Executive says Atari is virtually debt-free
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The 27th edition of theAtari User Magazinebrings an exclusive interview with Todd Shallbetter, Chief Operating Officer of Atari Inc., who provides details on how the legendary video game company plans to move forward after having almostovercome bankruptcy
"The company is locateddefinitely in a stronger position. We have recapitalized; funds have recently been raised on the French market, andOur debt is now restructured. Apart from our day-to-day financial operations, the company is virtually debt-free," Shallbetter said in the extensive interview withSteve Wilds, editor of Atari User.
This new issue brings aRanking of the 20 best games for the Atari 2600 console, which includes titles such as Enduro, River Raid, Pitfall! (Activision), California Games, (Epyx), Joust, Galaxian, Phoenix, Space Invaders (Atari) and Frogger (Parker Brothers), among others.
Meanwhile, the sectionNewsdeskreviews Atari's latest releases, such asHaunted Housefor iOS;Roller Coaster Tycoon 4, coming soon for Android; and the controversial agreement with theDenny's food chainwhich has brought versions of its classics under titles such as “Hashteroids”, “Centipup” and “Take-Out”. Likewise, thehistoric unearthing of E.T. game cartridges which remained buried for more than 30 years in New Mexico (USA).
Meanwhile, Kieren Hawken examines theversions of the famous arcade Donkey Kongon the various Atari platforms; in addition to its usual review of theArcade game conversions for Atari STincluding Hydra, Blasteroids, Gauntlet II, Race Drivin', Crystal Castles and Battlezone.
Likewise, Hawken offers us a completephoto reportof the eventRetro Oxford Mayhem (ROM)held on April 5 and 6 in England. In addition, he comments on the book "Ocean: The History" about the remembered software company founded in Manchester (1982).
The latest edition ofAtari UserIt also offers us othergame reviewsas3D Tic Tac Toe(2600),Bubble Trouble(Lynx),Expressway(Jaguar CD),Ultimate Minesweeper(Atari Falcon),Galaga(7800),Missile Command 3D(Jaguar) andPanther(XL/XE). And in theIN-DEV sectionIt is mentioned thatCentron 3D case; as well as homebrew games likeFloppy BirdandPerplexitynext tointeresting demosfor Atari XL/XE series computers.
As if that were not enough, the magazine invites its readers toparticipate in a contestwhere they canwin codesfordifferent gameslike Redemption,Minimum(PC), Alone in the Dark andRoller Coaster Tycoon 4 Mobile(iOS). Subscribers mustanswer three questionsabout the company and send your answersbefore August 17th
Finally, Wilds advances that in theNext issue of Atari Userwill be dedicated to theconsole 7800; followed by another edition in honor of theAtari 800 computerBoth magazines will have guides, reviews, etc.
We thankSteve Wilds, editor ofAtari User, for making it easier for usdigital versionof thelatest issue of the magazine. Interested parties cansubscribe and order itthrough its websitehttp://atariuser.com/portal/where you will findSpecial offers and discounts
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