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Infrogames sells Atari Melbourne studio

In line with Infogrames? corporate strategy announced in early 2006, designed to streamline operations at its internal development studios and get the most out of its franchises, the company announced today that it has sold Atari Melbourne House Pty Limited (Australia) to Krome Studios Pty Limited.

?The sale of our Melbourne House studio is consistent with the strategy implemented by the Group, which consists of prioritizing the outsourcing of development to external teams around the world, while focusing on the creation and production sides of the business,? explained Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bruno Bonnell.

Under the terms of the sale agreement, the Atari game ?Test Drive Unlimited? for Playstation 2 and PSP currently being developed by Melbourne House will be completed by the studio jointly with Eden Games.

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