BattleGoat Studios
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BattleGoat Studios is a Canadian software developer founded in 2000. They were formed to develop the PC Game title Supreme Ruler 2010
, which is a new updated version of a game concept originally developed by George Geczy in 1982, a text-based strategy video game
called Supreme Ruler released for the Radio Shack TRS-80
computer.
Supreme Ruler 2010
was released in May 2005 and has received widespread recognition and awards including the 2006 Canadian Awards for the Electronic & Animated Arts Elan for "Best PC Game".
In October 2006 BattleGoat Studios announced that work had begun on a sequel to their first title. Supreme Ruler 2020
was released in June 2008, published by Paradox Interactive
. An Expansion Pack, titled Supreme Ruler 2020: Global Crisis was announced in October 2008 and released in December of the same year. A Gold Edition containing both products was released in September 2009.
On August 19, 2010, BattleGoat and Paradox Interactive announced a new game in the Supreme Ruler series, Supreme Ruler Cold War
. Based on the Cold War era from the late 1940s to the early 1990s, this will mark the studio's first historically-based game.
BattleGoat Studios was co-founded in 2000 by David Thompson and George Geczy to "develop Intelligent Strategy Games". The design team has stated that it "firmly believes that PC Strategy Gamers are looking for more sophisticated games that also remain fun to play". As such, the Supreme Ruler titles are detailed and heavily researched, a cross between computer wargames and in-depth geo-political strategy games.
The core team at BattleGoat Studios also includes game designers Christian Latour and Daxon Flynn as well as Graphic Artist Stephane Corre.
Supreme Ruler 2010
Supreme Ruler 2010 is a computer wargame in which a player who controls all aspects of a region's government attempts to unite a world of fragmented states of the world in the year 2010....
, which is a new updated version of a game concept originally developed by George Geczy in 1982, a text-based strategy video game
Strategy video game
Strategy video games is a video game genre that emphasizes skillful thinking and planning to achieve victory. They emphasize strategic, tactical, and sometimes logistical challenges. Many games also offer economic challenges and exploration...
called Supreme Ruler released for the Radio Shack TRS-80
TRS-80
TRS-80 was Tandy Corporation's desktop microcomputer model line, sold through Tandy's Radio Shack stores in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The first units, ordered unseen, were delivered in November 1977, and rolled out to the stores the third week of December. The line won popularity with...
computer.
Supreme Ruler 2010
Supreme Ruler 2010
Supreme Ruler 2010 is a computer wargame in which a player who controls all aspects of a region's government attempts to unite a world of fragmented states of the world in the year 2010....
was released in May 2005 and has received widespread recognition and awards including the 2006 Canadian Awards for the Electronic & Animated Arts Elan for "Best PC Game".
In October 2006 BattleGoat Studios announced that work had begun on a sequel to their first title. Supreme Ruler 2020
Supreme Ruler 2020
Supreme Ruler 2020 is a grand strategy computer wargame developed by BattleGoat Studios and published by Paradox Interactive. The game was released on June 17, 2008 and is a sequel to Supreme Ruler 2010. In the game, the player controls all aspects of a region's government attempts to unite a world...
was released in June 2008, published by Paradox Interactive
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. An Expansion Pack, titled Supreme Ruler 2020: Global Crisis was announced in October 2008 and released in December of the same year. A Gold Edition containing both products was released in September 2009.
On August 19, 2010, BattleGoat and Paradox Interactive announced a new game in the Supreme Ruler series, Supreme Ruler Cold War
Supreme Ruler Cold War
Supreme Ruler Cold War was developed by BattleGoat Studios and was officially announced August 19, 2010 by Paradox Interactive at the 2010 Gamescom video gaming convention held in Cologne, Germany and released on July 19, 2011. It is set during the Cold War Era from the end of World War II to the...
. Based on the Cold War era from the late 1940s to the early 1990s, this will mark the studio's first historically-based game.
BattleGoat Studios was co-founded in 2000 by David Thompson and George Geczy to "develop Intelligent Strategy Games". The design team has stated that it "firmly believes that PC Strategy Gamers are looking for more sophisticated games that also remain fun to play". As such, the Supreme Ruler titles are detailed and heavily researched, a cross between computer wargames and in-depth geo-political strategy games.
The core team at BattleGoat Studios also includes game designers Christian Latour and Daxon Flynn as well as Graphic Artist Stephane Corre.