Budcat Creations
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founder | Jason Andersen, Jonah Stich, Isaac Burns |
| Defunct | November 16, 2010 |
| Fate | Shutdown by parent company |
| Headquarters | Iowa City , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Jason Andersen, Jonah Stich, Isaac Burns |
| Products | Video games including Guitar Hero series, Madden NFL series, Medal of Honor series, Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy, The New York Times Crosswords |
| Parent | Activision Blizzard |
Budcat Creations, LLC was a United States-based video game developer located in Iowa City, Iowa, operating as a fully owned subsidiary of Activision. The company previously collaborated with Electronic Arts and Majesco Entertainment, with a specialization in porting games to alternate console platforms. Budcat played a role in prominent series such as Guitar Hero, Madden NFL, and Medal of Honor, alongside developing original games including Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy and The New York Times Crosswords.
History
Jason Andersen and Jonah Stich established Budcat Creations after connecting through the Apple IIGS, soon joined by Isaac Burns as a partner. Andersen and Burns had a longstanding acquaintance dating back to their high school days in Iowa City.
During its initial five years, Budcat produced sports-related titles for EA, covering franchises like NASCAR Thunder, NHL Hockey, and FIFA Manager. They also developed the PlayStation 2 edition of Psychonauts for Majesco Entertainment.
In 2005, the company moved to a larger office space within Iowa City to accommodate growth. Prior to its acquisition by Activision Blizzard on November 10, 2008, Budcat had ongoing partnerships with Majesco, EA, and Activision. After becoming part of Activision Blizzard, their primary focus shifted toward the Guitar Hero series.
On November 16, 2010, Activision Blizzard officially shut down Budcat Creations.
Games
| Release | Title | Platform | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Top Shot Arcade | Wii | Activision |
| 2010 | Pix Maze | iOS | Activision |
| 2009 | Band Hero | PS2 | Activision |
| 2009 | Our House Party | Wii | Majesco Entertainment |
| 2009 | Guitar Hero: Metallica | Wii, PS2 | Activision |
| 2009 | Guitar Hero 5 | PS2 | Activision |
| 2008 | Guitar Hero World Tour | PS2 | Activision |
| 2008 | Guitar Hero: Aerosmith | Wii, PS2 | Activision |
| 2008 | Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy | Wii | Majesco Entertainment |
| 2007 | Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock | Wii, PS2 | Activision |
| 2007 | The New York Times Crosswords | NDS | Majesco Entertainment |
| 2007 | Medal of Honor: Vanguard | Wii | Electronic Arts |
| 2007 | Arena Football: Road to Glory | PS2 | EA Sports |
| 2006 | Nacho Libre | NDS | Majesco Entertainment |