Gamecock Media Group

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Gamecock Media Group
SouthPeak Games (2008)

Gamecock Media Group was an American video game publisher based in Austin, Texas, founded in February 2007 by Mike Wilson, Harry Miller and Rick Stults, formerly founders and executives of Gathering of Developers. The company was acquired by SouthPeak Games in October 2008 and subsequently shut down.

History

Founding

Gamecock Media Group was founded by

Auran, Insecticide by Crackpot Entertainment, Mushroom Men by Red Fly Studio, Hail to the Chimp by Wideload Games, and Hero by Firefly Studios.[6][7]

Gamecock used a more hands-off approach and allowed developers creative freedom with their work, as well as letting them keep their own intellectual property.[8] For the new company, Wilson was appointed CEO.[9]

2007 Spike Video Game Awards controversy

During the 2007

Ken Levine was about to take the stage and give an acceptance speech for the Game of the Year award for BioShock, Gamecock employees rushed the stage in capes and rooster hats, using the microphone for self-promotion. The interruption resulted in Levine being unable to talk before he was ushered off-stage. Gamecock CEO Wilson later apologized.[10]

Acquisition and closure

On October 14, 2008, Gamecock was acquired by SouthPeak Games. Subsequently, Gamecock's Austin operations were closed,[11] and all outstanding games were transferred to SouthPeak, with the Gamecock brand being retired.[12]

Games published

Year Title Platform(s)
2007 Fury Microsoft Windows
Dementium: The Ward Nintendo DS
2008 Insecticide Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS
Stronghold Crusader Extreme
 		Microsoft Windows
Hail to the Chimp PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball Xbox 360, Wii
Legendary Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Mushroom Men Nintendo DS, Wii

References

  1. ^ a b "Former GODs Erect Gamecock - IGN" – via www.ign.com.
  2. ^ Arendt, Susan (February 12, 2007). "Gamecock Pushes Small Developer Agenda". Wired – via www.wired.com.
  3. ^ Levine, Robert (February 12, 2007). "Upstart Video Game Publisher to Focus on Small Developers". The New York Times.
  4. ^ "Former G.O.D. executives launch independent publisher". GamesIndustry.biz.
  5. ^ "GOD execs found Gamecock".
  6. ^ "Gamecock: former 'G.O.D.' heads launch indie-friendly publisher". Engadget.
  7. ^ Jenkins, David (February 12, 2007). "Gamasutra - G.O.D. Execs Launch New Publisher "Gamecock"". www.gamasutra.com.
  8. ^ "From God To Cock: Mike Wilson On GameCock's Publishing Party". www.gamasutra.com. August 29, 2007.
  9. ^ "Founders of GOD launch Gamecock". MCV. February 12, 2007.
  10. ^ "Gamecock sorry about crashing Ken Levine's VGA speech". Engadget.
  11. ^ "[Page 2] Interview: Mike Wilson". Engadget.
  12. ^ Alexander, Leigh (June 25, 2009). "Gamecock, G.O.D. Veterans Form Devolver Digital". www.gamasutra.com.
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