Demiurge Studios
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Demiurge Studios, Inc. is an American video game developer based in Boston. It was founded in 2002 by Albert Reed, Chris Linder, and Tom Lin.[1]
History
The studio was originally founded in a residential house in
mobile gaming subsidiary, Sega Networks.[4] On April 2, 2020, Sega sold Demiurge Studios back to its co-founder and chairman Albert Reed, and Geoffrey Hyatt with plans to return to support work for AAA game studios.[5]
On August 18, 2021, the company was acquired by Sweden-based Embracer Group and became a subsidiary of Saber Interactive.[6] In March 2024, Embracer sold off Saber and many of its studios. However, Demiurge remains under Embracer.[7]
Games
| Year | Title | Platform |
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| 2002 | FlipTrip | Microsoft Windows[8] |
| 2009 | Mass Effect: Pinnacle Station | Xbox, Microsoft Windows |
| 2012 | Shoot Many Robots | Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, Microsoft Windows, Android |
| 2013 | Marvel Puzzle Quest | Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows |
| 2015 | Puzzle & Glory | Android, iOS |
| 2017 | Crazy Taxi Gazillionaire
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Android, iOS |
| 2018 | Sega Heroes | Android, iOS |
References
- ^ "Video game companies in Massachusetts". Boston.com. January 9, 2008. p. 9. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- ^ Gilbert, Ben (2011-03-14). "The many hats of Demiurge Studios". Engadget. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Handrahan, Matthew (2013-08-07). "Demiurge Studios adds Looking Glass founder to board". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Sarkar, Samit (2015-02-19). "Sega acquires Demiurge Studios, but not its best-known game, Marvel Puzzle Quest". Polygon. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
- ^ Sinclair, Brendan (April 2, 2020). "Demiurge co-founder buys the studio back from Sega". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ "Embracer Group acquires Demiurge Studios, Fractured Byte, and Smartphone Labs". Gamasutra. August 18, 2021.
- ^ McEvoy, Sophie (2024-03-14). "Embracer sells Saber Interactive for $247m". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ https://www.mobygames.com/game/162637/fliptrip/