Company:Iron Galaxy
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Short description: American video game developer
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | August 14, 2008 |
| Founder | Dave Lang |
| Headquarters | Chicago , Illinois , U.S. |
Number of locations | 4 Studios (2023) |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people |
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Number of employees | 250[1] (2022) |
| Website | irongalaxystudios.com |
Iron Galaxy Studios, LLC is an American video game developer studio founded on August 14, 2008, and based in Chicago , Illinois, with a second studio in Orlando, Florida that was opened in 2012, a third studio in Nashville, Tennessee in 2022, and a fourth in Austin, Texas . Iron Galaxy often collaborates with publishers and developers to provide "technical consulting", port games to different platforms, co-development, lead development, and support.[2]
History
Iron Galaxy debuted with their first original property with Wreckateer in 2012, their second with Divekick in 2013 and their third with Videoball in 2016. Iron Galaxy is most known for their lead development of Rumbleverse, Killer Instinct (2013 video game) Seasons 2 & 3, co-development of Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection (PC), Metroid Prime (Switch), and support for Overwatch and Diablo III (Switch).
In July 2016, Adam Boyes became CEO of Iron Galaxy. [1] Chelsea Blasko to join as Co-CEO, October 2020. [3]
Games
Original works
| Year | Title | Platform(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Wreckateer | Xbox 360 | [4] |
| 2013 | Divekick | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 | [5] |
| 2014 | Divekick: Addition Edition | PlayStation 4, Xbox One | [6] |
| 2016 | Killer Instinct Season Two | Microsoft Windows, Xbox One | [7] |
| 2016 | Killer Instinct Season Three | Microsoft Windows, Xbox One | [8] |
| 2018 | Extinction | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | [9] |
| 2022 | Rumbleverse | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | [10] |
Published games
| Year | Title | Platform(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Capsule Force | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 | |
| 2016 | Videoball | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | [11] |
Ported games
| Year | Title | Platform(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Snood | iOS | |
| Bionic Commando | Xbox 360 | ||
| 2010 | Dark Void | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | |
| Supreme Commander 2 | Xbox 360 | ||
| The Lord of the Rings Online | Microsoft Windows | ||
| BioShock 2 | PlayStation 3 | ||
| Tron | PlayStation 3 | ||
| 2011 | You Don't Know Jack | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | |
| BioShock 2 | Microsoft Windows | ||
| Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Online Edition | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | ||
| Scribblenauts Remix | Android, iOS | [12] | |
| Ms. Splosion Man | Windows Phone | [13] | |
| The Lord of the Rings: War in the North | PlayStation 3 | ||
| 2012 | Back to the Future | Wii | |
| Marvel vs. Capcom Origins | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | [14] | |
| 2013 | Darkstalkers Resurrection | [15] | |
| BioShock Infinite | [16] | ||
| Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360 | [17] | |
| Epic Citadel | IOS | ||
| Batman | Microsoft Windows | ||
| Batman | |||
| Batman | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | [18] | |
| Enslaved | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 | ||
| Crimson Dragon | Xbox One | ||
| 2014 | Destiny | PlayStation 3 | |
| D4 | Xbox One | ||
| The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited | Xbox One, PlayStation 4 | [19] | |
| 2015 | Borderlands 2 | PlayStation Vita | [11] |
| Borderlands | PlayStation 4, Xbox One | ||
| Batman | Microsoft Windows | [20] | |
| Deadpool | PlayStation 4, Xbox One | ||
| Destiny | Xbox 360 | ||
| 2016 | Lichdom | Xbox One | |
| 7 Days to Die | Xbox One, PlayStation 4 | ||
| Dreadnought | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 | [21] | |
| Alekhine's Gun | Xbox One | ||
| Dungeon Defenders II | Xbox One, PlayStation 4 | ||
| 2017 | Batman: Arkham Underworld | IOS, Android | |
| The Elder Scrolls V | Nintendo Switch | ||
| The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR | Microsoft Windows | ||
| Fallout 4 VR | Microsoft Windows | ||
| 2018 | Conan Exiles | Xbox One | |
| Fortnite | Xbox One, PlayStation 4 | ||
| Quake Champions | Microsoft Windows | ||
| Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy | Microsoft Windows | ||
| Fallout 76 | Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 | ||
| Diablo III | Nintendo Switch | [22] | |
| 2019 | Spyro Reignited Trilogy | Microsoft Windows | |
| Overwatch | Nintendo Switch | [22] | |
| 2022 | Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection | Microsoft Windows | |
| 2023 | Metroid Prime Remastered | Nintendo Switch | [23] |
| The Last of Us Part I | Microsoft Windows | [24] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Takahashi, Dean (July 26, 2016). "Former Sony exec Adam Boyes joins indie dev Iron Galaxy as CEO". https://venturebeat.com/2016/07/26/former-sony-exec-adam-boyes-joins-indie-dev-iron-galaxy-as-ceo/.
- ↑ Schramm, Mike (January 19, 2012). "Iron Galaxy Studios' Wreckateer leaked in ratings, to be published by Microsoft". https://www.engadget.com/2012/01/19/iron-galaxy-studios-wreckateer-leaked-in-ratings-to-be-publish/.
- ↑ Carbone, Tom (November 17, 2020). "FPRESS RELEASE: OUR EXPANDED LEADERSHIP TEAM". https://irongalaxystudios.com/our-galaxy/our-expanded-leadership-team.
- ↑ McElroy, Griffin (2012-07-24). "Wreckateer review: under siege" (in en-US). https://www.polygon.com/2013/1/24/3710414/wreckateer-review-under-siege.
- ↑ Takahashi, Dean (2022-03-06). "How Iron Galaxy is expanding both work- for-hire and original titles" (in en-US). https://venturebeat.com/games/how-iron-galaxy-is-expanding-both-work-for-hire-and-original-titles/.
- ↑ Campbell, Colin (2014-04-08). "Saints Row's Johnny Gat joining Divekick Addition Edition roster" (in en-US). https://www.polygon.com/2014/4/8/5594884/saints-rows-johnny-gat-joining-divekick-addition-edition-roster.
- ↑ Martin, Michael (2015-03-08). "PAX East 2015: Iron Galaxy Studios Details Killer Instinct Season 2 Character Hisako and New Modes" (in en-sg). https://sea.ign.com/xbox-one-gaming-hardware/87412/news/pax-east-2015-iron-galaxy-studios-details-killer-instinct-season-2-character-hisako-and-new-modes.
- ↑ Shea, Brian (Mar 1, 2016). "Hands-On With Arbiter And The Other New Characters Of Killer Instinct Season 3" (in en). https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/03/01/killer-instinct-season-3-arbiter-kim-wu-rash-tusk-hands-on.aspx.
- ↑ "Extinction review: Shadow of the colossal disappointment" (in en-us). 2018-04-10. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018/04/extinction-review-shadow-of-the-colossal-disappointment/.
- ↑ Takahashi, Dean (2023-01-31). "Iron Galaxy’s Rumbleverse is sailing into the sunset" (in en-US). https://venturebeat.com/business/iron-galaxys-rumbleverse-is-sailing-into-the-sunset/.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Shea, Brian (Jul 28, 2016). "Iron Galaxy’s New Leadership Team Talks Life Beyond Killer Instinct" (in en). https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/07/28/iron-galaxy-adam-boyes-dave-lang-chelsea-blasko-interview.aspx.
- ↑ Reilly, Jim (Oct 12, 2011). "Scribblenauts Remix Heads To iOS Devices" (in en). https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/10/12/scribblenauts-remix-heads-to-ios-devices.aspx.
- ↑ Crecente, Brian (2012-04-06). "Ms. Splosion Man coming to PC and mobile devices" (in en-US). https://www.polygon.com/gaming/2012/4/6/2929864/ms-splosion-man-coming-to-pc-and-mobile-devices.
- ↑ Martin, Michael (2014-12-19). "Marvel vs. Capcom Origins To Be Removed from PS3 and Xbox 360" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/12/19/marvel-vs-capcom-origins-to-be-removed-from-ps3-and-xbox-360.
- ↑ Valdes, Giancarlo (2013-02-14). "Darkstalkers Resurrection is a detailed re-creation of the arcade experience (preview)" (in en-US). https://venturebeat.com/games/darkstalkers-resurrection-preview/.
- ↑ Frank, Allegra (2016-07-26). "Ex-PlayStation VP Adam Boyes moves to Iron Galaxy Studios" (in en-US). https://www.polygon.com/2016/7/26/12284546/adam-boyes-ceo-iron-galaxy-studios.
- ↑ Crecente, Brian (2013-03-24). "Capcom's remastered Dungeons & Dragons duo comes with 'vampirism' and six other 'house rules'" (in en-US). https://www.polygon.com/2013/3/24/4140382/chronicles-of-Mystara-house-rules.
- ↑ McCormick, Rich (2015-06-25). "PC sales of Batman: Arkham Knight suspended due to crippling performance issues" (in en-US). https://www.theverge.com/2015/6/25/8843985/batman-arkham-knight-pc-sales-suspended-until-patch.
- ↑ "Credits - The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited" (in en-us). https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/esotu-credits.
- ↑ Futter, Mike (Jun 26, 2015). "Iron Galaxy Getting Help From Rocksteady To Fix Batman: Arkham Knight On PC" (in en). https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2015/06/26/iron-galaxy-getting-help-from-rocksteady-to-fix-batman-arkham-knight-on-pc.aspx.
- ↑ Wilson, Jason (2017-05-15). "Dreadnought’s lead producer breaks down big ships and the evolution of online payment models" (in en-US). https://venturebeat.com/pc-gaming/dreadnoughts-lead-producer-breaks-down-big-ships-and-the-evolution-of-online-payment-models/.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Webster, Andrew (2019-10-03). "Blizzard has wanted to port Overwatch since “literally the day the Switch came out”" (in en-US). https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/3/20895462/overwatch-nintendo-switch-interview-jeff-kaplan-wes-yanagi-release-date.
- ↑ Hoggins, Tom (2023-02-23). "Metroid Prime Remastered review - a cracking upgrade of a sci-fi classic" (in en-GB). The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/features/metroid-prime-remastered-nintendo-switch-review/.
- ↑ Sirani, Jordan (2023-03-30). "Naughty Dog Releases First Two Patches for The Last Of Us Part 1 on PC" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/naughty-dog-releases-first-patch-for-the-last-of-us-part-1-pc.
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