DRIV3R News

SEC filing brings investors up to speed on company's legal proceedings--win, lose, or settle.

Handheld version of Atari's undercover racer crashes into retail this fall.

James Caparro bolts publisher after three years on top; chairman Bruno Bonnell named interim chief executive.

Atari touts enhanced graphics, additional mission in the "new" version of its multiplatinum driving game.

Publisher comments on Martin Edmondson's depature from developer Reflections; calls Driver franchise "alive and well."

Also this week: Brothers in Arms 2, next-gen Pro Evolution Soccer, and the Metroid ilovebees.com parodies.

As sales and profits fall year after year, CEO Bruno Bonnell talks up Driver 3 and unannounced D&D games; also talks down the loss of the Unreal franchise.

Analysts begin to react to stronger-than-expected revenues, driven by best-sellers Spider-Man 2, Full Spectrum Warrior, Red Dead Revolver, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Publisher and network will send a winner to Miami for driving lessons with his or her very own muscle car.

Shares in Infogrames rise by more than 3 percent as Driver 3 debuts at top of UK sales charts.

News follows release of analyst predictions that the game will fuel an industry rebound.

The Xbox and PS2 versions are available in stores; the mobile version is online. PC version coming soon.

Microsoft releases a list of titles scheduled for release in the near future that will support its Xbox Live service.

Atari and Epic Records plan to release a stand-alone Driver 3 soundtrack on the same day as the game. Track listing inside.

Unique Games announces a mobile content deal with Sorrent to publish titles--including the mobile version of Driver 3--in the UK.

Action title from Atari moves a step closer to full retail distribution; game sent to duplication and looks solid for a June 21 release.

No more movie tie-ins, says CEO Bruno Bonnell. Still, the company sucks up major costs associated with Driver 3.