Ideaworks Game Studio (IGS) was a British

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based in London. Founded in 1998, originally trading as Ideaworks3D the studio has a heritage of developing high-end native cross platform technology and games for the iPhone and

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markets. The studio has created award-winning games, including original and franchise-based games for publishers.

Studio History

Founded in 1998, Ideaworks3D was established to develop high-end, native, cross platform technology and games software. The studio innovated graphics on low-power devices, with projects that included porting a PS1 version of

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to the Compaq IPAQ. Ideaworks3D's launched Nokia's N-Gage in 2004, for which the company developed 4 launch titles that used multi-player and network features. In 2005 a game studio was established with a team of employees from PC and console backgrounds to develop AAA native C++ based

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s. The company has subsequently brought both original and franchise-based games for publishers to market, receiving awards,
List of Awards for Studio 2003 to Present for their content. In mid-2009, Ideaworks3D was restructured into two distinct operations,
PocketGamer Business News 5 October 2009 with Ideaworks Game Studio continuing to develop for iPhone and

but with a remit to focus on a broader range of cross platform, download capable, Handheld game console, handheld and console platforms. Ideaworks Labs continued to focus on cross platform technology development, with its Airplay SDK, which became available commercially. In June 2011

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was re-branded

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Studio Services

Cross Platform Development:
Ideaworks Game Studio history includes extensive experience porting games from multiple sources to its propriety Airplay SDK, enabling deployment to multiple handheld and mobile platforms. The studio's development pipeline and engine extends their core Airplay technology, to a wider range of gaming formats including Nintendo DS/ DSi and Sony PSP Go alongside development support for console based digital download formats such as

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and

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. Studio Project Development:
Ideaworks Game Studio provides full cycle development for original IP projects, alongside its capability to work with the premier games industry IPs.

Games

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External links

Ideaworks Game Studio
Defunct video game companies of the United Kingdom Video game development companies Defunct companies based in London