Steve Fawkner
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Steve Fawkner is an Australian software designer, programmer and composer who has worked for several video game design companies.
He was originally made famous as the creator of Warlords
game series in 1989, but in recent years has found fame once again as creator of the Puzzle Quest series. In 2003, after a long alliance with SSG
, he split off to form his own game developer
company Infinite Interactive
.
In 2007 Infinite Interactive
put Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
on the market for the DS and PSP. It was a sleeper hit that got a lot of praise by gamers and game developers alike. Infinite Interactive
has since brought Puzzle Quest to the Wii, PC and Xbox360, PS2, Mac and Mobile and iPhone.
In 2008 a Puzzle Quest like game was developed on a number of platforms for D3 Publisher of Europe Ltd.
. Puzzle Quest: Galactrix
is scheduled for release in February 2009. This game builds on the original principles that made Puzzle Quest a hit, with an improved story and more content. Infinite also released another 2 games in 2009, Puzzle Kingdoms
and Neopets Puzzle Adventure
.
Currently, Infinite have 3 games in development for 2010: Puzzle Chronicles, Puzzle Quest 2
and Arrr!
He was originally made famous as the creator of Warlords
Warlords (game series)
Warlords is a computer game series created by Steve Fawkner, in which role-playing elements are combined with strategy in a fantasy setting. The series has been split into two different games lines, the traditional turn-based strategy Warlords series , and a newer real-time based strategy Warlords...
game series in 1989, but in recent years has found fame once again as creator of the Puzzle Quest series. In 2003, after a long alliance with SSG
Strategic Studies Group
Strategic Studies Group, commonly known as SSG, is an Australian software development company that makes primarily strategy wargames.The company was founded by strategy game enthusiasts Ian Trout and Roger Keating. Ian was proprietor of a military books store and Roger had had several of his games...
, he split off to form his own game developer
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...
company Infinite Interactive
Infinite Interactive
Infinite Interactive was a video game developer with headquarters in St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The company was founded by Steve Fawkner in 1989. After a long alliance with SSG, resulting in the development of the Warlords series of games, Steve moved on to make Infinite totally independent in...
.
In 2007 Infinite Interactive
Infinite Interactive
Infinite Interactive was a video game developer with headquarters in St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The company was founded by Steve Fawkner in 1989. After a long alliance with SSG, resulting in the development of the Warlords series of games, Steve moved on to make Infinite totally independent in...
put Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords is a game developed by Australian company Infinite Interactive and published by D3 Publisher. The game combines role-playing with strategy and puzzle elements...
on the market for the DS and PSP. It was a sleeper hit that got a lot of praise by gamers and game developers alike. Infinite Interactive
Infinite Interactive
Infinite Interactive was a video game developer with headquarters in St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The company was founded by Steve Fawkner in 1989. After a long alliance with SSG, resulting in the development of the Warlords series of games, Steve moved on to make Infinite totally independent in...
has since brought Puzzle Quest to the Wii, PC and Xbox360, PS2, Mac and Mobile and iPhone.
In 2008 a Puzzle Quest like game was developed on a number of platforms for D3 Publisher of Europe Ltd.
D3 Publisher
D3Publisher is a Japanese video game publisher founded on February 5, 1992. Current CEO and president is Yuji Ito, and It is known for its Simple series of low-priced console games. Their games have been released for the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2,...
. Puzzle Quest: Galactrix
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, or Galactrix, is a puzzle video game developed by Infinite Interactive for the PC, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade, and PlayStation 3's PlayStation Network service....
is scheduled for release in February 2009. This game builds on the original principles that made Puzzle Quest a hit, with an improved story and more content. Infinite also released another 2 games in 2009, Puzzle Kingdoms
Puzzle Kingdoms
Puzzle Kingdoms is a puzzle video game developed by Infinite Interactive for the PC, Nintendo DS and Wii. The PC version is currently only available to download online through services such as IGN's Direct2Drive and Steam....
and Neopets Puzzle Adventure
Neopets Puzzle Adventure
Neopets Puzzle Adventure is the latest Neopets video game. Published by Capcom, the Nintendo DS version of the game was developed by Griptonite Games and the other two platforms were developed by Infinite Interactive...
.
Currently, Infinite have 3 games in development for 2010: Puzzle Chronicles, Puzzle Quest 2
Puzzle Quest 2
Puzzle Quest 2 is a video game developed by Infinite Interactive for the Nintendo DS, Xbox Live Arcade, iOS, Windows Phone 7 and Microsoft Windows. It was released on June 22, 2010 by D3 Publisher. It is the sequel to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, and like its predecessor, it combines...
and Arrr!
Games Developed
- Puzzle KingdomsPuzzle KingdomsPuzzle Kingdoms is a puzzle video game developed by Infinite Interactive for the PC, Nintendo DS and Wii. The PC version is currently only available to download online through services such as IGN's Direct2Drive and Steam....
(2009), Zoo Games - Neopets Puzzle AdventureNeopets Puzzle AdventureNeopets Puzzle Adventure is the latest Neopets video game. Published by Capcom, the Nintendo DS version of the game was developed by Griptonite Games and the other two platforms were developed by Infinite Interactive...
(2009), CapcomCapcomis a Japanese developer and publisher of video games, known for creating multi-million-selling franchises such as Devil May Cry, Chaos Legion, Street Fighter, Mega Man and Resident Evil. Capcom developed and published Bionic Commando, Lost Planet and Dark Void too, but they are less known. Its... - Puzzle Quest: GalactrixPuzzle Quest: GalactrixPuzzle Quest: Galactrix, or Galactrix, is a puzzle video game developed by Infinite Interactive for the PC, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade, and PlayStation 3's PlayStation Network service....
(2009), D3 Publisher of Europe Ltd.D3 PublisherD3Publisher is a Japanese video game publisher founded on February 5, 1992. Current CEO and president is Yuji Ito, and It is known for its Simple series of low-priced console games. Their games have been released for the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2,... - Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the WarlordsPuzzle Quest: Challenge of the WarlordsPuzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords is a game developed by Australian company Infinite Interactive and published by D3 Publisher. The game combines role-playing with strategy and puzzle elements...
(2007), D3 Publisher of Europe Ltd. - Heroes of Might and Magic VHeroes of Might and Magic VHeroes of Might and Magic V is the fifth installment of the Heroes of Might and Magic turn-based strategy video game series. It was developed by Nival Interactive, under the guidance of franchise-owner Ubisoft...
(2006), Ubisoft Italia - Warlords Battlecry IIIWarlords Battlecry IIIWarlords Battlecry III is a real-time strategy game developed by Infinite Interactive and published in 2004. It is the third installment in the Warlords Battlecry series and the sequel to Warlords Battlecry II.-Gameplay:...
(2004), Enlight Interactive Inc.EnlightEnlight Software is a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment. The company was founded by Trevor Chan in 1993, and their first project was the economic strategy game Capitalism, which was published by Interactive Magic in 1995. In 1997, they released Capitalism Plus and the real-time... - Decisive Battles of WWII Vol 2: Korsun Pocket (2003), Matrix GamesMatrix GamesMatrix Games is a publisher of computer games, specifically strategy games and wargames. They are based out of Staten Island, New York.Their focus is primarily but not exclusively on war games and turn-based strategy...
- Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria (2003), UbisoftUbisoftUbisoft Entertainment S.A. is a major French video game publisher and developer, with headquarters in Montreuil, France. The company has a worldwide presence with 25 studios in 17 countries and subsidiaries in 26 countries....
- Warlords Battlecry IIWarlords Battlecry IIWarlords Battlecry II is a real-time strategy and role-playing game, developed by SSG as the sequel to Warlords Battlecry. It was released on 12 March 2002. The game requires the player to build buildings and create units in order to defeat the enemy, whilst sending their hero on optional...
(2002), Strategic Studies GroupStrategic Studies GroupStrategic Studies Group, commonly known as SSG, is an Australian software development company that makes primarily strategy wargames.The company was founded by strategy game enthusiasts Ian Trout and Roger Keating. Ian was proprietor of a military books store and Roger had had several of his games... - Reach for the Stars (2000), Strategic Simulations, Inc.Strategic Simulations, Inc.Strategic Simulations, Inc. was a video game developer and publisher with over 100 titles to its credit since its founding in 1979. It was especially noted for its numerous wargames, its official computer game adaptations of Dungeons & Dragons, and for the groundbreaking Panzer General...
- Warlords BattlecryWarlords BattlecryWarlords Battlecry was a real-time strategy computer game released in 1999. It was the first of new series of RTS games set in Steve Fawkner's successful, formerly turn-based, Warlords franchise....
(2000), Strategic Simulations, Inc. - Warlords III: Darklords Rising (1998), Red Orb EntertainmentRed Orb EntertainmentRed Orb Entertainment was a division of the Brøderbund software company created to market its gaming titles, distinguishing them from its considerable library of edutainment titles, which it marketed to schools...
- Warlords III: Reign of Heroes (1997), Red Orb Entertainment
- Warlords II Deluxe (1995), Strategic Studies Group
- Warlords II Scenario Builder (1994), Strategic Studies Group
- Carriers at War II (1993), Strategic Studies Group
- Warlords II (1993), Strategic Studies Group
- WarlordsWarlords (game series)Warlords is a computer game series created by Steve Fawkner, in which role-playing elements are combined with strategy in a fantasy setting. The series has been split into two different games lines, the traditional turn-based strategy Warlords series , and a newer real-time based strategy Warlords...
(1989), Strategic Studies Group