Atari and Twin Galaxies announce Atari World Championships. Online tournament features five Atari titles, culminating in live in-person Grand Finals.
Atari has teamed up with Twin Galaxies to introduce the Atari World Championships. The event kicks off with an online tournament showcasing five Atari games and wraps up with an exciting live Grand Finals. Twin Galaxies will oversee the online tournament using its Submission and Adjudication Process (TGSAP).
Moreover, Twin Galaxies will bring on board specific brand partners for the North America pilot phase of the contest. Wade Rosen, CEO of Atari, expressed enthusiasm, stating, "Atari boasts a rich history spanning over fifty years, which fans continue to cherish and delve into. We are thrilled to collaborate with Twin Galaxies in honoring competition among our loyal fans and attracting new members to our expanding community."
Zachary Rozga, a senior executive at Twin Galaxies, remarked, "Atari and Twin Galaxies are rekindling the original essence of competitive gaming with retro vibes and arcade fervor. The jointly developed World Championships framework establishes a contemporary platform where gamers of all kinds can secure a spot on the leaderboard, receive acknowledgment for their accomplishments, and share their narratives."
Recently, Atari inked a partnership with Universal Pictures to transform ten of its intellectual properties (IPs) into full-length feature films. These IPs encompass popular titles such as Asteroids, Adventure, Berzerk, Breakout, Centipede, Crystal Castles, Millipede, Missile Command, Pong, and Yars' Revenge.
