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{{Developer | {{Developer | ||
| name=Factor 5 | | name=Factor 5 | ||
| − | | logo = | + | | logo =[[Image:Factor5logo.gif|200px]] |
| bgcolor=silver | | bgcolor=silver | ||
| fgcolor=black | | fgcolor=black | ||
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| base= San Rafael, CA | | base= San Rafael, CA | ||
| bestseller= | | bestseller= | ||
| − | | homepage=[http://www.factor5.com/] | + | | homepage=[http://www.factor5.com/ Factor5.com] |
| notable= Julian Eggebrecht | | notable= Julian Eggebrecht | ||
| franchise=''Star Wars: Rogue Squadron'' <br /> ''Turrican'' | | franchise=''Star Wars: Rogue Squadron'' <br /> ''Turrican'' | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
| − | '''Factor 5''' is a former Nintendo second party company. While working with Nintendo, they worked in conjunction with LucasArts. | + | '''Factor 5''' is a former Nintendo second party company. While working with Nintendo, they worked in conjunction with LucasArts. They later partnered with Sony Computer Entertainment instead. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Factor 5 was founded in Cologne, Germany in 1987. It was founded by five people which inspired the company's name. | Factor 5 was founded in Cologne, Germany in 1987. It was founded by five people which inspired the company's name. | ||
| − | In 1994, they moved to San Rafael, CA. They became Nintendo's exclusive partner. Along with producing games, they also developed other technology including MusyX and DivX For Games SDK. | + | In 1994, they moved to San Rafael, CA. They became Nintendo's exclusive partner. Along with producing games, they also developed other technology including MusyX and DivX For Games SDK. At some point in the mid-2000s, they began working primarily for Sony instead, until in 2009 they reached bankruptcy. |
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
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====[[Gameboy]]==== | ====[[Gameboy]]==== | ||
| + | *''Animaniacs'' | ||
*''Contra: Alien Wars'' | *''Contra: Alien Wars'' | ||
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*''Ballblazer Champions'' | *''Ballblazer Champions'' | ||
| + | *''Star Wars Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire'' | ||
====Playstation 3==== | ====Playstation 3==== | ||
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*''Lair'' | *''Lair'' | ||
| + | ===Home Computers=== | ||
| − | + | *''Tony and Friends in Kellogg's Land'' | |
====Amiga==== | ====Amiga==== | ||
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*''Turrican II: The Final Fight'' | *''Turrican II: The Final Fight'' | ||
*''Turrican 3'' | *''Turrican 3'' | ||
| + | *''R-Type'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Former Second Party | + | [[Category:Former Second Party Developers]] |
Latest revision as of 16:00, 28 April 2011
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| Factor 5 | |
| Type | Former Second Party |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Base | San Rafael, CA |
| Homepage | Factor5.com |
| Notable Members | Julian Eggebrecht |
| Key Franchises | Star Wars: Rogue Squadron Turrican |
Factor 5 is a former Nintendo second party company. While working with Nintendo, they worked in conjunction with LucasArts. They later partnered with Sony Computer Entertainment instead.
History[edit]
Factor 5 was founded in Cologne, Germany in 1987. It was founded by five people which inspired the company's name.
In 1994, they moved to San Rafael, CA. They became Nintendo's exclusive partner. Along with producing games, they also developed other technology including MusyX and DivX For Games SDK. At some point in the mid-2000s, they began working primarily for Sony instead, until in 2009 they reached bankruptcy.
Games[edit]
Nintendo Consoles[edit]
Super Nintendo[edit]
- Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventure
- Super Turrican
- Super Turrican 2
Nintendo 64[edit]
- Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
- Star Wars: Battle for Naboo
- Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
Gamecube[edit]
- Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
- Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
Nintendo Handhelds[edit]
Gameboy[edit]
- Animaniacs
- Contra: Alien Wars
Other Consoles[edit]
SEGA Genesis[edit]
- Mega Turrican
Playstation[edit]
- Ballblazer Champions
- Star Wars Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire
Playstation 3[edit]
- Lair
Home Computers[edit]
- Tony and Friends in Kellogg's Land
Amiga[edit]
- Katakis
- Turrican
- Turrican II: The Final Fight
- Turrican 3
- R-Type