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Rebelmind
Rebelmind is an established computer and video game development studio with offices in Poland. From their beginnings in 1999, the company stayed true to its mission, releasing quality titles at regular intervals. Rebelmind's track record includes products from various genres, kids games (Great Journey), epic RPG titles (Grom, Space Hack).
+ www.rebelmind.com



Frozenbyte
Frozenbyte is an independent game developer based in Helsinki, Finland. Founded in 2001, the company is out to show the world that dedication, hard work and innovation can still deliver inspiring games. Highly-anticipated Shadowgrounds is Frozenbyte's first commercial game and has already received much critical acclaim in Finland and Germany, where the game was released in November 2005.
+ www.frozenbyte.com



Cinemax
CINEMAX full services in a computer graphic design domain Cinemax was launched in 1998 by a group of progressive computer graphic designers with extensive experience. The company has since become a significant player in the field. In addition to its expertise in DTP, the company is one of the major players in multimedia, interactive entertainment and the Internet. Cinemax studio projects are known for their commitment to quality and excellence. High-quality graphic implementation and optimal functionality are their hallmarks. From its very beginning, Cinemax has dominated the Czech market as an important developer and producer of PC games.
+ www.cinemax.cz



Idea Games
IDEA Games is an Independent Developers Association, founded by three computer game development studios: ALTAR games, Black Element Software and Bohemia Interactive Studio. IDEA Games saves its members money as well as precious time, allowing developers to concentrate on the matter they do best – game development.

They employ industry veterans with vast experience in the field of game design and production as well as computer game sales/marketing, publishing and distribution. IDEA Games offers to its members wide range of services, including legal, sales and marketing, contract negotiations, business plan creation, and representation at industry fairs.
+ www.idea-games.com



SCS Sofware
SCS Sofware is a privately owned game and 3D software development company located in Prague, Czech Republic. Since its founding in 1997 the company has concentrated on creating licensable 3D engine technology. Our game engines powered over a dozen commercially successful games, including best selling games Deer Hunter II and Deer Hunter III, or the critically acclaimed Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project.

Starting in 1999, we began offering full-scale game development services as a third party developer/contractor. With eight finished games under our belt we now have a very experienced team capable of building games in a variety of genres. Using our own game engine technology as a base, we can guarantee very competitive prices, state of the art visuals, solid game design and passion and dedication to make your game stand out. + www.scssoft.com


White Birds Production
White Birds is a production company which creates unique worlds: First on the video game market and equally, they are directed towards all other publishing spheres (audiovisual, comic book, internet, mobile terminals…) and merchandising. Created in 2003 and located in Paris, France; its four founding associates have more than 10 years experience in each of their sectors (Artistic Direction, Production, Marketing and Management), and would like to continue this experience with new vision. Their desire to create White Birds Productions is the fruit of a common vision: value is located in content and in its capacity to be offered in a variety of forms. White Birds have released critically-acclaimed and very successful adventure titles, such as Paradise, Sinking Island and, of course, Nikopol and continues to grow their vision with new titles on new and varying platforms.
+ www.whitebirdsproductions.com

Headup Games
Headup Games publishes high quality PC core games which embody the essential vision of each genre and setting. Dedicated 100% to the most emotional form of modern media, they aim to satisfy the demands of their target group for the perfect experience by bringing the most entertaining titles to their screens. From gamers for gamers is their primary belief.
+ www.headupgames.com


Techland
Techland is one of the major Poland-based video games developers and an acknowledged producer of professional utility software with a team of almost 200 people. Created in 1991, the company successively reinforces its position in the industry and the dawn of the new millennium marked the date Techland began the conquest of the international markets. Currently Techland develops technologically advanced high-budget games for three platforms – PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Today Techland is not only the producer of excellent internationally acclaimed games, utilities and entertainment software but also a reliable publisher and major distributor.
+ www.techland.pl


N3V
Established in 2006 - head office in Gold Coast, Australia, N3V Games has built up a large partnership world wide as an independent games publisher. N3V has just released a brand new shop focused on providing gamers and entertainment lovers the most cost effective and greatest range of products to purchase online. Browse the shop to see that we have crammed it full of fantastic PC and console games as well as the latest and greatest DVD and Blu Ray movies!
+ www.n3vgames.com


ClockStone Studios
ClockStone Software is an independent studio located in Innsbruck, Austria, and committed to the development of high quality entertainment software. Parallel to developing for PC, ClockStone is an official developer for Microsoft Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS. They are currently taking in contract work for these platforms in addition to working on their own original concepts.
+ www.clockstone.com


The Games Company
TGC – The Games Company is an internationally focused publisher of computer and video games, situated in Berlin, Germany. TGC has its own in-house development studio, realizing any kind of interactive entertainment software from high-quality full-price games to commissioned productions for all next-generation game consoles and PC. Since its foundation in 2006, TGC – The Games Company has been publishing licensed products as well as commissioned and proprietary productions, mainly in the full-price segment. An ambitious team with long-time experience in the games industry, an innovative corporate concept, and a strong network of global partners are TGC’s great advantages.
+ www.the-games-company.com


2DEngine
2DEngine.com is a two-man game studio founded in 2007 and based in New York City. Their goal is to combine a strong artistic vision with modern technology designed and programmed entirely in-house.

AGen, 2DEngine.com’s proprietary engine is a new 2D engine and framework specifically designed for the easy and rapid development of games, game prototypes or other visual applications. AGen is completely Lua scripted and allows developers to make games with little overhead and without a compiler. The engine has been in the works for a while and still continues to improve. For the latest updates on the project, please visit 2DEngine.com’s forums.
+ www.2dengine.com


RTL
The Games Publishing division of RTL interactive GmbH (RTL Games GmbH until December 31, 2008) is responsible for the entire computer and console games business of the German RTL media group. The team designs and publishes video games for different types of gamers and focuses on the mass market of arcade and casual games. Further, individual titles by the Games Publishing Unit appeal to fans of adventure, fantasy and role playing games.

Generally, RTL Games is aiming to serve all console platforms as well as PC with its future projects. In the market, the games publisher operates with a consistent three label strategy: Games with a direct connection to television and especially family friendly titles are released by the label Playtainment. The brand RTL Sports encompasses successful sports video games. The label Black Inc. appeals to fans of adventure, fantasy and role playing games, providing high-quality, complex premium titles especially for core gamers.
+ www.playtainment-games.com



Dialogue Design
Dialogue Design is a small independent studio dedicated to bringing exciting and creative 'indie' games to an emerging market. Based in Hamilton, New Zealand, Dialogue Design has just released its first title, the acclaimed action tank combat game - Tank Universal.
+ www.tankuniversal.com



HermitWorks Entertainment Corporation
HermitWorks Entertainment Corporation is an independent game company founded in 2004 by industry veterans Cameron and Marcia Tofer. HermitWorks is an innovative company interested in developing games that casual and hard core gamers can play together. Using current and emerging technologies the HermitWorks team is known for inspiring new ideas.
+ www.hermitworksentertainment.com



Rake In Grass
Rake In Grass is an independent team based in Prague, Czech Republic, committed to the development of shareware software for Windows and Mac. The members of the creative, graphic and software development teams also released casual games under the 300AD brand.
Rake In Grass made its name on the worldwide Windows and Mac scene through the Jets'n'Guns game. Other popular games of Rake in Grass are Larva Mortus (horror action game), Achibald‘s Adventures (an action puzzle game for Win/Mac/iPhone/PocketPC/Palm), KingMania (action strategy game) etc. Rake In Grass have released over twenty game titles.
+ www.rakeingrass.com



IonFx Studios
IonFx Studios, LLC is an independent videogame developer based in St. Paul, Minnesota. They specialize in high quality games for PC and mobile platforms. Their first title, GeoRally 2005, was introduced in December 2004, setting a new standard for real-time software rendered 3d graphics on Windows Mobile. They recently completed Call of Duty 2 for Windows Mobile, based on Activision's award winning series of PC and console shooters. They have developed relationships with leading technology companies including Intel, Marvell, Nvidia and Aspyr Media. Their GeoRally titles have recently been full-featured pack-ins on Dell's award winning X51 line of Pocket PCs.

Their philosophy for success is relying on their talent, innovation and a passion to make great games. All of their software is built from the ground up including their fast and sophisticated technology.
+ www.ionfx.com



VSTEP
VSTEP is the leading European developer of simulators and virtual training software. Using interactive 3D technology from the computer gaming industry, we create training applications and games that allow people to build their skills in a practical and cost effective way. Since our founding in 2002, we have successfully completed over 40 training applications for leading industry clients and governmental organisations. VSTEP also develops entertainment computer games for consumers, including the award-winning Ship Simulator Series, which has now sold over 400,000 copies in 7 languages and 20 countries since its launch in mid 2006.
+ www.vstep.nl



Buka Entertainment
Buka Entertainment was founded in 1994. Headquartered in Moscow, Russia, Buka Entertainment is a thriving creator, publisher and distributor of first-rate PC games meant for worldwide distribution. It also runs publishing activity in North America and has strong partnerships with the leading companies around the globe. Buka Entertainment achieved notable success with export sales of its high-grade titles created by best development teams in Russia. Buka’s solid professional team, as well as close and profound work with development crews on all stages of game creation provide fascinating implementation of the most challenging and large-scale projects.
+ www.buka.com



GFI
GFI, founded in 2003 by a group of experienced game industry professionals, is a leading Russian publisher of interactive software and multimedia products. Our mission is to provide our partners with a full spectrum of professional publishing services including localization, marketing, online and retail distribution solutions for the Russian, CIS and Baltic territories. Our goal is to maximize your opportunities by leveraging our experience, retail relationships and market knowledge to give your products the competitive advantage in our territories.
+ www.gfi.su



Frogames
Frogames is an indie game developer who lends its cartoonish and colorful touch to the gaming industry. Launched in Reims France during 2005, Frogames is in the capable hands of three motivated and fun-loving people who are environmentally aware.
+ www.frogames.com



exosyphen studios
exosyphen studios was founded in 2002 and focuses primarily on game development, established in Romania (inside the European Union). We also develop software and games for mobile platforms as well as other portable platforms and software components for various companies.

exosyphen studios is the vision of it's founder and owner, Robert Muresan, to create a company that is based on innovation and services that make it's users feel like more then a simple customer. We handle each user in a very personal way, and will do our best to ensure our customers are 100% satisfied with our products and services.
+ www.exosyphen.com



Fuzzyeyes Studio
Fuzzyeyes Studio was established in 2001 as a games development company. In its early stages, Fuzzyeyes focused on developing an introductory product to test on the market and improve management and development process for a major commercial product. Their studio cares about people’s happiness. The company is devoted to seeking the source of people’s happiness, and working to create interactive entertainment accordingly. The experience they create brings happiness to everyone by helping their fantasies to come to life, and providing them with a leisure experience which goes beyond the limitations of reality.
+ www.fuzzyeyes.com



Himalaya Studios
Himalaya Studios is a Limited Liability Company established in 2004 in Chandler, Arizona, with staff and independent contractors located throughout the USA, Australia, and Europe. Company founders, Britney K. Brimhall and Christopher T. Warren, previously established AGDInteractive, LLC (formerly known as Tierra Entertainment), a company which played a major role in resurrecting classic adventure gaming, garnering the support of professionals in the industry and fans alike. Their first title was enjoyed by over half a million fans, making AGD Interactive, LLC a major contributing factor in putting a dead genre back on the market.
+ www.HimalayaStudios.com



Big Blue Bubble
With games distributed in over 80 countries, Big Blue Bubble has become a leading developer of handheld and casual video games. Their team is dedicated to making the best game possible by combining innovative design with stunning graphics and leading-edge technology. In partnership with the industry's foremost publishers, they have developed numerous well-known and award-winning games on multiple platforms including mobile phones, consoles, and now for the PC. Lead by a team of video game industry veterans, Big Blue Bubble continues to expand it's capabilities to creative some of the best interactive experiences available.
+ www.bigbluebubble.com



Ocean Media
Ocean Media was founded in summer 2006, with its office in Croatia. The company is dedicated to developing awesome games, always bringing something new to the gameplay. Their games feature nice graphics and sound, but they are also determined to always push the technology beyond established standards.
+ www.oceanmedia.hr


White Elephant
White Elephant, founded in 2003, is a software company focused on developing games for the Windows and Macintosh platforms. They have thousands of fans both in Russia and abroad. Here are just a few of our notable accomplishments and awards:
  • At the end of 2003 their game Crazy Worms was released on "The Best Games Of Russian Independent Developers - Time Out 5", a compilation disk published by MediaHouse.
  • In early 2005 they worked with one of the largest Russian game publishers, Akella, on the CD "White Elephant", creating a funny cartoon-style arcade game for the whole family.
  • Within five months of its initial release, Road Rush was downloaded and installed by more than 500,000 gamers across the globe.
  • In March 2006 the game RIP was voted Best Indie Game of the Month by PC Zone.
+ www.elephant-games.com



Big Toe
Big Toe was founded in 2004 by two brothers energized about game development. Our philosophy is simple: create original, fun and addictive games that are enjoyable to play and develop. All Big Toe team members are dedicated, passionate and creative professionals.
+ www.bigtoesoftware.com



Legendo
Legendo Entertainment AB is an independent publisher and developer of casual and enthusiast-oriented computer and video games. The company is head-quartered in Sweden and has retail and electronic distribution arrangements in over 50 countries around the world. Legendo is a licensed developer for the Xbox 360™ gaming and entertainment system from Microsoft.
+ www.legendo.com



Free Gamer
Freegamer is a group founded by videogame professionals moved by the ambition of proposing different game experiences and of taking up with the “garage games” spirit again, the same spirit that permitted the emergence of the first videogames.
+ www.freegamer.net


Atari
New York-based Atari, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATAR) develops interactive games for all platforms and is one of the largest third-party publishers of interactive entertainment software in the U.S. The Company’s 1,000+ titles include hard-core, genre-defining franchises such as DRIVER™, The Matrix™, Stuntman™ and Test Drive®; and mass-market and children’s franchises such as Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues™ and Dora the Explorer™, and Dragon Ball Z®. Atari, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of France-based Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext – ISIN: FR-0000052573), the largest interactive games publisher in Europe.
+ www.atari.com


Pinnacle Software
Pinnacle Software, a Division of Pinnacle Entertainment Ltd, has forged the way as a leading UK Distributor, revolutionising the Games industry by creating the exclusive software distribution model for this territory in 1992. The organisation has remained innovative & flexible since its inception, using its extensive experience of the software industry and understanding of the full retail spectrum, to provide an end to end sales, marketing, distribution, production & licensing service for its worldwide base of developer and publisher partners.

Pinnacle Software continues to maintain a complete UK & ROI distribution service for publishers and developers alike, penetrating a wider retail audience than any of its competitors due to the breadth of product available throughout the Pinnacle Entertainment group, including software, music, DVDs, accessories, books, trading cards, and merchandise.
+ www.pinnacle-entertainment.co.uk



Trymedia
Trymedia Systems’ secure digital delivery services provide the neutral foundation for a wide range of solutions dedicated to optimizing game sales for top-tier PC content developers and publishers. Trymedia also operates the world’s largest B2B marketplace for downloadable games, through which major portals and other high-traffic destinations, as well as the largest P2P Networks, make a catalogue of ActiveMARK-enabled content available to consumers worldwide. Trymedia is an Intel Capital funded company, headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Europe.
+ www.trymedia.com



Boonty
Headquartered in New York with offices in Paris, Seoul, Singapore, Shanghai and Tokyo, Boonty is a recognized global leader in the digital distribution games business. Providing a fully customized gaming solution for leading ISPs, portals, computer manufacturers and internet communities, Boonty boasts the largest distribution network worldwide with a total reach of over 300-million unique users and features a try-before-you-buy commerce model. With more than 1,500 games in its catalog, Boonty has secured distribution agreements spanning all major categories – from hardcore/enthusiast to casual games, and includes the leading publishers in the industry.
+ www.boonty.com



TotalGaming.net
TotalGaming.net is Stardock’s revolutionary online game-distribution service, where gamers can purchase and download dozens of titles, including the company's own award-winning games like Galactic Civilizations and 2004's The Political Machine, as well as many other premium first- and third-party PC games.
+ www.TotalGaming.net



Manifesto Games
Manifesto Games, Inc. is an ecommerce retailer of downloadable computer games for PCs, Macintosh computers, and Linux machines, specializing in independently developed games aimed at core gamers. It was founded in October 2006 by industry veterans Greg Costikyan and Dr. Johnny L. Wilson, and is headquartered in New York City.

Manifesto Games is in part a wild-eyed, radical and utopian attempt to transform the game industry by recapturing the creative vigor, willingness to experiment, and exciting potential of its youth--and in part a sober, carefully planned ecommerce venture.
+ www.manifestogames.com


Stream Theory
Founded in 1996, Stream Theory, Inc. is a subsidiary of Tadpole Technology plc (LSE: TAD). Stream Theory is revolutionizing the manner in which software is purchased, delivered and accessed by enabling true software-on-demand and virtualization models. The Company is a leading supplier of software streaming technology for securely delivering and managing software applications worldwide over IP and digital media. Leading software publishers, developers, portals, ASPs, and broadband ISPs have deployed the company's patented technology.
+ www.streamtheory.com


GamersGate
GamersGate is a unique digital distribution platform launched by Paradox Interactive to create easily accessible gaming experiences for gamers worldwide – anytime, anywhere. Seen as a strong contender on the digital download arena, plans for its immediate future include the launch of several accompanying services and a substantial increase in the product portfolio offered to consumers. Current partners include publishers like Atari, Valusoft, Deep Silver, Ascaron and 1C.
+ www.gamersgate.com


Donate Games
Founded upon the belief that people can change the world by simply donating their unwanted video games, Donate Games is a charity dedicated to funding research and support for children and their families of "orphan" diseases and the millions of Americans affected by them. Donate Games collects new and used video game donations and then resells them online to help the millions of young people suffering from these neglected disorders. In addition to raising funds for research on the diseases, the organization promotes awareness information and provides advisory services to the general public. Game donations, game purchases and volunteer opportunities are all processed via www.DonateGames.org.
+ www.DonateGames.org

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