Company:Luma Arcade
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Luma Arcade was a video game developer with origins in South Africa . The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, with development offices in Johannesburg and a satellite office in Portland, Oregon .[1][2]
History
Luma Arcade, a pioneering force in the world of video game development, emerged from the shadows of obscurity in 2006 and embarked on a remarkable journey that spanned seven captivating years. Originally birthed as a division of Luma Studios, a prominent South African animation services provider, Luma Arcade soon spread its wings, transforming into an independent entity with offices in the bustling hubs of San Francisco, Johannesburg,[3] and Portland.[4] Yet, it was the clandestine acquisition in 2013 via undisclosed buyer, shrouded in mystery, that marked a turning point in Luma Arcade's narrative.
The enigmatic Luma Arcade, synonymous with innovation and creativity, continued to exert its influence well before the dawn of 2010. In a realm where pixels were the brushstrokes of a digital canvas, one of their earliest masterpieces was unveiled: the game known simply as "The Harvest."
With a dedication to delivering cutting-edge gaming experiences, Luma Arcade found an artistic partner in Xbox Game Studios / Microsoft Studios.[5] Their collaborative efforts bore fruit, with the release of "The Harvest" on a momentous October 25, 2013.
But this was merely a chapter in the epic saga of Luma Arcade, a developer whose history remains veiled in secrecy, waiting for intrepid adventurers to uncover its hidden treasures. With a legacy that stretches far beyond these words, Luma Arcade's influence in the world of gaming endures, leaving an indelible mark for generations to come.
Games Developed
| Title | Year | Genre | Platform | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bladeslinger [6] | 2012 | Action Shooter | iOS, Android | Kerosene |
| Racer [7] | 2011 | Racing | Android | |
| The Harvest[8] | 2010 | Action RPG | Windows Phone 7, Microsoft Windows | Microsoft Games Studios |
| REV [9] | 2009 | Racing | Microsoft Windows, Mac | N/A |
| Flipt" | 2009 | Puzzle Platformer | iOS | Instant Action |
| Marble Blast Mobile | 2008 | Puzzle Platformer | iOS | Instant Action |
| Mini #37 [10] | 2007 | Racing | Microsoft Windows | N/A |
References
- ↑ "Luma Arcade". 2011-07-14. http://www.lumaarcade.com/index.php?page=About.
- ↑ "Companies" (in en). https://www.gamesindustry.biz/companies.
- ↑ "Johannesburg" (in en), Wikipedia, 2023-09-27, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Johannesburg&oldid=1177407117, retrieved 2023-09-30
- ↑ "Portland, Oregon" (in en), Wikipedia, 2023-09-29, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Portland,_Oregon&oldid=1177711362, retrieved 2023-09-30
- ↑ "Luma Arcade | game developer" (in en). https://www.gamepressure.com/games/game-company.asp?ID=5995.
- ↑ "Bladeslinger Game and Other Android Apps and Mobile Games". http://www.bladeslingergame.com.
- ↑ http://www.lumaarcade.com/index.php?page=Online[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
- ↑ "The Harvest - South African Game Development". Archived from the original on 2012-03-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20120330175149/http://wiki.sagamedev.com/index.php?title=The_Harvest. Retrieved 2011-08-13.
- ↑ "REV - South African Game Development". Archived from the original on 2012-03-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20120330175206/http://wiki.sagamedev.com/index.php?title=REV. Retrieved 2011-08-13.
- ↑ "Mini - South African Game Development". http://wiki.sagamedev.com/index.php?title=Mini#37.
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