Difference between revisions of "Retro Studios"
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Founded in 1998, Retro spent it's first few years struggling with several cancelled projects. In 2001, Nintendo offered Retro Studios the license to the long-dormant [[Metroid]] franchise. The game did well. Then-president, Jeff Spangenberg, sold his shares in the company to Nintendo. [[Michael Kelbaugh]] was named president. They followed up their success with [[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]] for the [[Gamecube | + | Founded in 1998, Retro spent it's first few years struggling with several cancelled projects. In 2001, Nintendo offered Retro Studios the license to the long-dormant [[Metroid]] franchise. The game did well. Then-president, Jeff Spangenberg, sold his shares in the company to Nintendo. [[Michael Kelbaugh]] was named president. They followed up their success with [[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]] for the [[Gamecube]]. Currently, they are working on [[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]] for the [[Wii]]. |
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[[Category:First Party Developers]] | [[Category:First Party Developers]] | ||
Revision as of 14:46, 8 March 2007
| Retro Studios |
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| Type: First Party Developer |
| Founded: 1998 |
| Status: Active |
| Bestselling Game: Metroid Prime |
| Notable Members |
| Michael Kelbaugh |
| Key Franchises |
| Metroid |
Retro Studios is a Austin based game studio that Nintendo has bought. According to their web site, "They have lovely singing voices, and only use their powers for good. Their kung fu is mighty, and the Force is always with them."
History
Founded in 1998, Retro spent it's first few years struggling with several cancelled projects. In 2001, Nintendo offered Retro Studios the license to the long-dormant Metroid franchise. The game did well. Then-president, Jeff Spangenberg, sold his shares in the company to Nintendo. Michael Kelbaugh was named president. They followed up their success with Metroid Prime 2: Echoes for the Gamecube. Currently, they are working on Metroid Prime 3: Corruption for the Wii.
Games
Gamecube
Wii
- Metroid Prime 3: Corruption(In Development)