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'''AtGames Cloud Holdings Inc.''' (formerly '''AtGames Digital Media Inc.''') is an [[United States of America|American]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2019-01-24 |title=Atgames Digital Media Inc. – About Us |url=https://www.atgames.net/about |access-date=2019-01-24 |website=atgames.net}}</ref> [[video game]] and [[video game console|console]] manufacturer, known for their Legends Ultimate Arcade and the creator of the connected arcade.<ref name="ign.com">{{Citation |title=AtGames Legends Ultimate Fixes the Biggest Problem with Modern Arcade Machines – IGN |date=14 June 2019 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/06/14/atgames-legends-ultimate-fixes-the-biggest-problem-with-modern-arcade-machines |access-date=2020-08-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chandler |first=Darik |date=February 21, 2020 |title=World's First Connected Arcade |url=https://thecesbible.com/worlds-first-connected-arcade/ |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223123954/https://thecesbible.com/worlds-first-connected-arcade/ |archive-date=2021-12-23 }}</ref> Since 2011, they have produced and marketed the Atari-licensed [[Dedicated console|dedicated]] [[home video game console]] series [[Atari Flashback series|Atari Flashback]] under license from [[Atari, Inc. (1993–present)|Atari]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=AtGames Flashback Zone |url=https://www.atgames.us/ |website=AtGames Flashback Zone}}</ref> Additionally, AtGames has produced [[ColecoVision]] and [[Intellivision]] Flashback consoles, and has worked with [[Sega]] on multiple different handhelds and retro consoles.
'''AtGames Cloud Holdings Inc.''' (formerly '''AtGames Digital Media Inc.''') is an [[United States of America|American]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2019-01-24 |title=Atgames Digital Media Inc. – About Us |url=https://www.atgames.net/about |access-date=2019-01-24 |website=atgames.net |archive-date=2023-03-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322230350/https://www.atgames.net/about |url-status=live }}</ref> [[video game]] and [[video game console|console]] manufacturer, known for their Legends Ultimate Arcade and the creator of the connected arcade.<ref name="ign.com">{{Citation |title=AtGames Legends Ultimate Fixes the Biggest Problem with Modern Arcade Machines – IGN |date=14 June 2019 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/06/14/atgames-legends-ultimate-fixes-the-biggest-problem-with-modern-arcade-machines |access-date=2020-08-27 |archive-date=2019-06-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190614033618/https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/06/14/atgames-legends-ultimate-fixes-the-biggest-problem-with-modern-arcade-machines |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chandler |first=Darik |date=February 21, 2020 |title=World's First Connected Arcade |url=https://thecesbible.com/worlds-first-connected-arcade/ |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223123954/https://thecesbible.com/worlds-first-connected-arcade/ |archive-date=2021-12-23 }}</ref> Since 2011, they have produced and marketed the Atari-licensed [[Dedicated console|dedicated]] [[home video game console]] series [[Atari Flashback series|Atari Flashback]] under license from [[Atari, Inc. (1993–present)|Atari]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=AtGames Flashback Zone |url=https://www.atgames.us/ |website=AtGames Flashback Zone |access-date=2018-10-13 |archive-date=2018-10-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020192435/https://www.atgames.us/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Additionally, AtGames has produced [[ColecoVision]] and [[Intellivision]] Flashback consoles, and has worked with [[Sega]] on multiple different handhelds and retro consoles.


== History ==
== History ==


In August 2014, [[GameFly]] announced on its website that AtGames had acquired its online games distribution service.<ref>{{Citation |title=GameFly Sells Its Digital Business to AtGames – IGN |date=26 August 2014 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/08/26/gamefly-sells-its-digital-business-to-atgames |access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref> AtGames relaunched this service under the name [[Direct2Drive]] in late 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nutt |first=Christian |title=Direct2Drive is back under new owner: GameFly Digital is no more |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/229733/Direct2Drive_is_back_under_new_owner_GameFly_Digital_is_no_more.php |access-date=2020-04-20 |website=gamasutra.com}}</ref> In December 2014, AtGames purchased the IP to Calxeda through its subsidiary Silver Lining Systems,<ref>{{Cite web |last=December 2014 |first=Desire Athow 22 |title=ARM server startup Calxeda back on track |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/processors/arm-server-startup-calxeda-back-on-track-1278114 |access-date=2020-04-20 |website=TechRadar|date=22 December 2014 }}</ref> and was using the acquired technology to build fabric interconnects for A1100-powered servers as of January 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Chris |title=AMD's 64-bit ARM server chip Seattle finally flies the coop ... but where will it call home? |url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/01/14/amd_arm_seattle_launch/ |access-date=2020-04-20 |website=The Register}}</ref>
In August 2014, [[GameFly]] announced on its website that AtGames had acquired its online games distribution service.<ref>{{Citation |title=GameFly Sells Its Digital Business to AtGames – IGN |date=26 August 2014 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/08/26/gamefly-sells-its-digital-business-to-atgames |access-date=2020-04-20 |archive-date=2021-04-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420004922/https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/08/26/gamefly-sells-its-digital-business-to-atgames |url-status=live }}</ref> AtGames relaunched this service under the name [[Direct2Drive]] in late 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nutt |first=Christian |title=Direct2Drive is back under new owner: GameFly Digital is no more |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/229733/Direct2Drive_is_back_under_new_owner_GameFly_Digital_is_no_more.php |access-date=2020-04-20 |website=gamasutra.com |archive-date=2020-12-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201094719/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/229733/Direct2Drive_is_back_under_new_owner_GameFly_Digital_is_no_more.php |url-status=live }}</ref> In December 2014, AtGames purchased the IP to Calxeda through its subsidiary Silver Lining Systems,<ref>{{Cite web |last=December 2014 |first=Desire Athow 22 |title=ARM server startup Calxeda back on track |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/processors/arm-server-startup-calxeda-back-on-track-1278114 |access-date=2020-04-20 |website=TechRadar |date=22 December 2014 |archive-date=2020-11-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129011550/https://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/processors/arm-server-startup-calxeda-back-on-track-1278114 |url-status=live }}</ref> and was using the acquired technology to build fabric interconnects for A1100-powered servers as of January 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Chris |title=AMD's 64-bit ARM server chip Seattle finally flies the coop ... but where will it call home? |url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/01/14/amd_arm_seattle_launch/ |access-date=2020-04-20 |website=The Register |archive-date=2020-03-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318011740/https://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/01/14/amd_arm_seattle_launch/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


[[File:Sega-Firecore-Set.jpg|thumb|Fire-core console ]]
[[File:Sega-Firecore-Set.jpg|thumb|Fire-core console ]]
In August 2019, AtGames acquired the royalty interest owed to [[General Computer Corporation]] (GCC) for [[Ms. Pac-Man]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Good |first=Owen S. |date=September 26, 2019 |title=AtGames, sued by Ms. Pac-Man's owner, buys up royalty rights to the icon |url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/9/26/20886032/ms-pac-man-lawsuit-bandai-namco-atgames-rights-royalties |website=Polygon}}</ref>
In August 2019, AtGames acquired the royalty interest owed to [[General Computer Corporation]] (GCC) for [[Ms. Pac-Man]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Good |first=Owen S. |date=September 26, 2019 |title=AtGames, sued by Ms. Pac-Man's owner, buys up royalty rights to the icon |url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/9/26/20886032/ms-pac-man-lawsuit-bandai-namco-atgames-rights-royalties |website=Polygon |access-date=September 30, 2019 |archive-date=September 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927003419/https://www.polygon.com/2019/9/26/20886032/ms-pac-man-lawsuit-bandai-namco-atgames-rights-royalties |url-status=live }}</ref>


In January 2020, AtGames announced a partnership with [[Taito]].<ref>{{cite web |title=AtGames Partners With TAITO To Create Virtual Pinball Tables |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/atgames-partners-with-taito-to-create-virtual-pinball-tables/ |website=Bleeding Cool News |access-date=29 January 2024}}</ref>
In January 2020, AtGames announced a partnership with [[Taito]].<ref>{{cite web |title=AtGames Partners With TAITO To Create Virtual Pinball Tables |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/atgames-partners-with-taito-to-create-virtual-pinball-tables/ |website=Bleeding Cool News |access-date=29 January 2024 |archive-date=17 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517002514/https://bleedingcool.com/games/atgames-partners-with-taito-to-create-virtual-pinball-tables/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


In June 2020, AtGames announced a partnership with [[FarSight Studios]] in which 22 Gottlieb pinball tables from their [[The Pinball Arcade|Pinball Arcade]] video game would be ported over to AtGames' newest flagship, the AtGames Legends Pinball (ALP) machine.{{cn|date=July 2023}} Since then, AtGames has continued its Legends line by adding consoles with arcade control decks (Legends Gamer, Core, and Legends Core Max) as well as their AtGames Legends Ultimate Mini (ALU Mini) and most recently, the AtGames Legends Pinball Micro (ALP Micro). A miniature version of the full size ALP.
In June 2020, AtGames announced a partnership with [[FarSight Studios]] in which 22 Gottlieb pinball tables from their [[The Pinball Arcade|Pinball Arcade]] video game would be ported over to AtGames' newest flagship, the AtGames Legends Pinball (ALP) machine.{{cn|date=July 2023}} Since then, AtGames has continued its Legends line by adding consoles with arcade control decks (Legends Gamer, Core, and Legends Core Max) as well as their AtGames Legends Ultimate Mini (ALU Mini) and most recently, the AtGames Legends Pinball Micro (ALP Micro). A miniature version of the full size ALP.
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== Products ==
== Products ==
[[File:Legends Ultimate .jpg|alt=AtGames Legends Ultimate Arcade|thumb|AtGames Legends Ultimate Arcade]]
[[File:Legends Ultimate .jpg|alt=AtGames Legends Ultimate Arcade|thumb|AtGames Legends Ultimate Arcade]]
Starting in 2018, ''AtGames'' has released [[HDMI]] dongle "Mini Console Sticks", bundled with [[Sega Genesis]]-like controllers dubbed "Flashback Blast!" These consoles contain multiple games from different companies, such as [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Bandai ''Namco'']], [[Atari]] and [[Taito]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Blast – AtGames |url=https://blast.atgames.net/ |website=blast.atgames.net}}</ref> Starting in 2019, the consoles included games licensed from [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] including ''[[Tron (franchise)|Tron]]'', ''[[The Jungle Book (franchise)|The Jungle Book]]'', ''[[The Lion King (franchise)|The Lion King]]'', and the ''[[Star Wars]]'' games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ricchiuto |first=Madeline |date=2019-02-13 |title=AtGames will be Porting Classic Disney and Star Wars Games |url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/02/13/atgames-will-be-porting-classic-disney-and-star-wars-games-next/ |access-date=2020-01-06 |website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors}}</ref>
Starting in 2018, ''AtGames'' has released [[HDMI]] dongle "Mini Console Sticks", bundled with [[Sega Genesis]]-like controllers dubbed "Flashback Blast!" These consoles contain multiple games from different companies, such as [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Bandai ''Namco'']], [[Atari]] and [[Taito]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Blast – AtGames |url=https://blast.atgames.net/ |website=blast.atgames.net |access-date=2018-11-29}}</ref> Starting in 2019, the consoles included games licensed from [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] including ''[[Tron (franchise)|Tron]]'', ''[[The Jungle Book (franchise)|The Jungle Book]]'', ''[[The Lion King (franchise)|The Lion King]]'', and the ''[[Star Wars]]'' games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ricchiuto |first=Madeline |date=2019-02-13 |title=AtGames will be Porting Classic Disney and Star Wars Games |url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/02/13/atgames-will-be-porting-classic-disney-and-star-wars-games-next/ |access-date=2020-01-06 |website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors |archive-date=2019-02-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190213205030/https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/02/13/atgames-will-be-porting-classic-disney-and-star-wars-games-next/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


In November 2019, AtGames released the 66-inch tall [[AtGames Legends Ultimate|Legends Ultimate]] arcade cabinet,<ref name="ign.com"/> featuring 350 built-in licensed arcade games on a 24-inch [[High-definition video|HD]] screen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saltzman |first=Marc |title=These tech gifts will work for those non-techie types on your shopping list |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2019/12/07/technology-makes-great-gift-even-if-recipients-not-tech-savvy/2617607001/ |access-date=2019-12-18 |website=USA Today}}</ref> In December 2019, AtGames announced its ArcadeNet service, offering games on demand for streaming, download, and purchase on the Legends Ultimate arcade platform.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ArcadeNet |url=https://www.atgames.net/arcadenet/ |access-date=2020-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AtGames Announces ArcadeNet for Legends Ultimate With Games on Demand, Download, and Storefront Purchase {{!}} FinancialContent Business Page |url=http://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/news/read/39312262/atgames%C2%AE_announces_arcadenet%E2%84%A2_for_legends_ultimate_with_games_on_demand |access-date=2020-01-06 |website=markets.financialcontent.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |title=AtGames Announces ArcadeNet for Legends Ultimate With Games on Demand, Download, and Storefront Purchase |url=https://www.newswire.com/news/atgames-announces-arcadenet-for-legends-ultimate-with-games-on-demand-21064101 |access-date=2020-01-06 |website=newswire.com}}</ref>
In November 2019, AtGames released the 66-inch tall [[AtGames Legends Ultimate|Legends Ultimate]] arcade cabinet,<ref name="ign.com"/> featuring 350 built-in licensed arcade games on a 24-inch [[High-definition video|HD]] screen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saltzman |first=Marc |title=These tech gifts will work for those non-techie types on your shopping list |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2019/12/07/technology-makes-great-gift-even-if-recipients-not-tech-savvy/2617607001/ |access-date=2019-12-18 |website=USA Today |archive-date=2019-12-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218015333/https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2019/12/07/technology-makes-great-gift-even-if-recipients-not-tech-savvy/2617607001/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In December 2019, AtGames announced its ArcadeNet service, offering games on demand for streaming, download, and purchase on the Legends Ultimate arcade platform.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ArcadeNet |url=https://www.atgames.net/arcadenet/ |access-date=2020-05-14 |archive-date=2020-05-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200505154118/https://www.atgames.net/arcadenet/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AtGames Announces ArcadeNet for Legends Ultimate With Games on Demand, Download, and Storefront Purchase {{!}} FinancialContent Business Page |url=http://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/news/read/39312262/atgames%C2%AE_announces_arcadenet%E2%84%A2_for_legends_ultimate_with_games_on_demand |access-date=2020-01-06 |website=markets.financialcontent.com |archive-date=2023-04-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406040032/https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/news/read/39312262/atgames%C2%AE_announces_arcadenet%E2%84%A2_for_legends_ultimate_with_games_on_demand |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |title=AtGames Announces ArcadeNet for Legends Ultimate With Games on Demand, Download, and Storefront Purchase |url=https://www.newswire.com/news/atgames-announces-arcadenet-for-legends-ultimate-with-games-on-demand-21064101 |access-date=2020-01-06 |website=newswire.com |archive-date=2020-07-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723020840/https://www.newswire.com/news/atgames-announces-arcadenet-for-legends-ultimate-with-games-on-demand-21064101 |url-status=live }}</ref>


In August 2020, AtGames announced that the Legends Ultimate 1.1 would hit retail on August 31, 2020,<ref name="thegamer.com">{{Cite web |date=2020-08-12 |title=AtGames Announces New Legends Ultimate Arcade (Includes 300 Games) |url=https://www.thegamer.com/atgames-announces-new-legends-ultimate-arcade-300-games/ |access-date=2020-08-27 |website=TheGamer}}</ref> featuring a library of 300 arcade titles from [[Atari]], [[Data East Arcade Classics|Data East]], [[Jaleco]], [[The Tetris Company]], and [[Disney Interactive Studios|Disney]].<ref name="thegamer.com"/>
In August 2020, AtGames announced that the Legends Ultimate 1.1 would hit retail on August 31, 2020,<ref name="thegamer.com">{{Cite web |date=2020-08-12 |title=AtGames Announces New Legends Ultimate Arcade (Includes 300 Games) |url=https://www.thegamer.com/atgames-announces-new-legends-ultimate-arcade-300-games/ |access-date=2020-08-27 |website=TheGamer |archive-date=2022-06-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616163911/https://www.thegamer.com/atgames-announces-new-legends-ultimate-arcade-300-games/ |url-status=live }}</ref> featuring a library of 300 arcade titles from [[Atari]], [[Data East Arcade Classics|Data East]], [[Jaleco]], [[The Tetris Company]], and [[Disney Interactive Studios|Disney]].<ref name="thegamer.com"/>


In September 2020, AtGames announced the Legends Gamer series of wireless arcade controllers, including the Legends Gamer Mini, Legends Gamer and Legends Gamer Pro.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AtGames opens up preorders for Legends Gamer plug & play home arcade series |url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/120179/atgames-opens-up-preorders-for-legends-gamer-plug-play-home-arcade-series |access-date=2020-09-09 |website=Shacknews|date=4 September 2020 }}</ref> The Legends Gamer Mini comes with 100 classic arcade and home video games, while the Legends Gamer and Legends Gamer Pro come with 150 classic arcade and home video games including titles from Disney, Taito, and The Tetris Company.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-02 |title=Legends Gamer Series Brings The Arcade To Your Big Screen |url=https://www.thegamer.com/legends-gamer-series-brings-arcade-to-your-big-screen-atgames/ |access-date=2020-09-09 |website=TheGamer}}</ref>
In September 2020, AtGames announced the Legends Gamer series of wireless arcade controllers, including the Legends Gamer Mini, Legends Gamer and Legends Gamer Pro.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AtGames opens up preorders for Legends Gamer plug & play home arcade series |url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/120179/atgames-opens-up-preorders-for-legends-gamer-plug-play-home-arcade-series |access-date=2020-09-09 |website=Shacknews |date=4 September 2020 |archive-date=2020-10-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020005429/https://www.shacknews.com/article/120179/atgames-opens-up-preorders-for-legends-gamer-plug-play-home-arcade-series |url-status=live }}</ref> The Legends Gamer Mini comes with 100 classic arcade and home video games, while the Legends Gamer and Legends Gamer Pro come with 150 classic arcade and home video games including titles from Disney, Taito, and The Tetris Company.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-02 |title=Legends Gamer Series Brings The Arcade To Your Big Screen |url=https://www.thegamer.com/legends-gamer-series-brings-arcade-to-your-big-screen-atgames/ |access-date=2020-09-09 |website=TheGamer |archive-date=2022-09-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903050226/https://www.thegamer.com/legends-gamer-series-brings-arcade-to-your-big-screen-atgames/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Controversies ==
== Reception & Controversies ==
In 2018, AtGames sent an incorrect version of its Bandai Namco Flashback plug-and-play console to reviewers. The review copy contained authentic emulated arcade ROMs while the released version contained NES versions, which were considerable downgrades and did not match the review copies.<ref>{{cite web |title=The rights to Ms. Pac-Man are caught up in a messy legal battle |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/09/the-rights-to-ms-pac-man-are-caught-in-a-messy-legal-battle/ |website=Ars Technica |access-date=29 January 2024}}</ref>
In 2018, AtGames sent an incorrect version of its Bandai Namco Flashback plug-and-play console to reviewers. The review copy contained authentic emulated arcade ROMs while the released version contained NES versions, which were considerable downgrades and did not match the review copies.<ref>{{cite web |title=The rights to Ms. Pac-Man are caught up in a messy legal battle |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/09/the-rights-to-ms-pac-man-are-caught-in-a-messy-legal-battle/ |website=Ars Technica |access-date=29 January 2024 |archive-date=29 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129205012/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/09/the-rights-to-ms-pac-man-are-caught-in-a-messy-legal-battle/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


American pharmaceutical chain [[Walgreens]] sued AtGames in 2019 for a breach of contract. The suit alleged AtGames owed nearly $1.62 million for unsold and returned products.<ref>{{cite web |title=Walgreens suing AtGames for breach of contract |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/walgreens-suing-atgames-for-breach-of-contract |website=Gamesindustry |access-date=12 June 2024}}</ref>
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In 2019, AtGames acquired the royalties owed to GCC. AtGames had initially approached the GCC group members about licensing ''Ms. Pac-Man'' for potential products. Bandai Namco filed a lawsuit against AtGames alleging that AtGames misrepresented itself as licensed to make Ms. Pac-Man products, and created Ms. Pac-Man mini-cabinets under those claims. The suit also alleged unfair competition, false advertising, and copyright infringement.<ref>{{cite web |title=AtGames, sued by Ms. Pac-Man’s owner, buys up royalty rights to the icon |url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/9/26/20886032/ms-pac-man-lawsuit-bandai-namco-atgames-rights-royalties |website=Polygon |access-date=29 January 2024}}</ref> The case was ultimately dismissed on October 27, 2020.


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In 2019, AtGames acquired the royalties owed to GCC. AtGames had initially approached the GCC group members about licensing ''Ms. Pac-Man'' for potential products. Bandai Namco filed a lawsuit against AtGames alleging that AtGames misrepresented itself as licensed to make Ms. Pac-Man products, and created Ms. Pac-Man mini-cabinets under those claims. The suit also alleged unfair competition, false advertising, and copyright infringement.<ref>{{cite web |title=AtGames, sued by Ms. Pac-Man’s owner, buys up royalty rights to the icon |url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/9/26/20886032/ms-pac-man-lawsuit-bandai-namco-atgames-rights-royalties |website=Polygon |access-date=29 January 2024 |archive-date=27 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927003419/https://www.polygon.com/2019/9/26/20886032/ms-pac-man-lawsuit-bandai-namco-atgames-rights-royalties |url-status=live }}</ref> The case was ultimately dismissed on October 27, 2020.
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Beginning with the 2022 ''[[Arcade Archives]]'' release of ''[[Pac-Land]]'' in ''[[Arcade Archives]]'', the Ms. Pac-Man character has been removed from games that previously featured her.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bandai Namco replaces Ms. Pac-Man with Pac-Mom in ongoing rights dispute |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/bandai-namco-replaces-ms-pac-man-with-pac-mom-in-ongoing-rights-dispute |website=Eurogamer |access-date=29 January 2024}}</ref>

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Beginning with the 2022 ''[[Arcade Archives]]'' release of ''[[Pac-Land]]'', the Ms. Pac-Man character has been removed from games that previously featured her.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bandai Namco replaces Ms. Pac-Man with Pac-Mom in ongoing rights dispute |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/bandai-namco-replaces-ms-pac-man-with-pac-mom-in-ongoing-rights-dispute |website=Eurogamer |access-date=29 January 2024 |archive-date=29 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129204055/https://www.eurogamer.net/bandai-namco-replaces-ms-pac-man-with-pac-mom-in-ongoing-rights-dispute |url-status=live }}</ref>


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AtGames Cloud Holdings Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryVideo games
Founded2001[1]
Headquarters
El Segundo, California[2]
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsVideo game console
Brands
Websiteatgames.net

AtGames Cloud Holdings Inc. (formerly AtGames Digital Media Inc.) is an American[1] video game and console manufacturer, known for their Legends Ultimate Arcade and the creator of the connected arcade.[3][4] Since 2011, they have produced and marketed the Atari-licensed dedicated home video game console series Atari Flashback under license from Atari.[5] Additionally, AtGames has produced ColecoVision and Intellivision Flashback consoles, and has worked with Sega on multiple different handhelds and retro consoles.

History

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In August 2014, GameFly announced on its website that AtGames had acquired its online games distribution service.[6] AtGames relaunched this service under the name Direct2Drive in late 2014.[7] In December 2014, AtGames purchased the IP to Calxeda through its subsidiary Silver Lining Systems,[8] and was using the acquired technology to build fabric interconnects for A1100-powered servers as of January 2016.[9]

Fire-core console

In August 2019, AtGames acquired the royalty interest owed to General Computer Corporation (GCC) for Ms. Pac-Man.[10]

In January 2020, AtGames announced a partnership with Taito.[11]

In June 2020, AtGames announced a partnership with FarSight Studios in which 22 Gottlieb pinball tables from their Pinball Arcade video game would be ported over to AtGames' newest flagship, the AtGames Legends Pinball (ALP) machine.[citation needed] Since then, AtGames has continued its Legends line by adding consoles with arcade control decks (Legends Gamer, Core, and Legends Core Max) as well as their AtGames Legends Ultimate Mini (ALU Mini) and most recently, the AtGames Legends Pinball Micro (ALP Micro). A miniature version of the full size ALP.

AtGames has expanded the capabilities of these devices by adding more accessories, like the QuadPlay, a four-player control deck for the ALU. AtGames has also partnered with Magic Pixel Studios to port over their Zaccaria digital pinball tables as well as to develop new pinball tables taken from various intellectual properties.[citation needed]

Products

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AtGames Legends Ultimate Arcade
AtGames Legends Ultimate Arcade

Starting in 2018, AtGames has released HDMI dongle "Mini Console Sticks", bundled with Sega Genesis-like controllers dubbed "Flashback Blast!" These consoles contain multiple games from different companies, such as Bandai Namco, Atari and Taito.[12] Starting in 2019, the consoles included games licensed from Disney including Tron, The Jungle Book, The Lion King, and the Star Wars games.[13]

In November 2019, AtGames released the 66-inch tall Legends Ultimate arcade cabinet,[3] featuring 350 built-in licensed arcade games on a 24-inch HD screen.[14] In December 2019, AtGames announced its ArcadeNet service, offering games on demand for streaming, download, and purchase on the Legends Ultimate arcade platform.[15][16][17]

In August 2020, AtGames announced that the Legends Ultimate 1.1 would hit retail on August 31, 2020,[18] featuring a library of 300 arcade titles from Atari, Data East, Jaleco, The Tetris Company, and Disney.[18]

In September 2020, AtGames announced the Legends Gamer series of wireless arcade controllers, including the Legends Gamer Mini, Legends Gamer and Legends Gamer Pro.[19] The Legends Gamer Mini comes with 100 classic arcade and home video games, while the Legends Gamer and Legends Gamer Pro come with 150 classic arcade and home video games including titles from Disney, Taito, and The Tetris Company.[20]

Reception & Controversies

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In 2018, AtGames sent an incorrect version of its Bandai Namco Flashback plug-and-play console to reviewers. The review copy contained authentic emulated arcade ROMs while the released version contained NES versions, which were considerable downgrades and did not match the review copies.[21]

American pharmaceutical chain Walgreens sued AtGames in 2019 for a breach of contract. The suit alleged AtGames owed nearly $1.62 million for unsold and returned products.[22]

In 2019, AtGames acquired the royalties owed to GCC. AtGames had initially approached the GCC group members about licensing Ms. Pac-Man for potential products. Bandai Namco filed a lawsuit against AtGames alleging that AtGames misrepresented itself as licensed to make Ms. Pac-Man products, and created Ms. Pac-Man mini-cabinets under those claims. The suit also alleged unfair competition, false advertising, and copyright infringement.[23] The case was ultimately dismissed on October 27, 2020.

Beginning with the 2022 Arcade Archives release of Pac-Land, the Ms. Pac-Man character has been removed from games that previously featured her.[24]

See also

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  • Sega Gopher, also known as the Sega Genesis Arcade Ultimate Portable Player

References

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  1. ^ a b "Atgames Digital Media Inc. – About Us". atgames.net. 2019-01-24. Archived from the original on 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
  2. ^ "ATGAMES OF AMERICA INC". opencorporates.com. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  3. ^ a b AtGames Legends Ultimate Fixes the Biggest Problem with Modern Arcade Machines – IGN, 14 June 2019, archived from the original on 2019-06-14, retrieved 2020-08-27
  4. ^ Chandler, Darik (February 21, 2020). "World's First Connected Arcade". Archived from the original on 2021-12-23.
  5. ^ "AtGames Flashback Zone". AtGames Flashback Zone. Archived from the original on 2018-10-20. Retrieved 2018-10-13.
  6. ^ GameFly Sells Its Digital Business to AtGames – IGN, 26 August 2014, archived from the original on 2021-04-20, retrieved 2020-04-20
  7. ^ Nutt, Christian. "Direct2Drive is back under new owner: GameFly Digital is no more". gamasutra.com. Archived from the original on 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  8. ^ December 2014, Desire Athow 22 (22 December 2014). "ARM server startup Calxeda back on track". TechRadar. Archived from the original on 2020-11-29. Retrieved 2020-04-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ Williams, Chris. "AMD's 64-bit ARM server chip Seattle finally flies the coop ... but where will it call home?". The Register. Archived from the original on 2020-03-18. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  10. ^ Good, Owen S. (September 26, 2019). "AtGames, sued by Ms. Pac-Man's owner, buys up royalty rights to the icon". Polygon. Archived from the original on September 27, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
  11. ^ "AtGames Partners With TAITO To Create Virtual Pinball Tables". Bleeding Cool News. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  12. ^ "Blast – AtGames". blast.atgames.net. Retrieved 2018-11-29.
  13. ^ Ricchiuto, Madeline (2019-02-13). "AtGames will be Porting Classic Disney and Star Wars Games". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Archived from the original on 2019-02-13. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  14. ^ Saltzman, Marc. "These tech gifts will work for those non-techie types on your shopping list". USA Today. Archived from the original on 2019-12-18. Retrieved 2019-12-18.
  15. ^ "ArcadeNet". Archived from the original on 2020-05-05. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
  16. ^ "AtGames Announces ArcadeNet for Legends Ultimate With Games on Demand, Download, and Storefront Purchase | FinancialContent Business Page". markets.financialcontent.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  17. ^ "AtGames Announces ArcadeNet for Legends Ultimate With Games on Demand, Download, and Storefront Purchase". newswire.com (Press release). Archived from the original on 2020-07-23. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  18. ^ a b "AtGames Announces New Legends Ultimate Arcade (Includes 300 Games)". TheGamer. 2020-08-12. Archived from the original on 2022-06-16. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
  19. ^ "AtGames opens up preorders for Legends Gamer plug & play home arcade series". Shacknews. 4 September 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-10-20. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  20. ^ "Legends Gamer Series Brings The Arcade To Your Big Screen". TheGamer. 2020-09-02. Archived from the original on 2022-09-03. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  21. ^ "The rights to Ms. Pac-Man are caught up in a messy legal battle". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  22. ^ "Walgreens suing AtGames for breach of contract". Gamesindustry. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  23. ^ "AtGames, sued by Ms. Pac-Man's owner, buys up royalty rights to the icon". Polygon. Archived from the original on 27 September 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  24. ^ "Bandai Namco replaces Ms. Pac-Man with Pac-Mom in ongoing rights dispute". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
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