Directory: Producers

Games Toaster’s Irish Computer Games Directory 

PHASE ONE: Developers, Publishers, and Middleware Providers
After vastly expanding our news archive’s category tags, the following is the first phase of Games Toaster’s Irish Computer Games Directory.

Part one coverers producers (developers, publishers, and middleware
providers etc). This first phase, like what is to come, will be
dynamic; but also contains historic entrees.

The directory comes after many years of looking at the idea of a
database or similar. It is planned to expand from producers to every
area of computer games in Ireland.

NOTE: While
every reasonable effort has been made to make sure all information is
accuracy, we can not guarantee such. Please send error reports to
errors@gamestoaster.com. Other information is welcome at
directory@gamestoaster.com. As always, we can not take responsible for
other websites. Research sources: Company Registration Office, Dublin;
Google;  companies’ websites; GameDevelopers.ie.

BitRabbit

C/NAME: BitRabbit
TYPE: Mobile games developer
STATUS: Active
SET UP: 2004
ADDRESS: Dublin
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB: http://www.bitrabbit.net/
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/bitrabbit/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

CanDo Interactive

C/NAME:
TYPE: Web games developer, middleware provider
STATUS: Active
SET UP:
ADDRESS: Belfast
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB: http://www.candointeractive.com/
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/cando_interactive/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

DC Studios

C/NAME: DC Studios Ireland Limited
TYPE: Developer
STATUS: Not active
SET UP: 2005
ADDRESS: Dublin
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB:
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/dc_studios/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

DemonWare

C/NAME: Demonware Limited
TYPE: Middleware provider
STATUS: Active
SET UP: 2002
ADDRESS: 69 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1
OTHER LOCATIONS: Los Angeles; Vancouver
WEB: http://www.demonware.net/
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/demonware/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Eirplay Games

C/NAME: Eirplay Limited
TYPE: Mobile games developer
STATUS: Active
SET UP: 2001
ADDRESS: Digital Depot, Thomas Street, Dublin 8
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB: http://www.eirplaygames.com/
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/eirplay_games/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Frantic Games

C/NAME:
TYPE:
STATUS: Active
SET UP:
ADDRESS: Athlone
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB: http://www.franticgames.com/
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/frantic_games/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Frogwares

C/NAME:Frogwares Ireland Limited
TYPE:
STATUS: Active
SET UP: 11/04/2000
ADDRESS: 22 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
OTHER LOCATIONS: France; Ukraine
WEB: http://www.frogwares.com/
GT:
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft May 02, 2006

Gmedia

C/NAME:
TYPE:
STATUS: Active
SET UP: 2004
ADDRESS: 4 Michael Street, Limerick
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB: http://www.gmedia.ie/
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/gmedia/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Havok

C/NAME: Havok.com Limited
TYPE: Middleware provider
STATUS: Active
SET UP:2000
ADDRESS: Digital Depot, Thomas Street, Dublin 8
OTHER LOCATIONS: San Francisco
WEB: http://www.havok.com/
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/havok/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Kapooki Games

C/NAME: Kapooki Games Limited
TYPE: Games developer
STATUS: ** Liquidated **
SET UP: 2003
ADDRESS: Dublin
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB: http://www.kapookigames.com/
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/kapooki_games/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Kerbyware

C/NAME: Kerbyware Limited
TYPE: Mobile games developer
STATUS:
SET UP: 2005
ADDRESS: 82 Edgewood Lawn, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB: http://www.kerbyware.com/
GT:
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Meedja

C/NAME: Meedja Limited
TYPE: Web games developer
STATUS: Active
SET UP: 2000
ADDRESS: Dundalk
OTHER LOCATIONS: Dublin
WEB: http://www.meedja.com/
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/meedja/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Microsoft/Xbox

TYPE: PR, marketing, distributor
C/NAME:
STATUS: Active
SET UP:
ADDRESS:
STATUS:
SET UP:
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB:
GT:
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Nephin Games

C/NAME: Nephin Games / Nephin Games Limited / Nephin Games Investments Limited
TYPE: Mobile games developer
STATUS: Active
SET UP: 2003/2005/2006
ADDRESS: Galway Tech Centre, Mervue Business Park, Galway
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB: http://www.nephingames.com/
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/nephin_games/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Phooka Entertainment

C/NAME: n/a
TYPE: Games developer
STATUS: Active
SET UP:
ADDRESS: Derry
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB: http://www.phookaentertainment.com/
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/phooka_entertainment/
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Pooka Games

C/NAME: Pooka Games Limited
TYPE: Games developer
STATUS: ** Dissolved **
SET UP: 2002
ADDRESS:
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB:
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/pooka_games/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

PopCap

C/NAME: Popcap Games International Limited
TYPE: Web games developer
STATUS: Active
SET UP: 2005
ADDRESS: 30 Herbert Street, Dublin 2
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB: http://www.popcap.com/
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/popcap/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Purplenose Games

C/NAME:
TYPE:
STATUS:
SET UP:
ADDRESS: 73 Fishermans Wharf, Ringsend, Dublin 4
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB: http://www.purplenose.com/
GT:
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Sony Computer Entertainment Ireland

C/NAME: Sony Computer Entertainment Ireland Limited
TYPE: PR; marketing; distributor
STATUS: Active
SET UP: 1999
ADDRESS: Dublin
STATUS:
SET UP:
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB: http://www.playstation.ie/
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/sce_ireland/
GT(2): http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/playstation/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Selatra

C/NAME: Selatra Limited
TYPE: Mobile games publisher
STATUS: Active
SET UP: 2002
ADDRESS: National Software Centre, Loughmahon Technology Park, Blackrock, Cork
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB: http://www.selatra.com/
WEB(2): http://www.fonearcade.com
GT:
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

StarCave

C/NAME: Star Cave Studios Limited
TYPE: Games developer
STATUS: Active
SET UP: 2005
ADDRESS: Unit 10, Galway Tech Centre, Mervue Business Park, Galway
OTHER LOCATIONS: Austin, Texas; Australia (studios)
WEB: http://www.starcave.com/
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/starcave/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Taintech

C/NAME: Taintech Creative Studios Limited
TYPE: Games developer
STATUS: ** Closed 2000, Dissolved 2003 **
SET UP: 1997
ADDRESS: Dundalk, Co Louth
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB:
GT:
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

TKO

C/NAME:
TYPE:
STATUS:
SET UP: 2003
ADDRESS: 29 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB:
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/tko/index.html
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Torc Interactive

C/NAME: Torc Interactive Limited
TYPE: Games developer, middleware provider
STATUS: Active
SET UP: 1999
ADDRESS: Drumhaggart, Muff, Co Donegal
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB: http://torcinteractive.com/
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/torc_interactive/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Ubisoft

C/NAME:
TYPE: PR; marketing; distributor
STATUS: Active
SET UP:
ADDRESS:
STATUS:
SET UP:
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB:
GT:
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Upstart Games

C/NAME: Upstart Games Limited
TYPE: Mobile games developer, publisher, and distributor
STATUS: Active
SET UP: 2003
ADDRESS: 8 Grattan Court, Grattan Street, Dublin 2
OTHER LOCATIONS: Tokyo; New York
WEB: http://www.upstartgames.com/
GT: http://www.gamestoaster.com/games_toaster/upstart_games/
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Vivendi Universal Games

C/NAME: Vivendi Universal Games Ireland Limited
TYPE: Localisation, testing
STATUS: Active
SET UP: 1995
ADDRESS: Eastpoint Business Park, Fairview, Dublin 3
OTHER LOCATIONS:
WEB: http://www.vugames.ie/
GT:
NOTES:
ABOVE LAST UPDATED: First draft April 17, 2006

Belfast firm make web game for film

CanDo Interactive have developed a promotional Shockwave game for
the recently release film Running Scared — it can be played by going
to the ‘game’ section at runningscaredthemovie.com. CanDo has previously worked on a game for the film Triple X 2 and helped with an SUV safety promotion run by the US Attorney General’s office.

3D car level competition

CanDo Interactive is running a competition to design ‘the best online interactive 3D car level‘
using their online vehicle application — downloadable free from their
site. CanDo are a Northern Ireland based company who develop 3D
environments for sales and marketing. With an entree date 31st of
November, we’re a bit late with this one.