Imagine (video game series)

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Imagine
Ubisoft Sao Paulo
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    • Publisher(s)Ubisoft
    Platform(s)Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Microsoft Windows
    First releaseImagine: Master Chef
    October 2007
    Latest releaseImagine: Championship Rider 3D
    February 23, 2013

    Imagine is a series of simulation video games primarily for the Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft Windows, and Wii game consoles, released from October 2007 to February 2013. Imagine video games are aimed primarily at girls aged six to fourteen and are published by Ubisoft.

    Background

    The Imagine series of games allows players to take on the role of various occupations, such as a fashion designer, rock star, movie star or teacher.[1] Ubisoft became a leader in publishing "games for girls" for the Nintendo DS and Wii through the Imagine, Ener-G, and Petz series.[2][3]

    Reception

    IGN stated that Imagine games vary wildly in quality, describing some games as "boring and soulless cash-ins that serves no purpose other than to financially take advantage of uninformed teenage girls" and others as "surprise hits [that] turned out pretty darn well."[4]

    Games

    A large number of games have been released under the Imagine banner. These include:

    Title Original release Source
    Imagine: Master Chef
    •Imagine: Happy Cooking EU     		October 2007 [5][6][7][8]
    Imagine: Fashion Designer October 2007 [5]
    Imagine: Animal Doctor
    •Imagine: Pet Vet EU     		October 2007 [5]
    Imagine: Babyz
    •Imagine: Babies EU     		October 2007 [5]
    Imagine: Figure Skater January 29, 2008
    Imagine: Rock Star
    •Imagine: Girl Band EU
    •Imagine: Girls Band AU     		March 1, 2008
    Imagine: Teacher April 15, 2008 [1]
    My Secret World by Imagine May 3, 2008 [1]
    Imagine: Babysitters
    •Imagine: Baby Club EU     		June 5, 2008 [1]
    Imagine: Modern Dancer
    •Ener-G Dance Squad NA     		June 28, 2008
    Imagine: Fashion Designer New York
    •Imagine: Fashion Model EU     		July 20, 2008 [1]
    Imagine: Champion Rider August 11, 2008
    Imagine: Pet Hospital September 4, 2008
    Imagine: Interior Designer October 6, 2008
    Imagine: Wedding Designer
    •Imagine: Dream Weddings EU     		October 31, 2008 [1]
    Imagine: Party Babyz November 12, 2008 [2]
    Imagine: Ballet Star
    •Imagine: Ballet Dancer EU     		November 27, 2008 [4]
    Imagine: Movie Star December 2, 2008 [1]
    Imagine: Gymnast December 18, 2008
    Imagine: My Restaurant
    •Gourmet Chef: Cook Your Way to Fame NA     		January 1, 2009
    Imagine: Fashion Party January 28, 2009
    Imagine: Cheerleader February 14, 2009
    Imagine: Ice Champions March 11, 2009
    Imagine: Family Doctor March 27, 2009
    Imagine: Makeup Artist April 12, 2009
    Imagine: Music Fest May 16, 2009
    Imagine: Boutique Owner June 2, 2009
    Imagine: Soccer Captain July 11, 2009
    Imagine: Teacher: Class Trip
    •Imagine: Teacher: School Trip EU     		August 5, 2009
    Imagine: Detective September 5, 2009
    Imagine: Party Planner September 15, 2009
    Imagine: Salon Stylist
    •Imagine Beauty Stylist EU     		September 19, 2009
    Imagine: Reporter
    •Imagine Journalist EU     		September 28, 2009
    Imagine: Zookeeper October 6, 2009
    Imagine: Artist October 23, 2009
    Imagine: Fashion Designer World Tour October 20, 2009
    Imagine: Rescue Vet October 29, 2009
    Imagine: Babyz Fashion February 3, 2010
    Imagine: Resort Owner
    •Imagine Dream Resort EU     		June 22, 2010
    Imagine: Sweet 16
    •Sweet 16 EU     		October 9, 2010
    Imagine: Animal Doctor Care Center January 18, 2011
    Imagine: Fashion Stylist
    •Imagine: Fashion Paradise EU     		June 21, 2011
    Imagine: Fashion Life May 8, 2012
    Imagine: Babies 3D August 6, 2012
    Imagine: Fashion World 3D October 27, 2012
    Imagine: Championship Rider 3D February 23, 2013

    References

    1. ^ a b c d e f g "Ubisoft's Imagine Series Takes the Lead in Video Games for Girls". IGN. July 15, 2008.
    2. ^ a b Gaudiosi, John (July 20, 2008). "E3 trendspotting: Game publishers turning more to girl gamers". VentureBeat.
    3. ^ Kohler, Chris (January 14, 2009). "Ubi: Wii Is For Girls, 2K: Wii Is For Crap". Wired.
    4. ^ a b Clark, Joshua (December 15, 2008). "Imagine: Ballet Star Review". IGN.
    5. ^ a b c d "Ubisoft Unveils Imagine™ Video Game Series for Girls". Business Wire. July 12, 2007. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018.
    6. ^ MacDonald, Keza (October 29, 2007). "DS Roundup • Page 2". Eurogamer. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
    7. ^ "Test : Lea Passion Cuisine". Jeuxvideo.com. November 21, 2007. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
    8. ^ Thomas, Lucas (November 9, 2007). "Imagine: Master Chef Review". IGN. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
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