Pipeworks Studios
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | November 1999 |
| Founder | Dan White, Dan Duncalf |
| Headquarters | Eugene, Oregon , United States |
Key people | Dan White (former CTO), Dan Duncalf (former president) |
| Products | Video games, game development services |
Number of employees | 75 (2016) |
| Parent | Virtuos (since 2025) |
Pipeworks Studios is a video game development company based in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Established in November 1999 by founders Dan White and Dan Duncalf, the studio offers comprehensive development, collaborative development, and live operations support to video game publishers, as well as developing its own original intellectual properties.
History
Pipeworks was launched by Dan White and Dan Duncalf, both formerly of Dynamix, with White taking the role of chief technical officer and Duncalf serving as president. Phil Cowles contributed to the company’s business development efforts. In April 2005, the studio became part of the video game conglomerate Foundation 9 Entertainment, with Duncalf joining Foundation 9’s board of directors. By May 2010, Pipeworks had expanded its workforce to 60 employees.
In September 2014, Foundation 9 divested Pipeworks to Italian publisher Digital Bros with advisory assistance from GP Bullhound. The studio had grown to 75 team members by February 2016 and adopted the name Pipeworks Studio. Digital Bros later sold Pipeworks to Northern Pacific Group for $20 million in February 2018, prompting a rebranding to Pipeworks Studios.
Sumo Group purchased Pipeworks in September 2020 for $100 million, broadening its international footprint and launching a Canadian branch called Timbre Games under Joe Nickolls’ leadership. In July 2022, Jagex—famous for the RuneScape series—acquired Pipeworks Studios to enhance its presence in North America. On January 22, 2025, Virtuos completed the acquisition of the studio for an undisclosed amount, further strengthening its development portfolio.
Games developed
| Year | Title | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | GLOM | Palm OS |
| 2002 | Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee | GameCube, Xbox |
| 2004 | Godzilla: Save the Earth | PlayStation 2, Xbox |
| 2005 | Prince of Persia: Revelations | PlayStation Portable |
| 2006 | Rampage: Total Destruction | GameCube, PlayStation 2, Wii |
| 2007 | Prince of Persia: Rival Swords | PlayStation Portable, Wii |
| NHRA Drag Racing: Countdown to the Championship | PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable | |
| Godzilla: Unleashed | PlayStation 2, Wii | |
| Boogie | PlayStation 2 | |
| 2008 | Merv Griffin's Crosswords | Wii |
| 2009 | Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian | Wii, Xbox 360 |
| Charm Girls Club: Pajama Party | Wii | |
| GeoStorm (with InVisM Inc) | Microsoft Windows | |
| 2010 | Monopoly | PlayStation Portable |
| Jeopardy! | Wii | |
| Wheel of Fortune | Wii | |
| Deadliest Warrior | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | |
| Zumba Fitness | PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360 | |
| UDraw Studio | Wii | |
| 2011 | Deadliest Warrior: Legends | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
| Gremlins: Gizmo | Wii | |
| 2012 | Devil May Cry: HD Collection | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
| Wheel of Fortune | PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360 | |
| Jeopardy! | PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360 | |
| Deadliest Warrior Ancient Combat | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 | |
| Wreck-It Ralph | Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS | |
| Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (Co-Development) | PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360 |
| Year | Title | Platform(s) |
|---|
| 2013 |
Dancing With the Stars: Keep Dancing World Series of Poker: Full House Pro Laugh Factory |
Web Browser, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 |
|---|
| 2014 |
Godzilla: Smash 3 |
Android, iOS |
|---|
| 2015 |
SoccerDie Gems of War |
iOS, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 |
|---|
| 2016 |
Prominence Poker Superfight |
Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
|---|
| 2017 |
Queen's Sea Poker |
Android, iOS |
|---|
| 2018 |
Terraria King's Cruise Lottery |
PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS |
|---|
| 2019 |
SoccerDie: Cosmic Cup Madden NFL 20 (Co-Development) Adventure Academy |
Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, iOS, MacOS |
|---|
| 2020 |
Rival Peak Madden NFL 21 (Co-Development) |
Microsoft Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 |
|---|
| 2021 |
Madden NFL 22 (Co-Development) Call of Duty: Vanguard (Co-Development) |
Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 |
|---|
| 2022 |
The Walking Dead: Last Mile Magic Spellslingers Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition (Co-Development) Madden NFL 23 (Co-Development) |
Microsoft Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS, Xbox Series X/S |
|---|
| 2023 |
Mole Gem Mayhem Madden NFL 24 (Co-Development) Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare III (Co-Development) |
Netflix (TV/Web), Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation platforms |
|---|
| 2024 |
EA Sports College Football 25 (Co-Development) Madden NFL 25 (Co-Development) Concord (Co-Development) Ara: History Untold (Co-Development) |
Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation platforms, Microsoft Windows |
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