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| name = SuperVillain Studios
| name = SuperVillain Studios
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| logo = SuperVillain Studios, Inc..PNG
| logo_size = 256px
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| foundation = January, 2004
| foundation = January 2004
| location = [[Irvine, California]]
| location = [[Irvine, California]]
| key_people = '''Owners'''<br/>Steve Ganem<br/>Chris Rausch
| key_people = '''Owners'''<br/>Steve Ganem<br/>Chris Rausch
| industry = [[Video game industry]]
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| products = Games for [[video game console]]s
| products = Games for [[video game console]]s
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| num_employees = 13
| num_employees = 13
| parent =
| parent = [[Nicalis]] (2017–present)
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| homepage = [http://www.svsgames.com www.svsgames.com]
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'''SuperVillain Studios''' is an American [[video game developer|video game development company]] that develops for the [[Wii]], [[Nintendo DS]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]], [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[PlayStation 2]], and the [[PlayStation Portable]].
'''SuperVillain Studios''' is an American [[video game developer|video game development company]] that develops for the [[Wii]], [[Nintendo DS]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]], [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 2]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[PlayStation 4]], and [[PlayStation Portable]].


==Company Profile==
==Company profile==
SuperVillain Studios (SVS) was founded in January 2004 by Tim Campbell, Steve Ganem and Chris Rausch in Costa Mesa, CA. The original team consisted of 6 members, whose first duties were levels and online programming for Tony Hawk's Underground 2, which was primarily developed by Neversoft. The team grew steadily through steady contracts with [[Activision]], eventually developing the original title, Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony, on the PSP for [[2K Games]]. The title was built using the company's internally developed [[cross-platform]] engine, Automaton, which is known for its versatility. Automaton was also used to develop Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake and flOw PSP for [[Sony Computer Entertainment]] and Order Up! (Wii) for [[Zoo Games]].
SuperVillain Studios (SVS) was founded in January 2004 by Tim Campbell, Steve Ganem and Chris Rausch in Costa Mesa, CA. The original team consisted of six members, whose first duties were levels and online programming for ''[[Tony Hawk's Underground 2]]'', which was primarily developed by Neversoft. The team grew steadily through steady contracts with [[Activision]], eventually developing the original title, Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony, on the PSP for [[2K Games]]. The title was built using the company's internally developed [[cross-platform]] engine, Automaton, which is known for its versatility. Automaton was also used to develop Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake and flOw PSP for [[Sony Computer Entertainment]] and Order Up! (Wii) for [[Zoo Games]].


According to the company website, "...SuperVillain Studios was founded on the belief that the key to developing outstanding video games is to combine talented developers with a creative and fulfilling environment." SuperVillain Studios is composed of a group of veteran game developers from companies such as [[Blizzard Entertainment]], [[Neversoft Entertainment]], [[Westwood Studios]], [[Electronic Arts|EA]], [[Interplay Entertainment|Interplay]], [[Troika Games|Troika]], and [[Point of View, Inc.|Point of View]]. SuperVillain Studios intends to create games that appeal to both the mass market and hard-core gamers.
According to the company website, "...SuperVillain Studios was founded on the belief that the key to developing outstanding video games is to combine talented developers with a creative and fulfilling environment." SuperVillain Studios is composed of a group of veteran game developers from companies such as [[Blizzard Entertainment]], [[Neversoft Entertainment]], [[Westwood Studios]], [[Electronic Arts|EA]], [[Interplay Entertainment|Interplay]], [[Troika Games|Troika]], and [[Point of View, Inc.|Point of View]]. SuperVillain Studios intends to create games that appeal to both the mass market and hard-core gamers.


SuperVillain Studios developed one original IP for the [[Wii]], named "[[Order Up!]]". Another IP for [[Wii]] is rumored however, no information regarding the second title has been disclosed yet.
SuperVillain Studios developed one original IP for the [[Wii]], named "[[Order Up!]]". The game was later upgraded and published as "[[Order Up!!]]" on PSN and 3DS eShop before being re-designed for mobile and released as the highly successful "[[Order Up!! To Go]]" on iOS and Android.


In 2012, SuperVillain published their first Steam game, "[[Tower Wars]]" - a competitive, multiplayer [[Tower Defense]] game that added innovative offensive mechanics to the traditionally defense-only genre.
Has also released a few games on the IOS system.


At the end of 2013, SVS returned to their console roots in developing "[[flOw]]" for PS4's launch and for PS Vita.
==Co-Developments==

2014 saw a boost in mobile production from the studio. They developed "[[Record Run]]" with [[Harmonix Music Systems]], "[[Order Up!! Fast Food]]", "[[Glacier Rush]]" and published "[[Choco Dozer]]" before launching "[[Transworld Endless Skater]]" in July.

In 2017, [[Nicalis]] announced that they had acquired the studio, alongside Cowboy Color.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McAloon |first1=Alissa |title=Cave Story 3D dev Nicalis acquires SuperVillain Studios and Cowboy Color |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/296078/Cave_Story_3D_dev_Nicalis_acquires_SuperVillain_Studios_and_Cowboy_Color.php |website=Gamasutra |publisher=Gamasutra |accessdate=6 August 2019}}</ref>

==Co-developments==
*''[[Tony Hawk's Underground 2]]'' (PS2/Xbox)
*''[[Tony Hawk's Underground 2]]'' (PS2/Xbox)
*''[[Gun (video game)|GUN]]'' (Xbox)
*''[[Gun (video game)|GUN]]'' (Xbox)
*''[[X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse]]'' (PS2/Xbox/GC/PC)
*''[[X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse]]'' (PS2/Xbox/GC/PC)
*''[[Tony Hawk's American Wasteland]]'' (PS2/Xbox)
*''[[Tony Hawk's American Wasteland]]'' (PS2/Xbox)
*''[[Record Run]]'' (iOS/Android)


==Games==
==Games==
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*''[[flOw]]'' Expansion Pack (PS3)
*''[[flOw]]'' Expansion Pack (PS3)
*''[[flOw]]'' (PSP)
*''[[flOw]]'' (PSP)
*''[[Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake]]'' (PSP)
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*''[[Order Up!]] (Wii/PS3/3DS)''
*''[[Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake]] (PSP)
*''[[Order Up!]]'' (Wii)
*''[[Tron: Evolution]] (PSP)
*''[[Order Up!!]]'' (PS3/3DS)
*''[[Tower Wars]] (PC)
*''[[Order Up!!|Order Up!! To Go]]'' (iOS/Android)
*''[[flOw]] (PS4)
*''[[Order Up!! Food Truck Wars]]'' (iOS/Android)
*''[[Tron: Evolution]]'' (PSP)
*''[[Tower Wars]]'' (PC/Mac)
*''[[Sushi Pop]]'' (iOS/Android)
*''[[flOw|Flow]]'' (Android/Vita/PS4)
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*''[[Order Up!! Fast Food]]'' (iOS)
*''[[Choco Dozer]]'' (iOS/Android)
*''[[Glacier Rush]]'' (iOS/Android)
*''[[List of Xbox games on Windows|Endless Skater]]'' (PC)
*''[[Transworld Endless Skater]]'' (iOS/Android)

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{official website|http://www.svsgames.com}}
* {{official website|http://www.svsgames.com}}
* [https://www.facebook.com/SuperVillainStudios SVS] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://www.facebook.com/OrderUpGames Order Up] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://www.facebook.com/EndlessSkater Endless Skater] on [[Facebook]]

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Latest revision as of 01:13, 7 April 2024

SuperVillain Studios
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustrieVideo games
GegründetJanuary 2004
HauptsitzIrvine, Kalifornien
Key people
Owners
Steve Ganem
Chris Rausch
ProdukteGames for video game consoles
Number of employees
13
ParentNicalis (2017–present)

SuperVillain Studios is an American video game development company that develops for the Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Portable.

Company profile

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SuperVillain Studios (SVS) was founded in January 2004 by Tim Campbell, Steve Ganem and Chris Rausch in Costa Mesa, CA. The original team consisted of six members, whose first duties were levels and online programming for Tony Hawk's Underground 2, which was primarily developed by Neversoft. The team grew steadily through steady contracts with Activision, eventually developing the original title, Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony, on the PSP for 2K Games. The title was built using the company's internally developed cross-platform engine, Automaton, which is known for its versatility. Automaton was also used to develop Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake and flOw PSP for Sony Computer Entertainment and Order Up! (Wii) for Zoo Games.

According to the company website, "...SuperVillain Studios was founded on the belief that the key to developing outstanding video games is to combine talented developers with a creative and fulfilling environment." SuperVillain Studios is composed of a group of veteran game developers from companies such as Blizzard Entertainment, Neversoft Entertainment, Westwood Studios, EA, Interplay, Troika, and Point of View. SuperVillain Studios intends to create games that appeal to both the mass market and hard-core gamers.

SuperVillain Studios developed one original IP for the Wii, named "Order Up!". The game was later upgraded and published as "Order Up!!" on PSN and 3DS eShop before being re-designed for mobile and released as the highly successful "Order Up!! To Go" on iOS and Android.

In 2012, SuperVillain published their first Steam game, "Tower Wars" - a competitive, multiplayer Tower Defense game that added innovative offensive mechanics to the traditionally defense-only genre.

At the end of 2013, SVS returned to their console roots in developing "flOw" for PS4's launch and for PS Vita.

2014 saw a boost in mobile production from the studio. They developed "Record Run" with Harmonix Music Systems, "Order Up!! Fast Food", "Glacier Rush" and published "Choco Dozer" before launching "Transworld Endless Skater" in July.

In 2017, Nicalis announced that they had acquired the studio, alongside Cowboy Color.[1]

Co-developments

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Games

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References

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  1. ^ McAloon, Alissa. "Cave Story 3D dev Nicalis acquires SuperVillain Studios and Cowboy Color". Gamasutra. Gamasutra. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
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