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Wizardry 45th anniversary main visual unveiled
Drecom has unveiled the main visual for the Wizardry 45th anniversary, created by illustrator Jun Suemi. The company also launched a special survey for fans to share their memories and messages about the long-running RPG series. The visual connects the series' history with its future, featuring characters from Wizardry Variants Daphne and Blade & Bastard.
Wizardry 45th anniversary main visual revealed
Drecom has revealed the main visual for the ongoing Wizardry 45th anniversary celebration, created by illustrator Jun Suemi. The visual connects the series' 45-year history with its future, featuring characters from various Wizardry titles and the novel Blade & Bastard. A special survey is also live, inviting fans to share their memories and messages for the franchise.
Atari acquires rights to first five Wizardry RPGs
Atari has acquired the complete and exclusive rights to the first five games in the original Wizardry RPG series from the original rights holder. While Drecom retains the worldwide trademark and ownership of Wizardry 6, 7, and 8, Atari plans to expand distribution through remasters, collections, and new releases, as well as develop related media like card games, books, and TV projects.
Who owns the Wizardry RPGs? We do, say both Drecom and Atari as an unusual IP acquisition splits custody of the genre-forming series
A dispute has arisen over the ownership of the Wizardry RPG intellectual property, with both Atari and Drecom claiming rights. Atari announced acquiring rights to the first five games for re-releases and remakes, while Drecom asserts they own the copyright and trademark for the entire series. Original rights holder Robert Woodhead is quoted in Atari's announcement.
Atari acquires the rights to the classic Legendary Wizardry RPGs 1-5
Atari 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.
