IdeaSpark Labs Inc.(trade name:Beamdog)[1]is a Canadianvideo game developerfounded in 2009[2]byBioWareco-founder Trent Oster and former BioWare lead programmer Cameron Tofer.[3][4]Beamdog's distribution service was launched in July 2010.[5]
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| Beamdog | |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founders |
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| Headquarters | , Canada |
| Parent | Aspyr(2022–present) |
| Divisions | Overhaul Games |
| Website | beamdog |
History
editBeamdog was founded in 2009 by Trent Oster and Cameron Tofer. It has employees in locations throughout the United States and Australia, Russia, and the UK.[2]
Overhaul Gamesis a division of Beamdog. Originally, it was a part of Beamdog, but following the release ofMDK2for Wii, a discrete studio was founded to work onMDK2 HD.[3]The name Overhaul Games was chosen to reflect the company's work onMDK2 HDas they had overhauled the game into a next generation game. Since 2012, the Overhaul team has also released several enhanced editions ofInfinity Enginegames as well.
Aspyrthrough its parentEmbracer Groupannounced its acquisition of Beamdog in April 2022 for an undisclosed sum.[6]
Games
edit- MDK2(2011) – Wii port developed by Beamdog, published by Interplay
- MDK2 HD(2012) – Developed by Overhaul Games, published by Interplay
- Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition(2012) – Developed by Overhaul Games, published by Beamdog[7][8]
- Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition(2013) – Developed by Overhaul Games, published by Beamdog
- Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition(2014) – Developed by Overhaul Games, published by Beamdog
- Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear(2016) – Developed and published by Beamdog
- Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition(2017) – Developed by Overhaul Games, published by Beamdog
- Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition(2018) – Developed and published by Beamdog
- Axis & Allies 1942 Online(2021) – Developed and published by Beamdog[9]
- Mythforce(2023) – Developed by Beamdog, published by Aspyr
In addition, Beamdog offer official soundtracks to games for download[10]as well as "digital deluxe" versions[11]with the original and additional music included. TheSiege of Dragonspearis also available in a collectors edition as well.[12]
Beamdog Client
editBeamdog Client is an online-based game software program (similar toSteam), which allows players to keep their games up to date with the latest fixes and enhancements. It also allows players access to the latest content from Beamdog, as well as a forum for testing or providing game feedback.[13]
References
edit- ^"Privacy Policy".Beamdog. April 26, 2018.RetrievedMay 19,2022.
- ^ab"IWDEE-Feature-Guide (page 12)"(PDF).Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 2017-12-31.Retrieved2017-12-31.
- ^abCallaham, John (2010-06-29),"Interview: BioWare co-founder talks about launching Beamdog and MDK2 HD",Big Download,America Online,archived fromthe originalon 2012-01-07,retrieved2012-03-24
- ^Williams, Rob (2011-10-13),"A Look at Beamdog's PC Game Digital Distribution Service",Techgage,retrieved2012-03-24
- ^(Press release) (2010-03-24),"BioWare Veterans launch Beamdog, a new PC digital distribution service",Beamdog,archived fromthe originalon 2012-03-22,retrieved2012-03-16
- ^Ivan, Tom (April 13, 2022)."Knights of the Old Republic remake studio Aspyr has acquired Beamdog".Video Games Chronicle.RetrievedApril 13,2022.
- ^Dutton, Fred (2012-03-19),"Baldur's Gate 3 is" our long-term goal ", says Beamdog",Eurogamer,retrieved2012-03-24
- ^Keefer, John (2012-03-19),"Baldur's Gate 3 is a 'long-term goal' of Beamdog",Shacknews,retrieved2012-03-24
- ^"Beamdog Announces Axis & Allies Online!".Beamdog Blog.2019-02-11.
- ^"Baldur's Date: Enhanced Edition Official soundtrack".Beamdog - Developer and Publisher of Enhanced Edition Games.Archived fromthe originalon 2017-12-31.Retrieved2017-12-31.
- ^"Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear Digital Deluxe".Beamdog - Developer and Publisher of Enhanced Edition Games.Archived fromthe originalon 2017-12-31.Retrieved2017-12-31.
- ^"Baldurs Gate: Siege of Dragonspear collectors edition".Beamdog - Developer and Publisher of Enhanced Edition Games.Archived fromthe originalon 2017-12-31.Retrieved2017-12-31.
- ^"Beamdog client".Beamdog - Developer and Publisher of Enhanced Edition Games.Archived fromthe originalon 2017-12-31.Retrieved2017-12-31.