Atari Acquires Chris Sawyers’ Transport Tycoon
Atari has announced the acquisition of Transport Tycoon from creator Chris Sawyer. Released in 1994, this iconic simulation game allows players to build a transport empire during the Great Depression using various vehicles. The game received a Deluxe version in 1995 with expanded features and timeline (1950-2050). The title has been ported to multiple platforms including Mac, PlayStation, SEGA Saturn, and mobile devices. Under Atari's ownership, plans include expanding digital and physical distribution, developing new content, and exploring brand collaborations. Atari already publishes Locomotion (2004) and the RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise, both created by Sawyer.
Atari ha annunciato l'acquisizione di Transport Tycoon dal creatore Chris Sawyer. Pubblicato nel 1994, questo iconico gioco di simulazione permette ai giocatori di costruire un impero dei trasporti durante la Grande Depressione utilizzando vari veicoli. Il gioco ha ricevuto una versione Deluxe nel 1995 con funzionalità e un periodo di tempo espanso (1950-2050). Il titolo è stato portato su più piattaforme, inclusi Mac, PlayStation, SEGA Saturn e dispositivi mobili. Sotto la proprietà di Atari, i piani includono l'espansione della distribuzione digitale e fisica, lo sviluppo di nuovi contenuti e l'esplorazione di collaborazioni di marca. Atari pubblica già Locomotion (2004) e la serie RollerCoaster Tycoon, entrambe create da Sawyer.
Atari ha anunciado la adquisición de Transport Tycoon del creador Chris Sawyer. Lanzado en 1994, este icónico juego de simulación permite a los jugadores construir un imperio del transporte durante la Gran Depresión utilizando varios vehículos. El juego recibió una versión Deluxe en 1995 con características ampliadas y una línea de tiempo (1950-2050). El título ha sido adaptado a múltiples plataformas, incluyendo Mac, PlayStation, SEGA Saturn y dispositivos móviles. Bajo la propiedad de Atari, los planes incluyen expandir la distribución digital y física, desarrollar nuevo contenido y explorar colaboraciones de marca. Atari ya publica Locomotion (2004) y la franquicia RollerCoaster Tycoon, ambas creadas por Sawyer.
아타리는 제작자 크리스 소여로부터 운송 제국을 인수했다고 발표했습니다. 1994년에 출시된 이 아이코닉 시뮬레이션 게임은 플레이어가 대공황 동안 다양한 차량을 사용하여 운송 제국을 건설할 수 있게 해줍니다. 이 게임은 1995년에 확장된 기능과 시간대(1950-2050)를 갖춘 디럭스 버전을 받았습니다. 이 타이틀은 Mac, PlayStation, SEGA Saturn 및 모바일 기기를 포함한 여러 플랫폼으로 이식되었습니다. 아타리의 소유 하에 디지털 및 물리적 배급을 확대하고, 새로운 콘텐츠를 개발하며, 브랜드 협업을 탐색할 계획이 포함되어 있습니다. 아타리는 이미 소여가 만든 Locomotion(2004) 및 RollerCoaster Tycoon 프랜차이즈를 출판하고 있습니다.
Atari a annoncé l'acquisition de Transport Tycoon de son créateur Chris Sawyer. Sorti en 1994, ce jeu de simulation emblématique permet aux joueurs de construire un empire de transport durant la Grande Dépression en utilisant divers véhicules. Le jeu a reçu une version Deluxe en 1995 avec des fonctionnalités élargies et une chronologie (1950-2050). Le titre a été adapté sur plusieurs plateformes, y compris Mac, PlayStation, SEGA Saturn et appareils mobiles. Sous la propriété d'Atari, les projets incluent l'expansion de la distribution numérique et physique, le développement de nouveaux contenus et l'exploration de collaborations de marques. Atari publie déjà Locomotion (2004) et la franchise RollerCoaster Tycoon, toutes deux créées par Sawyer.
Atari hat den Erwerb von Transport Tycoon vom Schöpfer Chris Sawyer angekündigt. Das 1994 veröffentlichte ikonische Simulationsspiel ermöglicht es den Spielern, während der Großen Depression ein Verkehrsimperium mit verschiedenen Fahrzeugen aufzubauen. Das Spiel erhielt 1995 eine Deluxe-Version mit erweiterten Funktionen und einem Zeitrahmen (1950-2050). Der Titel wurde auf mehrere Plattformen portiert, darunter Mac, PlayStation, SEGA Saturn und mobile Geräte. Unter Atlari's Eigentum beinhalten die Pläne die Erweiterung der digitalen und physischen Distribution, die Entwicklung neuer Inhalte und die Erkundung von Markenkooperationen. Atari veröffentlicht bereits Locomotion (2004) und die RollerCoaster Tycoon-Serie, die beide von Sawyer erstellt wurden.
- Strategic acquisition of a well-established gaming IP
- Expansion of Atari's simulation game portfolio
- Multiple revenue opportunities through distribution and new content development
- Synergy with existing Chris Sawyer titles in Atari's portfolio
- None.
NEW YORK, Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atari® — one of the world's most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers —today announced the acquisition of Transport Tycoon in an agreement with the game’s creator Chris Sawyer. The 1994 title set the standard for simulation games, with deep and complex gameplay, detailed pixel graphics, subtle animations, and a remarkably wide range of configuration options.
In Transport Tycoon, players take control of a transport company in 1930 when the world’s economy is reeling from the Great Depression. From these depths, they are charged with building a transport empire using trains, ships, trucks, planes, and helicopters. As their empire grows, they can leverage technological advances to move more passengers and cargo while they fend off computer-controlled rivals.
The original DOS version was released in 1994 and ports to Mac, PlayStation, and SEGA Saturn followed. In 1995 Transport Tycoon Deluxe added new landscapes, weather, vehicles, and scenarios. Even the historical timeline was expanded, giving players another 20 years of simulation by shifting the lens of empire building from 1950 to 2050. In 2013 the title was ported to mobile.
30 years after its release reviewers and players continue to praise the game's elegant mix of ease of use and realistic simulation.
“We are honored that Chris has entrusted us with Transport Tycoon, and our team is committed to both honoring and advancing his groundbreaking creation,” said Atari Chairman and CEO Wade Rosen.
Atari will seek to expand digital and physical distribution, potentially develop new titles or content, and explore brand and merchandising collaborations as part of a long-term plan to preserve and expand this classic sim.
Atari is also the publisher of Chris Sawyer’s 2004 title Locomotion, which he described as the spiritual successor to Transport Tycoon, as well as the RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise.
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