Awesome Play
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Summary
Founded by industry veteran Archer Maclean, one of the original back-room games programmers from the early 80’s whose past credits include the number one bestsellers Dropzone, International Karate and IK+, Awesome has developed the smash hit Jimmy White's snooker titles and a GBA remake of DropZone.
Software Highlights from Credited Titles
Awesome Play's first work that SPOnG is aware of is the 1999 title, "Jimmy White's 2: Cueball" (Dreamcast).
The company has been involved titles released on the Wii, PS2, PC, PSP, GameCube, GBA, PlayStation, Xbox, Game Boy Color and Dreamcast. Of these, "Jimmy White's 2: Cueball" (PlayStation), "Jimmy White's 2: Cueball" (Dreamcast) and "Archer Maclean's Pool Paradise" (GameCube) have been best selling titles.
The company is currently involved with the forthcoming 2009 release "Wheelspin" (Wii).
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Related News
Bethesda Signs Up Wii-Exclusive Wheelspin |
04 Aug 2009 | ||
MacLean Walks – Ignition Plays Down Role |
25 Jul 2005 |
Related Press Releases
Ignition Unveils Awesome PSP Launch Title |
24 Nov 2004 | ||
White on Cue! |
17 May 2001 |
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