Atari has acquired Implicit Conversions, a studio that specializes in porting games from the PS1 and PS2 to modern consoles
Atari has a new addition to the family.
The deal's financial details are undisclosed, but it's known that there will be minor shifts in the management of Implicit Conversions. The Director of Games, Robin Lavallée, will now become the head of the studio, while its current CEO, Bill Litshauer, will take up the role of Chief Operating Officer.
According to Litshauer, the deal with Atari opens up many new opportunities for Implicit Conversions. The teams have collaborated before, but now they can do so much more effectively.
"It's like we've found long-lost cousins. We are united by a passion for classic games: we honor the original versions of projects, add historical context to updated ones, and preserve them for future generations," Litshauer commented on the sale.
Implicit Conversions was founded in 2019 and is currently actively developing the Syrup Engine emulator for PlayStation 1 and 2 games. Over the seven years of operation, it has contributed to ports of more than a hundred games, including Rayman, Fear Effect, Micro Mages, Fighting Force, and the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Collection.
It should be noted that Atari has been making acquisitions regularly. One of its latest deals was the acquisition of a controlling stake in the Thunderful Group holding for 50 million Swedish krona ($5.28 million).
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