Frog City Software
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Rachel Bernstein, Bill Spieth, Ted Spieth |
| Defunct | 2006 |
| Fate | Closed |
| Successor | Sidecar Studios |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California , United States |
| Parent | Take-Two Interactive (2003–2006) |
Frog City Software, Inc. was a United States-based video game developer located in San Francisco, California. Established in 1994 by Rachel Bernstein alongside Bill and Ted Spieth, the company was purchased by Take-Two Interactive in 2003. It became part of the 2K label two years later before ceasing operations in 2006.
History
The studio was founded in 1994 by Rachel Bernstein and the Spieth brothers, Bill and Ted. Following the launch of Tropico 2: Pirate Cove, Take-Two Interactive acquired Frog City Software in 2003. In early 2005, Take-Two introduced the 2K publishing brand to manage its development teams, including Frog City.
On June 6, 2006, the company discontinued its ongoing project Snow, which focused on themes related to drug trafficking. This cancellation was likely influenced by the repercussions of the 2005 Hot Coffee incident. Later that year, Frog City Software was officially closed. Some former employees went on to create Sidecar Studios; however, this successor company dissolved within a year as team members moved on to different pursuits.
Games developed
| Year | Title | Platform(s) | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Imperialism | Microsoft Windows | Strategic Simulations |
| 1999 | Imperialism II: The Age of Exploration | macOS | The Learning Company |
| Microsoft Windows | Strategic Simulations | ||
| 2001 | Trade Empires | Eidos Interactive | |
| 2003 | Tropico 2: Pirate Cove | Gathering of Developers |
Cancelled
- Pantheon
- Snow