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    Articles - The future of Atari Inc: Flash-based casual and community-focused gaming

    Atari Inc. switches its business model. Have we seen the last of the big budget games from iconic developer?
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    Re: Articles - The future of Atari Inc: Flash-based casual and community-focused gam

    Quote Originally Posted by Hexus
    Sadly, it seems that Alone in the Dark was probably the last major and big budget title from Atari Inc as it adjusts its business model to fit in with the trends of the industry.
    Last of the 'single player only with no community focus at all' big budget titles rather.

    I wouldn't rule out big budget games as long as they have a community and/or multiplayer aspect, such as Test Drive Unlimited.

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    Re: Articles - The future of Atari Inc: Flash-based casual and community-focused gam

    Quote Originally Posted by kalniel View Post
    Last of the 'single player only with no community focus at all' big budget titles rather.

    I wouldn't rule out big budget games as long as they have a community and/or multiplayer aspect, such as Test Drive Unlimited.
    Spot on! That's what I meant

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    I really hope Test Drive Unlimited sees a sequel! Its one of my favorites and theres still a massive following.
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