When did Ian Baverstock and Jonathan Newth open Simis?
Ian Baverstock and Jonathan Newth opened Simis in 1989. The company produced flight simulator programs like MiG-29 Fulcrum.
Questions about Kuju (company)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did Kuju Ltd get its name from the founders' initials?
Jonathan leafed through a Japanese dictionary to find the numbers nine and ten which corresponded to ku and ju matching I and J in the English alphabet. Their first game was Tank Racer for PC PlayStation and mobile.
Where were Kuju offices located by 2001?
By 2001 Kuju employed a team of 80 developers across three offices including London Surrey and Brighton. In 2002 the company floated on the Alternative Investments Market of the London Stock Exchange.
What happened to Vatra Games after Silent Hill Downpour released?
Silent Hill: Downpour released in March 2012. Four months later Kuju terminated its contract with Vatra Games before Vatra declared bankruptcy in September 2012.
Which games did Kuju develop between 2002 and 2007?
Between 2002 and 2007 Kuju developed titles including SingStar games and the Battalion Wars franchise. Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior arrived in 2003 alongside EyeToy: Play.