Company:Lucas Learning
| Type | Video game developer Educational technology |
|---|---|
| Industry | Educational software |
| Founded | February 1996 (original) 2024 (current) |
| Founder | George Lucas Susan Schilling |
| Defunct | June 2001 (original) |
| Headquarters | San Rafael, California , |
| Parent | LucasArts (original) George Lucas Educational Foundation (current) |
| Website | lucaslearning.com (archived; original) lucaslearning.org (current) |
Lucas Learning is an initiative of the George Lucas Educational Foundation with a mission to work with partners to combine research-validated project-based learning principles with modern simulation technology for pre-K-12 schools.
History
In its initial iteration, started in 1996,[1] the Lucas Learning company was founded by George Lucas as a spin-off to LucasArts in order to provide challenging, engaging and fun educational software for classrooms.[2] Many of their award-winning titles were based on the national curriculum.[3] The company was located in San Rafael, California,[4] and was headed by former MECC senior vice president of development and creative director Susan Schilling.[5] Shilling asserted that Lucas was personally involved with the products and that a company mantra was to stay away from violence.[6] They released games from 1998 until announcing their cancellation of a Mac version of Star Wars Super Bombad Racing in mid 2001, the year Lucas Learning decided to leave the market.[7]
Games
| Title | Platform | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Star Wars: DroidWorks | PC/MAC | October 21, 1998 |
| Star Wars Episode I: The Gungan Frontier | PC/MAC | May 24, 1999 |
| Star Wars: Yoda's Challenge Activity Center | PC/MAC | August 17, 1999 |
| Software:Star Wars: Pit Droids | PC/MAC | September 18, 1999 |
| Star Wars: Anakin's Speedway | PC/MAC | March 20, 2000 |
| Star Wars: Early Learning Activity Center | PC/MAC | August 15, 2000 |
| Software:Star Wars Math: Jabba's Game Galaxy | PC/MAC | September 1, 2000 |
| Star Wars: Jar Jar's Journey | PC/MAC | November 15, 2000 |
| Software:Star Wars: Super Bombad Racing (published by LucasArts) | PS2 | April 23, 2001 |
Critical reception
The Boston Herald wrote that the company was "setting a new standard in software development with a unique cooperative effort between Lucas' film and software sides".[8]
References
- ↑ Armstrong, David (February 23, 1996). "Lucas getting into education via CD-ROM". https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Lucas-getting-into-education-via-CD-ROM-3149979.php.
- ↑ "Lucas Learning - Company Mission". 2001-12-20. http://www.lucaslearning.com/aboutus/about_mission.htm.
- ↑ "Lucas Learning - Letter to Educators". 2002-02-08. http://www.lucaslearning.com/aboutus/about_letter.htm.
- ↑ "Lucas Learning - George Lucas' Vision". 2002-02-08. http://www.lucaslearning.com/aboutus/about_george.htm.
- ↑ Alexander, Steve (February 24, 1996). "MECC executive to join Lucas firm". Star Tribune. https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-62625345.html.
- ↑ Olson, Karen Torme (May 17, 2000). "Game developers dazzle E3 crowds with new titles and technology.". Chicago Tribune. https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-122189613.html.
- ↑ Macworld Staff (June 20, 2001). "Lucas Learning axes Mac game, exits consumer market" (in en). http://www.macworld.com/article/1018073/bombad.html.
- ↑ Cardwell, Annette (May 18, 1999). "Colo. shootings dominate talk at electronic games trade show.". The Boston Herald. https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-57114036.html.
External links
- Official website
- Web Archive of First Lucas Learning Site
- Interview with Lucas Learning's Jane Boston about company's philosophy and direction, The Journal
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