FASA Studio
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Predecessor | FASA Interactive Technologies Inc. |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | FASA Corporation |
| Defunct | 2007-09-12 |
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Parent | Microsoft Game Studios (after 1999) |
FASA Studio—initially known as FASA Interactive Technologies Inc.—was a United States-based video game developer established in 1994 in Chicago, Illinois by the tabletop game publisher FASA Corporation. The name FASA is an acronym for "Freedonian Aeronautics and Space Administration."
History
In 1996, Virtual World Entertainment and FASA Interactive, both founded by FASA Corp. creators Jordan Weisman and L. Ross Babcock, became part of Virtual World Entertainment Group (VWEG). Microsoft acquired VWEG in 1999 to obtain FASA’s creative expertise and intellectual assets. After the acquisition, the Virtual World Entertainment division was divested, while FASA Interactive was rebranded as FASA Studio under the umbrella of Microsoft Game Studios. The studio focused on producing games exclusively for Windows and the Xbox, operating from its base in Redmond, Washington, close to Microsoft’s headquarters.
FASA Studio ceased operations on September 12, 2007, maintaining only roles for Community Management and Technical Support to assist with existing titles. Subsequently, Microsoft licensed the electronic adaptation rights of FASA’s properties back to Jordan Weisman, who spearheaded the company Smith & Tinker. Smith & Tinker ultimately closed down on November 8, 2012.
Games developed
| Year | Title | Platform | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MechCommander | Windows | Released by MicroProse and Hasbro Interactive |
| 2000 | MechWarrior 4: Vengeance | ||
| 2001 | MechWarrior 4: Black Knight | In collaboration with Cyberlore Studios | |
| MechCommander 2 | |||
| 2002 | MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries | Also co-developed with Cyberlore Studios | |
| MechAssault | Xbox | Created jointly with Day 1 Studios | |
| 2003 | Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge | ||
| 2004 | MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf | Co-developed alongside Day 1 Studios | |
| 2007 | Shadowrun | Windows, Xbox 360 |