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Atari: We want to focus more on Nintendo platforms

Posted Jan 17th 2008 1:30PM by David Hinkle
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Atari's new person in charge, Patrick Leleu (is that pronounced "lee-lou" by any chance?), wants to turn the company around. And, the first order of business is taking care of some of the company's debts and being practical in choosing which games to publish. This is where Nintendo comes in.

Patrick said it is the company's "intention to increase our investment in games aimed at the mass market made up of consumers who were introduced to gaming on the DS and Wii." Seems like a no-brainer, considering that the Wii and DS practically are the market. And, while it's nice to say, if they're going to just pile the crap on us with crummy release after crummy release, we would be better off without.

[Via Go Nintendo]

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1-17-2008 @ 1:39PM

Roto13 said...

His last name is fun to say.

1-17-2008 @ 1:47PM

Alien said...

Seems like a no-brainer, considering that the Wii and DS practically are the market.

Thats a bit much IMO , true they are doing great , but not so great for major companys like EA ...

1-17-2008 @ 8:05PM

hvnlysoldr said...

Wait you're telling me the fifth element is love?

1-17-2008 @ 10:44PM

Mr.ESC said...

No effing wai,the fifth element "Is" Hot pockets.

1-17-2008 @ 10:49PM

Jacob said...

Makes sense really, with the Wii and the DS absolutely dominating in their respective markets, you want to put games out there where they have the best chance to sell.

Lets just hope their path to success isn't going to be paved by crappy brain game rip-offs.

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