ImaginEngine
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ImaginEngine is a leading studio in the development of quality children's titles and casual title software. The ImaginEngine team is known for its award-winning, commercially successful console, handheld, PC and online games. ImaginEngine specializes in creating entertaining family-friendly experiences for kids and adults to enjoy. The studio has shipped nearly 200 titles across major platforms. ImaginEngine is a Foundation 9 Entertainment
studio, and is located in Framingham, MA.
The studio is currently run by Randall Sanborn. Mat Williams serves as Technical Manager and Chris Zirpoli is the Creative Manager.
.
In 2005, Backbone Entertainment
merged with The Collective, Inc.
and Pipeworks Software
to form Foundation 9 Entertainment
.
In 2007, DragonFly Game Design was purchased by ImaginEngine, to make extend its reach further into Serious Games market.
In 2008, KnowWonder
was purchased by ImaginEngine, to make games directed at older kids.
Foundation 9 Entertainment
Foundation 9 Entertainment is an entertainment media conglomerate that has developed video games, comic books, film and television series. The company is one of the largest independent game developers in the world, and has more than 450 employees working in its various studios in California,...
studio, and is located in Framingham, MA.
The studio is currently run by Randall Sanborn. Mat Williams serves as Technical Manager and Chris Zirpoli is the Creative Manager.
History
In 2003, ImaginEngine merged with Digital Eclipse Software to form Backbone EntertainmentBackbone Entertainment
Backbone Entertainment is an independent video game development company located in Emeryville, California.Backbone Entertainment is the result of a 2003 merger between Digital Eclipse Software and ImaginEngine...
.
In 2005, Backbone Entertainment
Backbone Entertainment
Backbone Entertainment is an independent video game development company located in Emeryville, California.Backbone Entertainment is the result of a 2003 merger between Digital Eclipse Software and ImaginEngine...
merged with The Collective, Inc.
The Collective, Inc.
The Collective, Inc. was an American video game development company located in Newport Beach, California. The company has created several games based on movies and television shows since its founding in 1997.-History:...
and Pipeworks Software
Pipeworks Software
-History:Part of Foundation 9 Entertainment, the largest independent game developer in North America, Pipeworks Software, Inc. began life as an independent studio with senior artists, designers, and programmers from such titles as Tribes, Pro Pilot, Populous, Aces, 3D Ultra, Front Page Sports, and...
to form Foundation 9 Entertainment
Foundation 9 Entertainment
Foundation 9 Entertainment is an entertainment media conglomerate that has developed video games, comic books, film and television series. The company is one of the largest independent game developers in the world, and has more than 450 employees working in its various studios in California,...
.
In 2007, DragonFly Game Design was purchased by ImaginEngine, to make extend its reach further into Serious Games market.
In 2008, KnowWonder
KnowWonder
KnowWonder Digital Entertainment is a video game company that was founded in 1998, and was formerly owned by Amaze Entertainment. It acquired Griptonite Games in 1999, but got bought back by Realtime Associates...
was purchased by ImaginEngine, to make games directed at older kids.
Products
| Year | Video Game | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Barney: Magical Music | PC |
| 2001 | JAMDAT Football | Cell phones |
| 2002 | Blue's Clues: Preschool | PC |
| 2002 | VeggieTales: The Mystery of Veggie Island | PC |
| 2002 | Blue's Clues: Kindergarten Blue's Clues Kindergarten Blue's Clues Kindergarten is a Windows and Macintosh PC video game that is a CD-ROM. Based on the television series Blue's Clues kids can learn different skills that will help them get ready for grade school. This game is meant for kindergardeners. The game is by Atari and Nick Jr. Interactive.... |
PC |
| 2002 | Jonah: A VeggieTales Game | PC |
| 2003 | Blue's Clues: Blue Takes You to School | PC |
| 2003 | Care Bears: Care-a-lot Jamboree | PC, Mac OS |
| 2003 | Tonka Town | PC |
| 2003 | Pokémon: Masters Arena | PC |
| 2004 | Scrabble | Cell phones |
| 2004 | Care Bears: Let's Have a Ball | PC |
| 2004 | Dora's Fairytale Adventure | PC |
| 2004 | The Fairly OddParents: Shadow Showdown The Fairly OddParents: Shadow Showdown The Fairly OddParents: Shadow Showdown is a platforming video game released in 2004 by ImaginEngine for the PC, Blitz Games for the Nintendo GameCube and THQ. The game is based on the animated television series The Fairly OddParents... |
PC, Xbox, GameCube, PlayStation 2 |
| 2004 | My Little Pony: Best Friends Ball | PC |
| 2004 | The Incredibles: When Danger Calls | PC, Mac OS X |
| 2004 | Tetris Elements | PC, Mac OS |
| 2004 | Nicktoons Basketball Nicktoons Basketball Nicktoons Basketball is a video game for the PC, released in 2004. It is based on many Nickelodeon animated series. It is the third Nicktoon game to be released by ImaginEngine, and also the first by Digital Eclipse.-Plot and gameplay:... |
PC |
| 2005 | Hello Kitty: Bubblegum Girlfriends | PC, Mac OS |
| 2005 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (video game) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been made into two video games: once in 1985 and also in 2005. The games are based on the book of the same name by Roald Dahl.-Charlie and the Chocolate Factory :... |
PC |
| 2005 | Dora the Explorer: Dance to the Rescue | PC |
| 2005 | Pokemon: Team Turbo | PC |
| 2005 | Care Bears: Catch-a-Star | PC, Mac OS |
| 2006 | Playhouse Disney: Preschool Time Online | PC, Mac OS |
| 2006 | Charlotte's Web Charlotte's Web (video game) Charlotte's Web is a video game of the 2006 film developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by THQ and Sega, was released on December 12, 2006 for the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2 and PC. The game got a decent review of 6 out of 10 by Nintendo Power... |
PC |
| 2007 | Wedding Dash Wedding Dash Wedding Dash is a strategy casual video game by PlayFirst. It was released on October 18, 2007 as a spin off to the highly successful Diner Dash series of games.... |
PC |
| 2007 | My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Party Parade | PC |
| 2008 | Pinewood Derby | PC |
| 2008 | Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader: Make the Grade | PC, PS2, Wii |
| 2009 | Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader: Game Time | Xbox 360, Wii |
| 2009 | Dora Links | PC |
| 2009 | Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel | DS, Wii |
| 2010 | Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader: Back to School | DS, Wii |
| 2010 | Haunted House Haunted House (video game) Haunted House is an Atari 2600 video game, first released in 1982, in which the player must navigate the haunted mansion of the late Zachary Graves to recover the three pieces of an urn... |
XBLA, Wii, PC |
| 2010 | Pictionary | DS |
| 2011 | Puss in Boots | DS |
| 2011 | Monster High: Ghoul Spirit | DS, Wii |
| 2011 | Apples to Apples | XBLA, PSN, Facebook, iOS, Android |