Could Atari Reunite Atari Games?

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   @katmacoconnor

   March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

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   @RipVan-X

   March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

   Sorry I'm late to the party on this – I enjoyed this deep dive format. This was a thorough report and I appreciate the research you did on this topic, as it is fascinating to see the lineage of exchange.

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   @WhatsOnMyShelf

   March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

   0:45 With a price like that, they are courting Disney. Disney bought Fox's IP. I don't really like monopolies, so maybe some Saudi guy will buy it.

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   @BigFunnyGiant

   March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

   Great work George. This was something I've been hoping might happen. Good to know I'm not the only one. I know it's a bit out there. Maybe they won't get the whole thing, maybe part of it. We'll just have to wait and see.

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   @Twenty_Six_Hundred

   March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

   Wow the MK franchise would be a big one

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   @larrylaffer3246

   March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

   Atari would probably the only one who'd make good use of WB's Gaming Assets. They have a retro arcade division "Digital Eclipse" for handling the Midway/Nether-Realm Studios Games, all the Monolith Backlog would be prime remaster material for Nightdive Studios, and the rest could be handled by that new European Gaming Company Atari recently acquired.

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   @Dvader0086

   March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

   Would be nice if I wouldn't have to go back and emulate the midway games PS2 Legacy Collection. If I could run the collection of Midway games just from my Steam.

   So yes gauntlet is also a part of the Atari Legacy and I would love to see The Midway games arcade versions. Dark Legacy, Gauntlet Legends included. San Francisco Rush 2049.. Heck.. Sinistar!

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   @retro_reflections

   March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

   APB? Escape From The Planet Of The Robot Monsters? Cyberball? Xybots? 720? The System I titles? Not to mention everything else from under that banner??

   DO IT NOW, ATARI!

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   @martinbay7006

   March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

   Atari was aquired by Warner in 1976!

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    @Shenanigans0409

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Whoever does buy them needs to bring back Asheron’s Call…

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    @BaarBear

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Warner Brothers is sitting on a gold mine of classic IP that include the Williams Electronics, Bally Midway and Atari Games game libraries. It boggles me why they aren't releasing these IPs for emulation or remaster on the modern consoles.

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    @BaDik_Jacob

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Atari Games ( Midway Games ) titles are a must for the Atari brand.

    Primal Rage is the title they need at least for the fighting games genre.

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    @joezar33

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Good now WB will port a 8bit "Mortal Kombat" on both the 2600 & 7800 😅

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    @syntaxerror9994

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Dragons Lair would be good. Digital Leisure has been porting it for decades, and every version has SOMETHING wrong with it.

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    @jimcampbell

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Horn would the rights stuff work with games that contain other companies’ property? Like LEGO or don bluth or even Warner brothers cartoon characters?

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    @ancient_of_mumu

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    So many possibilities

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    @GregsGameRoom

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    I would just be happy if Atari could acquire the Atari Games games… Being the arcade division they really are the original company. Also, what about Tengen?

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    @kevinlawson1746

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Atari is worth double what they were in just 2023 , so anything is possible at this point.

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    @will_it_work

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Atari can't afford everything, but I could see them buying the IP of the ARCADE games from 1985-1999 made by Atari Games. And possibly Gauntlet Dark Legacy too, as it was made by the recently rebranded Midway Games West….but it was still the California based Atari Games.

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    @bland9876

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Cruising USA and Outrun the same game? Like Gradius and R-Type?

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    @1969cougareliminator

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Huh, I never would have thought you were a Starry-Eyed Optimist George! 🤩 But hey, we can dream. Thanks for that quick dive in what could be possible! 📰💜🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪

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    @thomtree4892

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    George shot the food! Lol, great Bit by Bit! Good job grabbing this one today. While I love the wishing and speculation, I wont hold my breath. I would LOVE to see this happen. I would totally buy a Gauntlet cabinet if it got a release!

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    @bland9876

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Is it gauntlet made by Midway along with Joust and Marble madness?

    They need to port Gauntlet Dark Legacy to modern everything. That's the best game in the series. "Pojo your life force is running out"

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    @ronm6585

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Thanks George.

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    @steveafulton

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    This needs to happen.

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    @msbae

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    How about buying Rebellion Software so they can reacquire Battlezone?

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    @paulphillips546

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Yeah probably unlikely to be able to get everything but there is a big opportunity to get a good chunk of the properties back under the Atari banner and hopefully that can happen. 💜

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    @ultimatemaitai

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Thanks for the deep dive

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    @NeuralDagger

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    lf l had elon money, ld buy it, and turn into into next "Only fans" type platform

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    @Zoyx

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    I think Marble Madness is on that big list of Atari Games. There are so many games that need a reboot/refresh.

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    @Rob-Cat67

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Liked & Hyped. Your videos are getting better. This one sets a new bar. Well researched & well timed.

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    @tedadamgreen

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    I feel like I just swallowed the Blue and Red Pills from The Matix at the same time (and maybe a new yellow pill too) … what a delightful and totally unexpected rabbit hole we all just went down with you George!!!
    More of this please 🕹️🥳PLP

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    @SaintLewisMusic

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    If not, I'd just be overjoyed with a sequel to Dark Chambers! That said, I've always enjoyed Gauntlet. But man – there would be AT VERY LEAST a few very cool DLC's for Atari 50 in there, among other things!

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    @matthewbarry4464

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    You said you love Bally/Williams pinball. I'm assuming WB owns the digital pinball rights. The Gamestation Go has Balls of Steel. You see where I'm going with this, right?

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    @dreamwarrior3d

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Wow, you just dropped this hope bomb on me an ran 😉 I would be so happy to see many of these games given new life, either as new collections released by Atari, or Evercade, or even updated remastered editions. Especially Gauntlet and Spyhunter. Little hope of Tron, due to the Disney licensing costs but you never know (Atari CEO, if your watching, this is what kickstarter can help with).

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    @EarlJWoods

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Your best BitByBit episode yet, George, and sure, Atari buying Warner Games may be speculation, but FUN speculation. It would almost be like the new Atari was getting back a bit of original Atari's soul…what a journey that would be.

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    @discostu9654

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    This was really interesting. Loved the history of Atari breakdown. Thanks George!

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    @Tinmancr1

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    From what I heard most WB games are getting used to for coasters, IF Atari goes after the games side they might get it. They 100% should re acquire Atari Games for sure.

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    @thegamesninja3119

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    And they can acquire the 8bit era IP content from Microsoft. For Gauntlet, they need to include the Adventure cursor and and Rogue @ symbol. And acquire Midway stuff. So Atari has Defender, etc…

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    @ArcherBro

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    I certainly hope we can get Midway's old library back on the market.

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    @Datan0de

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    I love the idea of Atari reacquiring all of their original IP, and I'm also happy about their acquisition of Intellivision, but what's the benefit to us gamers if they gobble up Midway, Williams, etc? I would with about them losing focus on what makes Atari ATARI, or worse – becoming another EA.

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    @luca_verce_969

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    I really enjoyed it, thanks George. 💯
    
    Do you know anything about Marble Madness? Who currently owns the rights?
    🥰😍💜💟

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    @cryptocoffee13

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    This would be inFreakingCredible! It's a long shot, but it would put Atari back in the mainstream imo. So many products and revenue opportunities with this. Exciting if it happens as unlikely as it is.

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    @jackeldogo3952

    March 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Solar Fox and Satan's Hollow were great games that never got the recognition of some more mediocre games.

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