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company_name = Straylight Studios|
company_name = Straylight Studios|
company_type = Privately Owned |
company_type = Privately Owned |
foundation = [[2003]] |
foundation = [[2004]] |
location = [[Dunedin]], [[New Zealand]] |
location = [[Dunedin]], [[New Zealand]] |
industry =[[Computer and video game industry]]<br>[[Entertainment industry]]|
industry =[[Computer and video game industry]]<br>[[Entertainment industry]]|
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'''Straylight Studios''' is a game development studio based in [[Dunedin]], [[New Zealand]]. They are also a member of the [[NZGDA]].
'''Straylight Studios''' is a game development studio based in [[Dunedin]], [[New Zealand]]. They are also a member of the [[NZGDA]].


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.
Straylight Studios specialises in interactive media, graphic design, 3d modelling, fine arts, large scale systems architecture, and artificial intelligence programming. The studio is working a [[PlayStation Portable]] title, called Trace<ref>http://www.pwb.co.nz/mainsite/sidhe-on-form-with-melbourne-cup-game.html</ref>, as well as Flash based development.


Currently the studio is located in the [[Central Business District]] of Dunedin. Previously, it was in the [[Center for Innovation]] research facility at the [[University of Otago]].
Currently the studio is located in the [[Central Business District]] of Dunedin. Previously, it was in the [[Center for Innovation]] research facility at the [[University of Otago]].
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Straylight received an award at [[TUANZ]], [[2005]].
Straylight received an award at [[TUANZ]], [[2005]].


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


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


* ''[[Trace]]'' PSP (In Development)
* ''[[The Kitchen]]'' http://www.thestreet.net.nz/
* ''[[StarTag]]'' http://www.startagthegame.com/
* ''[[StarTag]]'' http://www.startagthegame.com/



Revision as of 08:50, 4 February 2008

Straylight Studios
Company typePrivately Owned
IndustryComputer and video game industry
Entertainment industry
Founded2004
HeadquartersDunedin, New Zealand
Key people
Timothy Nixon, CEO
Websitewww.straylight-studios.com/

Straylight Studios is a game development studio based in Dunedin, New Zealand. They are also a member of the NZGDA.

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 Center for Innovation research facility at the University of Otago.

Industry Awards

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 by Straylight Studios

References