The Wizardry Schism: Understanding the Split Ownership of a Genre-Defining RPG Titan

In an unusual turn of events for the video game industry, the storied Wizardry intellectual property has found itself subject to a complex, bifurcated ownership structure. As Atari announces a…

From Studio Stalwart to Indie Visionary: Emily Brundige’s Blueprint for Ownership

By Jamie Lang | May 5, 2026 After more than a decade navigating the upper echelons of the animation industry, Emily Brundige has reached a definitive conclusion regarding the future…

Atari Claims Acquisition of Early Wizardry Rights, Drecom Disputes Trademark Ownership in Developing Saga

San Francisco, CA – [Date of publication] – A significant development in the storied history of the iconic Wizardry franchise has ignited a dispute between gaming giants Atari and Drecom,…

Atari Clarifies Wizardry IP Ownership: Drecom Retains Global Trademark Rights

A recent wave of announcements regarding Atari’s acquisition of rights related to the seminal Wizardry role-playing game franchise has been met with significant clarification from Drecom, the current steward of…