NEW YORK, NY — (Marketwired) — 10/28/14 — ®, one of the world–s most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, in partnership with , a leader in virtual world games and technology and the creators of , today announced the launch of . The Atari-themed virtual world brings casino-style play to an online, multi-player game – with classic Atari brands including , , and . As the first release of , users can expect additional games and elements in the coming months.
features a full suite of virtual currency casual casino games and social environments, all featuring Atari favorites. In the -themed poolside area, players can chat in a giant indoor ball pit, and get up close and personal with the one and only iconic Centipede. The dance club offers a social environment where players can exchange Bonus Charms, which increase virtual currency payouts while playing casino games.
Upon entering , players will be drawn into a virtual casino with slots branded from , , , , , , , and . Additional single- and multi-player games have also been incorporated including blackjack, video poker, solitaire, and bingo. A -branded version of solitaire, and Bonus Charms inspired by Atari favorites will be incorporated in the coming months. will be available worldwide in several languages including English, Portuguese, Romanian, and French.
“This first release of is a step into online casinos, leveraging the rapidly growing interest in social casinos to offer a fun experience,” said Fred Chesnais, Chief Executive Officer, Atari, Inc. “We wanted to engage rapidly with our loyal fans, get their feedback in order to decide upon the additional features to be released to further improve the experience.”
, an experienced social casino development company and the creators of Vegas World, as its development partner for .
“The entrance of an iconic gaming company like Atari into the social casino space speaks volumes to the direction of the gaming industry,” said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. “Millions of people around the world are engaging in casino-style games through a virtual world environment. With , users can play the casino games they love, branded with the games they grew up playing.”
is the first of several upcoming initiatives that Atari is pursuing within the online gambling space. The company has also partnered with Pariplay to develop a real-money gaming product, Atari Casino, which is currently in development and scheduled for release in late 2014.
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Atari () is an interactive entertainment production company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Test Drive®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®.
Atari has offices in New York and Paris.
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, a developer of virtual environment and game technologies, make immersive worlds and massive multiplayer games possible with no software required beyond a basic browser. FlowPlay–s first consumer product, , is played by over 35 million players and is one of the most popular teen virtual worlds. , FlowPlay–s flagship social casino MMORPG, achieves industry-leading player monetization rates. In November 2013, FlowPlay introduced its social casino white-label platform, allowing businesses from any industry to quickly and easily bring their own uniquely branded social casino games to market. FlowPlay was founded in 2006 and is primarily funded by Intel Capital and the creators of Skype. For more information on FlowPlay, contact .
Lindsey Bradshaw
Barokas PR for Atari & FlowPlay
(206) 264-8220
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