Atari Acquires Intellivision: Ending Rivalry, Expanding Titles, and Releasing New Merchandise

May 24, 2024
Atari Acquires Intellivision: Ending Rivalry, Expanding Titles, and Releasing New Merchandise
  • Atari has acquired the Intellivision brand from Intellivision Entertainment LLC, ending a long-standing console rivalry.

  • The acquisition aims to unite fans of both brands and plans to expand distribution, develop new titles, and create collections of Intellivision games through Atari-owned studio Digital Eclipse.

  • Intellivision Entertainment LLC will rebrand and continue work on the Amico console under license from Atari, despite previous financial challenges.

  • Atari CEO Wade Rosen and Intellivision Entertainment CEO Phil Adam are optimistic about the partnership, marking a new chapter in gaming history.

  • New Intellivision merchandise is now available on Atari's website, with more products to come.

  • The Amico platform is currently available on Android and soon on Apple iOS.

  • Former Intellivision CEO Tommy Tallarico, associated with the Amico, has faced controversy in the industry, but the acquisition marks a significant development in the home console market.

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