Atari acquires Crossy Road developer Hipster Whale
Atari has acquired Australian studio Hipster Whale, the developer behind the mobile hit Crossy Road, for an initial sum of $29.3 million, with potential earn-outs reaching $40 million. This acquisition aims to bolster Atari's mobile development and publishing capabilities, with Hipster Whale co-founder Matt Hall set to lead the expansion. Atari CEO Wade Rosen highlighted the shared vision for classic retro-style gaming and the potential to expand Atari's mobile business by combining Hipster Whale's expertise with Atari's intellectual property.
- Entities
- Company: Atari
- Game: Wizardry
- Game: Crossy Road
- Company: Hipster Whale
- Topic: Mobile Gaming
- Person: Wade Rosen
- Topic: Mergers and Acquisitions
- Person: Matt Hall
This article was reported and published by gamesindustry.biz. feed.gg links to it as part of a story cluster — full text, images and rights remain with the publisher.