Editing Atari (section)

===Infogrames and Atari SA (2001–present)===
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[[File:Atari Logo2.svg|thumb|Atari logo used by Atari SA from 2003 to 2009]]
[[File:Atari FB2.JPG|thumb|[[Atari Flashback 2]]]]
In October 2001, Infogrames Entertainment SA (IESA, now [[Atari SA]]) announced that it was "reinventing" the Atari brand with the launch of three new games featuring a prominent Atari branding on their boxarts: ''[[Splashdown (video game)|Splashdown]]'', ''[[MX Rider]]'' and ''[[TransWorld Surf]]''.<ref name="returnofataribrand">{{cite web
|title =Infogrames ready to ship first games under Atari brand
|publisher=Gamespot.com
|date = October 31, 2001
|url = http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/driving/splashdown/news/2821519/infogrames-ready-to-ship-first-games-under-atari-brand
|access-date = September 9, 2011}}</ref> Infogrames used Atari as a brand name for games aimed at 18–34 year olds. Other Infogrames games under the Atari name included ''[[V-Rally 3]]'', ''[[Neverwinter Nights (2002 video game)|Neverwinter Nights]]'', ''[[Stuntman (video game)|Stuntman]]'' and ''[[Enter the Matrix]]''.

On May 8, 2003, IESA had its majority-owned but discrete US subsidiary [[Atari, Inc. (1993–present)|Infogrames, Inc.]] officially renamed Atari, Inc.,<ref name="Atari-May-2003-8-K">{{cite web|url=http://edgar.secdatabase.com/597/95012303005486/filing-main.htm |title=Atari, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date May 8, 2003 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date=January 18, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516120453/http://edgar.secdatabase.com/597/95012303005486/filing-main.htm |archive-date=May 16, 2013 }}</ref> renamed its European operations to Atari Europe but kept the original name of the main company Infogrames Entertainment. The original Atari holdings division purchased from Hasbro, originally Hasbro Interactive and later Infogrames Interactive, was renamed [[Atari Interactive]].

==== Atari, Inc. buyout and name change to Atari SA ====
On March 6, 2008, IESA made an offer to [[Atari, Inc. (1993–present)|Atari, Inc.]] to buy out all remaining public shares for a value of $1.68 per share, or $11 million total.<ref name="Atari-Mar-2008-8-K">{{cite web|url=http://pdf.secdatabase.com/1415/0000950123-08-002638.pdf |title=Atari, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date Mar 7, 2008 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date=January 18, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516113604/http://pdf.secdatabase.com/1415/0000950123-08-002638.pdf |archive-date=May 16, 2013 }}</ref> The offer would make IESA sole owner of Atari, Inc., thus making it a privately held company.<ref name="offer">{{cite web|url=http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080306/nyth121.html?.v=101|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080529210707/http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080306/nyth121.html?.v=101|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 29, 2008|title=Atari, Inc. Reports Receipt of Non-Binding Offer from Infogrames Entertainment S.A.: Financial News – Yahoo! Finance|date=May 29, 2008|access-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> On April 30, 2008, Atari, Inc. announced its intentions to accept Infogrames' buyout offer and to merge with Infogrames.<ref name="Atari-May-2008-8-K">{{cite web|url=http://pdf.secdatabase.com/724/0000950123-08-004946.pdf |title=Atari, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date May 1, 2008 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date=January 18, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516114404/http://pdf.secdatabase.com/724/0000950123-08-004946.pdf |archive-date=May 16, 2013 }}</ref><ref name="buyoutapproved">{{cite web|url=http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080430/nyw164.html?.v=1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080527190525/http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080430/nyw164.html?.v=1|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 27, 2008|title=Infogrames Entertainment S.A. and Atari, Inc. Announce Agreement to Merge: Financial News – Yahoo! Finance|date=May 27, 2008|access-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> On October 8, 2008, IESA completed its acquisition of Atari, Inc., making it a wholly owned subsidiary.<ref name="completion" /><ref name="Atari-Oct-2008-8-K">{{cite web|url=http://pdf.secdatabase.com/2198/0000950123-08-012418.pdf |title=Atari, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date Oct 9, 2008 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date=January 18, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516121431/http://pdf.secdatabase.com/2198/0000950123-08-012418.pdf |archive-date=May 16, 2013 }}</ref>

On December 9, 2008, Atari announced that it had acquired [[Cryptic Studios]], an [[Massively multiplayer online role-playing game|MMORPG]] developer.<ref name="cryptic">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/atari-acquires-cryptic-studios |title=Atari acquires Cryptic Studios |date=December 9, 2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090830214715/http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/atari-acquires-cryptic-studios |archive-date=August 30, 2009 }}</ref> [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Namco Bandai]] purchased a 34% stake in Atari Europe on May 14, 2009, paving the way for its acquisition from IESA.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.next-gen.biz/news/namco-bandai-swallow-atari-europe |title=Namco Bandai To Swallow Atari Europe |access-date=May 30, 2009 |date=May 14, 2009 |magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723143840/http://www.next-gen.biz/news/namco-bandai-swallow-atari-europe/ |archive-date=July 23, 2015 }}</ref> Atari had significant financial issues for several years prior, with losses in the tens of millions since 2005.<ref name="Atari-Jul-2008-10-K">{{cite web|url=http://pdf.secdatabase.com/279/0000950123-08-007500.pdf |title=Atari, Form 10-K, Annual Report, Filing Date Jul 1, 2008 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date=January 18, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516113700/http://pdf.secdatabase.com/279/0000950123-08-007500.pdf |archive-date=May 16, 2013 }}</ref> In May 2009, Infogrames Entertainment SA, the parent company of Atari, and Atari Interactive, announced it would change its name to Atari SA. In April 2010, Atari SA board member and former CEO David Gardner resigned. Original Atari co-founder [[Nolan Bushnell]] joined the board as a representative for Blubay holdings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/04/nolan-bushnell-rejoins-atari-phil-harrison-leaves.ars |title=Nolan Bushnell rejoins Atari, Phil Harrison leaves |author=Andrew Webster |date=April 20, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413082621/http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/04/nolan-bushnell-rejoins-atari-phil-harrison-leaves.ars |archive-date=April 13, 2012 }}</ref> As of March 31, 2011, the board of directors consisted of Frank Dangeard, Jim Wilson, Tom Virden, Gene Davis and Alexandra Fichelson.<ref name="2011report" />

On January 21, 2013, the four related companies Atari, Atari Interactive, [[Humongous Entertainment|Humongous]], and California US Holdings filed for [[Chapter 11 bankruptcy]] in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/atari-files-for-chapter-11-to-separate-from-french-parent-187698581.html |title=Atari Files For Chapter 11 To Separate From French Parent |publisher=PR Newswire|access-date=September 4, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926195436/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/atari-files-for-chapter-11-to-separate-from-french-parent-187698581.html |archive-date=September 26, 2013 }}</ref> All three Ataris emerged from bankruptcy one year later and the entering of the social casino gaming industry with Atari Casino.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2014/03/26/atari-social-casino/6915065/ |title=Atari resets with jump into social casino gaming |author=Brett Molina |newspaper=USA Today |date=March 26, 2014 |access-date=March 26, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326225045/http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2014/03/26/atari-social-casino/6915065/ |archive-date=March 26, 2014 }}</ref> Frederic Chesnais, who now heads all three companies, stated that their entire operations consist of a staff of 10 people.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://venturebeat.com/2014/03/26/atari-and-flowplay-team-up-to-offer-social-casino-games/ |title=Atari and FlowPlay team up to offer social casino games |author=Dean Takahashi |work=[[VentureBeat]] |date=March 26, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161126062413/http://venturebeat.com/2014/03/26/atari-and-flowplay-team-up-to-offer-social-casino-games/ |archive-date=November 26, 2016 }}</ref>

==== Chesnais era (2013–2021) ====
On June 22, 2014, Atari announced a new corporate strategy that would include a focus on "new audiences", specifically "[[LGBT]], social casinos, real-money gambling, and [[YouTube]]".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Makuch |first1=Eddie |title=Iconic Pong, Asteroids Publisher Atari Reveals "Comeback Strategy" |url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/iconic-pong-asteroids-publisher-atari-reveals-comeback-strategy/1100-6420597/ |website=GameSpot |access-date=August 7, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811181405/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/iconic-pong-asteroids-publisher-atari-reveals-comeback-strategy/1100-6420597/ |archive-date=August 11, 2016 }}</ref>

On June 8, 2017, a short teaser video was released, promoting a new product;<ref>{{citation| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WNsmCpdhhY| title = First look: A brand new Atari product. Years in the making | work = Ataribox www.ataribox.com| publisher = YouTube| date = June 8, 2017}}</ref> and the following week Chesnais confirmed the company was developing a new game console – the hardware was stated to be based on PC technology, and still under development.<ref>{{citation| url =https://venturebeat.com/2017/06/16/atari-ceo-confirms-the-company-is-working-on-a-new-game-console/| title = Atari CEO confirms the company is working on a new game console| date = June 16, 2017| first =Dean| last = Takahasi | work = venturebeat.com}}</ref> In mid July 2017 an Atari press release confirmed the existence of the aforementioned new hardware, referred to as the "Ataribox". The box design was derived from early Atari designs (e.g. 2600) with a ribbed top surface, and a rise at the back of the console; two versions were announced: one with a traditional wood veneer front, and the other with a glass front. Connectivity options were revealed, including [[HDMI]], [[USB]] (x4), and [[SD card]] – the console was said to support both classic and current games.<ref>{{citation| url =https://www.kotaku.com.au/2017/07/the-first-look-at-the-ataribox-ataris-new-console/| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20170717083420/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2017/07/the-first-look-at-the-ataribox-ataris-new-console/| url-status =dead| archive-date =July 17, 2017| title = The First Look At The Ataribox, Atari's New Console| first = Alex|last = Walker| date = July 17, 2017| work = [[Kotaku Australia]]}}</ref> Also, according to an official company statement of June 22, 2017, the product was to be initially launched via a [[crowdfunding]] campaign in order to minimize any financial risk to the parent company.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamekult.com/actualite/atari-precise-la-nature-de-l-ataribox-3050798755.html |title=Atari précise la nature de l'Ataribox |author=Jarod |date=September 27, 2017 |website=Gamekult }}</ref>

[[File:Atari Vcs Oynx.jpg|thumb|[[Atari VCS (2021 console)|Atari VCS]]]]
On September 26, 2017, Atari sent out a press release about the new "[[Atari VCS (2021 console)|Atari VCS]]", which confirmed more details about the console. It runs a Linux operating system, with full access to the underlying OS, but it has a custom interface designed for the TV.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/atari-are-launching-a-new-gaming-system-the-ataribox-and-it-runs-linux.10418|title=Atari are launching a new gaming system, the 'Ataribox' and it runs Linux|work=GamingOnLinux|access-date=September 26, 2017|language=en}}</ref>

On January 27, 2020, Atari announced a deal with GSD Group to build Atari Hotels, with the first breaking ground in [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]] in mid-2020. Additional hotels were also planned in [[Las Vegas]], [[Denver]], [[Chicago]], [[Austin, Texas|Austin]], [[Seattle]], [[San Francisco]], and [[San Jose, California|San Jose]]. The company plans to make the hotel experience immersive and accessible to all ages. Hotels are planned to include virtual and augmented reality technologies.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://atarihotels.com/news/atari-announces-world-class-video-game-themed-atari-hotels-first-atari-hotel-to-begin-construction-in-phoenix-in-mid-2020/|title=ATARI ANNOUNCES WORLD-CLASS VIDEO GAME-THEMED ATARI HOTELS First Atari Hotel to Begin Construction in Phoenix in Mid-2020|work=Atari Hotels|access-date=February 2, 2020|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/hotel/atari-to-bring-8-hotels-to-the-us-102685|title=Game Company Atari To Open 8 Hotels In The U.S.|website=Bisnow|language=en|access-date=February 25, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tripstodiscover.com/atari-video-game-hotels/|title=Atari to Open 8 Video Game Hotels in the U.S.|website=TripsToDiscover|language=en|access-date=February 28, 2020}}</ref>

On December 16, 2020, Atari shipped the first units of the [[Atari VCS (2021 console)|Atari VCS]] exclusive to backers of the systems [[crowdfunding]] campaign. Atari urged the backers to give feedback on the system so that the company could make changes to improve the product on its official launch.<ref>{{Cite press release|last=ATARI|date=2020-12-16|title=ATARI VCS: Shipping of the Indiegogo backer units Native integration of Google Chrome for enriched content Release of the dedicated VCS Companion App|url=http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/12/16/2146472/0/en/ATARI-VCS-Shipping-of-the-Indiegogo-backer-units-Native-integration-of-Google-Chrome-for-enriched-content-Release-of-the-dedicated-VCS-Companion-App.html|access-date=2021-03-11|website=GlobeNewswire News Room}}</ref> The consoles only ship to [[North America]], [[Australia]], and [[New Zealand]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Atari VCS hybrid console/PC launches June 10 in New Zealand and Australia |url=https://www.shindig.nz/games/game-news/atari-vcs-hybrid-console-pc-launches-june-10-in-new-zealand-and-australia/ |date=8 June 2021 |url-status=live |archive-date=5 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705114302/https://www.shindig.nz/games/game-news/atari-vcs-hybrid-console-pc-launches-june-10-in-new-zealand-and-australia/}}</ref>

In 2020, Atari launched its decentralized cryptocurrency Atari Token in equal partnership with the ICICB Group.<ref>{{Cite press release |date=2020-05-14|title=Atari®️ Teams Up with Arkane Network to Integrate the Atari Token Across Digital Entertainment Ecosystem|url=https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/05/14/2033545/0/en/Atari-%EF%B8%8F-Teams-Up-with-Arkane-Network-to-Integrate-the-Atari-Token-Across-Digital-Entertainment-Ecosystem.html|access-date=2021-04-04 |publisher=Atari Inc |via=GlobeNewswire News Room|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |date=2021-03-22|title=Atari Extends Hotel Partnership with ICICB Group to more Countries in Europe and Africa, and Asia|url=https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/03/22/2196572/0/en/Atari-Extends-Hotel-Partnership-with-ICICB-Group-to-more-Countries-in-Europe-and-Africa-and-Asia.html|access-date=2021-03-29 |publisher=Atari |via=GlobeNewswire News Room|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |publisher=ATARI|date=2021-03-22|title=Atari Extends Hotel Partnership with ICICB Group to more Countries in Europe and Africa, and Asia|url=https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/03/22/2196572/0/en/Atari-Extends-Hotel-Partnership-with-ICICB-Group-to-more-Countries-in-Europe-and-Africa-and-Asia.html|access-date=2021-04-04|website=GlobeNewswire News Room|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Trula|first=Esther Miguel|date=2021-03-16|title=Un hotel de Atari en Gibraltar: el último y loco proyecto turístico que aunará videojuegos con retrofuturismo|url=https://magnet.xataka.com/un-mundo-fascinante/hotel-atari-gibraltar-ultimo-loco-proyecto-turistico-que-aunara-videojuegos-retrofuturismo|access-date=2021-04-04|website=Magnet|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Atari® Partners with ICICB Group and Grants Licensing Rights to Build Atari Hotels in Dubai, Gibraltar, and Spain|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/atari-partners-icicb-group-grants-173000236.html|access-date=2021-04-04|website=finance.yahoo.com|date=March 10, 2021 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Atari :® Partners with ICICB Group and Grants Licensing Rights to Build Atari : Hotels in Dubai, Gibraltar, and Spain |date=March 10, 2021 |url=https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/ATARI-S-A-2168735/news/Atari-nbsp-Partners-with-ICICB-Group-and-Grants-Licensing-Rights-to-Build-Atari-nbsp-Hotels-in-32653607/|access-date=2021-04-04 |publisher=MarketScreener |language=en}}</ref> Atari Group announced in March 2020 that it granted ICICB a non-exclusive license to run a cryptocurrency online casino on Atari's website, based on the Atari Token.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-19|title=Crypto Currency Casino Launch One Of 2020 Goals For Atari Group|url=https://www.gamblingnews.com/news/crypto-currency-casino-launch-one-of-2020-goals-for-atari-group/|access-date=2021-04-05|website=GamblingNews|language=en}}</ref> The group partnering with Atari opened a new company in Gibraltar called Atari Chain LTD.<ref>{{Cite press release |publisher=ATARI|date=2020-03-27|title=Atari: Launch of the Atari Token|url=https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/03/27/2007876/0/en/Atari-Launch-of-the-Atari-Token.html|access-date=2021-03-29|via=GlobeNewswire News Room|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Atari Extends Hotel Partnership with ICICB Group to more Countries in Europe and Africa, and Asia|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/atari-extends-hotel-partnership-icicb-070000948.html|access-date=2021-04-05|website=finance.yahoo.com|date=March 22, 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Atari® Partners with ICICB Group and Grants Licensing Rights to Build Atari Hotels in Dubai, Gibraltar, and Spain|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/atari-partners-icicb-group-grants-173000236.html|access-date=2021-04-05|website=finance.yahoo.com|date=March 10, 2021 |language=en-GB}}</ref> In March 2021, Atari extended its partnership with ICICB Group for the development of Atari branded hotels,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Teams Up with Karma the Game of Destiny to Support In-Game Purchases Using Atari Token|url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/373023/Atari__Teams_Up_with_Karma_the_Game_of_Destiny___to_Support_InGame_Purchases_Using_Atari_Token.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301134847/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/373023/Atari__Teams_Up_with_Karma_the_Game_of_Destiny___to_Support_InGame_Purchases_Using_Atari_Token.php |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 1, 2021 |access-date=2021-04-04|publisher=www.gamasutra.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=ATARI|date=2020-10-16|title=Atari Token: Public Sale of the Atari Token to begin October 29, 2020 on Bitcoin.com Exchange|url=https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/10/16/2109670/0/en/Atari-Token-Public-Sale-of-the-Atari-Token-to-begin-October-29-2020-on-Bitcoin-com-Exchange.html|access-date=2021-04-04|website=GlobeNewswire News Room|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-23|title=Atari, ICICB Group Expand Hotel Partnership|url=https://www.licenseglobal.com/video-games/atari-icicb-group-expand-hotel-partnership|access-date=2021-04-05|website=licenseglobal.com|language=en}}</ref> and the first hotels will be constructed at selected locations outside the United States, with [[Dubai]], [[Gibraltar]] and [[Spain]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-03-10|title=ATARI: Atari® Partners with ICICB Group and Grants Licensing Rights to Build Atari Hotels in Dubai, Gibraltar, and Spain|language=en|work=Bloomberg.com|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2021-03-10/atari-atari-partners-with-icicb-group-and-grants-licensing-rights-to-build-atari-hotels-in-dubai-gibraltar-and-spain|access-date=2021-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Atari Signs Licencing Agreement With ICICB For Atari-Branded Hotels Outside US|url=https://inkedin.com/atari-signs-licencing-agreement-with-icicb-for-atari-branded-hotels-outside-us/59478/|access-date=2021-04-05|website=inkedin.com|date=March 12, 2021|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Videogame pioneers, formally announce plans for an Atari-themed hotel to be built in Gibraltar|url=https://www.gbc.gi/news/videogame-pioneers-formally-announce-plans-atari-themed-hotel-be-built-gibraltar|access-date=2021-04-05|website=www.gbc.gi|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Atari Expands Hotel Licencing Deal with ICICB to More Countries; Shares Jump 16% |date=March 22, 2021 |url=https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/ATARI-S-A-2168735/news/Atari-Expands-Hotel-Licencing-Deal-with-ICICB-to-More-Countries-Shares-Jump-16-32751795/|access-date=2021-04-05 |publisher=MarketScreener |language=en}}</ref>

==== Rosen era (2021–present) ====
In late 2021, Wade Rosen became the new CEO of Atari.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Regan |first=Tom |date=2022-08-23 |title=How Atari's new CEO is pressing continue for the software company |url=https://www.nme.com/features/how-ataris-new-ceo-is-pressing-continue-for-the-californian-software-company-3293975 |access-date=2024-09-09 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> Unlike his predecessor, Rosen's strategy for Atari is a re-focus on retro gaming and Atari's classic franchises.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Editor |first=Brendan Sinclair Managing |date=2023-11-29 |title=Atari's re-focus on retro |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ataris-re-focus-on-retro |access-date=2024-09-09 |website=GamesIndustry.biz |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Extension |first=Time |date=2024-02-29 |title=Interview: "Underpromising & Overdelivering" - Atari CEO Wade Rosen Talks Winning Back Trust |url=https://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-underpromising-and-overdelivering-atari-ceo-wade-rosen-talks-winning-back-trust |access-date=2024-09-09 |website=Time Extension |language=en-GB}}</ref>

On 18 April 2022, Atari announced the termination of all license agreements with ICICB Group and its subsidiaries ("ICICB"). The license agreements between Atari and ICICB, including the Atari Chain Limited license (the "Joint Venture") and the related licenses including hotel and casino licenses, have been terminated effective 18 April 2022. ICICB is not authorized to represent Atari or its brands in any manner.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 18, 2022 |title=Atari Announces Planned Creation of New Token and Termination of Joint Venture |url=https://atari.com/blogs/newsroom/atari-announces-planned-creation-of-new-token-and-termination-of-joint-venture |website=atari.com}}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=May 2022}}

In March 2024, Atari announced that it will work with coin-op manufacturer Alan-1 to bring ''[[Atari Recharged]]'' titles on [[Arcade game|arcades]]. This would mark the return of the Atari brand in the arcade space after 25 years, when ''[[San Francisco Rush 2049]]'' was released.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Extension |first=Time |date=2024-03-12 |title=After 25 Years Away, Atari Is Returning To Arcades With Its "Recharged" Series |url=https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/after-25-years-away-atari-is-returning-to-arcades-with-its-recharged-series |access-date=2024-09-09 |website=Time Extension |language=en-GB}}</ref>