Infogrames attracted Harrison with giant magnet
Okay, maybe not literally (although the imagery does make us giggle), but a "magnet for talent" is certainly the new image Infogrames hopes to project. Now that Phil Harrison has taken his seat as president of Infogrames, CEO David Gardner has been singing the praises of the company's new business model, which is centered around the online market, as well as recognizable talent, and attracting new faces.
According to Gardner, the future of Atari and Infogrames rests in the field of online gaming, a risky new venture for the company that Gardner is optimistic Harrison will be able to assist in. In addition to the new online focus, Gardner hopes that the company can continue to attract talent, and aims for a healthy mix of both industry veterans, and fresh young faces hoping to innovate. They better hope that magnet's got a lot of pull left in it, as Atari's messy history is naturally repellent.
According to Gardner, the future of Atari and Infogrames rests in the field of online gaming, a risky new venture for the company that Gardner is optimistic Harrison will be able to assist in. In addition to the new online focus, Gardner hopes that the company can continue to attract talent, and aims for a healthy mix of both industry veterans, and fresh young faces hoping to innovate. They better hope that magnet's got a lot of pull left in it, as Atari's messy history is naturally repellent.











Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Fernando Rocker @ Mar 4th 2008 1:33PM
He is kinda ugly =p
rc @ Mar 4th 2008 1:52PM
You're one to talk mullet head.
NATO_Duke @ Mar 4th 2008 1:33PM
Thats gonna leave a mark.
xFenixKnightx @ Mar 4th 2008 1:41PM
Does anybody really care?
......
Yeah I thought so. lol
Arturis @ Mar 4th 2008 2:11PM
Actually there are quite a few people, myself included, that work in the gaming industry and like to know whats going on outside our secluded cubical walls. So yes, some people do care.
Shagittarius @ Mar 4th 2008 2:25PM
Arturis:
Selling Halo 3 themed happy meals doesn't count as 'Working in the games industry'.
xFenixKnightx @ Mar 4th 2008 2:28PM
One Million apologies to you good sir.
xFenixKnightx @ Mar 4th 2008 2:34PM
"Arturis:
Selling Halo 3 themed happy meals doesn't count as 'Working in the games industry"
Holy crap, I spit up some of my drink! That was some funny shit Shaggy! You cought me off gaurd =P +1000
Fernando Rocker @ Mar 4th 2008 2:36PM
Wow Shagi =)
Very funny sir! [+] for you.
Arturis @ Mar 4th 2008 2:36PM
I would retaliate, but I have to admit that was pretty funny, Shag. +1 from me
NATO_Duke @ Mar 4th 2008 2:47PM
Nice Shaggy - made me laugh too.
Chance Morgan @ Mar 4th 2008 3:16PM
I am so glad I wasn't in the middle of my drink on that one. Quote of the Day Shagi!
+1 to you
Shagittarius @ Mar 4th 2008 3:17PM
Good on you for taking that the right way and being a good sport Arturis!
kingofwale @ Mar 4th 2008 1:43PM
regardless how you look at it, it's still a huge demotion on Phil's part.
But hey, whatever makes you happy! Online games? God I hope it's MMO, not online flash games.
Z @ Mar 4th 2008 2:29PM
Online flash MMO??? That could be the next big market!!
Corbo @ Mar 4th 2008 2:43PM
A magnet made of money?
JangoGod @ Mar 4th 2008 3:07PM
He looks like a vampire...*Shivers*
Matt B @ Mar 4th 2008 3:46PM
Sony buyout imminent.
Batzarro @ Mar 4th 2008 9:53PM
He deserves Acclaim for that move!