Games and distributed in Europe by Atari, SAINT SEIYA: THE HADES is available from today at retailers across Europe, ahead of the Japanese launch.Iconic Interactive Entertainment Company Joins Wired Magazine’s Annual Event Fusing the Future of Technology, Entertainment and Culture
NEW YORK, NY, September XX, 2006 – Atari, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATAR), one of the world’s most recognized brands and leading third-party video game publisher, today announced the Company’s sponsorship of Wired Magazine’s WIRED NextFest 2006.
LYON, FRANCE – 7 September 2006 – Don’t take Atari’s word for it – Europe’s top gaming media are full of praise for Test Drive Unlimited… “Should you buy Test Drive Unlimited? The unequivocal answer is yes. You will not play a more polished or realistic racing game on any other console out there and it sets new standards of excellence on Xbox 360. We can safely say that Test Drive Unlimited is the new king of racing games. 9/10 – Classic Award” - X360 magazine, UK
LYON, FRANCE – 31 August 2006 – Atari Europe and CD Projekt Sp. z.o.o. today announced that the companies have entered into a publishing agreement for The Witcher, whereby Atari will market and distribute CD Projekt’s upcoming fantasy role-playing game throughout Europe and Asia in Spring 2007.
LYON, FRANCE – 23 August 2006 – Atari very proudly announced today that development is complete on Test Drive Unlimited for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the groundbreaking title is on schedule for launch September 5th in the US and September 8th 2006 in Europe.
LYON, FRANCE – 24 July 2006 – Atari today announced the forthcoming release of deadly action ninja game Naruto: Ultimate Ninja for PlayStation®2 from NAMCO BANDAI Games. Set for release across Europe in November 2006 Naruto: Ultimate Ninja is based on the massively popular and internationally renowned Naruto anime and lays down a serious challenge to other PS2 fighting games with its stylish looks and fiery on-screen battles. Published by NAMCO BANDAI Games and distributed in Europe by Atari, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja for PlayStation 2 is scheduled for European release in November 2006.
LYON, FRANCE – 21 July 2006 – Atari and 10tacle studios today announced an agreement for Atari to distribute the eagerly awaited Windows racing game ‘GTR 2 – FIA GT Racing Game’ throughout Europe. GTR 2 is the follow up to the globally acclaimed FIA GT game GTR, which set the standard as one of the best racing games ever for PC. Widely applauded for its advanced realism and challenging gameplay, GTR wowed players and won audiences as it set the foundations for the competition to follow. Coming up fast in the slip stream of its predecessor, GTR 2 is set to overtake and claim a convincing lead following its release in September 2006.
LYON, FRANCE – 11 July 2006 – Atari today announced the signing of a deal to bring Arthur and the Minimoys to mobile phones across Europe from November 2006. Based on world famous film director and writer Luc Besson’s ‘Arthur and the Minimoys’ animated feature film, the game is currently also in development for PlayStation®2, PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable), Nintendo DS™, Game Boy Advance™, and the Windows platform, and all platforms are planned for European release from the end of 2006.
LYON, FRANCE / AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS – 7 July 2006 – Atari and Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. today announced the signing of a deal for Atari to distribute the eagerly awaited new PC role-playing title Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales throughout Europe, the US and Asia. The game is scheduled for release across Europe in September 2006.
LYON, FRANCE – 30 June 2006 – Atari today announced that development is complete on Super Dragon Ball Z for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Published by NAMCO BANDAI Games, distributed in Europe by Atari and developed by former Street Fighter II producer Noritaka Funamizu’s new studio, Crafts & Meister, Super Dragon Ball Z takes the DBZ franchise into high-octane 3D arcade territory with intense, dramatic combos and unprecedented damage.
LYON, FRANCE – 28 June 2006 – Atari announces the forthcoming release of SAINT SEIYA: THE HADES from NAMCO BANDAI Games for PlayStation®2. Following the release of Saint Seiya: The Sanctuary in 2005, SAINT SEIYA: THE HADES takes the Saint Seiya video game experience to the next level boasting a story from the most widely acclaimed chapter of the saga plus an overdose of innovative features and stunning enhancements designed to bring players closer than ever to the universe of mind-blowing 3D Cosmo battles. Published by NAMCO BANDAI Games and distributed in Europe by Atari, SAINT SEIYA: THE HADES is scheduled for release across Europe in autumn 2006.
LYON, FRANCE – 27 June 2006 – Atari today announced the forthcoming European release of Point Blank DS for Nintendo DS™ from NAMCO BANDAI Games. Finding a fitting new home on Nintendo DS, the old-school Japanese coin-op shooter will continue to tempt the itchy trigger fingers of thousands of gamers across the world with its addictive gameplay and witty visual style. Point Blank DS for Nintendo DS is scheduled for release across Europe in Q4 2006.
LYON, FRANCE – 15 June 2006 – Atari announced today that Asterix and Obelix XXL 2 is currently in development for Sony PSPTM (PlayStation® Portable) and Nintendo DS™ by Tate Interactive and Mistic Software respectively. Enhanced versions of the PlayStation®2 and PC game of the same name, Asterix and Obelix XXL 2 for the PSP and DS take advantage of the unique capabilities of the two consoles while staying rooted in the same great tradition of parody that runs throughout the stories of Asterix and his friends.
LYON, FRANCE – 13 June 2006 – Atari today announced that Totally Spies! 2: Undercover is in development and is set for release worldwide on Nintendo DS™ and Game Boy Advance™ in November 2006. Following on from the original Totally Spies for Nintendo GBA™ and based on 5 totally new episodes of Marathon’s globally popular TV series, Totally Spies! 2: Undercover sees Clover, Alex and Sam, three stereotypical Beverly Hills girls, catapulted into the dangerous world of international espionage where only their wit, attitude and high-tech gadgets can help them save the World.- High Quality, Varied Line Up Attracts Critical Praise at 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Test Drive Unlimited Playable Demo Cleans Up on Xbox 360 Marketplace for E3 Week -

LYON, FRANCE – 24 May 2006 – Following a successful E3 showing, Atari’s diverse line up received numerous accolades from key US websites and critics. The full list of games on show and playable in Atari’s arcade-style booth included Test Drive® Unlimited Xbox 360™, Neverwinter Nights™ 2 PC, Dragon Ball Z®: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 PS®2, Super DBZ® PS2, Arthur and the Minimoys PC + PS2, HOT PXL PSP™, Earthworm Jim PSP, BattleZone PSP, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS®: Tactics™ PSP and Age of Elements (working title) PSP. Forthcoming action-survival opus Alone in the Dark in development by Eden Games was shown by appointment only and earned the “Best Adventure Game” award from TeamXbox.com.
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LYON, FRANCE – 10 May 2006 – Atari today announced that Alone in the Dark will launch for PlayStation®3 simultaneously with the versions for the Xbox 360™ and PC (Windows). Sony Computer Entertainment’s next generation console will play host to the latest chapter of the franchise that gave birth to the modern survival gaming genre. Alone in the Dark will deliver an edge-of-the-seat survival experience facilitated by state-of-the-art real-time physics and unparalleled environmental interaction within a meticulously detailed, open game world.
LYON, FRANCE – 11 May 2006 – In an announcement, Atari has claimed online and handheld rights to the globally celebrated Earthworm Jim video game. The five-year licensing agreement grants Atari all rights to all copyrights, trademarks, names and characters associated with Earthworm Jim and any and all existing Earthworm Jim materials, including all existing print, video and animation materials in connection with the development, publishing, advertising, marketing, manufacture, distribution, and sale of the property for all current and future handheld devices as well as online interactive games. The significant move is the latest in the Company’s recent steps towards its evolution and continued focus on compelling gameplay.
Atari today announced the complete line-up of video games the Company will showcase during Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the video game industry’s largest trade show and exhibition in Los Angeles, May 10-12. The Company’s titles range in genres and are from some of the world’s best-known franchises including Dragon Ball Z®, Test Drive® Unlimited, Alone in the Dark, and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS®. The Company is charging forward with a robust line-up of next-generation console and handheld games with a focus on innovative and compelling gameplay.
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LYON, FRANCE – 4 May 2006 – Atari today announced the development of BattleZone for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) a modern update to the 1980 classic arcade game. BattleZone immerses players in an interactive world with relentless onslaughts of quick, action-orientated battles. In development by Paradigm Entertainment, a Group’s in-house studio, BattleZone for the PSP system will blast onto global terrain in November 2006.
LYON, FRANCE – 24 April 2006 – Atari announced today that Bandai’s Dragon Ball Z®: Budokai Tenkaichi™ 2 is on its way to Europe & US for PlayStation®2. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 is the next explosive addition to the wildly popular Dragon Ball Z® series that to date has sold in excess of 10 million units across Europe and America.
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- Sequel to Atari’s Multimillion-Selling Neverwinter Nights Scheduled for September 2006 Release –
LYON, FRANCE – 13 April 2006 – Atari and Obsidian Entertainment today announced that the official web site for the highly-anticipated Neverwinter Nights™ 2, www.nwn2.com, has gone live. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment for the Windows platform and set for a September 2006 release, Neverwinter Nights 2 is set in the popular DUNGEONS & DRAGONS® Forgotten Realms® universe created by Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. and will transport players back to the embattled city of Neverwinter. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is under license from the Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro.
- Eden Games’ Next-Generation Action Survival Title Set For Xbox 360 and Now PC-
LYON, FRANCE – 12 April 2006 – Atari today announced that Alone in the Dark will launch for the Windows platform simultaneously with the version for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The original Alone in the Dark is the video game that launched survival gaming and set the standard within the genre. Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through the use of state-of-the-art real-time physics and unprecedented environmental interaction combining to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.
- Premiere Hollywood-Style Action-Driving Title Launches Throughout Europe -
LYON, FRANCE – 17 March 2006 – Atari today announced that Driver: Parallel Lines, the upcoming Hollywood-style action driving game, has shipped to retail stores across Europe. Driver: Parallel Lines is the fourth instalment in the blockbuster Driver franchise that has achieved sales in excess of 12 million units worldwide. Developed by award-winning studio Reflections Interactive, Driver: Parallel Lines is available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Driver: Parallel Lines offers an open, fast-paced driving action-movie experience and features an unfolding storyline of double crossing and revenge set over two distinct decades in New York City.
- English Language Version and Limited Edition Launch in Europe; French and German to Follow with Advance Head Start Pre-Order Programme -
LYON, FRANCE – 3 March 2006 – Atari announced that the English language version of Turbine’s DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE™: Stormreach™, the first massively multiplayer online (“MMO”) role-playing game inspired by the legendary pen and paper game, has launched today in Europe. The localized German and French versions of the title are on schedule to launch on March 23rd and 24th respectively.

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