Bad news befell Green Throttle Games when it shut down last year, after it failed to launch a start-up game system along the same lines as OUYA and GameStick. However, Google still saw potential in its technology, and has managed to acquire most of what remains of the company, according to PandoDaily.
Through the design of its Atlas controller, pictured above, Green Throttle set out to create an unprecedented gaming experience, coinciding with its Arena software for multiplayer support. In addition, it offered an SDK so developers could build custom experiences specifically for the controller and local living room play.
Even with the demise of Arena last year, the Atlas still remains available for purchase, and Google’s plans could see it come back into the fold as part of its rumored Android-powered console design, which is reportedly set for release later this year.
Source: PandoDaily
