Cinematronics, LLC
| Industry | Video game industry |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | David Stafford, Mike Sandige, Kevin Gliner |
| Defunct | 1997 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Parent | Maxis (1996–1997) |
Cinematronics, LLC, later known as Maxis South, was an American developer of computer games for the PC and Mac, based in Texas and founded in 1994 by David Stafford, Mike Sandige and Kevin Gliner.[1] They developed Tritryst for Virgin Interactive, Full Tilt! Pinball for Maxis,[2] and Jack Nicklaus 4 for Accolade. The Space Cadet pinball table from Full Tilt! was also included with Microsoft Plus 95 and several versions of Microsoft Windows.
History
[edit]The company was founded in 1994 by David Stafford, Mike Sandige and Kevin Gliner. In 1996, the company was acquired by Maxis Software, Inc. and renamed Maxis South. As Maxis South, they developed games such as Marble Drop and an unreleased Diablo-type game called Crucible.[3]
A year later, in June 1997, the entire company was acquired by Electronic Arts, Inc. for $125 million.[4][5] Crucible, Remnants, and Nightfall - three titles in development from Maxis South have been canceled as a result.[6]
Game credits
[edit]- Jack Nicklaus 4 (1997)[7]
- Marble Drop (1997)[8]
- Full Tilt! Pinball (1995)[9]
- TriTryst (1995)[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Maxis South". MobyGames. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Sherman, Chris (June 1996). "Industry Acquisitions Continue". Next Generation. No. 18. Imagine Media. p. 22.
- ^ Geoff Keighley. "SIMply Divine: The story of Maxis Software page 7". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2005-04-04.
- ^ "Electronic Arts Acquires Maxis Software | Mergr M&A Deal Summary". mergr.com. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ WIRED Staff. "Electronic Arts to Buy Maxis for $125 Million". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Maxis South Titles Canceled". GameSpot. July 30, 1997. Archived from the original on February 21, 1999. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
- ^ "Jack Nicklaus 4 (1997)". MobyGames. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Maxis South (Company)". Giant Bomb. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "'3D Pinball Space Cadet' – The flippin' story of the most recognizable game demo on Windows". Philstar Life. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Maxis South (Company)". Giant Bomb. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
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