Cinematronics, LLC
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | David Stafford, Mike Sandige, Kevin Gliner |
| Fate | Renamed Maxis South after acquisition by Maxis Software in 1996 |
| Successor | Maxis South |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Tritryst, Full Tilt! Pinball, Jack Nicklaus 4, Marble Drop |
Cinematronics, LLC, which was subsequently renamed Maxis South, operated as a game development company based in Texas, specializing in PC and Mac platforms. Established in 1994 by David Stafford, Mike Sandige, and Kevin Gliner, the company created titles including Tritryst for Virgin Interactive, Full Tilt! Pinball for Maxis, and Jack Nicklaus 4 for Accolade. The Space Cadet pinball table from Full Tilt! Pinball gained widespread recognition after being bundled with Microsoft Plus 95 and several editions of Windows.
History
Cinematronics was founded in 1994 by the trio of Stafford, Sandige, and Gliner. In 1996, it was purchased by Maxis Software, Inc., which subsequently rebranded the studio as Maxis South. Under this new identity, the team worked on projects such as Marble Drop and a never-released title inspired by Diablo called Crucible.
Electronic Arts acquired Maxis Software in June 1997 for $125 million. Post-acquisition, Maxis South discontinued multiple projects that were underway, including Crucible, Remnants, and Nightfall.
Game credits
- Jack Nicklaus 4 (1997)
- Marble Drop (1997)
- Full Tilt! Pinball (1995)
- TriTryst (1995)