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==History==
==History==


Reload Studios was founded by James Chung (CEO) & [[Taehoon Oh]] (COO), former employees from Pixar, Disney, and Infinity Ward<ref>{{cite web|title=Call of Duty talent forms Reload Studios|url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2014-07-15-call-of-duty-talent-forms-reload-studios|website=[[GamesIndustry.biz]]|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Former Call of Duty Devs Create New Studio Reload to Make VR Games|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/former-call-of-duty-devs-create-new-studio-reload-/1100-6421118/|website=[[GameSpot]]|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref> soon followed to form the core team.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gera|first1=Emily|title=These former Infinity Ward devs are making a first-person shooter for VR and mobile|url=http://www.polygon.com/2014/7/15/5900939/infinity-ward-call-of-duty-reload-studios|website=[[Polygon.com]]|accessdate=15 April 2016|language=en-US|date=15 July 2014}}</ref>
Reload Studios was founded by James Chung (CEO) & [[Taehoon Oh]] (COO), former employees from [[Pixar]], [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]], and [[Infinity Ward]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Call of Duty talent forms Reload Studios|url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2014-07-15-call-of-duty-talent-forms-reload-studios|website=[[GamesIndustry.biz]]|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Former Call of Duty Devs Create New Studio Reload to Make VR Games|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/former-call-of-duty-devs-create-new-studio-reload-/1100-6421118/|website=[[GameSpot]]|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref> soon followed to form the core team.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gera|first1=Emily|title=These former Infinity Ward devs are making a first-person shooter for VR and mobile|url=http://www.polygon.com/2014/7/15/5900939/infinity-ward-call-of-duty-reload-studios|website=[[Polygon.com]]|accessdate=15 April 2016|language=en-US|date=15 July 2014}}</ref>


In March 2015, Reload Studios's launched debut title in development, ''World War Toons'', is a class-based multiplayer shooter for VR and consoles.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Holzworth|first1=Chris|title=Ex-Call of Duty devs form Reload Studios, begin work on VR and next-gen shooter|url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/ex-call-of-duty-devs-form-reload-studios-begin-work-on-vr-and-next-gen-shooter/|website=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|accessdate=27 April 2016|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name= PO>{{cite web|last1=Stafford|first1=Patrick|title=World War Toons: A Disney-styled shooter in VR The Race for VR|url=http://www.polygon.com/a/the-race-for-vr/world-war-toons-a-disney-styled-shooter-in-vr|website=[[Polygon.com]]|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=World War Toons Unveils a Symphony of Chaos in New Trailer|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/12/04/world-war-toons-unveils-a-symphony-of-chaos-in-new-trailer/|website=[[PlayStation|PlayStation.com]]|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=James|first1=Paul|title=Reload Studios' Multiplayer FPS Revealed as 'World War Toons'|url=http://www.roadtovr.com/reload-studios-vr-multiplayer-fps-revealed-as-world-war-toons-screenshot-gallery/|website=Road to VR|accessdate=15 April 2016|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Williamson|first1=Steven|title=World War Toons PlayStation VR 'home test' goes down a treat for dev's daughter|url=http://www.psu.com/News/29196/World-War-Toons-PlayStation-VR-home-test-goes-down-a-treat-for-devs-daughter|website=[[PSU.com]]|accessdate=27 April 2016}}</ref>
In March 2015, Reload Studios's launched debut title in development, ''World War Toons'', is a class-based multiplayer shooter for [[Virtual reality|VR]] and consoles.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Holzworth|first1=Chris|title=Ex-Call of Duty devs form Reload Studios, begin work on VR and next-gen shooter|url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/ex-call-of-duty-devs-form-reload-studios-begin-work-on-vr-and-next-gen-shooter/|website=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|accessdate=27 April 2016|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name= PO>{{cite web|last1=Stafford|first1=Patrick|title=World War Toons: A Disney-styled shooter in VR The Race for VR|url=http://www.polygon.com/a/the-race-for-vr/world-war-toons-a-disney-styled-shooter-in-vr|website=[[Polygon.com]]|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=World War Toons Unveils a Symphony of Chaos in New Trailer|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/12/04/world-war-toons-unveils-a-symphony-of-chaos-in-new-trailer/|website=[[PlayStation|PlayStation.com]]|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=James|first1=Paul|title=Reload Studios' Multiplayer FPS Revealed as 'World War Toons'|url=http://www.roadtovr.com/reload-studios-vr-multiplayer-fps-revealed-as-world-war-toons-screenshot-gallery/|website=Road to VR|accessdate=15 April 2016|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Williamson|first1=Steven|title=World War Toons PlayStation VR 'home test' goes down a treat for dev's daughter|url=http://www.psu.com/News/29196/World-War-Toons-PlayStation-VR-home-test-goes-down-a-treat-for-devs-daughter|website=[[PSU.com]]|accessdate=27 April 2016}}</ref>


In 2015, Reload Studios received $2 million<ref>{{cite web|last1=Wawro|first1=Alex|title=VR-focused Reload Studios reaps $2M investment to go beyond games|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/245086/VRfocused_Reload_Studios_reaps_2M_investment_to_go_beyond_games.php|website=[[Gamasutra.com]]|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref> and $4 million in funding from World Innovation Lab and other venture capitalists.<ref>{{cite web|title=Reload Studios closes first funding round with $4m|url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2015-10-01-reload-studios-closes-first-funding-round-with-USD4m|website=[[GamesIndustry.biz]]|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref>
In 2015, Reload Studios received $2 million<ref>{{cite web|last1=Wawro|first1=Alex|title=VR-focused Reload Studios reaps $2M investment to go beyond games|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/245086/VRfocused_Reload_Studios_reaps_2M_investment_to_go_beyond_games.php|website=[[Gamasutra.com]]|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref> and $4 million in funding from World Innovation Lab and other venture capitalists.<ref>{{cite web|title=Reload Studios closes first funding round with $4m|url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2015-10-01-reload-studios-closes-first-funding-round-with-USD4m|website=[[GamesIndustry.biz]]|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref>


In September 2015, Reload Studios launched a non-gaming virtual reality division named Rascali. For their first project they worked with WoofbertVR to make a virtual re-creation of the Wolfson room from [[Courtauld Gallery|The Courtauld Gallery]] in London.<ref>{{cite web|title=World War Toons Dev Launches New VR Lab, Working with WoofbertVR|url=http://www.vrfocus.com/2015/09/world-war-toons-dev-launches-new-vr-lab-working-with-woofbertvr/|website=VRFocus.com|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Virtual reality can take us to the world’s greatest museums|url=https://venturebeat.com/2015/09/04/virtual-reality-can-take-us-to-the-worlds-greatest-museums/|website=[[VentureBeat]]|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref>
In September 2015, Reload Studios launched a non-gaming virtual reality division named Rascali. For their first project, they worked with WoofbertVR to make a virtual re-creation of the Wolfson room from [[Courtauld Gallery|The Courtauld Gallery]] in London.<ref>{{cite web|title=World War Toons Dev Launches New VR Lab, Working with WoofbertVR|url=http://www.vrfocus.com/2015/09/world-war-toons-dev-launches-new-vr-lab-working-with-woofbertvr/|website=VRFocus.com|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Virtual reality can take us to the world’s greatest museums|url=https://venturebeat.com/2015/09/04/virtual-reality-can-take-us-to-the-worlds-greatest-museums/|website=[[VentureBeat]]|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref>


In October 2016, Reload Studios rebrand as Studio Roqovan, result of the company growing and reaching for larger corporate goals.<ref>{{cite web|last=Al-Obaidi |first=Zeena|title=World War Toons Devs Reload Studios Rebrand as Studio Roqovan, Inc|url=https://www.vrfocus.com/2016/10/world-war-toons-devs-reload-studios-rebrand-as-roqovan-inc/}}</ref>
In October 2016, Reload Studios rebrand as Studio Roqovan, result of the company growing and reaching for larger corporate goals.<ref>{{cite web|last=Al-Obaidi |first=Zeena|title=World War Toons Devs Reload Studios Rebrand as Studio Roqovan, Inc|url=https://www.vrfocus.com/2016/10/world-war-toons-devs-reload-studios-rebrand-as-roqovan-inc/}}</ref>


In March 2019, CEO James Chung announced the closer of the studio. <ref>{{cite web|last=Feltham |first=Jamie |title=World War Toons No More As Developer Roqovan Closes Its Doors|url=https://uploadvr.com/world-war-toons-shut-down/}}</ref>
In March 2019, [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] James Chung announced the closer of the studio. <ref>{{cite web|last=Feltham |first=Jamie |title=World War Toons No More As Developer Roqovan Closes Its Doors|url=https://uploadvr.com/world-war-toons-shut-down/}}</ref>


==Games Developed==
==Games Developed==

Revision as of 23:20, 27 August 2020

Studio Roqovan
Company typePrivate company
IndustryVirtual reality
Founded2014 (as Reload Studios)
2016 (as Studio Roqovan)
Defunct2019; 5 years ago (2019)
Headquarters
Los Angeles
,
United States
Key people
James Chung (CEO)
Taehoon Oh (COO)
ProductsWorld War Toons
Websiteroqovan.com

Studio Roqovan (formally known as Reload Studios) was an American independent game and VR development studio made up of former Infinity Ward and Disney employees. It is headquartered in Los Angeles.[1]

History

Reload Studios was founded by James Chung (CEO) & Taehoon Oh (COO), former employees from Pixar, Disney, and Infinity Ward[2][3] soon followed to form the core team.[4]

In March 2015, Reload Studios's launched debut title in development, World War Toons, is a class-based multiplayer shooter for VR and consoles.[5][6][7][8][9]

In 2015, Reload Studios received $2 million[10] and $4 million in funding from World Innovation Lab and other venture capitalists.[11]

In September 2015, Reload Studios launched a non-gaming virtual reality division named Rascali. For their first project, they worked with WoofbertVR to make a virtual re-creation of the Wolfson room from The Courtauld Gallery in London.[12][13]

In October 2016, Reload Studios rebrand as Studio Roqovan, result of the company growing and reaching for larger corporate goals.[14]

In March 2019, CEO James Chung announced the closer of the studio. [15]

Games Developed

World War Toons

World War Toons is a multiplayer VR first-person shooter featuring cartoonish World War II soldiers battling in maps in Europe or Africa releasing in October 2016 for both VR and non-VR platforms.[16][17][18] The cartoony, class-based shooter sees players battle for supremacy as either the indomitable Axis or the powerful Allies. The game supports variety of play style models.[19]

References

  1. ^ Rose, Mike. "Call of Duty veterans form VR-focused Reload Studios". Gamasutra.com. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Call of Duty talent forms Reload Studios". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Former Call of Duty Devs Create New Studio Reload to Make VR Games". GameSpot. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  4. ^ Gera, Emily (15 July 2014). "These former Infinity Ward devs are making a first-person shooter for VR and mobile". Polygon.com. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  5. ^ Holzworth, Chris. "Ex-Call of Duty devs form Reload Studios, begin work on VR and next-gen shooter". Electronic Gaming Monthly. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  6. ^ Stafford, Patrick. "World War Toons: A Disney-styled shooter in VR The Race for VR". Polygon.com. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  7. ^ "World War Toons Unveils a Symphony of Chaos in New Trailer". PlayStation.com. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  8. ^ James, Paul. "Reload Studios' Multiplayer FPS Revealed as 'World War Toons'". Road to VR. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  9. ^ Williamson, Steven. "World War Toons PlayStation VR 'home test' goes down a treat for dev's daughter". PSU.com. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  10. ^ Wawro, Alex. "VR-focused Reload Studios reaps $2M investment to go beyond games". Gamasutra.com. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  11. ^ "Reload Studios closes first funding round with $4m". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  12. ^ "World War Toons Dev Launches New VR Lab, Working with WoofbertVR". VRFocus.com. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  13. ^ "Virtual reality can take us to the world's greatest museums". VentureBeat. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  14. ^ Al-Obaidi, Zeena. "World War Toons Devs Reload Studios Rebrand as Studio Roqovan, Inc".
  15. ^ Feltham, Jamie. "World War Toons No More As Developer Roqovan Closes Its Doors".
  16. ^ "Is Virtual Reality the Future, Or Just a Passing Fad?". Vice.com. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  17. ^ Mason, Will (22 March 2015). "Hands on with Reload Studios' new VR FPS, World War Toons". UploadVR. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  18. ^ Treese, Tyler (8 October 2015). "World War Toons for PlayStation VR interview". PlayStation LifeStyle.net. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  19. ^ Romano, Sal (2 May 2016). "World War Toons announced as free-to-play". Gematsu. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
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