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'''Steve Fawkner''' is an [[Australia]]n<ref>{{cite web
'''Steve Fawkner''' is an [[Australia]]n<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2008 |title=Steve Fawkner Talks About "Warlords-Online", Oz Games Development |url=http://www.kotaku.com.au/2008/01/steve_fawkner_interview_warlordsonline_oz_games_development/ |accessdate=2008-08-24}}</ref> [[Video game design|video game designer]], programmer, and composer. He created the ''[[Warlords (game series)|Warlords]]'' game series, first released in 1989, and the ''[[Puzzle Quest]]'' series which began in 2007. He has been regarded as one of the worlds most prolific and talented game designers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ourdigitalheritage.org/archive/playitagain/creators/steve-fawkner-2/|title=Play it again, Digital Heritage}}</ref>
|url=http://www.kotaku.com.au/2008/01/steve_fawkner_interview_warlordsonline_oz_games_development/
|title=Steve Fawkner Talks About "Warlords-Online", Oz Games Development
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}}</ref> software designer, programmer, and composer who has worked for several [[video game]] design companies.


==Career==
==Career==
He was originally made famous as the creator of [[Warlords (game series)|Warlords]] game series in 1989, but in recent years has found fame once again as creator of the [[Puzzle Quest]] series. In 2003, after a long alliance with [[Strategic Studies Group|SSG]], he split off to form his own [[video game developer|game developer]] company [[Infinite Interactive]].
In 2003, after a long alliance with [[Strategic Studies Group|SSG]], he split off to form his own game development company [[Infinite Interactive]].


In 2007, [[Infinite Interactive]] put ''[[Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords]]'' on the market for the DS and PSP. It was a sleeper hit that got a lot of praise by gamers and game developers alike. Infinite Interactive has since brought ''Puzzle Quest'' to the Wii, PC and Xbox360, PS2, and Mac, Mobile, and iPhone.
In 2007, [[Infinite Interactive]] put ''[[Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords]]'' on the market for the DS and PSP. It was a sleeper hit that received critical acclaim from gamers and game developers alike. Infinite Interactive has since ported ''Puzzle Quest'' to the Wii, Windows, Xbox 360, PS2, Mac, mobile, and iPhone.


In 2008, a Puzzle Quest like game was developed on a number of platforms for [[D3 Publisher|D3 Publisher of Europe Ltd.]]. [[Puzzle Quest: Galactrix]] is scheduled for release in February 2009. This game builds on the original principles that made Puzzle Quest a hit, with an improved story and more content. Infinite also released another 2 games in 2009, [[Puzzle Kingdoms]] and [[Neopets Puzzle Adventure]].
In 2008, a ''Puzzle Quest'' spin-off game was developed on a number of platforms for [[D3 Publisher]]. ''[[Puzzle Quest: Galactrix]]'' was released on 24 February 2009. While critics praised the variety of the gameplay, it wasn't as well received as ''Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords''. A full sequel to ''Puzzle Quest'', ''[[Puzzle Quest 2]]'', was released on 22 June 2010 and was seen as a return to form for the ''Puzzle Quest'' series.


Fawkner and Infinite Interactive licensed the game design to Boston-based [[Demiurge Studios]] to create ''[[Marvel Puzzle Quest: Dark Reign]]'', while he worked on another project he called "Puzzle Quest and Warlords thrown together in a blender."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kotaku.com.au/2013/10/the-new-puzzle-quest-is-aussie-in-name-only/|title=The New Puzzle Quest Is Aussie in Name Only|date=8 October 2013 |publisher=Kotaku.com|accessdate=7 July 2015}}</ref> ''[[Gems of War]]'' was released on 20 November 2014 and is still being supported with updates and events.
Currently, Infinite have 3 games in development for 2010: [[Puzzle Chronicles]], [[Puzzle Quest 2]] and [[Arrr!]]


In 2016 as director of Infinity Plus Two, Steve designed and, the company self published another mixed mechanic game called [[Tiny Quest]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://toucharcade.com/2016/08/09/tiny-quest-announced/|title=Creators of 'Puzzle Quest' Series Announce Combine-to-Craft Adventure 'Tiny Quest' for Early 2017|date=9 August 2016 |publisher=toucharcade.com}}</ref> The game was released on iOS and Android in 2017, it was well received with plans to build on the game with a sequel.
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==Games Developed==

* [[Puzzle Kingdoms]] (2009), [[Zoo Games]]
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==Games developed==
* [[Neopets Puzzle Adventure]] (2009), [[Capcom]]
* [[Puzzle Quest: Galactrix]] (2009), [[D3 Publisher|D3 Publisher of Europe Ltd.]]
* ''[[Puzzle Quest 3]]'' (2021), [[Infinity Plus 2]]
* [[Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords]] (2007), D3 Publisher of Europe Ltd.
* ''[[Tiny Quest]]'' (2017), [[Infinity Plus 2]]
* [[Heroes of Might and Magic V]] (2006), [[Ubisoft Italia]]
* ''[[Gems of War]]'' (2014), [[505 Games|505 Games Mobile]]
* [[Warlords Battlecry III]] (2004), [[Enlight|Enlight Interactive Inc.]]
* ''[[Puzzle Quest 2]]'' (2010), [[D3 Publisher]]
* ''[[Puzzle Chronicles]]'' (2010), [[Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.]]
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* [[Decisive Battles of WWII Vol 2: Korsun Pocket]] (2003), [[Matrix Games]]
* [[Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria]] (2003), [[Ubisoft]]
* ''[[Puzzle Kingdoms]]'' (2009), [[Zoo Games]]
* [[Warlords Battlecry II]] (2002), [[Strategic Studies Group]]
* ''[[Neopets Puzzle Adventure]]'' (2009), [[Capcom]]
* Office Wars (2009)
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* Reach for the Stars (2000), [[Strategic Simulations, Inc.]]
* ''[[Puzzle Quest: Galactrix]]'' (2009), [[D3 Publisher|D3 Publisher of Europe Ltd.]]
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* [[Warlords Battlecry]] (2000), Strategic Simulations, Inc.
* [[Warlords III: Darklords Rising]] (1998), [[Red Orb Entertainment]]
* ''[[Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords]]'' (2007), [[D3 Publisher of Europe Ltd.]]
* ''[[Heroes of Might and Magic V]]'' (2006), [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Italia]]
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* [[Warlords III: Reign of Heroes]] (1997), Red Orb Entertainment
* [[Warlords II Deluxe]] (1995), Strategic Studies Group
* ''[[Warlords Battlecry III]]'' (2004), [[Enlight Software|Enlight Interactive Inc.]]
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* ''[[Decisive Battles of WWII Vol 2: Korsun Pocket]]'' (2003), [[Matrix Games]]
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* [[Warlords II Scenario Builder]] (1994), Strategic Studies Group
* ''[[Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria]]'' (2003), [[Ubisoft]]
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* [[Carriers at War II]] (1993), Strategic Studies Group
* [[Warlords II]] (1993), Strategic Studies Group
* ''[[Warlords Battlecry II]]'' (2002), [[Strategic Studies Group]]
* [[Warlords (game series)|Warlords]] (1989), Strategic Studies Group
* ''[[Reach for the Stars (video game)|Reach for the Stars]]'' (2000), [[Strategic Simulations, Inc.]]
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* ''[[Warlords Battlecry]]'' (2000), Strategic Simulations, Inc.
* ''[[Warlords III: Darklords Rising]]'' (1998), [[Red Orb Entertainment]]
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* ''[[Warlords III: Reign of Heroes]]'' (1997), Red Orb Entertainment
* ''[[Warlords II|Warlords II Deluxe]]'' (1995), Strategic Studies Group
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* ''[[Warlords II|Warlords II Scenario Builder]]'' (1994), Strategic Studies Group
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* ''[[Carriers at War II]]'' (1993), Strategic Studies Group
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* ''[[Warlords II]]'' (1993), Strategic Studies Group
* ''[[Warlords (1990 video game)|Warlords]]'' (1990), Strategic Studies Group


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Latest revision as of 03:55, 1 October 2023

Steve Fawkner
Born (1968-12-13) 13 December 1968 (age 55)
Melbourne, Australia
OccupationVideo game designer

Steve Fawkner is an Australian[1] video game designer, programmer, and composer. He created the Warlords game series, first released in 1989, and the Puzzle Quest series which began in 2007. He has been regarded as one of the worlds most prolific and talented game designers.[2]

Career

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In 2003, after a long alliance with SSG, he split off to form his own game development company Infinite Interactive.

In 2007, Infinite Interactive put Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords on the market for the DS and PSP. It was a sleeper hit that received critical acclaim from gamers and game developers alike. Infinite Interactive has since ported Puzzle Quest to the Wii, Windows, Xbox 360, PS2, Mac, mobile, and iPhone.

In 2008, a Puzzle Quest spin-off game was developed on a number of platforms for D3 Publisher. Puzzle Quest: Galactrix was released on 24 February 2009. While critics praised the variety of the gameplay, it wasn't as well received as Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords. A full sequel to Puzzle Quest, Puzzle Quest 2, was released on 22 June 2010 and was seen as a return to form for the Puzzle Quest series.

Fawkner and Infinite Interactive licensed the game design to Boston-based Demiurge Studios to create Marvel Puzzle Quest: Dark Reign, while he worked on another project he called "Puzzle Quest and Warlords thrown together in a blender."[3] Gems of War was released on 20 November 2014 and is still being supported with updates and events.

In 2016 as director of Infinity Plus Two, Steve designed and, the company self published another mixed mechanic game called Tiny Quest.[4] The game was released on iOS and Android in 2017, it was well received with plans to build on the game with a sequel.

Games developed

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References

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  1. ^ "Steve Fawkner Talks About "Warlords-Online", Oz Games Development". 16 January 2008. Retrieved 24 August 2008.
  2. ^ "Play it again, Digital Heritage".
  3. ^ "The New Puzzle Quest Is Aussie in Name Only". Kotaku.com. 8 October 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  4. ^ "Creators of 'Puzzle Quest' Series Announce Combine-to-Craft Adventure 'Tiny Quest' for Early 2017". toucharcade.com. 9 August 2016.
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