Demiurge Studios
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
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| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 2002 |
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| Headquarters | , US |
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| Website | demiurgestudios |
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
[edit]The studio was originally founded in a residential house in Pittsburgh before moving to Boston with space provided by Harmonix.[2] In August 2013, Looking Glass Studios co-founder Paul Neurath and Three Rings Design founder Daniel James joined Demiurge.[3] In February 2015, Demiurge was acquired by Japan-based company Sega and became part of their 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
[edit]| Year | Title | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Android, iOS |
| 2018 | Sega Heroes | Android, iOS |
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ "FlipTrip (2002)".
External links
[edit]- 2002 establishments in California
- 2015 mergers and acquisitions
- 2021 mergers and acquisitions
- American companies established in 2002
- Companies based in Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Indie game developers
- Saber Interactive
- Video game companies established in 2002
- Video game companies of the United States
- Video game development companies