RollerCoaster Tycoon lawsuit ends in settlement
by Scott Jon Siegel 
{ Feb 5th 2008 at 3:55PM }
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 (Page 1 of 1)
Jerk Face @ Feb 5th 2008 4:00PM
Welp, looks like Alone in the Dark just got delayed. Again.
Mr.ESC @ Feb 5th 2008 4:13PM
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.
Gehodra @ Feb 5th 2008 4:22PM
Predeterminated? I like it.
James @ Feb 5th 2008 4:15PM
Funny thing is RCT got crap after 2.
Mr. Sawyer I'd like RCT2 on DS or PSP plz.
heyo007 @ Feb 5th 2008 4:24PM
I second that request. Make it happen and I'll buy Chris Sawyer a hamburger*.
*Hamburger may be made entirely out of low-fat, low-carb air. Actually hamburger is subject to even exist
James @ Feb 5th 2008 4:26PM
This burger is so lovely and moist.
Zeus.:God @ Feb 5th 2008 4:50PM
*This YOUR MOM hamburger is a really good value!
rv @ Feb 5th 2008 7:20PM
The best part was throwing people in the sea to drown, or build roller coasters of death with a huge ramp and no landing. My theme park was, needless to say, the most unsafe.
Zeus.:God @ Feb 5th 2008 7:46PM
WTF? How did my comment get ranked lower after being 3 heart'd? Goddammit... That was gold, I tell you, GOLD.
quickshade @ Feb 5th 2008 4:28PM
RCT2 was a great game. I think I still have that in my closet, going to dig it out.
Lone Starr @ Feb 5th 2008 4:32PM
Atari Lawsuit Emotional Rollercoaster
Excitement: 1.3
Intensity: 8.7
Nauseau: 13.2
Glad that's over.
mr mobius @ Feb 5th 2008 4:48PM
But if it has short queue, toilet nearby, a janitor assigned to work nearby, away from food stalls and is cheap you may still have a success.
Mr.ESC @ Feb 5th 2008 5:03PM
Yeah but the entry to that ride is way too expensive.
mash440 @ Feb 6th 2008 6:40AM
You forgot to add an exit path.
Lone Starr @ Feb 5th 2008 4:32PM
Also, spelling FTW
motang @ Feb 5th 2008 4:48PM
One of the most addictive games!
paffinity @ Feb 5th 2008 4:56PM
Did Chris Sawyer also do Theme Park?
derickoleary @ Feb 5th 2008 7:31PM
I dont think so. Theme Park was made by Bullfrog and I dont think Sawyer was ever affiliated with them.
Zeus.:God @ Feb 5th 2008 5:09PM
*You don't have enough funds!*
There goes Alone in the Dark...
PhoenixSS @ Feb 5th 2008 5:53PM
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!
Conda @ Feb 5th 2008 8:43PM
haha, i love this game. i got the urge to play it the other day so set up a virtual machine with 98 just to play it
Todd @ Feb 6th 2008 10:42AM
RCT is easily one of my top 10 games of all time. Not 3D though. Whats Chris doing now? I would love to have a newer version of the 2d RCT with new rides and updated graphics.
RobLink @ Feb 6th 2008 3:38PM
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.