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'''Flipline IDS LLC''', also known as '''Flipline Studios''', is an American [[video game development company]] which mainly produces [[online games]], [[mobile games]], and [[PC games]] made in [[Adobe Flash]]. It was founded by Matt Neff and Tony Solary in 2004 and established as a [[limited liability corporation]] in 2005 in [[Cleveland, Ohio]]. They are best known for their {{ill|Papa Louie|fr||ro||he|פאפא_לואי}} series.
'''Flipline IDS LLC''', also known as '''Flipline Studios''', is an American [[video game development company]] which mainly produces [[online games]], [[mobile games]], and [[PC games]] made in [[Adobe Flash]]. It was founded by Matthew "Matt" Neff and Anthony "Tony" Solary in 2004 in [[Cleveland, Ohio]].
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== History ==
It also went under the [[trade name]] of Frozen Dinner Studios.<ref>https://bizimage.ohiosos.gov/api/image/pdf/200514703212</ref><ref>https://bizimage.ohiosos.gov/api/image/pdf/201009900772</ref>
=== 2004–2006: Early years and web design ===
Matthew Neff and Anthony Solary were two [[digital arts]] students at the [[Cleveland Institute of Art]]<ref name="CIA">{{cite news |last=Feran |first=Tom |date=19 June 2007 |title=The Plain Dealer: 2004 Institute Alumni Featured for Game Design |url=https://www.cia.edu/news/stories/the-plain-dealer-2004-institute-alumni-featured-for-game-design |publisher=Cleveland Institute of Art |access-date=20 March 2024}}</ref>. During their time at college, they have made ''The Mawglin: Rise of the Half-Breed'', a side-scrolling [[role-playing game]], and worked a few clients such as Donley's, a construction company<ref name="crains">{{cite news |last=Jackson |first=Tom |date=20 December 2004 |title=Success by design |url=https://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20041220/SUB/412200710/success-by-design |url-access=subscription |work=Crain's Cleveland Business |location=Cleveland |access-date=20 March 2024}}</ref> and the [[Cleveland Museum of Art]].<ref name="link">{{cite magazine |title=Play is Work for Game Designers |url=https://issuu.com/ciacollege/docs/link20082spring |magazine=Link |location=Cleveland |publisher=Cleveland Institute of Art |year= 2008 |volume=7 |issue=2 |page=4 |access-date=1 April 2024}}</ref>

After Graduation, Neff and Solary wanted to make a digital design company, and so they founded Flipline Interactive Design Studios (shortened to Flipline IDS) in May 2004. It initially focused on [[web animation]] and [[web design]], while continuing to work with clients. Their first product was an unreleased television series set in [[Antarctica]], named ''Freezing Pointe''. [[Jurgen Faust]] said about its creation, "Neff and Solary made more money than they paid tuition". He also said that they were capable of making a business before they started.<ref name="crains" />

The name Flipline was decided in college while trying to find a name that rhymes with "design" and had a [[.com]] domain that was not taken. Initially, Neff and Solary wanted to use the name "Flipline Design", but they forwent this idea after graudation because it was too rhyme-y.{{Citation needed}}

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Other personal projects made by them during this time include 555 Modified, a clothing shop for [[punk rock]] bands and FlipChat, a messaging service. They also went under the [[trade name]] of Frozen Dinner Studios.<ref>https://bizimage.ohiosos.gov/api/image/pdf/200514703212</ref><ref>https://bizimage.ohiosos.gov/api/image/pdf/201009900772</ref>

On February 28, 2005, Neff and Solary legally established Flipline IDS LLC.<ref>https://bizimage.ohiosos.gov/api/image/pdf/200506902430</ref>

=== 2006–2020: Papa Louie and online games ===
In 2006, Flipline discontinued ''Freezing Pointe'' and started releasing Adobe Flash games. Their first games were ''Guppy Guard Express'' and ''Meteor Blastor''. Later that year, they made ''Papa Louie: When Pizzas Attack!'', starting the {{ill|Papa Louie|fr||ro||he|פאפא_לואי}} series. In 2007, they completely moved away from web design and officially transitioned to just Flash games.<ref name="CIA" />

In 2018, Flipline launched their last Adobe Flash web game, ''Papa's Scooperia''. In 2020, they moved away from the Adobe Flash platform when Adobe announced its discontinuation.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kozma |first=Leila |date=29 December 2020 |title=Ignore the Rumors, 'Coolmath Games' Is Not Going to Shut Down |url=https://www.distractify.com/p/why-is-coolmath-shutting-down |work=Distractify |access-date=21 March 2024}}</ref>

=== 2019–present: Focus on mobile and PC games ===
In 2019, Flipline announced that they will stop making "HD" games, as their "To Go!" games can be played on both small and large screen sizes.{{Citation needed}}

In 2023, Flipline released their first game on [[Steam]], ''Papa's Freezeria Deluxe''.<ref name="FDX" />

== Games ==
=== Papa Louie ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
! Title !! data-sort-type=date | Release date !! class="unsortable" | References
|-
| ''Papa Louie: When Pizzas Attack!''
| 9 November 2006
|
|-
| ''Papa Louie 2: When Burgers Attack!''
| 5 June 2013
|
|-
| ''Papa Louie 3: When Sundaes Attack!''
| 4 March 2015
|
|-
| ''Papa Louie Pals''
| 26 March 2018
|
|-
| ''Papa's Cupcakeria''
| 7 August 2013
|
|-
| ''Papa's Cupcakeria HD''
| 19 November 2015
|
|-
| ''Papa's Cupcakeria To Go!''
| 14 September 2015
|
|-
| ''Papa's Bakeria''
| 14 March 2016
|
|-
| ''Papa's Bakeria To Go!''
| 17 January 2020
|
|-
| ''Papa's Burgeria''
| 6 December 2010
|
|-
| ''Papa's Burgeria HD''
| 26 April 2012
|
|-
| ''Papa's Burgeria To Go!''
| 21 February 2013
|
|-
| ''Papa's Cheeseria''
| 10 June 2015
|
|-
| ''Papa's Cheeseria To Go!''
| 25 October 2019
|
|-
| ''Papa's Cluckeria To Go!''
| 22 February 2022
| <ref>{{cite news |last=De Haan |first=Lucy |date=29 March 2022 |title=Papa's Cluckeria To Go! Showcases Some New Mechanics Alongside Classic Restaurant Management |url=https://twincitiesgeek.com/2022/03/papas-cluckeria-to-go-showcases-some-new-mechanics-alongside-classic-restaurant-management/ |work=Twin Cities Geek |access-date=21 March 2024}}</ref>
|-
| ''Papa's Donuteria''
| 16 June 2014
|
|-
| ''Papa's Donuteria To Go!''
| 7 June 2019
|
|-
| ''Papa's Freezeria''
| 5 August 2011
|
|-
| ''Papa's Freezeria Deluxe''
| 31 March 2023
| <ref name="FDX">{{cite magazine |last=Taylor |first=Mollie |date=5 April 2023 |title=My ultimate childhood Flash game just got a Steam release |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/my-ultimate-childhood-flash-game-just-got-a-steam-release/ |magazine=PC Gamer |publisher=Future plc |access-date=21 March 2024}}</ref>
|-
| ''Papa's Freezeria HD''
| 30 October 2013
|
|-
| ''Papa's Freezeria To Go!''
| 27 February 2014
|
|-
| ''Papa's Hot Doggeria''
| 19 November 2012
|
|-
| ''Papa's Hot Doggeria HD''
| 20 November 2017
|
|-
| ''Papa's Hot Doggeria To Go!''
| 20 November 2017
|
|-
| ''Papa's Mocharia To Go!''
| 2 March 2021
|
|-
| ''Papa's Paleteria To Go!''
| 7 March 2024
|
|-
| ''Papa's Pancakeria''
| 5 March 2012
|
|-
| ''Papa's Pancakeria HD''
| 17 May 2017
|
|-
| ''Papa's Pancakeria To Go!''
| 29 October 2018
|
|-
| ''Papa's Pastaria''
| 9 December 2013
|
|-
| ''Papa's Pastaria To Go!''
| 7 July 2020
|
|-
| ''Papa's Pizzeria''
| 7 August 2007
| <ref>{{cite news |date=8 August 2007 |title=Help manage a pizza parlor in Papa's Pizzeria |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/help-manage-a-pizza-parlor-in-papas-pizzeria |work=GamesIndustry.biz |access-date=21 March 2024}}</ref>
|-
| ''Papa's Pizzeria HD''
| 7 August 2017
|
|-
| ''Papa's Pizzeria To Go!''
| 13 November 2014
|
|-
| ''Papa's Scooperia''
| 24 July 2018
|
|-
| ''Papa's Scooperia HD''
| 24 July 2018
|
|-
| ''Papa's Scooperia To Go!''
| 24 July 2018
|
|-
| ''Papa's Sushiria''
| 13 December 2016
|
|-
| ''Papa's Sushiria To Go!''
| 22 April 2020
|
|-
| ''Papa's Taco Mia!''
| 20 May 2011
|
|-
| ''Papa's Taco Mia HD''
| 27 June 2016
|
|-
| ''Papa's Taco Mia To Go!''
| 21 March 2017
|
|-
| ''Papa's Wingeria''
| 13 June 2012
|
|-
| ''Papa's Wingeria HD''
| 28 August 2014
|
|-
| ''Papa's Wingeria To Go!''
| 22 February 2019
|
|}


=== Other games ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
! Title !! data-sort-type=date | Release date !! class="unsortable" | References
|-
|''Cactus McCoy and the Curse of Thorns''
| 10 March 2011
|
|-
|''Cactus McCoy 2: The Ruins of Calavera''
| 6 October 2011
|
|-
|''The Expendables 8-Bit''
|12 July 2010
|<ref>{{cite news |last=Pennings |first=Serge |date=15 August 2010 |title=The Expendables |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2010/aug/15/the-expendables-game-review |work=The Observer |location= |access-date=20 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Chester |first=Nick |date=13 July 2010 |title=Play a Contra-inspired 8-Bit The Expendables game now |url=https://www.destructoid.com/play-a-contra-inspired-8-bit-the-expendables-game-now/ |work=Destructoid |access-date=20 March 2024}}</ref>
|-
|''Guppy Guard Express
| 17 October 2006
|
|-
|''Jacksmith''
| 27 September 2012
|
|-
|''Meteor Blastor''
| 17 October 2006
|
|-
|''Remnants of Skystone''
|22 March 2010
|<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Pitts |first=Russ |date=15 November 2007 |title=Kongregate Announces Premium Games |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/kongregate-announces-premium-games/ |magazine=The Escapist |publisher=Themis Media |access-date= 20 March 2024}}</ref>
|-
|''Rock Garden Deluxe''
| 29 June 2010
|
|-
|''Slider Scouts''
| 4 October 2016
| <ref>{{cite news |last=Werner |first=Jillian |date=7 October 2016 |title=Slider Scouts is a Tasty Fast-Paced Puzzler |url=https://www.gamezebo.com/play/slider-scouts-is-a-tasty-fast-paced-puzzler/ |work=Gamezebo |access-date=21 March 2024}}</ref>
|-
|''Steak and Jake''
| 27 August 2010
|
|-
|''Steak and Jake: Midnight March''
| 19 October 2010
|
|-
|''Unfinished Sarge Game Demo''
| 15 May 2019
|
|}


== References ==
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Revision as of 02:04, 12 May 2024

  • Comment: Fails WP:NCOMPANY - the business / trade name registrations prove the company exists not that it is notable. Dan arndt (talk) 06:26, 9 April 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: It's debatable if school newspapers even count as a secondary source given their heavy connection to and investment in things done by the school's alumni. This means the studio is likely non-notable. I would normally suggest working on an article about one of their games, but they don't seem notable either. ᴢxᴄᴠʙɴᴍ (ᴛ) 10:04, 8 April 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: The company itself doesn't seem notable. Notability is not inherited by the products they made. OceanHok (talk) 14:59, 4 April 2024 (UTC)
Flipline IDS LLC
Company typePrivate
IndustryVideo games
FoundedFebruary 28, 2005[1]
Founders
  • Matthew Neff
  • Anthony Solary
HeadquartersCleveland, Ohio
ProductsPapa Louie
Number of employees
2
Websiteflipline.com

Flipline IDS LLC, also known as Flipline Studios, is an American video game development company which mainly produces online games, mobile games, and PC games made in Adobe Flash. It was founded by Matthew "Matt" Neff and Anthony "Tony" Solary in 2004 in Cleveland, Ohio.

History

2004–2006: Early years and web design

Matthew Neff and Anthony Solary were two digital arts students at the Cleveland Institute of Art[2]. During their time at college, they have made The Mawglin: Rise of the Half-Breed, a side-scrolling role-playing game, and worked a few clients such as Donley's, a construction company[3] and the Cleveland Museum of Art.[4]

After Graduation, Neff and Solary wanted to make a digital design company, and so they founded Flipline Interactive Design Studios (shortened to Flipline IDS) in May 2004. It initially focused on web animation and web design, while continuing to work with clients. Their first product was an unreleased television series set in Antarctica, named Freezing Pointe. Jurgen Faust said about its creation, "Neff and Solary made more money than they paid tuition". He also said that they were capable of making a business before they started.[3]

The name Flipline was decided in college while trying to find a name that rhymes with "design" and had a .com domain that was not taken. Initially, Neff and Solary wanted to use the name "Flipline Design", but they forwent this idea after graudation because it was too rhyme-y.[citation needed]

Other personal projects made by them during this time include 555 Modified, a clothing shop for punk rock bands and FlipChat, a messaging service. They also went under the trade name of Frozen Dinner Studios.[5][6]

On February 28, 2005, Neff and Solary legally established Flipline IDS LLC.[7]

2006–2020: Papa Louie and online games

In 2006, Flipline discontinued Freezing Pointe and started releasing Adobe Flash games. Their first games were Guppy Guard Express and Meteor Blastor. Later that year, they made Papa Louie: When Pizzas Attack!, starting the Papa Louie series. In 2007, they completely moved away from web design and officially transitioned to just Flash games.[2]

In 2018, Flipline launched their last Adobe Flash web game, Papa's Scooperia. In 2020, they moved away from the Adobe Flash platform when Adobe announced its discontinuation.[8]

2019–present: Focus on mobile and PC games

In 2019, Flipline announced that they will stop making "HD" games, as their "To Go!" games can be played on both small and large screen sizes.[citation needed]

In 2023, Flipline released their first game on Steam, Papa's Freezeria Deluxe.[9]

Games

Papa Louie

Title Release date References
Papa Louie: When Pizzas Attack! 9 November 2006
Papa Louie 2: When Burgers Attack! 5 June 2013
Papa Louie 3: When Sundaes Attack! 4 March 2015
Papa Louie Pals 26 March 2018
Papa's Cupcakeria 7 August 2013
Papa's Cupcakeria HD 19 November 2015
Papa's Cupcakeria To Go! 14 September 2015
Papa's Bakeria 14 March 2016
Papa's Bakeria To Go! 17 January 2020
Papa's Burgeria 6 December 2010
Papa's Burgeria HD 26 April 2012
Papa's Burgeria To Go! 21 February 2013
Papa's Cheeseria 10 June 2015
Papa's Cheeseria To Go! 25 October 2019
Papa's Cluckeria To Go! 22 February 2022 [10]
Papa's Donuteria 16 June 2014
Papa's Donuteria To Go! 7 June 2019
Papa's Freezeria 5 August 2011
Papa's Freezeria Deluxe 31 March 2023 [9]
Papa's Freezeria HD 30 October 2013
Papa's Freezeria To Go! 27 February 2014
Papa's Hot Doggeria 19 November 2012
Papa's Hot Doggeria HD 20 November 2017
Papa's Hot Doggeria To Go! 20 November 2017
Papa's Mocharia To Go! 2 March 2021
Papa's Paleteria To Go! 7 March 2024
Papa's Pancakeria 5 March 2012
Papa's Pancakeria HD 17 May 2017
Papa's Pancakeria To Go! 29 October 2018
Papa's Pastaria 9 December 2013
Papa's Pastaria To Go! 7 July 2020
Papa's Pizzeria 7 August 2007 [11]
Papa's Pizzeria HD 7 August 2017
Papa's Pizzeria To Go! 13 November 2014
Papa's Scooperia 24 July 2018
Papa's Scooperia HD 24 July 2018
Papa's Scooperia To Go! 24 July 2018
Papa's Sushiria 13 December 2016
Papa's Sushiria To Go! 22 April 2020
Papa's Taco Mia! 20 May 2011
Papa's Taco Mia HD 27 June 2016
Papa's Taco Mia To Go! 21 March 2017
Papa's Wingeria 13 June 2012
Papa's Wingeria HD 28 August 2014
Papa's Wingeria To Go! 22 February 2019


Other games

Title Release date References
Cactus McCoy and the Curse of Thorns 10 March 2011
Cactus McCoy 2: The Ruins of Calavera 6 October 2011
The Expendables 8-Bit 12 July 2010 [12][13]
Guppy Guard Express 17 October 2006
Jacksmith 27 September 2012
Meteor Blastor 17 October 2006
Remnants of Skystone 22 March 2010 [14]
Rock Garden Deluxe 29 June 2010
Slider Scouts 4 October 2016 [15]
Steak and Jake 27 August 2010
Steak and Jake: Midnight March 19 October 2010
Unfinished Sarge Game Demo 15 May 2019

References

  1. ^ https://bizimage.ohiosos.gov/api/image/pdf/200506902430
  2. ^ a b Feran, Tom (19 June 2007). "The Plain Dealer: 2004 Institute Alumni Featured for Game Design". Cleveland Institute of Art. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b Jackson, Tom (20 December 2004). "Success by design". Crain's Cleveland Business. Cleveland. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  4. ^ https://bizimage.ohiosos.gov/api/image/pdf/200514703212
  5. ^ https://bizimage.ohiosos.gov/api/image/pdf/201009900772
  6. ^ https://bizimage.ohiosos.gov/api/image/pdf/200506902430
  7. ^ Kozma, Leila (29 December 2020). "Ignore the Rumors, 'Coolmath Games' Is Not Going to Shut Down". Distractify. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  8. ^ a b Taylor, Mollie (5 April 2023). "My ultimate childhood Flash game just got a Steam release". PC Gamer. Future plc. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  9. ^ De Haan, Lucy (29 March 2022). "Papa's Cluckeria To Go! Showcases Some New Mechanics Alongside Classic Restaurant Management". Twin Cities Geek. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  10. ^ "Help manage a pizza parlor in Papa's Pizzeria". GamesIndustry.biz. 8 August 2007. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  11. ^ Pennings, Serge (15 August 2010). "The Expendables". The Observer. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  12. ^ Chester, Nick (13 July 2010). "Play a Contra-inspired 8-Bit The Expendables game now". Destructoid. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  13. ^ Pitts, Russ (15 November 2007). "Kongregate Announces Premium Games". The Escapist. Themis Media. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  14. ^ Werner, Jillian (7 October 2016). "Slider Scouts is a Tasty Fast-Paced Puzzler". Gamezebo. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
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