A lawsuit started against Atari in 2005 by RollerCoaster Tycoon game designer Chris Sawyer has finally come to a close, with both parties agreeing to an out-of-court settlement paid to Sawyer. Develop reports that the closure of the suit might have been influenced by new Infogrames CEO David Gardner, who is tasked with revitalizing Atari's tarnished image.
As we originally reported back in 2005, Chris Sawyer sued publisher Atari over unpaid royalties, which at the time were estimated at $4.8 million USD. Details of the settlement have not been disclosed, though at this point no loss of money for Atari can be seen as a good loss.
Reader Comments (23)
Posted: Feb 5th 2008 4:13PM (Unverified) said
Wow.
Well I have to say that I played the original and loved every second of it.I still remember those predeterminated rides,oh good times.
I never use them tho',too expensive and I could build something better with less money.
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Well I have to say that I played the original and loved every second of it.I still remember those predeterminated rides,oh good times.
I never use them tho',too expensive and I could build something better with less money.
Posted: Feb 5th 2008 4:15PM (Unverified) said
Funny thing is RCT got crap after 2.
Mr. Sawyer I'd like RCT2 on DS or PSP plz.
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Mr. Sawyer I'd like RCT2 on DS or PSP plz.
Posted: Feb 5th 2008 4:50PM (Unverified) said
*This YOUR MOM hamburger is a really good value!
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Posted: Feb 5th 2008 7:46PM (Unverified) said
WTF? How did my comment get ranked lower after being 3 heart'd? Goddammit... That was gold, I tell you, GOLD.
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Posted: Feb 5th 2008 4:28PM quickshade said
RCT2 was a great game. I think I still have that in my closet, going to dig it out.
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Posted: Feb 5th 2008 4:32PM Lone Starr said
Atari Lawsuit Emotional Rollercoaster
Excitement: 1.3
Intensity: 8.7
Nauseau: 13.2
Glad that's over.
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Excitement: 1.3
Intensity: 8.7
Nauseau: 13.2
Glad that's over.
Posted: Feb 5th 2008 5:03PM (Unverified) said
Yeah but the entry to that ride is way too expensive.
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Posted: Feb 5th 2008 5:09PM (Unverified) said
*You don't have enough funds!*
There goes Alone in the Dark...
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There goes Alone in the Dark...
Posted: Feb 5th 2008 5:53PM (Unverified) said
I was just playing this game a couple of days ago. It was worse than World of Warcraft. I spent like 5 hours maintaining my fucking theme park. Even after I had completed the objective.
Good job Chris Sawyer. You and your... freaking awesome game about roller coasters and selling balloons. I KNOW OF YOU!
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Good job Chris Sawyer. You and your... freaking awesome game about roller coasters and selling balloons. I KNOW OF YOU!
Posted: Feb 6th 2008 3:38PM RobLink said
Man, I missed so much college because of this game. I picked up RCT3 with both expansions for £20, but never really got into it.
Anyone remember the 'coaster building competitions they used to have on the website? They were epic. Anyone?.....
Just me then.
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Anyone remember the 'coaster building competitions they used to have on the website? They were epic. Anyone?.....
Just me then.
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