Jump to content

Straylight Studios: Difference between revisions

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
→top: ce
 
(20 intermediate revisions by 18 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Infobox Company |
{{Infobox company |
company_name = Straylight Studios|
name = Straylight Studios|
company_type = Privately Owned |
type = Privately Owned |
foundation = [[2004]] |
foundation = March 2004 |
defunct = March 2009 |
location = [[Dunedin]], [[New Zealand]] |
location = [[Dunedin]], [[New Zealand]] |
industry =[[Computer and video game industry]]<br>[[Entertainment industry]]|
industry =[[Video game industry|Video games]]|
key_people = [[Timothy Nixon]], CEO<br/>|
key_people = [[Timothy Nixon]], CEO|
homepage = [http://www.straylight-studios.com/ www.straylight-studios.com/]|
homepage = [http://www.straylight-studios.com/ www.straylight-studios.com/]|
}}
}}
'''Straylight Studios''' is a game development studio based in [[Dunedin]], [[New Zealand]]. They are also a member of the [[NZGDA]].
'''Straylight Studios''' was a game development studio based in [[Dunedin]], [[New Zealand]], active from March 2004 to March 2009.<ref name="odt-liquidation">{{cite web | url=http://www.odt.co.nz/news/business/52387/straylight-studios-liquidation | publisher=Otago Daily Times Online | author=Simon Hartley | title=Straylight Studios in liquidation | accessdate=2009-04-22}}</ref>


Straylight's focus was on the application of "[[meaningful play]]", a term coined by CEO Timothy Nixon to describe play that borrows from [[serious Games]] and [[casual Games]] to produce an entertaining and meaningful (if not strictly "educational") experience.
Straylight are committed to the application of [[Meaningful Play]] to make games that matter. Their products are utilized in educational institutions, at the workplace, and at home to enhance the lives of everyday people by providing them with a playful interactive environment in which to further themselves and have fun while they’re at it.


Currently the studio is located in the [[Central Business District]] of Dunedin. Previously, it was in the [[Centre for Innovation]] research facility at the [[University of Otago]].
From 2007, Straylight was located in the [[Central Business District]] of Dunedin. Prior to that, it was in the [[Centre for Innovation]] research facility at the [[University of Otago]].


Early in 2008, Straylight launched its new [http://www.meaningfulplay.com Meaningful Play blog] to promote and encourage discussion around the application of gaming technology as a learning tool.
Early in 2008, Nixon launched his [http://www.meaningfulplay.com Meaningful Play blog] to promote and encourage discussion about the application of gaming technology as a learning tool.


==Industry Awards==
==Industry awards==


Straylight received an award at [[TUANZ]], [[2005]].
Straylight received an award at [[TUANZ]], 2005.


* ''Winner: TUANZ Entertainment Award'' for StarTag
* Winner: TUANZ Entertainment Award for ''StarTag''
* ''Finalist: Computerworld Excellence Awards, Innovation in IT'' for The Kitchen
* Finalist: Computerworld Excellence Awards, Innovation in IT for ''The Kitchen''


==Games Developed by Straylight Studios==
==Games developed==


* ''[[The Kitchen (Computer Game)]]'' http://www.thestreet.net.nz/
* ''[[The Kitchen (Computer Game)|The Kitchen]]'' [http://www.thestreet.net.nz/]
* ''[[StarTag]]'' http://www.startagthegame.com/
* ''[[StarTag]]'' [http://www.startagthegame.com/]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}


{{Authority control}}
*[http://www.straylight-studios.com Company Website]
*[http://www.meaningfulplay.com Meaningful Play blog]


⚫
[[Category:Video game development companies]]

[[Category:Video game companies established in 2004]]
<div class="references-small">
[[Category:Video game companies disestablished in 2009]]
<references/>
⚫
[[Category:Defunct video game companies of New Zealand]]
</div>

⚫
[[Category:Companies of New Zealand]]
[[Category:International Game Developers Association members]]
⚫
[[Category:Video game developers]]

Latest revision as of 10:54, 5 June 2021

Straylight Studios
Company typePrivately Owned
IndustryVideo games
FoundedMarch 2004
DefunctMarch 2009
HeadquartersDunedin, New Zealand
Key people
Timothy Nixon, CEO
Websitewww.straylight-studios.com/

Straylight Studios was a game development studio based in Dunedin, New Zealand, active from March 2004 to March 2009.[1]

Straylight's focus was on the application of "meaningful play", a term coined by CEO Timothy Nixon to describe play that borrows from serious Games and casual Games to produce an entertaining and meaningful (if not strictly "educational") experience.

From 2007, Straylight was located in the Central Business District of Dunedin. Prior to that, it was in the Centre for Innovation research facility at the University of Otago.

Early in 2008, Nixon launched his Meaningful Play blog to promote and encourage discussion about the application of gaming technology as a learning tool.

Industry awards

[edit]

Straylight received an award at TUANZ, 2005.

  • Winner: TUANZ Entertainment Award for StarTag
  • Finalist: Computerworld Excellence Awards, Innovation in IT for The Kitchen

Games developed

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Simon Hartley. "Straylight Studios in liquidation". Otago Daily Times Online. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Straylight_Studios&oldid=1026982937"