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| − | '''''Phoenix Games''''' |
+ | '''''Phoenix Games''''' is a partly-defunct Dutch video game publisher founded by Willie Horden, Paul Share (died 2011) and Steve Share, that released a large amount of low-effort titles for the Sony [[PlayStation]], [[PlayStation 2]], [[Nintendo DS]], [[Microsoft Windows]] and the Nintendo [[Wii]]. They had contracts with over 50 developer studios around the globe. |
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+ | They published games based on [[Dingo Pictures]] films on the aforementioned consoles (barring Windows). Their last known published game was ''Lion and the King 3'' on Nintendo DS, released on February 12th, 2010. |
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| − | The German Videogamearchive claims that they published 99 games on the PS2 alone.<ref>[http://www.gamereset.de/va/coverstrophen.html Coverstropfen] on German Videogamearchive</ref> |
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| + | * [[...noch mehr Dalmatiner|''...noch mehr Dalmatiner'']]'':'' released as ''Dalmatians 2,'' ''Dalmatians 3'' & ''Dalmatians 4'' (for the PS, PS2 and the Wii/DS, respectively) |
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| + | * [[Atlantis: Der verlorene Kontinent|''Atlantis: Der verlorene Kontinent'']]'':'' released as ''Atlantis: The Lost Continent ''& ''Empire of Atlantis ''(for the PS and PS2, respectively) |
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| + | * [[Toys: Das Geburtstagsgeschenk|''Toys: Das Geburtstagsgeschenk'']]'':'' released as ''Toys ''&'' The Toys Room ''(for the PS and PS2, respectively) |
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| + | * [[Abenteuer im Land der Dinosaurier|''Abenteuer im Land der Dinosaurier'']]'':'' released as ''Dinosaurs ''&'' Dinosaur Adventure ''(for the PS and PS2, respectively) |
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| + | * [[Ein Fall für die Mäusepolizei|''Ein Fall für die Mäusepolizei'']]'':'' released as ''Detective Mouse'' & ''The Mouse Police ''(for the PS and PS2, respectively) |
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| + | * [[Winkie der kleine Bär|''Winkie der kleine Bär'']]'':'' released as ''Winky the Little Bear'' & ''Countryside Bears'' (for the PS and PS2, respectively) |
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| + | * [[Der König der Tiere: das grosse Abenteuer]]: released as ''Lion and the King 2, Son of the Lion King'' & ''Lion and the King 3 ''(for the PS, PS2 and the Wii/DS, respectively) |
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+ | == Trivia == |
| + | *''[[Das unglaubliche Fussballspiel der Tiere]]'', a movie that previously was not dubbed into English, was dubbed by a possibly in-house studio, with the voice actors seeming to consist of one or two men, probably of Dutch descent. |
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| − | Phoenix Games was devited between 3 Companies, Phoenix Games B.V., Phoenix Games LTD and Phoenix Games Asia. The Group was a exhibitor on the E3 in 2005.<ref>[https://www.giantbomb.com/e3-2005/3015-3437/ E3 2005] Giantbomb.com</ref> |
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| − | === Phoenix Games B.V. === |
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| − | Founded in May 2002 by Willie Horden<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/williehorden/?originalSubdomain=nl Willie Horden] LinkedIn Profile - Only Visible for Logged in Users</ref> and Paul and Steve Share, ''Phoenix Games'' They had a UK subsidiary based in Leicester. They were exhibitos of the E3 2006<ref>[https://www.giantbomb.com/e3-2006/3015-3439/ List of Exhibitos at E3 2006] on Giantbomb.com</ref> It was located in De Pinckart 46g, 5674 CC Nuenen, Netherlands. |
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| − | Phoenix Games B.V. declared bankruptcy on 3rd August 2010. On March 27,2012 the bankruptcy was suspended do to a lag of income.<ref>[https://drimble.nl/faillissementen/noord-brabant/eindhoven/17160750/phoenix-games-holland-bv.html Phoenix Games] on drimble.nl (Dutch)</ref> |
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| − | === Phoenix Games LTD === |
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| − | Phoenix Games LTD is still a active registred Company in the UK located at, 48 Boundary Rd, Newark, Notts, United Kingdom, NG24 4AL<ref>[https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/08493645/officers Phoenix Games LTD.] at UK Goverment Companies House</ref> The original adress was 53 Malcolm Way, Snaresbrook, London E11 1PW |
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| − | === Phoenix Games Asia === |
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| − | Phoenix Games Asia was located at 24 Sukhumvit, Soi 11, Unit 3B, Sukhumvit Road Bangkok 10110, Thailand, Klongtoey Nua, Wattana. It is unknown if this company still exist or when it was closed down. |
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| − | ==Games== |
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| − | The company's titles took only around 3-5 months to develop. At some point they planned releasing there games to the PSP. The original store prices of the games were between 6.99 - 12.99 GBP. In Italy the Company Db-line distributed the movies and games till 2007.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHaJNKEmUcU Phoenix Games Group Web Advertisements (2003 - 2008)] |
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| − | </ref> In Spain some games were distributed by Atari.<ref>[https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C2%A1Qu%C3%A9_pasa,_NENG!_(videojuego) ¡Qué pasa, NENG! (videojuego)] - Spanish Wikipedia |
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| − | == Other == |
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| − | All 99 PS2 covers were featured on the 2013 Gamescom Art Gallery "Coverstrophen". |
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| − | On the Original Boxart of Peter Pan they stole a asset of Kingdom Hearts<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/KingdomHearts/comments/438v59/you_guys_know_those_terrible_phoenix_games_with/ Reddit Post] by u/TheGamedawg</ref> |
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| − | <nowiki> </nowiki>Before and after the group exist there were companies with the same name. From 1978 to 1981 a American company made Games, best known for the game Bushido.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_Games Phoenix Games] (1978-1981) on English Wikipedia</ref> In 2019 Klaas Kersing founded a Gaming Company in Germany with the same name.<ref>https://www.deutsche-startups.de/2019/04/05/klaas-kersting-phoenix-games/</ref> |
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| − | ==known Staff== |
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| − | === Phoenix Games B.V. (2002-2010) === |
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| − | * Paul Share (CEO / President) |
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| − | * Willie (Will) Horden (Sales Director till February 2005 / Managing Director till June 2009) |
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| − | * Steve Share (Sales Manager) |
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| − | * Ilse van de Vossenberg Vogels (Production Administrator) |
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| − | * Maarten van Schaik (Development Manager) |
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| − | === Phoenix Games LTD. === |
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| − | * Mark Hustle (born: July 1963) - Director since 2013. |
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| − | === Phoenix Games Asia === |
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| − | None official employees are known. |
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| − | == List of Published Movies == |
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| − | === Dingo Pictures Movies === |
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| − | * Noch mehr Dalmatiner As: Dalmatinas 2, 3, 4 (PS1, PS2, Wii, DS) |
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| − | * Atlantis as: Atlantis (PS1), Empire of Atlantis (PS2) |
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| − | * Toys as: The Toys Room (PS2) |
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| − | === Other Movies === |
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| − | * Peter Pans Playground (PS2, Wii, DS) |
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| − | * Snow White and the 7 Clever boys (PS2) /Princess SnowWhite (Wii) |
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| − | * Cinderrellas Fairytail (Wii, PS2) |
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| − | * Pinioccio (Wii, PS2, DS) |
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| − | === Sony PlayStation === |
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| − | * Atlantis |
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| − | * All Star Action |
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| − | * SHOOT |
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| − | * Dinosaurs |
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| − | * Block Buster |
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| − | * Robopit 2 |
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| − | * Checkmate 2 |
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| − | * Hot Shoot |
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| − | * Jet Ace |
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| − | * Rox |
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| − | * Silent Iron |
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| − | * Flying Squadron |
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| − | * Sonic Wings |
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| − | * 5 Star Racing |
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| − | * Detective Mouse |
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| − | * Ballerburg |
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| − | * Destructo 2 |
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| − | * Hercules |
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| − | * Winky the Little Bear |
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| − | * Toys |
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| − | * King Of Bowling 3 |
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| − | * All Star Watersports |
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| − | * Paradise Casino |
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| − | * Space Rider |
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| − | * Cindy's Fashion World |
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| − | * Omega Assault |
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| − | * Wanted |
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| − | * Trucky Rally |
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| − | * Trickshot 7 Games |
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| − | * Superbike Masters |
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| − | * Robin Hood: The Siege |
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| − | * Rhythm Beat |
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| − | * Pro Backgammon |
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| − | * Legend Of Mulan |
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| − | * Buttsubushi |
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| − | * Football Madness |
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| − | === Sony PlayStation 2 === |
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| − | * Homerun |
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| − | * Dalmatians 3 |
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| − | * Retro |
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| − | * Downhill Slalom |
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| − | * Dynamite 100 (100 in 1 Game) |
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| − | * Speed Mashines III |
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| − | * Chemist Tycoon |
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| − | * Search & Destroy |
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| − | * Vegas Casino II |
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| − | * 21 Card Games |
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| − | * Speedboat GP |
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| − | * Myth Makers Super Kart GP |
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| − | * Doomsday Racers |
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| − | * Street Warrior |
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| − | * Air Raid 3 |
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| − | * Combar Ace |
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| − | * World Wrestling Championship |
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| − | * Xtreme Speed |
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| − | * Maniac Mole |
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| − | * The Mouse Police |
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| − | * Turbo Truckers |
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| − | * Dinosaur Adventure |
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| − | * European Tennis Pro |
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| − | * Habitrail Hamster Ball |
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| − | * Furry Tales |
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| − | * Girl Zone |
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| − | * Mambo |
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| − | * Crazy Golf |
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| − | * Caveman Rock |
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| − | * Paccie |
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| − | * Car Wash Tycoon |
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| − | * Gecko Blaster |
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| − | * Mighty Mulan |
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| − | * Saint & Sinner |
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| − | * Wacky Zoo GP |
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| − | * American Pool II |
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| − | * Superbike FP |
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| − | * Puzzle Party: 10 Games |
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| − | * Kidz Sports Ice Hockey |
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| − | * Arcade USA |
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| − | * Extreme Sprint 3010 |
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| − | * Xtreme Quads |
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| − | * G-Force |
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| − | * Offroad Extreme |
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| − | * Obliterate |
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| − | * Dead Eye Jim |
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| − | * Sniper Assault |
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| − | * Guerilla Strike |
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| − | * Fruitfall |
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| − | * Drag Racer USA |
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| − | * Monster Trux Extreme |
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| − | * Shadow of Ganymede |
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| − | * Go Kart Rally |
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| − | * Hamster Heroes |
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| − | * MOTO X MANIAC |
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| − | * Roller Coaster Funfare |
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| − | * D Unit Drift Racing |
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| − | * Thunderhawk - Operation Phoenix |
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| − | * Swat Siege |
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| − | * Crabby Adventure |
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| − | * Space Rebellion |
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| − | * Skateboard Madness Xtreme Edition |
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| − | * Snow Rider |
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| − | * ¡Qué pasa Neng! |
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| − | === PC === |
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| − | * Stable Masters 2 |
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| − | * Ballerburg |
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| − | * Rhythm Beat |
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| − | * Trickshot 7 "Games" |
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| − | * Drone Odyssey |
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| − | * Dark Angæl |
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| − | * Space Rebellion |
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| − | * Go Cart Racer |
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| − | * Casino 59 |
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| − | * Sport 9 |
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| − | * Classic 17 |
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| − | === Nintendo DS === |
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| − | * 12 |
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| − | * Polar Rampage |
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| − | * Valentines Day |
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| − | * Iron Chef II |
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| − | === Nintendo Wii === |
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| − | * Hoppie II |
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| − | * Monster Egg II |
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| − | === Other === |
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| − | * Twin ('''ASIN: '''B0036VDCJ6 /platform unknown) |
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| − | * Space Ace by Don Bluth (DVD) |
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| − | * Who shot Johnny Rock (DVD) |
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== Weblinks == |
== Weblinks == |
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| + | * [https://phoenixgames.fandom.com/ Phoenix Games Wiki] |
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| − | * [http://web.archive.org/web/20080821123206/http://www.phoenixgamesgroup.com Ofiicial Website] (Webarchive) |
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| − | * [http://web.archive.org/web/20081112224705/http://www.phoenixgamesgroup.com/uk/available.html List of every Game by 12th November 2008] |
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| − | * [http://web.archive.org/web/20081112150551/http://www.phoenixgamesgroup.com/uk/release.html List of planned games by 12th November 2008] |
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| − | * [http://phoenixgamesltd.com/ unofficial Website] |
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| − | * [https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixGamesBV/ Facebook] |
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| − | == References == |
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| − | <references /> |
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| − | [[Category:Companies established in 2003]] |
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| − | [[Category:Companies disestablished in 2009]] |
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[[Category:Companies]] |
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Revision as of 19:07, 18 November 2020
Phoenix Games is a partly-defunct Dutch video game publisher founded by Willie Horden, Paul Share (died 2011) and Steve Share, that released a large amount of low-effort titles for the Sony PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, Microsoft Windows and the Nintendo Wii. They had contracts with over 50 developer studios around the globe.
They published games based on Dingo Pictures films on the aforementioned consoles (barring Windows). Their last known published game was Lion and the King 3 on Nintendo DS, released on February 12th, 2010.
List of movies published
- ...noch mehr Dalmatiner: released as Dalmatians 2, Dalmatians 3 & Dalmatians 4 (for the PS, PS2 and the Wii/DS, respectively)
- Das unglaubliche Fussballspiel der Tiere: released as Animal Football & Animal Soccer World (for the PS and PS2, respectively)
- Atlantis: Der verlorene Kontinent: released as Atlantis: The Lost Continent & Empire of Atlantis (for the PS and PS2, respectively)
- Toys: Das Geburtstagsgeschenk: released as Toys & The Toys Room (for the PS and PS2, respectively)
- Abenteuer im Land der Dinosaurier: released as Dinosaurs & Dinosaur Adventure (for the PS and PS2, respectively)
- Ein Fall für die Mäusepolizei: released as Detective Mouse & The Mouse Police (for the PS and PS2, respectively)
- Winkie der kleine Bär: released as Winky the Little Bear & Countryside Bears (for the PS and PS2, respectively)
- Der König der Tiere: das grosse Abenteuer: released as Lion and the King 2, Son of the Lion King & Lion and the King 3 (for the PS, PS2 and the Wii/DS, respectively)
Trivia
- Das unglaubliche Fussballspiel der Tiere, a movie that previously was not dubbed into English, was dubbed by a possibly in-house studio, with the voice actors seeming to consist of one or two men, probably of Dutch descent.