XMG Studio
XMG Studio Inc. is based in Toronto, Canada and was founded by Ray Sharma in 2009. XMG is a mobile device gaming company developing video games and interactive content for multiple platforms including Apple iOS and Google Android.[1] XMG Studio currently sells mobile applications in the Apple iTunes App Store and Android Market.
Their other games include Cows Vs. Aliens, Drag Racer: Pro Tuner, Style Studio, Marine Sharp Shooter and Inspector Gadget. In addition they have co-produced projects with major brands like Louisville Slugger and Degrassi.
Awards In 2009, XMG Studio won the Best Augmented Reality App from the Best App Ever Awards for the game Pandemica.[2] In 2010, XMG Studio won second best Racing Game and Artistic App for Drag Racer: Pro Tuner and Style Studio: Fashion Designer and four honorable mentions.[3]
Great Canadian Appathon XMG Studio has co-hosted Canada’s largest Hackathon, a 48-hour coding competition with the National Post.
The first Great Canadian Appathon (GCA) took place in March 2011, where 300 students across 10 HUBs in Canada. The winners of the top $25,000 prize were Super Punch, a team out of Edmonton, Ontario.
The Second GCA was held on September 30, 2011. With over 20 HUBs involved, the participation was extremely high from all provinces. Major universities such as Brock, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, and Waterloo were among the many participating. First, second and third place will be announced at the finale on November 2nd, 2011
Upcoming Projects XMG’s game Marine Sharpshooter has been optimized for SpinMaster’s App Blaster which is being released later this year. [4]
XMG has also reportedly licensed the Ghost Busters license and the Monster Jam license.
XMG is working with Shaftesbury on a project called Totally Amp’d which was demonstrated at MipCom in October, 2011.
Games
- Powder Monkeys (2011) - An action/adventure game packed with tower-defense like battle. [5]
- Louisville Slugger: Home Run Challenge (2011) - Keep hitting those homers! Play Classic or Target Modes in minor or big show parks and race to the top of the leader-board [6]
- Degrassi (2011) - The popular T.V Series has come to iOS. Enjoy interacting with all your favorite characters, as you are now a student at Degrassi High! [7]
- Cows vs Aliens (2011) – Aliens are invading and players must save their cows by herding them into the barn as fast as possible.[8]
- Inspector Gadget's MAD Dash (2010) – Play as the classic, crime-solving sleuth as he tries to save his niece Penny from the evil Dr. Claw.[9]
- Cannon Cadets (2010) – Play as Rocketboy in the physics-based game and sling fellow cadets at the evil robot army.[10]
- Little Metal Ball Gold (2010) – A full-tilt platform labyrinth game based on the original Little Metal Ball.[11]
- Style Studio: Fashion Designer (2010) – Custom create and design fashion apparel.[12]
- Marine Sharpshooter (2009) – Based on the best-selling PC game Marine Sharpshooter.
- Drag Racer: Pro Tuner (2009) – Arcade side-view racing game that puts players in the driver seat.[13]
- Pandemica: AR Shooter (2009) – Arcade-style shooting game with single- or multi-player modes.[14] Winner of Best Augmented Reality App from the Best App Ever Awards.[3]
References
- ^ Mazurkewich, Karen."XMG on Its Game" "Financial Post", July 30, 2010.
- ^ "2009 Best App Ever Awards: Announcing the winners in the Best Augmented Reality App category". Best App Ever Awards. 148Apps, Trouser Mac Industries. http://bestappever.com/awards/2009/winner/arap. Retrieved September 30, 2010.
- ^ a b "2010 Best App Ever Awards". Best App Ever Awards. 148Apps, Trouser Mac Industries. http://bestappever.com/awards/2010. Retrieved March 31, 2011.
- ^ http://www.villagegamer.net/2011/07/14/new-and-noteworthy-from-xmg-studio/
- ^ http://toucharcade.com/2011/10/18/powder-monkeys-review/
- ^ http://appaggie.com/louisville-slugger-homerun-challenge/
- ^ http://www.muchmusic.com/tv/degrassi/app/
- ^ Allen, Jennifer (February 17, 2011). "Cows vs Aliens Review". 148Apps. TrouserMac Industries. http://www.148apps.com/reviews/cows-aliens-review/.
- ^ Hall, Chris (December 15, 2010). "Inspector Gadget: M.A.D. Dash Review". 148Apps. TrouserMac Industries. http://www.148apps.com/reviews/inspector-gadget-mad-dash-review/.
- ^ Hall, Chris (October 25, 2010). "Cannon Cadets Adds Infinite Replay". 148Apps. TrouserMac Industries. http://www.148apps.com/news/cannon-cadets-adds-infinite-replay/.
- ^ admin (July 10, 2010). "Little Metal Ball Gold App Review for iPhone and iPod Touch". Appmodo. Duke Networks, LLC. http://appmodo.com/25146/little-metal-ball-gold-app-review-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch/.
- ^ Swartz, Kathryn (June 15, 2010). "Style Studio Fashion Designer iPhone app lets you play fashion designer". Appolicious. http://www.appolicious.com/shine/articles/2115-style-studio-fashion-designer-iphone-app-lets-you-play-fashion-designer.
- ^ Hill, Jerad (February 4, 2010). "Drag Racer: Pro Tuner". The Daily App Show. http://dailyappshow.com/drag-racer-pro-tuner.
- ^ "Our Games". XMG Studio Inc. http://www.xmgstudio.com/games/. Retrieved September 30, 2010.
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