Atari Acquires RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Publishing Rights In Multi-Million Dollar Deal
Atari Acquires RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Publishing Rights In Multi-Million Dollar Deal
Atari SA (OTC:PONGF) has acquired the publishing rights for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 from Frontier Developments PLC (OTC:FRRDF) for $7 million.
雅达利公司（场外交易代码：PONGF）已以700万美元的价格从Frontier Developments PLC（场外交易代码：FRRDF）手中收购了《过山车大亨3》的出版权。
According to IGN, this acquisition includes various RollerCoaster Tycoon games, spanning from RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic to RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch. The move is part of Atari's strategy to expand distribution and explore merchandising opportunities to elevate the franchise.
根据IGN的说法，此次收购包括各种过山车大亨游戏，从过山车大亨经典版到过山车大亨Touch。此举是雅达利扩大分销和探索销售机会以提升特许经营权的战略的一部分。
Frontier Developments, known for games like Elite: Dangerous and Zoo Tycoon, faced financial challenges, prompting the sale.
以《精英：危险》和《动物园大亨》等游戏而闻名的Frontier Developments面临财务挑战，促使了销售。
The transaction, consisting of $4 million upfront and a $3 million deferred payment, bolsters Frontier's cash reserves. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 alone has been generating $1.5 million in annual profits since Frontier acquired the rights in 2018.
该交易包括400万美元的预付款和300万美元的延期付款，增加了Frontier的现金储备。自2018年Frontier获得版权以来，仅过山车大亨3就创造了150万美元的年利润。
Despite recent struggles, Frontier remains optimistic, citing strong sales from titles like Jurassic World Evolution 2 and Planet Zoo. They plan to release three creative management simulation (CMS) games over the next three financial years while supporting existing titles such as Elite Dangerous and F1 Manager.
尽管最近陷入困境，但Frontier仍然持乐观态度，理由是《侏罗纪世界：进化2》和《Planet Zoo》等游戏的销量强劲。他们计划在未来三个财政年度内发布三款创意管理模拟（CMS）游戏，同时支持《危险精英》和《F1 Manager》等现有游戏。
"The proceeds of the disposal will be utilized by the Company for general working capital purposes," Frontier said, as per IGN.
据IGN报道，Frontier表示：“出售所得将由公司用于一般营运资金用途。”
Meanwhile, Wade Rosen, Atari's Chairman and CEO, expressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition. "As we mark the 25th anniversary of Rollercoaster Tycoon with Chris Sawyer," Rosen said. "I'm thrilled that we're bringing this pivotal title together with the rest of the franchise."
同时，雅达利董事长兼首席执行官韦德·罗森表达了对收购的热情。罗森说：“在我们与克里斯·索耶一起纪念《过山车大亨》问世25周年之际。”“我很高兴我们能将这个关键游戏与其他系列融为一体。”
"This move opens up new opportunities for Atari as we build upon Frontier's legacy and cater to the devoted fanbase of Rollercoaster Tycoon games," the CEO added.
首席执行官补充说：“此举为雅达利开辟了新的机遇，因为我们在Frontier的传统基础上再接再厉，迎合了过山车大亨游戏的忠实粉丝群。”
Price Action: Atari is currently trading at $0.12 down 8% in the past 24 hours, according to Benzinga Pro.
价格走势：根据Benzinga Pro的数据，雅达利目前的交易价格为0.12美元，在过去24小时内下跌了8％。
Image courtesy of Frontier Developments via Steam.
图片由前沿开发公司通过 Steam 提供。