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Lucas Arts http://www.lucasart.com/ for the Console Game Development
1. BackGround And Origin Of Company :
LucasArts http://www.lucasart.com/ is a leading publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software for videogame console systems and personal computers. The company was founded in 1982 by filmmaker George Lucas to provide an interactive element to his vision of a state-of-the-art, multifaceted entertainment company.
Now, working more closely than ever with sister company Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) since its 2005 move to the Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco, LucasArts continues to advance the art of game design, while still adhering to its original design philosophy: to create games that inspire, challenge and engage players.
In 1982 Lucas Film Games Formed To Investigate The Capabilities Of The Atari 2600 And 5200,Intended They Worked Together And Developed Company's First Two Games,BallBlazer and Rescue on Fractalus,both of which would release in 1984.
2.Successful Titles To Date :
Ballblazer (1984), Rescue on Fractalus (1984), Koronis Rift (1985), Labyrinth (1986), PHM Pegasus (1986), and Strike Fleet (1987) developed by Lucasfilm Games for publication by other companies.
In 1991 Lucas Arts, in collaboration with JVC Musical Industries, launches its first video Star Wars game, StarWars, for the Nintendo Entertainment system.
In 1992 Lucas Arts introduces its first CD-ROM games, including The Secret of Monkey Island, Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe and a full-voice "talke" version of Loom.
In 1993 introduced X-Wing.
In 1994 CD-ROM "talkie" version of Sam & Max Hit the Road.
In 1995 introduced Dark Forces , Full Throttle , Rebel Assault 2 , The Hidden Empire.
In 1996 introduced After Life , Mortimer and the Riddles of the Medallion.
In 1997 introduced Rebel HQ - a unique multiplayer game.
Out laws - 3D action game.
X-Wing Vs. TIE Fighter.
Dark Forces 2.
From 1998 to till date they started introducing StarWars sequels like ( Rebellion , Episode / Racer , Force Commander , Rogue Squadron 2 , Racer Revenge , An Empire Divided , Battle Front Republic Commando(Xbox , pc) , Empire at War).
In 2005 and 2006 they also introduced Mercenaries(PLAYSTATION2,Xbox) ,
In 2007 LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION3, Wii, Nintendo DS).
In 2008 LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION3,
PlayStation2, Wii, PSP (Playstation Portable), Nintendo DS, PC).
3.Currenct Project :
With the last Star Wars movie released in 2005, LucasArts games play a vital role in the future of the Star Wars brand , as well as the continuation of the classic Indiana Jones adventures.
With franchises such as Star Wars Battlefront , LEGO Star Wars and Knights of the Old Republic.
4.Target market :
LucasArts releases their products through key distribution partners in more than 70 countries worldwide, including the following: Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, French ,Canada, Columbia, Eastern Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Scandinavia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom.
5.Genres :
LucasArts continues to advance the art of game design.Create games that inspire,challenge and engage players.
6.Platforms :
Play Station 3 and Play Station 2 computer entertainment systems, PlayStationPortable system , Xbox 360 video game system from Microsoft, Windows, Wii, Nintendo DS.
7.Strategic Partnerships :
LucasArts forges partnerships with innovative companies such as NaturalMotion Ltd. and Pixelux Entertainment that provide technologies which further supplement the development skills of LucasArt's own internal talent.
Resources from sister companies ILM and Skywalker Sound only enhance LucasArt's lineup of immersive interactive entertainment.
Electronics Arts(EA) http://www.ea.com/
Background and origin of the company :
Electronics Arts(EA) http://www.ea.com/ is an international developer , marketer , publisher and distributer of video games. Founded and incorporated on May 28 , 1982 by Trip Hawkins .
Originally , EA was a home computing game publisher. In the late 1980s, the company began developing games in-house and supported consoles by the early 1990s.EA has a revenue $5 million in the first year and $11 million the next.Former CEO Larry Probst arrived as VP of sales in late 1984 and helped the company sustain growth into $18 million in its third full year.In December 1986 David Gardner and Mark Lewis who is in sales department moved to UK to open a European headquarters.
Hawkins liked the word “Electronic”,and various employees had considered the pharases “Electronic Artists” and “Electronic Arts”.But ,Steve Hayes opposed ,saying ,''We're not the artists,they are...'' meaning that the developers whose games EA would publish were the artists.
This statement from Hayes immediately tilted sentiment towards Electronic Arts and the names was unanimously endorsed.In 1999 EA approved its first M-rated game for the PC , Probst later changed his overall stance on M-rated games , and now EA has several titles that compete in the M-rated,adult game arena.In 2004,EA made a multimillion dollar donation to fund the development of game production curriculum at the University of South Calfornia's Interactive Media Division.
Successful titles to date :
In 1983 - Pinball Construction Set , M.U.L.E.
In 1984 – Archon and Archon 2 , One on One , Music Construction Set.
In 1985 – The Bard's Tale , Mail Order Monsters , Racing Destruction Set.
In 1986 – Starflight.
In 1987 – Skate or Die.
In 1989 – Lakers versus Celtics , Populous.
In 1992 – Desert Strike:Return to the Gulf.
In 1993 – FIFA series.
In 1994 – Need for Speed series.
In 1997 – Ultima Online.
In 1999 – Command & Conquer series , SimCity series.
In (1999-2008) – Medal of Honor.
In (2000-2008) – SSX series.
In (1999-2005) – James Bond series.
In (2001-present) – Burnout series.
In (2002-present) – Battlefield series.
In (2007-present) – Rock Band series.
In 2007 – EA Skate.
In 2008 – Spore , Dead Space , Mirror's Edge.
Electronic Arts also published a number of non-game titles.The most popular of these was closely related to the video game industry and was actually used by several of their developers.
Current projects :
Burnout series , Battlefield series , Rock Band series ,SimCity series , NCAA Football series.
Target market :
EA has target the markets in various countries like , United Kingdom,Sweden, China, Turkey, New- York, Germany, Spain , Romania , Canada , Australia and Hyderabad(India).
Genres :
EA is Interactive entertainment , its geners are Racing ,Shooting , Puzzle, RPG , Kids , Strategy , Simulation , Sports.
Platforms :
Wii , PC , Online , Xbox 360 , PLATSTATION3 , PLAYSTATIO2 , Nintendo DS , Mobile.
Strategic partnerships :
EA has Strategic partnerships with Nfl , Espn , Hasbro and The Sims.
The Figure : The Original EASN and
EA sports logos.
BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT www.blizzard.com
Background and origin of the company :
Blizzard Entertainment http://www.blizzard.com/ is an American video game developer. It is a division of Activision Blizzard , Blizzard is the creator of several successful PC games , including the Warcraft , StarCraft ,Diablo series and the MMORPG World of Warcraft. Blizzard was founded in 1991 by Michael Morhaime , Allen Adham , and Frank Pearce.In 1994 the company briefly changed its name to Chaos Studies , before finally settling on Blizzard Entertainment after it was discovered that another company with the Chaos name already existed.
Blizzard launched their online gaming service Battle net in January 1997 with the release of their action-RPG Diablo.In 2004 Blizzard opened European offices in the Paris.
In 2008 , Blizzard was honored at the 59th Annual Technology Emmy Awards for the creation of World of Warcraft. Mike Morhaime accepted the award.
Successful titles to date :
In 1992-RPM Racing ,Battles Chess , J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings .
In 1993-Rock N' Roll Racing.
In 1994-War craft , Blackthome ,The Death AND Return of Superman .
In 1995-War craft 2 , The Lost Vikings 2.
In 1996-Diablo .
In 1998-Star Craft .
In 1999-War craft 2 .
In 2000-Diablo 2.
In 2001-Diablo 2-Lord of Destruction.
In 2002-War craft 3-Reign of Chaos.
In 2003-War craft 3-The Frozen Throne.
In 2004-World of War craft.
In 2008-World of War craft :Wrath of the King.
Current projects :
Star Craft 2(Wings of Liberty) ,Star Craft 2(Heart of the Swarm) , Diablo 3 ,MMO project.
Target market :
Blizzard has targeted its market in UK , US and the Other Western and Asian Countries ,it has $1.1 Billion Revenue in the Market.
Genres :
Racing Game ,Puzzle Game ,Role-Playing Game ,Sport ,Fighting Game , Fantasy real-time strategy Game ,Expansion Pack ,Science Fiction .
Platforms :
They use Super NES , Amiga , Apple 2 ,Atari ST.
Strategic partnerships :
They have Strategic partnerships with Click Entertainment , Carbine Studios ,Turpitude Design.
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
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