List of ''Imagine'' video games

Imagine
Genres Simulation
Developer(s)
Publisher(s) Ubisoft
Platforms Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Microsoft Windows
First release Imagine: Master Chef
October 2007
Latest release Imagine: Championship Rider 3D
February 23, 2013

Imagine is a series of simulation video games primarily for the Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft Windows, and Wii game consoles, released from October 2007 onwards. Imagine video games are aimed primarily at girls aged six to fourteen and are published by French video game company Ubisoft.

Background

The Imagine series of games allows players to take on the role of various occupations, such as a fashion designer, rock star, movie star or teacher.[1] Ubisoft became a leader in publishing "games for girls" for the Nintendo DS and Wii through the Imagine, Ener-G, and Petz series.[2][3]

Reception

IGN stated that Imagine games vary wildly in quality, describing some games as "boring and soulless cash-ins that serves no purpose other than to financially take advantage of uninformed teenage girls" and others as "surprise hits [that] turned out pretty darn well."[4]

Games

  • Imagine: Master Chef (October 2007)[5] (known as Imagine: Happy Cooking in Europe)
  • Imagine: Fashion Designer (October 2007)[5]
  • Imagine: Animal Doctor (October 2007)[5] (known as Imagine: Pet Vet in Europe)
  • Imagine: Babyz (October 2007)[5] (known as Imagine: Babies in PAL regions)
  • Imagine: Figure Skater (January 29, 2008)
  • Imagine: Rock Star (March 1, 2008) (known as Imagine: Girls Band in Australia and Imagine: Girl Band in Europe)
  • Imagine: Teacher (April 15, 2008)[1]
  • My Secret World by Imagine (May 3, 2008)[1]
  • Imagine: Babysitters (June 5, 2008)[1] (known as Imagine: Baby Club in Europe)
  • Imagine: Modern Dancer (June 28, 2008) (known as Ener-G Dance Squad in North America)
  • Imagine: Fashion Designer New York (July 20, 2008)[1] (known as Imagine: Fashion Model in Europe)
  • Imagine: Champion Rider (August 11, 2008)
  • Imagine: Pet Hospital (September 4, 2008)
  • Imagine: Interior Designer (October 6, 2008)
  • Imagine: Wedding Designer (October 31, 2008)[1] (known as Imagine: Dream Weddings in Europe)
  • Imagine: Party Babyz (November 12, 2008)[2]
  • Imagine: Ballet Star (November 27, 2008) (known as Imagine: Ballet Dancer in Europe)[4]
  • Imagine: Movie Star (December 2, 2008)[1]
  • Imagine: Gymnast (December 18, 2008)
  • Imagine: My Restaurant (January 1, 2009)
  • Imagine: Fashion Party (January 28, 2009)
  • Imagine: Cheerleader (February 14, 2009)
  • Imagine: Ice Champions (March 11, 2009)
  • Imagine: Family Doctor (March 27, 2009)
  • Imagine: Makeup Artist (April 12, 2009)
  • Imagine: Music Fest (May 16, 2009)
  • Imagine: Boutique Owner (June 2, 2009)
  • Imagine: Soccer Captain (July 11, 2009)
  • Imagine: Teacher: Class Trip (August 5, 2009)
  • Imagine: Detective (September 5, 2009)
  • Imagine: Party Planner (September 15, 2009)
  • Imagine: Salon Stylist (September 19, 2009) (known as Imagine Beauty Stylist in Europe)
  • Imagine: Reporter (September 28, 2009) (known as Imagine Journalist in Europe)
  • Imagine: Zookeeper (October 6, 2009)
  • Imagine: Artist (October 23, 2009)
  • Imagine: Fashion Designer World Tour (October 20, 2009)
  • Imagine: Babyz Fashion (February 3, 2010)
  • Imagine: Resort Owner (June 22, 2010) (known as Imagine Dream Resort in Europe)
  • Imagine: Sweet 16 (October 9, 2010) (known as "Sweet 16" in Europe)
  • Imagine: Animal Doctor Care Center (January 18, 2011)
  • Imagine: Fashion Stylist (June 21, 2011)
  • Imagine: Fashion Paradise (October 24, 2011)
  • Imagine: Fashion Life (May 8, 2012)
  • Imagine: Babies 3D (August 6, 2012)
  • Imagine: Fashion World 3D (October 27, 2012)
  • Imagine: Championship Rider 3D (February 23, 2013)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Ubisoft's Imagine Series Takes the Lead in Video Games for Girls". IGN. July 15, 2008.
  2. 1 2 Gaudiosi, John (July 20, 2008). "E3 trendspotting: Game publishers turning more to girl gamers". VentureBeat.
  3. ↑ Kohler, Chris (January 14, 2009). "Ubi: Wii Is For Girls, 2K: Wii Is For Crap". Wired.
  4. 1 2 Clark, Joshua (December 15, 2008). "Imagine: Ballet Star Review". IGN.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Ubisoft Unveils Imagine™ Video Game Series for Girls". Business Wire. July 12, 2007.
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