[STEAM] Atari acquires Implicit Conversions emulation studio that takes classic games to new platforms

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announced the acquisition of Implicit Conversions, an emulation studio that specializes in bringing classic console games to modern platforms.

The addition of the studio and its proprietary technology expands Atari’s leadership position in the retro market.

The Implicit Conversions team has reintroduced more than 100 classic games to modern platforms. The studio’s proprietary emulation technology enables the team to bring retro games to modern consoles with or without source code.

“Implicit Conversions’ ability to work with 32-bit era games using their proprietary Syrup engine complements our existing expertise with 8 and 16-bit era games,” said Atari CEO Wade Rosen, in a statement. “Alongside the Bakesale Engine (Digital Eclipse) and the Kex Engine (Nightdive), we now have an enviable suite of proprietary tools, and more engineering talent that will enable us to continue to expand our capabilities across our own catalog as well as the back catalogs of our IP partners.”

Alongside a well-earned reputation for treating retro IP with care and respect, Atari has built a growing business leveraging expertise in emulation, porting, publishing and distribution, the company said.

“Implicit Conversions, Atari and their amazing studios have a shared passion for retro games, and a shared belief that accessibility is the cornerstone of preservation,” said Implicit Conversions cofounder Robin Lavallée, in a statement. “We look forward to sharing our expertise and introducing even more important classic titles to new audiences.”

“When you combine our large portfolio of owned-IP and our strong relationships with major IP holders, we have a lot of opportunity in front of us,” said Rosen. “We look forward to working with even more owners of classic-IP to fully take advantage of these exciting technologies.”

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