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'''4J Studios''' is a Scottish video game development studio based in [[Dundee]] and [[East Linton]]. The company has worked with a wide range of publishers including [[ZeniMax Media]], [[Mojang]], and [[Microsoft Studios]]. The staff include many former key personnel from defunct studio [[VIS Entertainment]]. |
'''4J Studios''' is a Scottish video game development studio based in [[Dundee]] and [[East Linton]]. The company has worked with a wide range of publishers including [[ZeniMax Media]], [[Mojang]], and [[Microsoft Studios]]. The staff include many former key personnel from defunct studio [[VIS Entertainment]]. |
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Since 2011, 4J Studios have been working on the Console Editions of [[Minecraft]] with [[Microsoft]], [[Sony]] and [[Mojang]]. They have received many awards for these ports. |
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In 2012, 4J Studios was awarded a [[Golden Joystick Award]] for the ''Best Downloadable Game'',<ref>{{cite web|last=Robinson|first=Andy|title=GJA: Minecraft XBLA awarded Best Downloadable Game|url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/374469/gja-minecraft-xbla-awarded-best-downloadable-game/|publisher=CVG UK|accessdate=5 November 2012|date=26 October 2012}}</ref> and a [[The Independent Games Developers Association|TIGA]] Games Industry Award for the ''Best Arcade Game''<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Liam|title=TIGA Games Industry Awards 2012 winners revealed, Dear Esther wins big|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/news/a435365/tiga-games-industry-awards-2012-winners-revealed-dear-esther-wins-big.html|publisher=Digital Spy|accessdate=5 November 2012|date=2 November 2012}}</ref> for their XBLA port of ''[[Minecraft]]''. ''Minecraft'' is also available for Xbox One, PS3 PS4, and PS Vita. |
In 2012, 4J Studios was awarded a [[Golden Joystick Award]] for the ''Best Downloadable Game'',<ref>{{cite web|last=Robinson|first=Andy|title=GJA: Minecraft XBLA awarded Best Downloadable Game|url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/374469/gja-minecraft-xbla-awarded-best-downloadable-game/|publisher=CVG UK|accessdate=5 November 2012|date=26 October 2012}}</ref> and a [[The Independent Games Developers Association|TIGA]] Games Industry Award for the ''Best Arcade Game''<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Liam|title=TIGA Games Industry Awards 2012 winners revealed, Dear Esther wins big|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/news/a435365/tiga-games-industry-awards-2012-winners-revealed-dear-esther-wins-big.html|publisher=Digital Spy|accessdate=5 November 2012|date=2 November 2012}}</ref> for their XBLA port of ''[[Minecraft]]''. ''Minecraft'' is also available for Xbox One, PS3 PS4, and PS Vita. |
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Video games |
Founded | 2005 |
Headquarters | Dundee and East Linton, Scotland |
Owner | Chris van der Kuyl and Paddy Burns[1] |
Number of employees | 18[citation needed] |
Website | Company website |
4J Studios is a Scottish video game development studio based in Dundee and East Linton. The company has worked with a wide range of publishers including ZeniMax Media, Mojang, and Microsoft Studios. The staff include many former key personnel from defunct studio VIS Entertainment.
Since 2011, 4J Studios have been working on the Console Editions of Minecraft with Microsoft, Sony and Mojang. They have received many awards for these ports.
In 2012, 4J Studios was awarded a Golden Joystick Award for the Best Downloadable Game,[2] and a TIGA Games Industry Award for the Best Arcade Game[3] for their XBLA port of Minecraft. Minecraft is also available for Xbox One, PS3 PS4, and PS Vita.
Games
Original games
Year | Game | Platform(s) | ||||
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PS2 | Xbox | Wii | NDS | |||
2005 | Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships | Yes | Yes | No | No | |
2006 | Star Trek: Encounters | Yes | No | No | No | |
2007 | Star Trek: Conquest | Yes | No | Yes | No | |
2008 | AMF Bowling Pinbusters! | No | No | No | No | |
2008 | Ducati Moto | No | No | No | Yes | |
2009 | Shark hunt 2006 | Yes | No | No | No |
Ports and remakes
Year | Title | Platforms |
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2007 | The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion | PS3 |
2008 | Overlord: Raising Hell | PS3 |
2008 | Banjo-Kazooie | XBLA |
2009 | Banjo-Tooie | XBLA |
2010 | Perfect Dark | XBLA |
2012 | Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition | X360 |
2013 | Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition | PS3 |
2014 | Minecraft: Xbox One Edition | XBO |
2014 | Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition | PS4 |
2014 | Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition | PSVita |
References
- ^ http://www.4jstudios.com/
- ^ Robinson, Andy (26 October 2012). "GJA: Minecraft XBLA awarded Best Downloadable Game". CVG UK. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
- ^ Martin, Liam (2 November 2012). "TIGA Games Industry Awards 2012 winners revealed, Dear Esther wins big". Digital Spy. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
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