Demiurge Studios

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Demiurge Studios, Inc.
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Demiurge Studios, Inc. is an American video game developer based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 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(s)
2002 FlipTrip
Windows
2009 Mass Effect: Pinnacle Station Windows, Xbox 360
2012 Shoot Many Robots Android, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
2013 Marvel Puzzle Quest Android, iOS, Windows
2015 Puzzle & Glory Android, iOS
2017
Crazy Taxi Gazillionaire
2018 Sega Heroes

References

  1. ^ "Video game companies in Massachusetts". Boston.com. January 9, 2008. p. 9. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  2. ^ Gilbert, Ben (2011-03-14). "The many hats of Demiurge Studios". Engadget. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  3. ^ Handrahan, Matthew (2013-08-07). "Demiurge Studios adds Looking Glass founder to board". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  4. ^ Sarkar, Samit (2015-02-19). "Sega acquires Demiurge Studios, but not its best-known game, Marvel Puzzle Quest". Polygon. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  5. ^ Sinclair, Brendan (April 2, 2020). "Demiurge co-founder buys the studio back from Sega". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  6. ^ "Embracer Group acquires Demiurge Studios, Fractured Byte, and Smartphone Labs". Gamasutra. August 18, 2021.
  7. ^ McEvoy, Sophie (2024-03-14). "Embracer sells Saber Interactive for $247m". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 2024-03-15.