Atari and Wonder Join Forces on Cross-Platform Gaming

Atari has announced that it has acquired an exclusive technology license from mobile tech startup Wonder, leading the way for Atari to bring enhanced cross-platform functionality to the Atari VCS and mobile devices.

Atari will leverage hybrid mobile gaming and entertainment platform WonderOS - which was designed to deliver a seamless ecosystem of multi-platform games, entertainment apps, and streaming services (locally or through the cloud) - to further expand the capabilities of the Atari VCS home entertainment system and offer content on devices everywhere.

Wonder was founded in 2016 by Andy Kleinman, a former Scopely, Zynga, and Disney executive, and gathered significant attention because of its diverse roster of investors, which included prominent figures such as Grammy-winning artist Shakira, Gerard Pique, Baron Davis, late NBA Commissioner David Stern, as well as iconic figures in gaming history, such as SEGA’s Hayao Nakayama and even Atari’s original founder Nolan Bushnell.

Atari anticipates incorporating WonderOS into the development roadmap of the Atari Video Computer System (Atari VCS) and making it available across mobile devices, which will further expand the capabilities and reach of the home gaming and entertainment system.

As Atari continues to grow its mobile game business, and re-enter the home hardware market with the new Atari VCS, the WonderOS and mobile IP will make an important contribution in the coming years as the company drives to make mobile gaming and content streaming persistent and pervasive for consumers.

“As a life-long gamer and fan of the brand, I can’t imagine a better company than Atari to be moving forward with,” said Kleinman. “I am confident that Atari is the right partner to bring Wonder’s promising technology to market.”

“Atari has strong mobile gaming business and deep experience as a publisher,” said Atari CEO Frédéric Chesnais. “Incorporating Wonder’s exciting technology will accelerate mobile integration within the Atari VCS platform, while better positioning Atari to capitalize on the promise offered by 5G digital cellular networks.”

12. Februar 2020, von Alex 'Alex B.' Börner