"Helixe was a Boston, Massachusetts-based studio specializing in portable gaming since its inception in 2000. The studio had most recently been working on the DS version of de Blob, but spent much of its life span working on adaptations of Pixar films, including The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Cars, and Wall-E."
This is a reprint of part of an article published on the GameSpot website:
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6200527.html
It probably explains why I could not find any address for the company....
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
SOME GAME COMPANIES IN MASSACHUSETTS
These are in alphabetical order. I don't have the same information for each company. When I do, I'll post it later with more information about the company.
38 Studios
5 Clock Tower Place - Suite 140
Maynard, Massachusetts 01754
978-310-5160
978-310-5154 FAX
About 38 Studios
38 Studios, a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by Curt Schilling, is in pre-production on an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane.Entertainment products will include an immersive online entertainment experience that transcends the traditional MMO genre, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more. Based in Maynard, Massachusetts, the studio is a fun, energetic place to work, where the company mantra, "How cool would it be if . . . ?" infuses the team with a commitment to passion, integrity, and innovation.
38 Studios, a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by Curt Schilling, is in pre-production on an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane.Entertainment products will include an immersive online entertainment experience that transcends the traditional MMO genre, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more. Based in Maynard, Massachusetts, the studio is a fun, energetic place to work, where the company mantra, "How cool would it be if . . . ?" infuses the team with a commitment to passion, integrity, and innovation.
Boston Animation, Inc.
Industry: Computer Games
Type: Privately Held
Company Size: 51-200 employees
Blue Fang Games LLC
1601 Trapelo Road
Suite 105
Waltham, MA 02451-7333
Phone: 781-547-5475
Fax: 781-547-5480
http://www.bluefang.com/
Company Overview
Blue Fang Games LLC operates as a game development company. The company focuses on animal kingdom games for family entertainment. Its games include Zookeeper Collection, Marine Mania, African Adventure, Extinct Animals, and Zoo Tycoon. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Demiurge Studios
130 Prospect St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Voice: (617) 354-7772
Voice: (617) 354-7772
Fax: (617) 354-7277
General: info@demiurgestudios.com
Business Development: bizdev@demiurgestudios.com
Getting Here: Demiurge Studios is located on Prospect Street in Cambridge, in the heart of Central Square Cambridge
Industry: Computer Games
Type: Privately Held
Company Size: 11-50 employees
Industry: Computer Games
Type: Privately Held
Company Size: 11-50 employees
Fable Vision
FL 4308 Congress St
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 956-5700
Floodgate Entertainment
general phone number: 781.893.3500
general information: info@floodg.com
working at Floodgate: jobs@floodg.com
press inquiries: press@floodg.com
product support: support@floodg.com
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.
625 Massachusetts Avenue
2nd Floor
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States
Founded in 1995
Phone: 617-491-6144
Fax: 617-491-7411
http://www.harmonixmusic.com/
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., a videogame development company, publishes music-oriented videogames. Its products include Guitar Hero, a rock guitar simulation game for the PlayStation2; Karaoke Revolution Party, a karaoke game that features dance pad support for the sing and dance mode; and Amplitude, Frequency, and EyeToy: AntiGrav games for the PlayStation2. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. As of October 27, 2006, Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. is a subsidiary of MTV Networks Company.see
http://www.harmonixmusic.com/jobs/
Helixe
THQ, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development and publication of interactive entertainment software for various game systems in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. Its game systems include home video game consoles, such as Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo GameCube, Sony PlayStation 3, and Sony PlayStation 2; handheld platforms, including Nintendo Dual Screen and Game Boy Advance, PSP portable entertainment system, and wireless devices; and personal computers. The company’s titles span various categories comprising action, adventure, fighting, racing, role-playing, simulation, sports, and strategy. It also offers wireless games and other contents, such as wireless wallpapers and ring tones. THQ markets and distributes games to mass merchandisers, consumer electronic stores, discount warehouses, and other national retail chain stores through third parties, as well as other content for wireless devices through wireless carriers. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Agoura Hills, California.
Irrational Games Boston
1515 Hancock St.
3rd Floor
Quincy, MA 02169
General inquiries: boston@irrationalgames.com
Fax: 617-657-0538
Phone: 617-657-0799
Web site: webmaster@irrational.com.au
Industry: Computer Games
Type: Privately Held
Company Size: 11-50 employees
Industry: Computer Games
Type: Privately Held
Company Size: 11-50 employees
muzzy lane software
44 Merrimac St.
Newburyport, MA 01950
Phone: 978-499-9099
Phone: 978-499-9099
Rockstar New England
100 Burtt Road
Suite 220
Andover, Massachusetts 01810
978-409-6272
978-409-6277 FAX
http://www.rockstarnewengland.com/
Rockstar Games, Inc. provides interactive entertainment products. The company was founded in 1988 and is based in New York, New York. Rockstar Games, Inc. is a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Rockstar Games, Inc. provides interactive entertainment products. The company was founded in 1988 and is based in New York, New York. Rockstar Games, Inc. is a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Tilted Mill Entertainment
50 Speen St.
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 907-6500
http://www.tiltedmill.com/
Tilted Mill employee benefits include: 3 weeks paid vacation, full medical, dental and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, 10 paidholidays and 8 sick days.Tilted Mill does not currently have any open positions to fill, but weare accepting submissions to be kept on file for possible future positions with the company
Tilted Mill employee benefits include: 3 weeks paid vacation, full medical, dental and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, 10 paidholidays and 8 sick days.Tilted Mill does not currently have any open positions to fill, but weare accepting submissions to be kept on file for possible future positions with the company
For artist positions,
please send resume and samples and/or a link to your on-line portfolio to: artistjobs@tiltedmill.com
please send resume and samples and/or a link to your on-line portfolio to: artistjobs@tiltedmill.com
For audio positions: audiojobs@tiltedmill.com
For programming positions: programming.jobs@tiltedmill.com
Turbine
60 Glacier Drive
Suite 4000
Westwood, MA 02090
United States
Phone: 781-407-4054
Fax: 781-410-2201
http://www.turbine.com/
Turbine, Inc., an interactive media company, engages in developing, launching, and operating online entertainment in North America. It offers online games, including multiplayer online role-playing games. The company operates social gaming communities. It also sells its games through retailers in North America and Europe. Turbine, Inc. was formerly known as Turbine Entertainment Software Corp. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Westwood, Massachusetts.
Whatif Productions LLC
69 Trapelo Rd.
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 977-0111
http://www.whatif-productions.com/showcase.html
http://www.whatif-productions.com/showcase.html
ANIMATION COMPANY:
INVESTIGATE:
International Game Developers Association
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Useful Newsletters I Use for Jobs
Useful Newsletters I Use for JobsThis agency took care of all the gathering of resumes and meeting with prospective employers at Siggraph. These are top jobs, but helpful in knowing which companies are busy and where they are.
One of the oldest and largest animation websites is Animation World Network, or AWN.com. Over the years they have always made great efforts to gather information about studios from all over the world. Recently the have installed a powerful search engine that is worth a few tries. Change your keyword (I use "job"), change your industry, even where you might want to work.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
MY AUDIENCE FOR THIS BLOG
I started this blog a while ago, but have not used it much. Lately, my students at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell have been asking about where they could apply for an animation job in New England. I've started to do some research, and I will post what I learn from the internet and from my personal connections.
So far, I have found some interesting information about games producers which I will post next time.
So far, I have found some interesting information about games producers which I will post next time.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Animation for a commercial
This is animation designed and produced by Spontaneous Productions that I animated for a Mcdonald's Foundation message for the Latin market which never got used! All was done by hand.
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