The games industry has been very unstable over the last year or so, and recently we've seen the publisher, THQ, go through all manners of issues, which are still ongoing, and now one of the biggest names in gaming, and one of the pioneers of the market; Atari, has filed for bankruptcy.

Atari hasn't exactly had a great few years, and ever since Infogrames purchased the company back in 2001, it has struggled. Games released by the company recently haven't been all that great, except for a couple, such as the recent Sonic and All stars Racing Transformed.

According to the LA Times, Atari’s revenue in 2012 dropped by around 34%, with a 43% drop in the previous year, and profits have been minimal. French parent company, Atari S.A.’s share price is apparently now worth less than a Euro.

The move to file for bankruptcy would let Atari (US) separate itself from the parent company, Atari S.A. and would in turn also free them from Atari S.A.’s debt problems. It is thought that Atari US would then seek a private buyer, allowing them to focus on its own projects, such as games for mobile platforms.

Posted: Jan 21, 2013 7:26 pm
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