Infogrames Acquires Publishing Rights of Co-op Hit Bread & Fred
Infogrames, an Atari subsidiary, has acquired the publishing rights to Bread & Fred from Apogee Entertainment. The co-op platformer game, developed by Sand Castles Studio, was initially released on Steam in May 2023 and later on Nintendo Switch in May 2024. Infogrames plans to expand the game to PlayStation and Xbox platforms and develop new content. The game features two penguins working together to climb a snowy mountain, gaining popularity for its unique gameplay mechanics and humor that has generated millions of views on social media. This acquisition marks the third title in Infogrames' portfolio, alongside Totally Reliable Delivery Service and Surgeon Simulator.
Infogrames, una filiale di Atari, ha acquisito i diritti di pubblicazione di Bread & Fred da Apogee Entertainment. Il gioco cooperativo di piattaforme, sviluppato da Sand Castles Studio, è stato inizialmente rilasciato su Steam a maggio 2023 e successivamente su Nintendo Switch a maggio 2024. Infogrames pianifica di espandere il gioco su piattaforme PlayStation e Xbox e di sviluppare nuovi contenuti. Il gioco presenta due pinguini che collaborano per scalare una montagna innevata, guadagnando popolarità per le sue meccaniche di gioco uniche e l'umorismo, che ha generato milioni di visualizzazioni sui social media. Questa acquisizione segna il terzo titolo nel portfolio di Infogrames, insieme a Totally Reliable Delivery Service e Surgeon Simulator.
Infogrames, una subsidiaria de Atari, ha adquirido los derechos de publicación de Bread & Fred de Apogee Entertainment. El juego de plataformas cooperativo, desarrollado por Sand Castles Studio, se lanzó inicialmente en Steam en mayo de 2023 y posteriormente en Nintendo Switch en mayo de 2024. Infogrames planea expandir el juego a las plataformas de PlayStation y Xbox y desarrollar nuevo contenido. El juego presenta a dos pingüinos que trabajan juntos para escalar una montaña nevada, ganando popularidad por sus mecánicas de juego únicas y su humor, que ha generado millones de vistas en las redes sociales. Esta adquisición marca el tercer título en el portafolio de Infogrames, junto a Totally Reliable Delivery Service y Surgeon Simulator.
인포그램스(Infogrames)는 아타리의 자회사로서 아포지 엔터테인먼트(Apogee Entertainment)로부터 브레드 앤 프레드(Bread & Fred)의 퍼블리싱 권리를 인수했습니다. 샌드 캐슬 스튜디오(Sand Castles Studio)가 개발한 이 협동 플랫폼 게임은 2023년 5월 스팀에서 처음 출시되었고, 2024년 5월에는 닌텐도 스위치로 출시되었습니다. 인포그램스는 게임을 플레이스테이션과 엑스박스 플랫폼으로 확장하고 새로운 콘텐츠를 개발할 계획입니다. 이 게임은 두 마리의 펭귄이 함께 눈 덮인 산을 오르는 모습을 특징으로 하며, 독특한 게임플레이 메커니즘과 유머 덕분에 소셜 미디어에서 수백만 뷰를 기록하며 인기를 얻고 있습니다. 이번 인수는 인포그램스의 포트폴리오에서 토탈리 릴라이어블 딜리버리 서비스(Totally Reliable Delivery Service) 및 서전 시뮬레이터(Surgeon Simulator)와 함께 세 번째 타이틀이 됩니다.
Infogrames, une filiale d'Atari, a acquis les droits de publication de Bread & Fred auprès d'Apogee Entertainment. Ce jeu de plateforme coopératif, développé par Sand Castles Studio, a été initialement lancé sur Steam en mai 2023, puis sur Nintendo Switch en mai 2024. Infogrames prévoit d'étendre le jeu sur les plateformes PlayStation et Xbox et de développer de nouveaux contenus. Le jeu met en scène deux pingouins qui travaillent ensemble pour gravir une montagne enneigée, gagnant en popularité grâce à ses mécaniques de jeu uniques et son humour, qui a généré des millions de vues sur les réseaux sociaux. Cette acquisition marque le troisième titre dans le portefeuille d'Infogrames, aux côtés de Totally Reliable Delivery Service et Surgeon Simulator.
Infogrames, eine Tochtergesellschaft von Atari, hat die Veröffentlichungsrechte an Bread & Fred von Apogee Entertainment erworben. Das kooperative Plattformspiel, entwickelt von Sand Castles Studio, wurde zunächst im Mai 2023 auf Steam veröffentlicht und später im Mai 2024 für Nintendo Switch. Infogrames plant, das Spiel auf PlayStation- und Xbox-Plattformen auszuweiten und neue Inhalte zu entwickeln. Das Spiel enthält zwei Pinguine, die gemeinsam einen schneebedeckten Berg erklimmen, und erfreut sich großer Beliebtheit aufgrund seiner einzigartigen Spielmechanik und seines Humors, der auf sozialen Medien Millionen von Aufrufen generiert hat. Diese Übernahme markiert den dritten Titel im Portfolio von Infogrames, zusammen mit Totally Reliable Delivery Service und Surgeon Simulator.
- Expansion to new gaming platforms (PlayStation and Xbox)
- Successful existing game with proven market performance
- Strong social media presence with millions of views on TikTok
- Strategic portfolio expansion for Infogrames
- None.
NEW YORK, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infogrames — a game publishing and distribution subsidiary of Atari — today announced the acquisition of the Bread & Fred publishing rights in an agreement with Apogee Entertainment. Bread & Fred is a popular co-op game developed by Sand Castles Studio.
Bread & Fred released for PC on Steam on May 23, 2023 where it garnered positive industry and player reviews. Exactly a year later, on May 23, 2024 a version was released for the Nintendo Switch. Infogrames will work with the Sand Castles Studio to bring more content and updates to the game, as well as extend the offering to the PlayStation and Xbox platforms in the coming months.
Bread & Fred is a casual but challenging co-op platformer where players must work together to help two cute and funny penguins, Bread and Fred, jump and climb to the top of a snowy mountain. The title has gained a loyal following as much for its ability to reduce friends to a fit of giggles or tears as for its unique gameplay mechanics, adorable characters and friendly NPCs.
“Bread & Fred rose from the indie ranks, representing a level of success that is possible with a small, talented team with a passionate vision." said Scott Miller, CEO of Apogee. "We see this property as having many years of success ahead of it, expanding its appeal with new characters, gameplay modes, and its unique style of rage humor that has led to 10's of millions of views on TikTok and other platforms.”
Players steer the penguin pals through an exasperating and sometimes maddening climb that requires precision with every jump. Tethered together, the characters can use their momentum to swing each other onto higher and higher ledges. But forget to anchor and if one falls they will pull the other down with them.
Solo players make their way up the mountain as Greg, who must use a rock on a rope (named Jeff), instead of a penguin pal, to swing his way uphill.
“Bread & Fred is a rare gem that casual gamers can sit down and enjoy with their hardcore platforming friends,” said Infogrames Manager, Geoffroy Châteauvieux. “This is a great opportunity for Infogrames to publish a successful game and help continue to grow its loyal fan base by expanding distribution. We are looking forward to continuing to work with Sand Castles Studio to support Bread & Fred’s long term development plans.”
Bread & Fred is the third title in the Infogrames’ portfolio, which include Totally Reliable Delivery Service and Surgeon Simulator.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8fd06c87-8791-4b57-a776-3a96c63eb9fe
About Infogrames
Infogrames’ purpose is to acquire IP and publish games that fall outside the core portfolio of IP associated with the Atari brand. With the launch of Infogrames, Atari is reviving a legacy brand known for game development and global distribution in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
Infogrames intends to actively manage its catalog of titles by expanding digital and physical distribution, and developing new collections and sequels. Consistent with Atari’s approach, Infogrames sees game preservation as a core component of its mission. Interested IP holders can reach out at contact@infogrames.com.
For more information, please visit infogrames.com.
About Apogee
The original indie publisher, Apogee started in 1990 partnering with Id Software, Remedy Entertainment and many other indie studios, releasing iconic hits like Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, Duke Nukem, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne and Prey. Today Apogee continues to discover indie successes like Bread & Fred, with over 10 projects currently in development.
About Sand Castles Studio
Sand Castles is a studio based in Barcelona, Spain. It was founded by 3 all-time friends that wanted to take on creative projects and love video games since, ever. For more information, visit https://www.sandcastlesst.com/ .
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