Reflexive Entertainment is a computer game developer based in Lake Forest, California. The company was founded by Lars Brubaker (and partners) in 1997. Since then they have developed 19 games independently (for the Windows, Xbox 360 and Mac platforms), published 2 games, started distribution of downloadable casual games on their Arcade, created a division of their Arcade entirely devoted to Apple Macintosh games for Mac users and started hosting ad supported free online web browser games.[1] In 2005, Reflexive's Wik and the Fable of Souls won 3 awards at the 2005 Independent Games Festival which included Innovation in Visual Art, Innovation in Game Design and the Seumas McNally Award For Independent Game Of The Year.[2] In October 2008, Reflexive Entertainment was officially acquired by Amazon.com.[3] On February 3, 2009, Amazon.com began hosting casual game content for internet download.[4]
On March 31, 2010, Reflexive announced plans to stop selling games through its Game Center Solutions affiliate program in order to focus entirely on game development. In a letter sent to Game Center Solutions affiliates, Reflexive Entertainment CEO Lars Brubaker stated that the Game Center Solutions program would continue its business as usual, which includes web support and payment of referral fees on game sales until June 30. They closed down the same day.[5]
Games[]
All games are developed and published by Reflexive Entertainment unless otherwise stated.
| Game Title | Year Released | System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swarm | 1998 | Windows | |
| Star Trek: Away Team | 2001 | Windows | Published by Activision |
| Zax: The Alien Hunter | 2001 | Windows | Published by JoWooD Productions |
| Ricochet Xtreme | 2001 | Windows | |
| Crimsonland | 2003 | Windows | Developed by 10tons Entertainment |
| Lionheart: Legacy of the Crusader | 2003 | Windows | Published by Interplay Entertainment |
| Ricochet Lost Worlds | 2004 | Apple Macintosh, Windows, Xbox (XBLA) | |
| Wik and the Fable of Souls | 2004 | Windows, Xbox 360 (XBLA) | |
| Ricochet Lost Worlds: Recharged | 2004 | Windows | |
| Big Kahuna Reef | 2004 | Macintosh, Windows | |
| Big Kahuna Words | 2005 | Windows | |
| Mosaic: Tomb of Mystery | 2006 | Windows | |
| Big Kahuna Reef 2 | 2006 | Macintosh, Windows | |
| Monarch: The Butterfly King | 2007 | Windows | |
| Ricochet Infinity | 2007 | Windows | |
| The Great Tree | 2007 | Windows | |
| Airport Mania | 2008 | iPhone, Mac OS, Windows | |
| Build In Time | 2008 | Macintosh, Windows | |
| Big Kahuna Party | 2008 | Wii (WiiWare) | |
| Miss Teri Tale: Where's Jason | 2008 | Macintosh, Windows | Developed by Ouat Entertainment |
| Music Catch | 2008 | iPhone, Mac OS, Windows | |
| Swarm Gold | 2008 | Macintosh, Windows | |
| Costume Chaos | 2009 | Macintosh, Windows | |
| A Fairy Tale | 2009 | Macintosh, Windows | |
| Sprouts Adventure | 2009 | Macintosh, Windows | |
| Simplz: Zoo | 2010 |
Macintosh, Windows |
Awards[]
Downloadable Game of the Year (2005) Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences
Ricochet Lost Worlds receives Best Action/Arcade game for 2004 award from Real Networks and an emmy for outstanding gaming information.
Wik and the Fable of Souls won three awards at the 2005 Independent Games Festival in San Francisco. Wik also won the 2005 Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Award for Downloadable Game of the Year.
Awards:
- 2005 Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences
Downloadable Game of the Year!
- 2005 IGF Downloadable Game of the Year!
(Seumas McNally Award)
- 2005 IGF Innovation in Visual Arts
- 2005 IGF Innovation in Game Design[6]
References[]
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