Straylight Studios

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Straylight Studios
Type Privately Owned
Founded 2004
Headquarters Dunedin, New Zealand
Key people Timothy Nixon, CEO
Industry Computer and video game industry
Entertainment industry
Website www.straylight-studios.com/

Straylight Studios is a game development studio based in Dunedin, New Zealand. They are also a member of the NZGDA.

Straylight are committed to the application of Meaningful Play to make games that matter. Their products are utilized in educational institutions, at the workplace, and at home to enhance the lives of everyday people by providing them with a playful interactive environment in which to further themselves and have fun while they’re at it.

Currently the studio is located in the Central Business District of Dunedin. Previously, it was in the Centre for Innovation research facility at the University of Otago.

Early in 2008, Straylight launched its new Meaningful Play blog to promote and encourage discussion around the application of gaming technology as a learning tool.

[edit] Industry Awards

Straylight received an award at TUANZ, 2005.

  • Winner: TUANZ Entertainment Award for StarTag
  • Finalist: Computerworld Excellence Awards, Innovation in IT for The Kitchen

[edit] Games Developed by Straylight Studios

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