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“That Was a Very Frank Interview.” A 61-Game Chat With the CEO of Atari
Key insights
6 takeaways- 01Since taking charge in 2021, CEO Wade Rosen has overseen a prolific output at Atari, publishing 61 games at a cadence of nearly one release per month.
- 02Atari’s recent portfolio strategy has been characterized by a mix of high-performing titles, such as the 'Atari 50' retro collection, and underperforming projects like 'Atari Mania'.
- 03The company maintains a pragmatic approach to development, occasionally allowing teams to proceed with projects that are not expected to be significant commercial successes.
- 04Atari’s internal evaluation process involves critical self-assessment of past releases, with leadership openly acknowledging when specific titles have failed to meet quality or engagement expectations.
- 05The company’s publishing decision-making includes complex factors such as competitive release timing, exemplified by the launch of a Metroidvania title on the same day as 'Silksong'.
- 06Atari utilizes Steam reviews as a performance metric, though leadership acknowledges that these reviews are not always a reliable proxy for actual sales volume.
Summary
Telling the story of the last five years of Atari, one game at a time.
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