In a strategic move to diversify its gaming portfolio, Atari’s recently relaunched Infogrames label has acquired the popular Surgeon Simulator series from tinyBuild. This acquisition follows closely on the heels of Infogrames’ purchase of the Totally Reliable Delivery Service, also from TinyBuild.
Surgeon Simulator, a comedic medical operation simulator developed by Bossa Studios, has gained significant popularity since its debut, largely thanks to various content creators. The series includes several titles:
- Surgeon Simulator (2013): The original game that introduced players to the chaotic world of surgery with its intentionally difficult controls and humorous scenarios.
- Surgeon Simulator VR: Meet the Medic (2016): A VR adaptation that brought the chaotic surgical antics into the immersive world of virtual reality.
- Surgeon Simulator CPR (2018): A version tailored for the Nintendo Switch, offering portable surgical mayhem.
- Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas (2020): The latest installment, expanding the gameplay with new features and multiplayer options.
Infogrames’ acquisition aims to not only distribute these games more widely but also explore merchandising opportunities and potentially develop new titles within the franchise:
“More than 10 years after the release of the original, Surgeon Simulator remains a popular and unique franchise. This was a rare opportunity to acquire a game with a timeless appeal, and we are excited to have Surgeon Simulator within the Infogrames portfolio", stated Infogrames manager Geoffroy Châteauvieux.
Founded in 1983 in Paris, Infogrames expanded aggressively in the 1990s and early 2000s through numerous acquisitions. In 2003, it licensed the Atari brand and rebranded the business accordingly. This period was marked by significant losses, leading to cuts, closures, a company reorganization, and the full acquisition of Atari Inc. Eventually, the firm’s European distribution business was sold to Bandai Namco.
In recent years, Atari has focused on the retro gaming sector, acquiring companies like Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios for remasters and remakes, and expanding its IP catalogue with titles from Intellivision, M Network Games, and Stern Electronics. The relaunch of the Infogrames label in April continues this strategy, targeting games outside Atari’s traditional IP.
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