Himalaya Studios
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Himalaya Studios is a computer game developer
that focuses on adventure game
s. The limited liability company
was established in 2004 in Chandler, Arizona
by Britney K. Brimhall and Christopher T. Warren.
Himalaya Studios focuses on creating adventure games in the spirit of classic Sierra
adventure games, like King's Quest
, Space Quest
, and Leisure Suit Larry
. Founders Brimhall and Warren had originally created AGD Interactive
, a non-profit company that is dedicated to updating original Sierra games to a more modern look.
The studio's first adventure game, Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine
, was released on September 6, 2006.
Their second game, a hidden object title, Al Emmo's Postcards from Anozira was released on August 2, 2010.
On February 24, 2011, it was revealed that the title of this game is Mage's Initiation: Reign of the Elements. It is currently scheduled for a late 2012 release.
Video game developer
A video game developer is a software developer that creates video games. A developer may specialize in a certain video game console, such as Nintendo's Wii, Microsoft's Xbox 360, Sony's PlayStation 3, or may develop for a variety of systems, including personal computers.Most developers also...
that focuses on adventure game
Adventure game
An adventure game is a video game in which the player assumes the role of protagonist in an interactive story driven by exploration and puzzle-solving instead of physical challenge. The genre's focus on story allows it to draw heavily from other narrative-based media such as literature and film,...
s. The limited liability company
Limited liability company
A limited liability company is a flexible form of enterprise that blends elements of partnership and corporate structures. It is a legal form of company that provides limited liability to its owners in the vast majority of United States jurisdictions...
was established in 2004 in Chandler, Arizona
Chandler, Arizona
-Demographics:As of the Census of 2010, there were 236,123 people, 86,924 households, and 60,212 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 4.8% Black or African American, 1.5% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 21.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 8.3%...
by Britney K. Brimhall and Christopher T. Warren.
Himalaya Studios focuses on creating adventure games in the spirit of classic Sierra
Sierra Entertainment
Sierra Entertainment Inc. was an American video-game developer and publisher founded in 1979 as On-Line Systems by Ken and Roberta Williams...
adventure games, like King's Quest
King's Quest
King's Quest is an adventure game series created by the American software company Sierra Entertainment. It is widely considered a classic series from the golden era of adventure games. Following the success of its first installment, the series was primarily responsible for building the reputation...
, Space Quest
Space Quest
Space Quest is a series of six comedic science fiction computer games that follow the adventures of a hapless janitor named Roger Wilco, as he campaigns through the galaxy for "truth, justice and really clean floors"....
, and Leisure Suit Larry
Leisure Suit Larry
Leisure Suit Larry is a series of adventure games written by Al Lowe and published by Sierra from 1987 to 2009. The main character, whose full name is Larry Laffer, is a balding, dorky, double entendre-speaking, leisure suit-wearing "loser" in his 40s...
. Founders Brimhall and Warren had originally created AGD Interactive
AGD Interactive
AGD Interactive , LLC. is a non-profit company given a fan license to remake Sierra Entertainment's popular classic adventure games from the 1980s and early 1990s.-History:...
, a non-profit company that is dedicated to updating original Sierra games to a more modern look.
The studio's first adventure game, Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine
Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine
Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine is an adventure game created by Himalaya Studios for the PC. It utilizes hand-painted backgrounds and pre-rendered 3D character animation frames...
, was released on September 6, 2006.
Their second game, a hidden object title, Al Emmo's Postcards from Anozira was released on August 2, 2010.
Current status
On September 21, 2009, the developers announced in a newsletter email that they have "commenced preliminary development" on a new game. They also revealed that it will not be a sequel to Al Emmo, but rather an original project blending adventure and RPG elements:
The game's plot details are currently under wraps, as we still need to sort through some final details. But we can confirm that, based on fan feedback, our forthcoming title will center around a fantasy, pseudo-medieval theme, similar to what Sierra fans have come to expect from the classic King's Quest and Quest for GloryQuest for GloryQuest for Glory is a series of hybrid role-playing/adventure computer games designed by Corey and Lori Ann Cole. The series combined humor, puzzle elements, themes and characters borrowed from various legends, puns, and memorable characters, creating a 5-part series of the Sierra stable.Although...
games. Players will also have access to a specific class-based set of actions, with a total of 4 character classesCharacter classIn role-playing games, a common method of arbitrating the capabilities of different game characters is to assign each one to a character class. A character class aggregates several abilities and aptitudes, and may also sometimes detail aspects of background and social standing or impose behaviour...
to choose from.
On February 24, 2011, it was revealed that the title of this game is Mage's Initiation: Reign of the Elements. It is currently scheduled for a late 2012 release.