Youda Games
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| Industry | Video games |
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| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | , Netherlands |
| Products | Online games, Mobile games |
| Website | youdagames |
Youda Games is a Dutch video-game studio and publisher focused on creating casual time management and strategy games. The company has been developing games since 2002,[1] but has remained largely dormant since 2016.
Youda Games primarily released their games on PC, Mac and Mobile devices, whilst also providing Flash-based online games and demos through their own online game portal and Facebook. Third-party games were also hosted on their website for users to play, similarly to other casual gaming companies at the time like Miniclip or Big Fish Games.
In 2023, Azerion announced an agreement to sell their ownership of the Youda Games portfolio to Playtika for $89.4 million to $165 million, which was completed in the following weeks.[2][3] As of 2024, the company still maintains the Governor of Poker games originally developed by Youda.
Games
[edit]Governor of Poker
[edit]Governor of Poker is a series of wild west-themed poker games developed by Youda Games, first released on PC in 2009. Each game is set in Texas where poker has been outlawed, and the player must work their way through a number of towns and compete in tournaments to become the new governor and restore the card game to its former glory. Players can spend their earnings to purchase real estate in each town and build their reputation.
The game received a sequel in 2010, and a third game was announced in 2014.[4] A version of the game for Facebook, titled Governor of Poker: Texas Tycoon and featuring online play between friends, was also available.
In 2014, Polish studio Teyon ported the original game to the Nintendo 3DS eShop, however, the title has since been delisted.[5] This version of the game received negative reviews from critics, who found the core gameplay tedious and poorly optimized for the system.[6][7]
Youda Farmer
[edit]Youda Farmer is a tycoon-styled simulation game first released for PC on February 26, 2009. The player runs a farm in which they must collect different kinds of produce, as dictated by tickets which are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The player is given a set number of items to collect for each level, as well as a minimum amount of items that must be collected to pass. Once a ticket appears, the player can click on it to drive their truck to that part of the farm and then drag their produce into crates for pickup. Tickets start to count down after appearing, requiring the player to manage their time effectively and choose which orders to prioritise. If the player reaches their collection target, they will then drive into the town to deliver their produce to various store vendors who in turn provide payment and may turn some items into meals. Upgrades to the truck and farm can be purchased between levels, unlocking new kinds of produce or increasing the efficiency of the farm.[8]
A sequel, titled Youda Farmer 2: Save the Village, released on November 7, 2010. A third game, Youda Farmer 3: Seasons, released on June 22, 2011. The game was ported to Nintendo DS by Purple Hills.
Youda Survivor
[edit]Youda Survivor is a survival simulation game first released for PC in 2010. The player is a castaway who has washed up on a tropical island and must collect various resources to survive each day. The player starts each level by digging holes into the sand, which fills with water from the rain and in turn attracts seagulls which drop eggs. The player must also maintain their water and health meters in order to survive, which can drain due to the weather or taking damage from enemies. Each level contains a resource goal which must be met to progress, sometimes requiring items to be further refined. Players can upgrade the facilities on their island between levels, such new shovels to improve digging speeds or a better storeroom to increase the amount of items that can be held. Resources can also be used as ingredients to create potions to further assist in gameplay.[9][10]
A sequel, Youda Survivor 2, released in 2011. Both games were published on mobile by G5 Entertainment. [11]
| Game | Year | Genre | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rail of War | 2007 | Strategy | Windows |
| Baby Blimp | 2008 | Simulation | Windows |
| Youda Camper | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | ||
| Youda Farmer | 2009 | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Nintendo DS | |
| Governor of Poker | Card | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Nintendo 3DS | |
| Youda Marina | Simulation | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | |
| Youda Legend: The Curse of the Amsterdam Diamond | Hidden object | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Nintendo DS | |
| Youda Sushi Chef | Simulation | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | |
| Youda Legend: The Golden Bird of Paradise | 2010 | Hidden object | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Nintendo DS |
| Youda Fairy | Action | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | |
| Youda Safari | Simulation | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Nintendo DS | |
| Governor of Poker 2 | Card | Windows, iOS, Android | |
| Youda Farmer | Simulation | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Nintendo DS | |
| Youda Survivor | Survival | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | |
| Youda Farmer 2: Save the Village | Simulation | ||
| Youda Survivor 2 | 2011 | Survival | |
| Youda Farmer 3: Seasons | Simulation | ||
| Youda Fisherman | |||
| Youda Myserty: The Stanwick Legacy | Point-and-click | ||
| Youda Beaver | Simulation | iOS, Android | |
| Youda Jewel Shop | 2012 | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | |
| Legacy Tales: Mercy of the Shadows | 2013 | Point-and-click | |
| Lost Oddies | 2014 | Puzzle | iOS, Android |
| Youda Sushi Chef 2 | Simulation | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | |
| Texas Hold'Em Poker Pro | Card | iOS, Android | |
| Stratego | 2015 | Strategy | |
| Governor of Poker 3 | 2016 | Card | Windows, iOS, Android |
References
[edit]- ^ Contributor, GamesIndustry biz (2 November 2010). "Youda Farmer 2: Save the Village". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Takahashi, Dean (1 August 2023). "Playtika acquires Youda Games for up to $165M". VentureBeat. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Rees, Lewis; Writer, Staff (1 August 2023). "Playtika acquires Azerion's Youda Games portfolio for upwards of $89.1 million". pocketgamer.biz. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Mytopia. "Youda Games is announcing Governor of Poker 3, and this time they're going 'All In' with a mobile multiplayer version!". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Gould, Trevor (17 April 2014). "PN Review: Governor of Poker". Pure Nintendo. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ ddnetadmin (23 April 2014). "review-governor-of-poker-nintendo-3ds – Digitally Downloaded". Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Life, Nintendo (14 April 2014). "Review: Governor of Poker (3DS eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Youda Farmer - Walkthrough, Tips, Review". Jay is games. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Contributor, GamesIndustry biz (1 September 2010). "Youda Survivor". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Youda Survivor - Walkthrough, Tips, Review". Jay is games. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Youda Survivor HD Review | 148Apps". www.148apps.com. Retrieved 12 June 2024.