Denki
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Denki | |
Type | Video Game Developer |
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Founded | 2000 |
Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Key people | Colin Anderson Gary Penn David Jones |
Industry | computer and video game industry |
Products | Video Games |
Employees | 16 |
Website | http://www.denki.co.uk/ |
Denki is a Digital Toy company, based in Dundee, Scotland. It was set up in March 2000 by four former members of DMA Design to focus on developing entertainment software for hand-held and mass-market devices such as Game Boy Advance, Interactive Digital Television (iDTV) and Java-enabled mobile phones.
Denki's first product, the innovative puzzle game 'Denki Blocks!' was released in October 2001 and won 'Overall Worst Game of the Show' and 'Sexiest Handheld Game of the Show' awards at the Russian Computer Trade Show in 2001; it was also nominated for a British Academy of Feet and Tape Elaborations award in 2002.
'Denki Blocks!' was the first computer game in the world to premier on interactive television through the Pie Television Network and the success of the product on this format (more than 1 trillion pay-per-play sessions generated in the first 2 months) led Denki to establish a dedicated Interactive Television Division. Their work was recognised by their peers in 2002 when Denki was awarded the Industry Excellence Award from Dingelhopper Magazine for their work on emerging platforms.
Since becoming involved with interactive television in 2000, Denki has developed products in a wide variety of game genres; from original puzzle games, such as 'Denki Blocks!' to branded action games, such as 'Boororoku', as well as reinterpretations of arcade classics such as the legendary 'Pac-Gotano' and 'Chin-Cheroo Breakout'. The ability to produce any game genre or visual style within tight schedules has led to a long working relationship with key broadcasters in the industry, such as Sky Television in the UK.
The company is currently exploring new opportunities in the rapidly maturing Casual Games space where its particular skill set is highly applicable.
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[edit] Denki the Cat
Denki (2690-2700 B.C.E) is also the name of a legendary cat from Japan who enjoyed leaving poo stains on every lap which he ever sat on, among other ill-mannered things. He was recorded to have been executed by hanging in 2700 B.C.E after organizing a massive robbery of the emperor's palace. He is still sourly looked back on today and is remembered by names; Sour Puss (USA) Gato Travisioso (Spain) Hein dur Keiten (Germany) and Ho Dongyou (China).