Atari Ends French Registration
Atari has formally ceased to be a French company, according to Time Extension. The change is mostly administrative, but it marks another turn in the brand’s long and tangled history.
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Amico Teardown Confirms Design Flaws
A Time Extension teardown of the Intellivision Amico has put fresh detail on what went wrong inside the console. For retro fans in the UK, it is another reminder of how badly a promising hardware project can go off course.
Reggie Says Classic Consoles Kept Wii U Going
Reggie Fils-Aimé has again described the NES and SNES Classic systems as a stopgap for Nintendo during the Wii U era. He says the mini consoles helped the company through a difficult holiday period.
Nex Playground Targets Wii-Scale Sales
The motion-sensing Nex Playground has passed one million units, and its team is now talking about Wii-level sales. UK launch plans are set for June, with more regions to follow.
Embracer Split Puts Tomb Raider Under Fellowship
Embracer Group is splitting into two public companies, with Fellowship Entertainment set to handle major IPs including Tomb Raider and The Lord of the Rings. Here is what the restructure means for the games side.
Nintendo Nostalgia Strategy Draws Insider Concern
Former Nintendo marketing leads Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang say Nintendo’s remake-heavy approach could please existing fans while failing to bring in younger players. Their comments focus on the company’s long-term direction, not just its next sales hit.
Terraria Hits 70 Million Sales, Confirms Cross-Play Plans
Re-Logic's sandbox adventure, Terraria, has surpassed 70 million copies sold across all platforms, with developers confirming future cross-play support.
Stellaris Adds Nomad Empires, Defying Past Technical Limits
Paradox's upcoming Stellaris expansion introduces mobile civilisations, a feature previously deemed technically impossible, prompting significant changes for the game's modding community.
Nintendo's "Complete Game" Stance Hits Hard
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé's comments on shipping "complete" games reveal a sharp take on modern development practices and pricing.
Nintendo Music App: A New Front in IP Control
Nintendo has released its dedicated Nintendo Music app for Switch Online subscribers, a strategic move to centralise its audio catalogue and manage intellectual property.