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Atari appoints Andreas Deptolla as president of Atari EuropeAtari has appointed Andreas Deptolla as the new president of Atari Europe. Deptolla, formerly the chief technology officer, aims to strengthen Atari's network of publishers, studios, and partners across the region. The company is also focused on expanding existing European studios and is open to strategic acquisitions while continuing to invest in talent and high-quality projects.
ATARI NAMES ANDREAS DEPTOLLA PRESIDENT OF ATARI EUROPEAtari has appointed Andreas Deptolla as the new President of Atari Europe, a newly created position. Deptolla, who joined Atari in 2023 as Chief Technology Officer, will oversee the company's expanding European operations, including development studios in the UK and Sweden, and business operations in Germany. Richard Snowdon has also been appointed Vice President of Studios, Europe.
UK publisher EdCorp breaks cover after signing Garbage CountryFormer Coatsink founders have launched EdCorp, a new UK-based developer and indie publisher focused on fair terms for global developers. The company will fund, market, and develop original and licensed IP across PC and console, offering up to 75 percent revenue share. Their first published project will be the exploration sim Garbage Country.
Atari acquires the rights to the classic Legendary Wizardry RPGs 1-5Atari has acquired the rights to the first five classic Wizardry role-playing games from Robert Woodhead and Andrew Greenberg. The company plans to republish, remaster, and create new releases, collections, and console ports for these influential titles. Notably, Wizardry 6, 7, and 8 remain under Drecom's ownership.- Skytail Out Now On Meta Quest HeadsetsSkytail is now available on Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, and Meta Quest Pro. Developed and published by Coatsink, the game allows players to use telekinetic powers while flying on a birdlike companion to rescue stolen offspring. The title features gesture controls for combat and exploration in a cloud-based world.
- Take To The Clouds With Telekinetic Powers When Skytail Hits Meta Quest Headsets On March 26thSkytail, a new VR title from Coatsink, is set to launch on Meta Quest platforms on March 26th. Players will ride a birdlike companion and use telekinetic powers to defeat enemies in a rescue mission. The game aims to leverage VR for engaging gameplay with gesture controls.