Universal Interactive

Universal Interactive
Division
Industry Video game industry
Fate Dissolved
Founded January 4, 1994 (1994-01-04)
Founders
  • Skip Paul
  • Robert Biniaz
Defunct 2006 (2006)
Headquarters Universal City, California, U.S.
Area served
 North America
Parent

Universal Interactive (formerly Universal Interactive Studios) was an American video game publisher. The foundation of Universal Interactive Studios was announced by MCA Inc. on January 4, 1994.[1] Leading key personnel for the foundation were Skip Paul and Robert Biniaz.[2] The company's first product was Jurassic Park Interactive, which was previously announced in 1993 and released on May 10, 1994, to mixed reception.[3][4] Universal Interactive Studios had their biggest success with Crash Bandicoot in 1996.[5] When Universal Studios merged with Vivendi in July 2000,[6] Universal Interactive Studios was re-organized under Vivendi's Havas Interactive (later Vivendi Games) division as Universal Interactive.[7] Vivendi Universal announced on March 3, 2006, that it would divest itself of the "Universal" name.[8]

Games published

YearTitleSystemDeveloperPublisher
1994Jurassic Park Interactive3DO Interactive MultiplayerStudio 3DOUniversal Interactive Studios
Way of the WarriorNaughty Dog
1996Crash BandicootPlayStationSony Computer Entertainment
DisruptorInsomniac GamesUniversal Interactive Studios (North America)
Interplay Productions (EU/JP)
1997Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes BackNaughty DogSony Computer Entertainment
1998Spyro the DragonInsomniac Games
Running WildBlue Shift989 Studios (NA)
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (EU)
Crash Bandicoot: WarpedNaughty DogSony Computer Entertainment
1999Xena: Warrior PrincessUniversal Studios Digital ArtsElectronic Arts
Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!Insomniac GamesSony Computer Entertainment
Crash Team RacingNaughty Dog
2000Spyro: Year of the DragonInsomniac Games
The GrinchPlayStation, Windows, Dreamcast, Game Boy ColorArtificial Mind and MovementKonami
Crash BashPlayStationEurocom Entertainment SoftwareSony Computer Entertainment
The MummyPlayStation, Windows, Game Boy ColorRebellion DevelopmentsKonami
Woody Woodpecker RacingSyrox Developments
2001The Mummy ReturnsPlayStation 2Blitz GamesUniversal Interactive Studios
Spyro: Season of IceGame Boy AdvanceDigital Eclipse
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of CortexPlayStation 2Traveller's Tales
2002Crash Bandicoot: The Huge AdventureGame Boy AdvanceVicarious VisionsUniversal Interactive
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of CortexNintendo GameCube, XboxEurocom Entertainment Software, Traveller's Tales
Bruce Lee: Quest of the DragonXboxRonin Entertainment
4x4 EVO 2Nintendo GameCubeTerminal Reality
The Scorpion King: Rise of the AkkadianPlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCubePoint of View, Inc.
Spyro 2: Season of FlameGame Boy AdvanceDigital Eclipse
Monster Force
Spyro: Enter the DragonflyPlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCubeCheck Six Games, Equinoxe Digital Entertainment
2003Crash Bandicoot 2: N-TrancedGame Boy AdvanceVicarious Visions
Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend
Jurassic Park: Operation GenesisPlayStation 2, Xbox, WindowsBlue Tongue Entertainment
HulkPlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, WindowsRadical Entertainment
The Incredible HulkGame Boy Advance
Spyro: Attack of the RhynocsDigital Eclipse
Crash Nitro KartPlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy AdvanceVicarious Visions
Battlestar GalacticaPlayStation 2, XboxWarthog Games

References

  1. ↑ Marx, Andy (January 5, 1994). "MCA gets into interactive". variety.com. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  2. ↑ HARMON, AMY (January 5, 1994). "MCA Branching Out to Video Game Publishing". Retrieved July 20, 2018 – via LA Times.
  3. ↑ "Jurassic Park Underactive". wired.com. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Jurassic Park Interactive". ew.com. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  5. ↑ Ahmed, Shahed (September 22, 2000). "Q&A: Universal Interactive Studios". gamespot.com. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  6. ↑ Teather, David (June 19, 2000). "Vivendi seals merger". the Guardian. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Buy Low, Sell High: Vivendi's History in Video Games". Kotaku UK. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Vivendi Universal to shorten company name". gamesindustry.biz. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
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