Pyro Studios
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Predecessor | Pyro Studios, Play Wireless |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Defunct | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Madrid , Spain |
| Products | Video games, mobile games |
Pyro Mobile was a video game developer headquartered in Madrid, Spain, established in 2012 through the consolidation of Play Wireless and Pyro Studios, and it discontinued operations by the end of 2017.[1] The company is primarily recognized for the real-time tactics franchise Commandos.
Pyro Studios
Established in 1996 with the goal of creating high-quality video games,[2] Pyro Studios released Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines in 1998, which became the most successful Spanish video game of that decade. The series was developed by Gonzo Suárez, who had previously worked at Opera Soft.[3] The popularity of this title led to the release of its expansion pack Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty.
Commandos 2: Men of Courage was launched for Microsoft Windows in October 2001, with subsequent versions for Xbox and PS2 arriving in September 2002. The series continued with Commandos 3: Destination Berlin, which debuted in October 2003. Collectively, these titles sold more than five million copies globally.[2]
In February 2003, Pyro Studios introduced Praetorians, a three-dimensional strategy game set during the military campaigns of Julius Caesar.
The title Imperial Glory was released in early 2005 and received mixed critical reception.[4]
With the launch of Commandos: Strike Force in early 2006, the company faced lukewarm reviews and disappointing sales figures.[5]
In late 2008, Pyro cancelled the development of Cops for Xbox 360 and PS3 platforms, which led to the dismissal of approximately 30 staff members.[6][7] For the film Planet 51, produced by its affiliate Ilion Animation Studios, Pyro created the accompanying console game released in November 2009.[2]
Pyro Mobile
Following the merger with Play Wireless in 2012, Pyro Mobile was formed with a focus on producing software for smartphones, tablets, and social media platforms. Their initial mobile title, The Moleys, was launched in December 2012.
Games
- Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines (1998)
- Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty (1999)
- Commandos 2: Men of Courage (2001)
- Praetorians (2003)
- Commandos 3: Destination Berlin (2003)
- Imperial Glory (2005)
- Commandos: Strike Force (2006)
- Planet 51: The Game (2009)
External links
- ↑ Although Crunchbase still lists it as operational, their Facebook and Twitter accounts have not been updated since early and mid-2017 respectively, and there is no active website presence.
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