Company:Wicked Witch
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| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founders | Daniel Visser |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia |
Key people | Managing Director Daniel Visser Lead Artist Shannon Trottman Programming Lead Shayne Ford Chief Financial Officer Colin Visser[1] |
| Parent | Keywords Studios |
| Website | wicked-witch.com.au |
Wicked Workshop (formerly known as Wicked Witch[2]) is an Australian video game developer that was founded in 2001[3] by Daniel Visser, the managing director. Wicked Witch Software has produced 50 or more games across platforms such as Android, iOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and Steam.
Wicked Witch Software has provided work for local and international developers and publishers, including Microsoft, Torus, Krome, and Tru Blu.[4][1]
History
Following the PC game “Space Chimps”, Wicked Witch Software worked on two Nintendo DS action-adventure titles: NRL’s “Mascot Mania” and AFL's “Mascot Manor”, both released in 2009.
In 2014, Mattel and Wicked Witch Software developed and released an iOS game based on Whac-A-Mole. Wicked Witch developed and Tru Blu released AFL Live 2 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and rugby titles Rugby League Live 2 Gold (NRL) and Jonah Lomu Rugby Gold Rugby Union for iOS and Android.
In 2019, Wicked Witch Software collaborated on Microsoft's Age of Empires II remaster. Developed by Forgotten Empires, Tantalus, and Wicked Witch Software, Age of Empires II included new content and gameplay.
Wicked Witch Software developed and Tru Blu published the AFL Evolution series, with AFL Evolution 2 being released across consoles and PC in 2020.[5]
Wicked Witch Software developed and Tru Blu published Rugby Challenge titles under the Rugby Union license. Rugby Challenge 4 was released in 2020.[6]
On the 3rd of May 2023 Wicked Witch changed to Wicked Workshop[2]
Games
| Title | Year | Genre | Platforms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Squared | 2022 | Educational | iOS, Android | Published by Playlunch Games |
| AFL Evolution 2 | 2020 | Sports | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Rugby Challenge 4 | 2020 | Sports | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Age of Empires II | 2019 | Real-time strategy | PC | Developed with Forgotten Empires & Tantalus Media. Published by Xbox Game Studios. |
| Jupiter & Mars | 2019 | Sci-Fi, Fantasy | PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR | Published by Tigertron |
| AFL Evolution - 2018 Season Pack | 2018 | Sports | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Shane Warne: King of Spin | 2017 | Sports | Steam | Published by Wicked Witch Software |
| AFL Evolution | 2017 | Sports | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Rugby Challenge 3 | 2016 | Sports | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Steam | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| PuzzleWiz | 2015 | Puzzle | iOS, Android | Published by Wicked Witch Software |
| Warhammer: Snotling Fling | 2015 | Puzzle | iOS, Android | Published by Wicked Witch Software |
| Jet Run: City Defender | 2014 | Action | iOS, Android | Published by Wicked Witch Software |
| AFL Live 2 Season Pack 2014 | 2014 | Sports | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Whac-a-Mole | 2014 | Action | iOS | Published by Wicked Witch Software |
| AFL Live 2 | 2013 | Sports | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iOS, Android | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Rugby League Live 2: Mini Games | 2013 | Sports | iOS | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Rugby League Live 2: Quick Match | 2013 | Sports | iOS | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Rugby League Live 2: Gold Edition | 2013 | Sports | iOS | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge: Gold Edition | 2012 | Sports | iOS | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge: Quick Match | 2012 | Sports | iOS | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge: Mini Games | 2012 | Sports | iOS | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| AFL Wii: Game of the Year Edition | 2012 | Sports | Wii | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Catapult King | 2012 | iOS | Published by Wicked Witch Software | |
| AFL Wii | 2011 | Sports | Wii | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| AFL Challenge | 2009 | Sports | PSP | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Rugby League Challenge | 2009 | Sports | PSP | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| AFL Mascot Manor | 2009 | Sports | Nintendo DS | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| NRL Mascot Mania | 2009 | Nintendo DS | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment | |
| AFL Arcade | 2009 | Sports | Mobile | Published by Wicked Witch Software |
| NRL Arcade | 2009 | Sports | Mobile | Published by Wicked Witch Software |
| World Cup 2010 | 2009 | Sports | Mobile | |
| Space Chimps | 2008 | PC | Published by Brash Entertainment | |
| AFL Goalkick | 2007 | Mobile | ||
| AFL Handball | 2007 | Mobile | ||
| Cricket Trivia | 2007 | Mobile | ||
| Office Chair Death Race | 2007 | PC, Mobile | ||
| Alter Casus | 2007 | Mobile | ||
| Karma of Monster | 2007 | Mobile | ||
| Super Batsman | 2006 | Mobile | ||
| Ultimate Fielder | 2006 | Mobile | ||
| Extreme Ball Control | 2006 | Mobile | ||
| Tellurian | 2006 | Mobile | ||
| Connect | 2006 | Mobile | ||
| Turbo Tennis | 2006 | Mobile | ||
| Ultimate Puzzles 1001 | 2006 | Puzzle | PC | |
| Ultimate Solitaire 750 | 2004 | Puzzle | PC | |
| Commonwealth Games: Cycling | 2005 | Mobile | ||
| Commonwealth Games: Hockey | 2005 | Mobile | ||
| Commonwealth Games: Hurdles | 2005 | Mobile | ||
| Commonwealth Games: Swimming | 2005 | Mobile | ||
| Space Marines 2 | 2005 | Mobile | ||
| Coffee House Chaos | 2005 | PC | ||
| Bejeweled | 2005 | Mobile | ||
| Paperboy | 2005 | Mobile | ||
| Bomb Jack | 2005 | Mobile | ||
| Allied Assault | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Compass | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Mobile Rally 2 | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Space Marines | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Wicked Football | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Wicked Hockey | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Wicked Racing | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Wicked Footy | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Log Rollin' | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Sachin Tendulker's Duck The Bouncer | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Sachin Tendulker's Fielding Challenge | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Sachin Tendulkar's Tap-O-Thon | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Dolphins Swimming | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Simply English | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Face Messenger | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Ikari Warriors | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Chuckie Egg | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Alien VS Predator | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Qibla | 2003 | Mobile | ||
| Mobile Rally | 2003 | Mobile | ||
| Tank Assault | 2003 | Mobile, Nintendo DS | ||
| War Monster | 2003 | Game-Boy Color, Mobile, Nintendo DS | ||
| War Monster Online | 2003 | Mobile | ||
| MTV: The Gimps | 2003 | Mobile | ||
| Jumbuck Hockey | 2003 | Mobile | ||
| Ryan Giggs Football | 2003 | Mobile | ||
| Gothic Graveyard | 2002 | Mobile | ||
| Melody Mars: DJ Battles | 2002 | PC, Mobile | ||
| Ned Kelly: The Kelly Gang Adventures | 2002 | PC | ||
| Mary-Kate and Ashley: Crush Course | 2001 | Game-Boy Color | ||
| Roswell Conspiracies: Aliens, Myths and Legends | 2001 | Game-Boy Color |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 PlayStation Australia February 2010. Sony. 2009. pp. 96.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Wicked Witch | Keywords Australia" (in en). https://www.wicked-witch.com.au/.
- ↑ "Official Wicked Witch site". http://www.wicked-witch.com.au/index.php?page=1&id=1.
- ↑ "Oz Developer Watch: Wicked Witch Software". http://www.gamespot.com/articles/oz-developer-watch-wicked-witch-software/1100-6233833/.
- ↑ "Video game review: AFL Evolution 2 is still rebuilding, but it avoids the wooden spoon" (in en). 2020-04-12. https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-evolution-2-review-new-afl-video-game-video-screenshots-how-good-is-it-worth-buying/news-story/2f4e907a7046d0eebc9bdf57e3289ee0.
- ↑ Proome, Jeremy (2020-07-29). "Rugby Challenge 4 Early Access Review – A Sidestep in the Right Direction? - MenStuff" (in en-GB). https://www.menstuff.co.za/games/rugby-challenge-4-early-access-review-a-sidestep-in-the-right-direction/.
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