Creat Studios
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Creat Studios, Inc. is a video game developer
and publisher
for sixth
and seventh generation
handhelds
and consoles
.
It was founded in 1990 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Later US office was opened in Massachusetts
(in 1996).
At present Creat's corporate headquarters are located in Canton, Massachusetts
, with development studios in Massachusetts
, USA and Saint Petersburg
, Russia
.
Creat Studios is an official developer for PlayStation Portable
, PlayStation 3
, Nintendo DS
, Wii
and Xbox 360
, and is a publisher for PlayStation Network and for DSiWare. It has also developed games for Windows
as well as PlayStation 2
, Nintendo GameCube
, and Xbox
.
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...
and publisher
Video game publisher
A video game publisher is a company that publishes video games that they have either developed internally or have had developed by a video game developer....
for sixth
History of video game consoles (sixth generation)
The sixth-generation era refers to the computer and video games, video game consoles, and video game handhelds available at the turn of the 21st century. Platforms of the sixth generation include the Sega Dreamcast, Sony PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, and Microsoft Xbox...
and seventh generation
History of video game consoles (seventh generation)
In the history of video games, the seventh generation of consoles is the current generation , and includes consoles released since late by Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony...
handhelds
Handheld game console
A handheld game console is a lightweight, portable electronic device with a built-in screen, game controls and speakers. Handheld game consoles are run on machines of small size allowing people to carry them and play them at any time or place...
and consoles
Video game console
A video game console is an interactive entertainment computer or customized computer system that produces a video display signal which can be used with a display device to display a video game...
.
It was founded in 1990 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Later US office was opened in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
(in 1996).
At present Creat's corporate headquarters are located in Canton, Massachusetts
Canton, Massachusetts
Canton is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 21,561 at the 2010 census. Canton is part of Greater Boston, about 15 miles southwest of downtown Boston.- History :...
, with development studios in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, USA and Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
.
Creat Studios is an official developer for PlayStation Portable
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
, PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
, Nintendo DS
Nintendo DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo, first released on November 21, 2004. A distinctive feature of the system is the presence of two separate LCD screens, the lower of which is a touchscreen, encompassed within a clamshell design, similar to the Game Boy Advance SP...
, Wii
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
and Xbox 360
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
, and is a publisher for PlayStation Network and for DSiWare. It has also developed games for Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
as well as PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
, Nintendo GameCube
Nintendo GameCube
The , officially abbreviated to NGC in Japan and GCN in other regions, is a sixth generation video game console released by Nintendo on September 15, 2001 in Japan, November 18, 2001 in North America, May 3, 2002 in Europe, and May 17, 2002 in Australia...
, and Xbox
Xbox
The Xbox is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Microsoft. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Australia and Europe and is the predecessor to the Xbox 360. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console...
.
Games developed
- PlayStation Network
- Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom
- Magic BallMagic Ball (video game)Magic Orbz is a game for the Sony PlayStation 3 video game console. It is based on the PC game, Magic Ball 3. The game was released in January 2009 and was followed by two additional downloadable content packs....
- Cuboid
- Smash Cars
- Digger HD
- Bubble Trubble
- Alien Havoc
- Mushroom WarsMushroom WarsMushroom Wars is a real-time strategy game for the PlayStation 3; available only for download via the PlayStation Network . It was created by Creat Studios and released on October 15, 2009....
- Wakeboarding HDWakeboarding HDWakeboarding HD is a game for the Sony PlayStation 3 video game console. The game was officially announced on 15th March 2010 on the EU and official PlayStation blogs, and was released on 18 March 2010 in Europe, and 25 March 2010 in the United States....
- TerRover
- SkyFighter
- Nintendo DS
- Tony Hawk's MotionTony Hawk's MotionTony Hawk's Motion is a 2008 video game in the Tony Hawk series of video games, for handheld consoles released on the Nintendo DS on November 18, 2008.-Gameplay:...
- InsecticideInsecticide (video game)Insecticide is a story-driven action-adventure game by Crackpot Entertainment and published by Gamecock Media Group for Nintendo DS, and Windows...
- Bratz: Super BabyzBratz: Super BabyzBratz Super Babyz is a video game based on the Bratz Babyz doll line.-Key Features:*Relive all the excitement from the DVD Movie*Explore thrilling amusement park mini-games: Haunted House Maze, Bumper Cars, Whack-A-Mole...
- Tony Hawk's Motion
- PlayStation Portable
- Coded Arms: ContagionCoded Arms: ContagionCoded Arms: Contagion is the sequel to Coded Arms, a first-person shooter by Konami.-Gameplay:The gameplay is similar to the first game, Coded Arms. However, this time player has only 13 levels with no random geometry, plus challenges which are available upon completion of a level. Full Motion...
- Hot Brain
- Coded Arms: Contagion
- PlayStation 2
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-AmAqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-AmAqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am is a PlayStation 2 game based on the Adult Swim animated television series, Aqua Teen Hunger Force. It is a hybrid kart racing/fighting/golf game that takes place on some of New Jersey's golf courses....
- Biker Mice from MarsBiker Mice from Mars (2006 video game)Biker Mice from Mars is the second video game released under the same title. It is based on the 2006 revival in Finland, Australia, United Kingdom and United States for the Nintendo DS & Sony PS2 consoles. It was developed by Creat Studio for the PlayStation 2, and British company Full Fat for the...
- American Chopper
- American Chopper 2: Full ThrottleAmerican Chopper 2: Full ThrottleAmerican Chopper 2: Full Throttle is a video game released in 2005. It is based on the Discovery Channel TV show American Chopper and is the sequel to the first American Chopper video game....
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am
- Xbox
- American Chopper 2: Full Throttle
- GameCube
- American Chopper 2: Full Throttle
- Windows
- Insecticide Episode 1Insecticide (video game)Insecticide is a story-driven action-adventure game by Crackpot Entertainment and published by Gamecock Media Group for Nintendo DS, and Windows...
- W.I.T.C.H.
- Smash Cars
- Insecticide Episode 1
Games published
- PlayStation Network
- CuboidCuboid (video game)Cuboid is a video game developed by Creat Studios and released on January 8, 2009 for the PlayStation Network on PlayStation 3.-Description:In this puzzle game, players move a block along a puzzling path, trying to push it to and fit it into the exit....
- Magic BallMagic Ball (video game)Magic Orbz is a game for the Sony PlayStation 3 video game console. It is based on the PC game, Magic Ball 3. The game was released in January 2009 and was followed by two additional downloadable content packs....
- Mahjong Tales: Ancient WisdomMahjong Tales: Ancient WisdomMahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom is a board game available from the PlayStation Network and Games for Windows – LIVE, and available for download Via the PlayStation Store and Games on Demand. The game was released January 8, 2009 in United States for the PlayStation 3...
- Smash CarsSmash Cars (video game)Smash Cars, is a redefined version of 2003 PlayStation 2 and PC original game developed by Creat Studios and it was released on August 20, 2009 in North America and on August 27, 2009 in Europe for PlayStation 3....
- Digger HDDigger HDDigger HD is an enhanced remake of the classic video game Digger. The remake was developed by Creat Studios and it was released on October 1, 2009 for PlayStation 3....
- Alien Havoc
- Bubble Trubble
- Wakeboarding HDWakeboarding HDWakeboarding HD is a game for the Sony PlayStation 3 video game console. The game was officially announced on 15th March 2010 on the EU and official PlayStation blogs, and was released on 18 March 2010 in Europe, and 25 March 2010 in the United States....
- Mushroom WarsMushroom WarsMushroom Wars is a real-time strategy game for the PlayStation 3; available only for download via the PlayStation Network . It was created by Creat Studios and released on October 15, 2009....
- Freekscape: Escape From Hell
- TerRover
- SkyFighter
- Cuboid
External links
- Creat Studios from MobyGamesMobyGames-Platforms not yet included:- Further reading :* Rusel DeMaria, Johnny L. Wilson, High Score!: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games, McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media; 2 edition , ISBN 0-07-223172-6...
- Creat Studios official web site