Eirplay
Eirplay was an Irish computer game founded by Peter Lynch. The company developed Web and mobile games (J2ME) for a variety of platforms and publishers. It was founded in 2002 and ceased trading in 2009. Eirplay was based in the Digital Hub, Dublin, Ireland.[1] The company published games for both the Irish market and international mobile games marketplace.[2]
Development Clients:
XO Design, National Centre for Technology in Education, GMAC Bank, Phoenix Safety, AriaTelelcom, One Productions, Amas, Eirborne, Cibenix, Bloom
Distributors:
AirGames (International), SSG (Denmark), Selatra (Ireland/International), Eirborne (Ireland), Trust5 (Ireland)
Company
Legal status: Private Limited Company
Directors: Michael Lynch; Peter Lynch
| Mobile Java (J2ME) Games produced by Eirplay | Year |
|---|---|
| Claw | 2004 |
| Crazy Crèche | 2003 |
| Monster Madness | 2003 |
| Khofu | 2005 |
| Dropkick | 2004 |
| Strike Attack | 2005 |
| Toxic Terrors | 2006 |
| Pitstop | 2006 |
| Whack a Maoi | 2006 |
History
Feb 02 Eirplay founded by Peter Lynch
Aug 03 5 mobile games are completed and new distribution agreements are signed with Sandager , AirGames and Trust 5 .
Sep 03 Eirplay wins a commendation award at the Hothouse (Dublin Institute of Technology) Awards for Best Start-up Company.
Jan 04 The company wins ‘Game Developer of the Year’ at the O2 Digital Media Awards
Apr 04 Eirplay develops a mobile horse racing game for Powers Whiskey (Irish Grand National).
May 5 Eirplay’s mobile fantasy football game is licensed to a major UK online sports publisher
Feb 06 Eirplay develops an online mobile content website for Eirborne Text Promotions.
Jun 06 Eirplay develops a number of advertising games for Irish companies
Feb 07 Eirplay develops an online mobile SMS widget for Eirborne Text Promotions.
Mar 07 Eirplay developed a quiz game for Amas for the National Consumer Awareness Campaign
Nov 07 Eirplay wins the Eircom Web Innovation Award
- ^ 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
- ^ 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.