Destineer
Encyclopedia
Destineer is a computer game developer
and publisher
based in Minnesota
, United States
. It was founded in 2000
by former Bungie Studios vice-president, Peter Tamte. It releases titles under a number of brands, including MacSoft
, Bold Games and Atomic Games
.
Published titles have included such games as Age of Empires III
, Halo
for the Mac
, Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
, and Starship Troopers. Destineer acquired Atomic Games on May 6, 2005.
Destineer develops and publishes commercial video games for both consoles and PC, and creates PC-based virtual training systems for military, intelligence and first-responder organizations. Destineer is a privately held corporation headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with development studios in Minneapolis, Raleigh, NC, and Austin, TX, and is led by executives who helped build Bungie, Red Storm, and Atari into industry leaders. Destineer has strong financial backing from a variety of notable investors, including In-Q-Tel
, a private venture capital firm funded by the US Central Intelligence Agency.
Mac OS X
Nintendo DS
Wii
Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 2
PlayStation Portable
Xbox
Xbox 360
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....
based in Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It was founded in 2000
2000 in video gaming
-Events:* May 11–13 — 6th annual Electronic Entertainment Expo ; the 3rd annual Game Critics Awards for the Best of E³* June 26 — International Game Developers Association renamed from Computer Game Developers Association...
by former Bungie Studios vice-president, Peter Tamte. It releases titles under a number of brands, including MacSoft
MacSoft Games
MacSoft Games is a Plymouth, Minnesota, United States-based computer game publisher and porter specializing in porting Microsoft Windows computer games to the Macintosh...
, Bold Games and Atomic Games
Atomic Games
Atomic Games is a video game developer, specializing mostly in wargames. The company has developed titles such as the Close Combat series, the World at War series, as well as the V for Victory series. Atomic Games was acquired by Destineer Games on May 6, 2005 while collaborating on Close Combat:...
.
Published titles have included such games as Age of Empires III
Age of Empires III
Age of Empires III is a real-time strategy game developed by Microsoft Corporation's Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios. The Mac version was ported over and developed by Destineer's MacSoft Games and published by Destineer and MacSoft Games...
, Halo
Halo: Combat Evolved
Halo: Combat Evolved, frequently referred to as Halo: CE, or Halo 1, is a first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie and published by Microsoft Game Studios. The first game of the Halo franchise, it was released on November 15, 2001 as a launch title for the Xbox gaming system, and is...
for the Mac
Macintosh
The Macintosh , or Mac, is a series of several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. The first Macintosh was introduced by Apple's then-chairman Steve Jobs on January 24, 1984; it was the first commercially successful personal computer to feature a mouse and a...
, Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 is a tactical first-person shooter computer game based on its predecessor Red Orchestra Mod. After winning the Make Something Unreal contest, the team behind the original Red Orchestra started the game studio Tripwire Interactive...
, and Starship Troopers. Destineer acquired Atomic Games on May 6, 2005.
Details
The following is Destineer's official corporate communication about the company:Destineer develops and publishes commercial video games for both consoles and PC, and creates PC-based virtual training systems for military, intelligence and first-responder organizations. Destineer is a privately held corporation headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with development studios in Minneapolis, Raleigh, NC, and Austin, TX, and is led by executives who helped build Bungie, Red Storm, and Atari into industry leaders. Destineer has strong financial backing from a variety of notable investors, including In-Q-Tel
In-Q-Tel
In-Q-Tel of Arlington, Virginia, United States is a not-for-profit venture capital firm that invests in high-tech companies for the sole purpose of keeping the Central Intelligence Agency equipped with the latest in information technology in support of United States intelligence capability...
, a private venture capital firm funded by the US Central Intelligence Agency.
Published games
Mac OSMac OS
Mac OS is a series of graphical user interface-based operating systems developed by Apple Inc. for their Macintosh line of computer systems. The Macintosh user experience is credited with popularizing the graphical user interface...
- Age of Empires II
Mac OS X
Mac OS X
Mac OS X is a series of Unix-based operating systems and graphical user interfaces developed, marketed, and sold by Apple Inc. Since 2002, has been included with all new Macintosh computer systems...
- Age of Empires IIIAge of Empires IIIAge of Empires III is a real-time strategy game developed by Microsoft Corporation's Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios. The Mac version was ported over and developed by Destineer's MacSoft Games and published by Destineer and MacSoft Games...
- Age of Empires III: Asian Dynasties
- Age of Empires III: War Chiefs
- Age of MythologyAge of MythologyAge of Mythology , is a mythology-based, real-time strategy computer game developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios...
- Halo: Combat EvolvedHalo: Combat EvolvedHalo: Combat Evolved, frequently referred to as Halo: CE, or Halo 1, is a first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie and published by Microsoft Game Studios. The first game of the Halo franchise, it was released on November 15, 2001 as a launch title for the Xbox gaming system, and is...
- Rise of NationsRise of NationsRise of Nations is a real-time strategy computer game, developed by Big Huge Games and published by Microsoft on May 20, 2003. The development of the game was led by veteran Brian Reynolds, of Civilization II and Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. Concepts taken from turn-based strategy games have been...
- Tropico 2: Pirate CoveTropico 2: Pirate CoveTropico 2: Pirate Cove is the 2003 sequel to the computer game Tropico. Tropico 2 was developed by Frog City Software and published by Gathering of Developers for Windows and Mac OS X PCs.- Gameplay :...
- Unreal Tournament 2004Unreal Tournament 2004Unreal Tournament 2004, also known as UT2K4 and UT2004, is a futuristic first-person shooter computer game developed by Epic Games and Digital Extremes...
- Zoo Tycoon 2Zoo Tycoon 2Zoo Tycoon 2 is a video game in which the player may create and operate a zoo by managing its finances, employees and animal exhibits. The goal is to become a "zoo tycoon". Originally released for Windows, Zoo Tycoon 2 is also available for Windows Mobile, PDA, Mac OS X and Nintendo DS...
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...
- Candy FactoryCandy FactoryCandace Kane's Candy Factory is an action video game for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS and Wii. The game lets players take the role of a factory-manager working for Candace or Colin Kane, two hard working and friendly candy makers, to fix up the factory in order to make their way to the Candy Cup...
- Fab 5 Soccer
- Fullmetal Alchemist Trading Card Game
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual SympathyFullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathyis a video game created by Bandai for the Nintendo DS. The game was released in Japan on July 21, 2005, just two days before the first Fullmetal Alchemist Movie came out, and was accompanied by a PlayStation 2 release of Fullmetal Alchemist 3: The Girl Who Succeeded God. Dual Sympathy was announced...
- Iron Chef America: Supreme CuisineIron Chef America: Supreme CuisineIron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine is a video game for the Wii and Nintendo DS, which was released on November 6, 2008. It is based on the television series Iron Chef America and developed by Black Lantern Studios, published by Destineer.-Overview:...
- John Deere: Harvest in the Heartland
- Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQLittle Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQLittle Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ is an action rail shooter game for the Nintendo DS. It was published in North America by Destineer, produced and designed by Gammick Entertainment, and developed by EnjoyUp...
- Plushees
- Spitfire Heroes: Tales of the RAF
- USA TODAY Crossword Challenge
- WordJong
- Cate West: The Vanishing FilesCate West: The Vanishing FilesCate West: The Vanishing Files is a mystery game originally created and developed by Gamenauts and published by Real Arcade for the PC.The game was subsequently ported to the Nintendo DS and Wii platforms by Destineer Games...
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...
- The Circle: Martial Arts Fighter
- Dragon's Lair Trilogy
- Indianapolis 500 LegendsIndianapolis 500 LegendsIndianapolis 500 Legends is a racing game recounting the history of the Indianapolis 500. Players take on the roles of various famous racers between 1961 and 1971, completing tasks such as overtaking a specified number of cars or qualifying with a good enough time...
- Iron Chef America: Supreme CuisineIron Chef America: Supreme CuisineIron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine is a video game for the Wii and Nintendo DS, which was released on November 6, 2008. It is based on the television series Iron Chef America and developed by Black Lantern Studios, published by Destineer.-Overview:...
- Summer Sports: Paradise IslandSummer Sports: Paradise IslandSummer Sports: Paradise Island is a sports video game developed and published by Destineer for Nintendo's Wii. The game was released in North America on April 15, 2008....
- WWII AcesWWII AcesWWII Aces is a Flight Simulator video game set in World War II for the Wii.-Gameplay:WWII Aces allows players to choose to play as a pilot in the Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, or the Red Army Air Force. It features 12 planes including: Spitfire, Stuka,and Mosquito bomber. The game will also put...
- Cate West: The Vanishing FilesCate West: The Vanishing FilesCate West: The Vanishing Files is a mystery game originally created and developed by Gamenauts and published by Real Arcade for the PC.The game was subsequently ported to the Nintendo DS and Wii platforms by Destineer Games...
- We Wish You a Merry ChristmasWe Wish You a Merry Christmas (video game)We Wish You a Merry Christmas is a Christmas-centric budget title for Wii. The party game features 13 minigames to play including Candy Cane Lanes, Present Catch, and Elf Hunt. It also includes an in-game Advent calendar. The player can also write letters to Santa and sing Christmas Carols. Up...
- Marines Modern Urban Combat
- Winter Blast: Snow & Ice Games
- Summer Sports 2: Island Sports Party
- Candy FactoryCandy FactoryCandace Kane's Candy Factory is an action video game for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS and Wii. The game lets players take the role of a factory-manager working for Candace or Colin Kane, two hard working and friendly candy makers, to fix up the factory in order to make their way to the Candy Cup...
- Taito Legends Special EditedTaito LegendsTaito Legends is a compilation of 29 arcade games released for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC in October 2005. The games were originally developed by Taito Corporation. The European release was published by Empire Interactive, who had licensed the games from Taito and developed the compilation...
- Taito Legends 2 Special EditedTaito Legends 2Taito Legends 2 is the sequel to Taito Legends and is a follow-up collection of 39 Taito arcade games for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC....
Microsoft 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...
- Close Combat: First to FightClose Combat: First to FightClose Combat: First to Fight is a squad-based military first-person shooter game created by Destineer Studios for the Windows, Macintosh and Xbox platforms. It was released in April 2005. The player commands a fireteam of 3 other U.S...
- John Deere: American Farmer
- Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 is a tactical first-person shooter computer game based on its predecessor Red Orchestra Mod. After winning the Make Something Unreal contest, the team behind the original Red Orchestra started the game studio Tripwire Interactive...
- Starship Troopers
- Sword of the StarsSword of the StarsSword of the Stars is a space 4X game developed by Kerberos Productions. In the game the player chooses one of four unique races to form an interstellar empire and conquer the galaxy...
- Wings Over EuropeWings Over EuropeWings Over Europe is a PC game set during the Cold War era where the USSR has attacked NATO forces in West Germany and thus turned it into a ‘hot war’....
- Wings Over VietnamWings Over VietnamWings Over Vietnam is a PC game set during the Vietnam War over South East Asia and covers the time period between 1964 to 1973....
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...
- Taito Legends 2Taito Legends 2Taito Legends 2 is the sequel to Taito Legends and is a follow-up collection of 39 Taito arcade games for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC....
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...
- Taito Legends Power-UpTaito Legends Power-UpTaito Legends Power-Up is a compilation of classic Taito video games released for the PlayStation Portable system. Patterned after the Taito Legends series for video game consoles, Power-Up marks the first release of the franchise on a portable gaming system.-Games:Taito Legends Power-Up features...
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...
- Close Combat: First to FightClose Combat: First to FightClose Combat: First to Fight is a squad-based military first-person shooter game created by Destineer Studios for the Windows, Macintosh and Xbox platforms. It was released in April 2005. The player commands a fireteam of 3 other U.S...
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...
- StokedStoked (video game)Stoked is a snowboarding video game developed by Austrian based Bongfish GmbH for the Xbox 360 video game console in 2009. It is the latest entry in the Stoked Rider snowboard game series and is in association with Absinthe Films...
- Stoked: Big Air
- Indianapolis 500: Evolution