Atari is set to acquire Digital Eclipse, meaning we could soon be in for more cool retro remakes

Atari has entered into an agreement to acquire Digital Eclipse, in a move designed to help the publisher increase its focus on growth through retro-inspired titles.The deal is expected to be close in the next few days and will see Atari pay up to $20 million for the American studio, which is best known for its remasters of classic titles. For example, it's released the likes of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection and the Disney Classic Games Collection.Much like Atari’s recent purchase of Nightdive Studios — creators of this year’s System Shock Remake - the acquisition of Digital Eclipse is being done with the aim of turning Atari into a bit of a retro gaming powerhouse. Read more