Phoenix Games
| Phoenix Games | |
|---|---|
| legal form | BV / Ltd |
| founding | 2002 |
| resolution | 2010 |
| Reason for dissolution | insolvency |
| Seat | Nuenen, Netherlands |
| management | Paul Share |
| Number of employees | 10 |
| Branch | Game software development |
| Website | www.phoenixgamesgroup.com |
Phoenix Games was a Dutch video game publisher who published titles for the PlayStation 2 , Nintendo DS , Microsoft Windows , DVD and the Wii . They also published films by the German animation studio Dingo Pictures on video game consoles. The German video game archive states that Phoenix Games has published 99 games on the PlayStation 2 alone.
Phoenix Games Group
Phoenix Games consisted of three companies, Phoenix Games BV, Phoenix Games LTD and Phoenix Games Asia. The group was an exhibitor at the E3 games fair in 2005 .
Phoenix Games BV
Founded in May 2002 by Willie Horden and Paul and Steve Share. You were an exhibitor at E3 2006 You were in De Pinckart 46 g, 5674 CC Nuenen, The Netherlands.
Phoenix Games BV filed for bankruptcy on August 3, 2010. On March 27, 2012 the bankruptcy was suspended in order to avoid a delay in receipts.
Phoenix Games LTD
Phoenix Games LTD is still a UK registered company located at 48 Boundary Rd, Newark, Notts, UK, NG24 4AL. The original address was 53 Malcolm Way, Snaresbrook, London E11 1PW.
Phoenix Games Asia
Phoenix Games Asia was located at 24 Sukhumvit, Soi 11, Unit 3B, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110, Thailand, Klongtoey Nua, Wattana. It is not known if this company still exists or if and when it closed.
Movies
Phoenix Games secured the rights to publish various animated films. Including many films by the German animation studio Dingo Pictures . The publications were not made on DVD, but together with puzzles and a virtual coloring book on various consoles. Many films were re-released on the PlayStation 2 compilation Cartoon Kingdom .
Games
According to the company's own statement, it only took about three to five months to develop the company's titles. These games were published on Nintendo DS, Wii, Playstation, Playstation 2, PC and DVD. From 2005 they planned to publish games for the PlayStation Portable as well. The original retail prices of the games ranged from £ 6.99 to £ 12.99 . In Germany the games were around € 20. In Italy the company Db-line sold the films and games until 2007. In Spain, some games were distributed by Atari . Most of the games received bad reviews in the trade press and with gamers at the same time. The game Paccie , published in 2004 on the Playstation 2, is currently considered lost.
Other
- All 99 PS2 covers were presented in 2013 in the Gamescom Art Gallery “Cover Verses”.
- On the PlayStation 2 cover of the game Peter Pan's Playground was an artwork of the title Kingdom Hearts .
- Before and after the group existed, there were companies with the same name. From 1978 to 1981, an American company produced video games best known for the game Bushido . In 2019, Klaas Kersting founded a development studio in Germany with the same name.
- Paul Share also founded Midas Interactive in 1998.
Known staff
Phoenix Games BV (2002-2010)
- Paul Share (CEO / President)
- Willie (Will) Horden (Sales Manager until February 2005 / Managing Director until June 2009)
- Steve Share (Sales Manager)
- Ilse van de Vossenberg Vogels (production administrator)
- Maarten van Schaik (Development Manager)
Phoenix Games LTD
- Mark Hustle (born July 1963) - director since 2013
- Simon Hamer (European Sales Manager)
- Ian Smith (UK Sales Manager)
List of published films
Dingo Pictures Movies
- ... even more Dalmatians than: Dalmatians 2, 3, 4 (PS1, PS2, Wii, DS)
- The Incredible Animal Soccer Game As: Animalfootball (PS1), Animal Soccer World (PS2)
- Atlantis as: Atlantis (PS1), Empire of Atlantis (PS2)
- Toys as: Toys (PS1), Kids Playground (PS1), The Toys Room (PS2)
- Adventure in the Land of Dinosaurs as: Dinosaurs (PS1), Dinosaur Adventure (PS2)
- A Case for the Mouse Police as Detective Mouse (PS1), The Mouse Police (PS2)
- Hercules as Hercules (PS1)
- Winkie the Little Bear as Winky the Little Bear (PS1)
- The King of Beasts: The Great Adventure as: Son of the Lion King (PS2), Lion and the King 2 (PS1) Lion and the King 3 (DS)
Other films
- Peter Pan's Playground (PS2, Wii, DS)
- Snow White and the 7 Clever boys (PS2) / Princess SnowWhite (Wii)
- Cinderella's Fairytail (Wii, PS2)
- Pinocchio (Wii, PS2, DS)
- Mulan (PS2)
Published games
Sony PlayStation
- All star action
- April 12, 2001 (?): Checkmate 2
- January 2003: Cindy's Caribian Holiday
- January 2003: Cindy's Fashion World
- March 14, 2003: All Star Watersports
- March 14, 2003: Trickshot 7 Games
- March 28, 2003: Football Madness
- March 28, 2003: Pro Backgammon
- May 1, 2003: Rox
- June 27, 2003: Hot Shot
- June 27, 2003: King Of Bowling 3
- 8 August 2003 : Baldies
- August 8, 2003: Block Buster
- November 15, 2003: 5 Star Racing
- 2003: Ballerburg: Castle Chaos
- 2003: Buttsubushi
- 2003: Destructo 2
- 2003: Flying Squadron
- 2003: Paradise Casino
- 2003: Superbike Masters
- March 2, 2004: Robin Hood: The Siege
- August 9, 2004: Space Rider
- August 9, 2004: Truck Rally
- August 12, 2004: Sonic Wings Special
- August 19, 2004: Omega Assault
- November 15, 2004: Jet Ace
- 2004: Rhythm Beat
- 2004: Silent Iron
- 2004: Wanted
- 2005: SHOOT
- Robopit 2
Sony PlayStation 2
- 2001 (?): Road Rage 3
- 2001 (?): Home run
- 2003: Cool Shot
- August 31, 2004 : Kidz Sports Basketball
- October 8, 2004: Xtreme Speed
- October 22, 2004: Furry Tales
- November 5, 2004: RC Toy Machines
- November 19, 2004: Arcade Action: 30 Games
- 2004: European Tennis Pro
- 2004: Air Raid 3
- February 25, 2005: Crazy Golf
- March 4, 2005: X-treme Quads
- March 25, 2005: Board Games Gallery
- March 25, 2005: Vegas Casino 2
- March 25, 2005: Monster Trux Extreme
- June 24, 2005: Shadow of Ganymede
- July 15, 2005: Doomsday Racers
- July 15, 2005: Hamster Heroes
- September 30, 2005: Urban Constructor
- 2005: Finkles World
- 2005: Girl Zone
- 2005: Habitrail Hamster Ball
- January 2, 2006: Saint & Sinner
- April 21, 2006: Arcade USA
- April 21, 2006: Obliterate
- June 28, 2006: Puzzle Party: 10 Games
- June 2006: Search & Destroy
- July 28, 2006: 21 Card Games
- July 28, 2006: City Soccer Challenge
- July 28, 2006: London Cap Challenge
- July 28, 2006: Maniac Mole
- September 29, 2006: Carwash Tycoon
- September 29, 2006: Chemist Tycoon
- October 6, 2006: Downhill slalom
- October 6, 2006: G-Force
- October 6, 2006: Robin Hood: The Siege 2
- October 6, 2006: Snow Rider
- October 13, 2006: Combar Ace
- October 13, 2006: D-Unit Drift Racing
- October 27, 2006: Clumsy Slumsy
- October 27, 2006: Drag Racer USA
- November 3, 2006: KO King
- November 24, 2006: Hansel & Gretel
- November 24, 2006: Swat victories
- December 8, 2006: Snooker 147
- December 8, 2006: Space Rebellion
- December 11, 2006: ¡Qué pasa Neng! El videojuego
- 2006: Game Galaxy 2
- 2006: Guerrilla Strike
- 2006: Hoppie
- 2006: Jello
- 2006: Kiddies Party Pack
- 2006: retro
- 2006: Speed Machines III
- 2006: Speedboat GP
- 2006: Superbike FP
- 2006: Turbo Trucks
- 2006: WWC: World Wrestling Championship
- January 12, 2007: Dead Eye Jim
- January 12, 2007: Street Warrior
- January 26, 2007: Power volleyball
- January 26, 2007: Transworld Skateboarder
- February 9, 2007: White Van Racer
- March 9, 2007: American Pool II
- March 9, 2007: MOTO X MANIAC
- April 20, 2007: Go Kart Rally
- April 20, 2007: Monster Eggs
- April 20, 2007: Skateboard Madness Xtreme Edition
- April 20, 2007: Sniper Assault
- August 10, 2007: Marble Chaos
- October 12, 2007: Roller Coaster Funfare
- November 16, 2007: Myth Makers: Super Kart GP
- December 1, 2007: Crabby Adventure
- December 1, 2007: Gecko Blaster
- December 1, 2007: Iron Chef
- December 1, 2007: Steam Express
- 2007: Cartoon Kingdom
- 2007: Caveman Rock
- 2007: Extreme Sprint 3010
- 2007: Fruitfall
- 2007: Mambo
- 2007: Ocean Commander
- 2007: Offroad Extreme
- 2007: Pro Biker 2
- 2007: Wacky Zoo GP
- March 14, 2008: Myth Makers: Orbs of Doom
- May 15, 2008: Kidz Sports Ice Hockey
- May 15, 2008: Kidz Sports International Soccer
- Dynamite 100 (100 in 1 Game)
- Paccie
Pc
- 2010: Truck Simulator 2010
- 2010: Go Kart Simulator Championship 2010
- 2010: Motorcross Simulator Championship 2010
- Stable Masters 2
- Ballerburg
- Rhythm beat
- Trickshot 7 "Games"
- Drone Odyssey
- Dark Angæl
- Space rebellion
- Go cart racer
- Casino 59
- Sports 9
- Classic 17
Nintendo DS
- 12 (12 Games)
- Polar Rampage
- Valentines Day
- Iron Chef II
- War of Heaven
- Veggy World
- Rat-a-box
- Monster Eggs 2
- Love heart
- Jungle gang
- Coral Savior
Nintendo Wii
- Hoppie 2
- Monster Egg 2
- Caveman Rock 2
- Saint & Sinner 2
- Ocean Commander 2
PSP (unreleased)
- Peter Pan
- Board Game Gallery (announced 2004)
- King of the pool
- Card Shark 3
- Vegas Casino 2
Other
- Twin
- Space Ace by Don Bluth (DVD)
- Who shot Johnny Rock (DVD)
Web links
- Official website (web archive)
- Official UK website (web archive)
- List of each game by November 12, 2008
- List of scheduled games as of November 12, 2008
- unofficial website
Individual evidence
- ↑ cover verses in German Videogame Archive
- ↑ E3 2005 Giantbomb.com
- ↑ Willie Horden LinkedIn profile - Only visible to logged in users
- ^ Exhibition list of E3 2006 on Giantbomb.com
- ↑ drimble.nl: Phoenix Games (holland) BV. Retrieved April 13, 2020 .
- ↑ Phoenix Games LTD. At the UK Government Companies House
- ↑ Phoenix Games Group Web Advertisements (2003–2008)
- ↑ Paccie (lost PlayStation 2 game; existence unconfirmed, 2004) - The Lost MediaWiki. Retrieved September 22, 2019 .
- ↑ Reddit Post by u / TheGamedawg
- ↑ https://www.deutsche-startups.de/2019/04/05/klaas-kersting-phoenix-games/
- ↑ Phoenix Games: PS2, PSX, PC and XBOX. August 5, 2003, accessed April 10, 2020 .
- ↑ PSP Game announcement 2004