Boss Game Studios
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Predecessor | Boss Film Studios (independent branch) |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Defunct | June 14, 2002 |
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington , United States |
| Products | Video games (notably racing titles on Nintendo 64) |
Boss Game Studios was a video game development company located in Redmond, Washington, United States. Established in 1994 and ceasing operations in 2002, the studio was primarily recognized for creating racing titles on the Nintendo 64, such as Top Gear Rally and World Driver Championship.
History
Originating as an independent branch of Boss Film Studios, a company renowned for its special effects work in cinema, Boss Game Studios was based in Redmond, Washington. Several members of the team had prior experience working on games like The Lion King and Dune II. The role of music director was held by Barry Leitch.
Following the release of their debut game, Spider: The Video Game, in 1997, the studio concentrated its efforts on developing racing games for the Nintendo 64 platform. In 2000, Microsoft engaged Boss Game Studios to create content for the Xbox. Although development started on an Xbox racing game, the project did not secure a publishing deal. Ultimately, Boss Game Studios closed its doors on June 14, 2002.
Games
- Spider: The Video Game (PlayStation) (1997)
- Top Gear Rally (Nintendo 64) (1997)
- Twisted Edge Extreme Snowboarding (Nintendo 64) (1998)
- Boss Rally (Windows) (1999)
- World Driver Championship (Nintendo 64) (1999)
- Stunt Racer 64 (Nintendo 64) (2000)
Unreleased
- 3D Tank (Virtual Boy)
- Kill Team (PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Windows)
External links
- Official website (archived)