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Cartoon Network and AOL Announce “Project Goldmaster” WinnerPosted on Thursday, March 25, 2004 @ 02:03:18 pm E.S.T
Cartoon Network and America Online today announced the winner of the first “Project Goldmaster” program at the Game Developer Conference in San Jose, Calif., the most important professional development event for the game industry. Flashbang Studios, LLC will create an online game for CartoonNetwork.com’s Power Play games area featuring popular Cartoon Network characters from series such as Codename: Kids Next Door, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy or Samurai Jack.
The process of developing a game using Cartoon Network's intellectual property will be featured on the AOL® Journal blogging service. Through the creation of video vignettes, early story boards, screen images and interviews with the game-makers, AOL will offer gamers an inside view into the of the creation of a game.
Located in Tempe, Ariz., Flashbang Studios, LLC was formed in 2003 by Matthew Weigner, Mike Kime and Steve Swink. While only business partners for a year, the team went to school together and have been friends for six years.
“We are excited for the opportunity to work with Cartoon Network,” said Matthew Weigner, development director, Flashbang Studios, LLC. “We’re enormous fans of Adult Swim and are looking forward to working with characters from our favorite shows.”
“We were impressed by their independent spirit of gaming and their passion for the Cartoon Network brand,” said Paul Condolora, vice president and general manager, Cartoon Network New Media. “They went beyond the requirements to demonstrate their skills. They’re young but skilled in using top-notch technology. We’re excited to see what this collaboration will yield.”
“This is a really exciting opportunity for our members to see how a game is developed and participate in process of turning an idea into a finished product,” said Matthew Bromberg, Vice President and General Manager, AOL Games. “At AOL® Games, we are always searching for new ways to bring gamers unique experiences that are available only through the AOL service.”
In its sixth year, the Independent Games Festival received more than 111 original entries representing 18 countries in two different categories. A panel of 51 narrowed down the field to 20 of the most innovative independent game developers worldwide. Cartoon Network New Media game developers and creative staff interviewed all of the finalists, looking for physics, gameplay and creativity.
Cartoon Network New Media is the division of Cartoon Network responsible for CartoonNetwork.com, Cartoon Network Power Play Games and other interactive ventures. CartoonNetwork.com is one of the Internet’s top entertainment sites, with more than 7 million unique users per month, the site features games, an online community, e-commerce and programming information. Cartoon Network Power Play games are downloadable games featuring characters from favorite Cartoon Network shows. Purchased individually and downloaded from CartoonNetwork.com to the owner’s desktop, Power Play Games feature full-screen graphics, bonus levels, new characters, plus the ability to save games and track scores against other players.
About The Independent Games Festival
The Independent Games Festival was established in 1998 by the CMP Game Group to encourage innovation in game development and to recognize the best independent game developers. The IGF solicits entries from all over the world and finalists are selected by a jury of game developers and industry experts. The festival culminates at the annual Game Developers Conference, March 22-26, 2004 in San Jose, Calif., where finalists demonstrate their games to the game industry and press. Winners will be announced at the IGF awards ceremony on March 24, 2004. For more information, visit http://www.igf.com .
About AOL Games
AOL Games provides access to unique and exclusive high-speed and narrowband programming features for online, PC and console gamers, and provides online games to approximately 10 million AOL members a month, who average more than three hours each month in AOL Games.
About America Online, Inc.
America Online, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. Based in Dulles, Virginia, America Online is the world's leader in interactive services, Web brands, Internet technologies and e-commerce services.
About Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network, currently seen in 86.2 million U.S. homes and 145 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s 24-hour, ad-supported cable service offering the best in animated entertainment. Drawing from the world's largest cartoon library, Cartoon Network showcases unique original ventures such as Codename: Kids Next Door, The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd n Eddy and other Cartoon Cartoons. Cartoon Network also features Adult Swim, a late night block of animation for grown-ups. Since its launch in 1992, Cartoon Network has remained one of ad-supported cable's highest-rated networks. Cartoon Network's website is located at http://www.CartoonNetwork.com (AOL Keyword: Cartoon Network).
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry. Posted By: Adam Paoli - 826 Reads
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