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'''Eirplay''' was an Irish computer game company founded by Peter Lynch. The company developed Web and mobile games (J2ME<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.itb.ie/files/journal/issue-19.pdf|title=ITB Journal - Mobile Game Localisatoin|last=Troy|first=Leonie|date=1 May 2010|website=Institute of Technology Blanchardstown|publisher=Institute of Technology Blanchardstown|access-date=28 January 2017}}</ref>) for a variety of platforms and publishers. It was founded in 2002 and ceased trading in 2009<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.techtour.com/events/view.aspx?events_pages_id=2222|title=Tech Tour|website=www.techtour.com|access-date=2017-01-28}}</ref>. Eirplay was based in [[the Digital Hub]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=935&tpl=archnews&force=1|title=Digital Hub Reports Massive Growth In 2004 {{!}} The Irish Film & Television Network|website=www.iftn.ie|access-date=2017-01-21}}</ref> Dublin, Ireland.<ref>Eirplay in the Digital Hub. http://gamestoaster.typepad.com/games_toaster/eirplay_games/</ref> The company published games for both the Irish market and international mobile games marketplace.<ref>https://www.siliconrepublic.com/life/eirplay-gets-into-the-game-with-pending-sports-deal</ref> |
'''Eirplay''' was an Irish computer game company founded by Peter Lynch. The company developed Web and mobile games (J2ME<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.itb.ie/files/journal/issue-19.pdf|title=ITB Journal - Mobile Game Localisatoin|last=Troy|first=Leonie|date=1 May 2010|website=Institute of Technology Blanchardstown|publisher=Institute of Technology Blanchardstown|access-date=28 January 2017}}</ref>) for a variety of platforms and publishers. It was founded in 2002 and ceased trading in 2009<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.techtour.com/events/view.aspx?events_pages_id=2222|title=Tech Tour|website=www.techtour.com|access-date=2017-01-28}}</ref>. Eirplay was based in [[the Digital Hub]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=935&tpl=archnews&force=1|title=Digital Hub Reports Massive Growth In 2004 {{!}} The Irish Film & Television Network|website=www.iftn.ie|access-date=2017-01-21}}</ref> Dublin, Ireland<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/video-gamers-gear-up-for-cyber-olympics-1.796424|title=Video gamers gear up for cyber Olympics|newspaper=The Irish Times|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-28}}</ref>.<ref>Eirplay in the Digital Hub. http://gamestoaster.typepad.com/games_toaster/eirplay_games/</ref> The company published games for both the Irish market and international mobile games marketplace.<ref>https://www.siliconrepublic.com/life/eirplay-gets-into-the-game-with-pending-sports-deal</ref> |
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Eirplay was an Irish computer game company founded by Peter Lynch. The company developed Web and mobile games (J2ME[1]) for a variety of platforms and publishers. It was founded in 2002 and ceased trading in 2009[2]. Eirplay was based in the Digital Hub,[3] Dublin, Ireland[4].[5] The company published games for both the Irish market and international mobile games marketplace.[6]
Development Clients:
XO Design, National Centre for Technology in Education, GMAC Bank, Phoenix Safety, AriaTelelcom, One Productions, Amas, Eirborne, Cibenix, Bloom
Distributors:
Handango, AirGames, SSG, Selatra, Eirborne, Trust5
Company
Legal status: Private Limited Company
Directors: Michael Lynch; Peter Lynch[7]
| Mobile Java (J2ME) Games produced by Eirplay[8] | Year |
|---|---|
| Claw | 2004 |
| Crazy Crèche | 2003 |
| Monster Madness[9] | 2003 |
| Khofu | 2005 |
| Dropkick[10] | 2004 |
| Strike Attack | 2005 |
| Toxic Terrors | 2006 |
| Pitstop | 2006 |
| Whack a Maoi | 2006 |
Awards
Sep 203 Eirplay wins a commendation award at the Hothouse (Dublin Institute of Technology) Awards for Best Start-up Company.[11]
Jan 2004 The company wins ‘Game Developer of the Year’ at the O2 Digital Media Awards
Nov 2007 Eirplay wins the Eircom Web Innovation Award[12]
References
- ^ Troy, Leonie (1 May 2010). "ITB Journal - Mobile Game Localisatoin" (PDF). Institute of Technology Blanchardstown. Institute of Technology Blanchardstown. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
- ^ "Tech Tour". www.techtour.com. Retrieved 2017-01-28.
- ^ "Digital Hub Reports Massive Growth In 2004 | The Irish Film & Television Network". www.iftn.ie. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Video gamers gear up for cyber Olympics". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2017-01-28.
- ^ Eirplay in the Digital Hub. http://gamestoaster.typepad.com/games_toaster/eirplay_games/
- ^ https://www.siliconrepublic.com/life/eirplay-gets-into-the-game-with-pending-sports-deal
- ^ Ireland, CRO - Companies Registration Office. "CRO Homepage". www.cro.ie. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "EirplayGames Company Information - GameFAQs". www.gamefaqs.com. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "EirplayGames - GameSpot". GameSpot. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "[7650] Drop Kick (v 1.0) [EirplayGames] [!].zip|Cell-Mobile-Phone Nokia Rom Game Free to Download". www.theoldcomputer.com. Retrieved 2017-01-28.
- ^ "DIT Hothouse". www.dit.ie. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "eircom's €100,000 Web Innovation Fund winners announced!". www.finfacts.ie. Retrieved 2017-01-28.
- ^ Professional biography: Peter Lynch ex-CEO Eirplay. LinkedIn:https://ie.linkedin.com/in/peterlynchire
- ^ "Eirplay Games". GameDevelopers.ie. 2004-01-06. Retrieved 2017-01-17.