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{{Short description|Defunct British video game developer}}
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'''Headstrong Games''' was a [[subsidiary]] of [[Kuju Entertainment]] based in [[London]] that develops [[video game]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.headstrong-games.com/|title=Headstrong Games|website=Headstrong Games|access-date=2016-05-15}}</ref> Headstrong Games are known for creating intellectual property such as the ''[[Art Academy (video game)|Art Academy]]'' series and the ''[[Battalion Wars]]'' franchise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.headstrong-games.com/published-games-index/|title=Published Games|website=Headstrong Games|access-date=2016-05-15}}</ref>
'''Headstrong Games''' was a [[subsidiary]] of [[Kuju Entertainment]] based in [[London]] that developed [[video game]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.headstrong-games.com/|title=Headstrong Games|website=Headstrong Games|access-date=2016-05-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.headstrong-games.com/published-games-index/|title=Published Games|website=Headstrong Games|access-date=2016-05-15}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The studio was formed in 2000 as Kuju London. In 2008 it was rebranded as Headstrong Games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kuju London renamed Headstrong Games|url=http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/read/kuju-london-renamed-headstrong/060836|publisher=MCV UK|accessdate=4 August 2014|date=29 July 2008|quote=Headstrong launched today as the rebranded London studio of the Kuju Entertainment network.}}</ref>
The studio was formed in 2000 as Kuju London. In 2008, it was rebranded as Headstrong Games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kuju London reborn as Headstrong Games|url=https://www.mcvuk.com/development-news/kuju-london-reborn-as-headstrong-games/|publisher=MCV UK|access-date=4 August 2014|date=29 July 2008|quote=Headstrong launched today as the rebranded London studio of the Kuju Entertainment network.}}</ref>


In 2013 Headstrong Games was included in the [[Develop 100 Studio]] Hot List.<ref>{{cite web|title=Develop 100 Studio Hot List|url=http://content.yudu.com/A28qw0/Dev1002013/resources/index.htm|website=Develop 100|publisher=Develop Online|accessdate=4 August 2014|date=26 July 2013|quote=Kuju Entertainment's most prolific studio has carved out a name for itself across just about every genre in existence}}</ref>
In 2013, Headstrong Games was included in the Develop 100 Studio Hot List.<ref>{{cite web|title=Develop 100 Studio Hot List|url=http://content.yudu.com/A28qw0/Dev1002013/resources/index.htm|website=Develop 100|publisher=Develop Online|access-date=4 August 2014|date=26 July 2013|quote=Kuju Entertainment's most prolific studio has carved out a name for itself across just about every genre in existence}}</ref>


In 2017 Kuju Entertainment and their parent company shifted focus to contract game development (known as a "work-for-hire" game developer) following the rebranding of Kuju. Consequently this led to Headstrong games and their resources along with their sister studio Zoe Mode to be amalgamated into Kuju.
In 2017, [[Kuju Entertainment]] shifted focus to contract game development. Consequently, this led to Headstrong games and their resources, along with their sister studio [[Zoë Mode]], to be amalgamated into Kuju.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}}


==Games==
==Games==
===As Kuju London===


*''[[Reign of Fire (video game)|Reign of Fire]]'' (2002)
*''[[Reign of Fire (video game)|Reign of Fire]]'' (2002)
*''[[Battalion Wars]]'' (2005)
*''[[Battalion Wars]]'' (2005)
* ''Terror Strike'' (2006)
*''[[Battalion Wars 2]]'' (2007)
*''[[Battalion Wars 2]]'' (2007)

===As Headstrong Games===

*''[[Art Academy (video game)|Art Academy]]'' (2009)
*''[[Art Academy (video game)|Art Academy]]'' (2009)
*''[[The House of the Dead: Overkill]]'' (2009)
*''[[The House of the Dead: Overkill]]'' (2009)
*''[[Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest]]'' (2010)
*''[[Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest]]'' (2010)
*''The Sorcerer's Apprentice'' (2010)
*''[[Top Gun: Hard Lock]]'' (2012)
*''[[Top Gun: Hard Lock]]'' (2012)
*''[[Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone!]] (2012)
*''[[Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone!]] (2012)
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*''Art Academy: SketchPad'' (2013)
*''Art Academy: SketchPad'' (2013)
*''[[Pokémon Art Academy]]'' (2014)
*''[[Pokémon Art Academy]]'' (2014)
*''Art Academy: Atelier'' (2015)
*''Art Academy: Home Studio'' (2015)
*''[[Disney Art Academy]]'' (2016)
*''[[Disney Art Academy]]'' (2016)


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*[http://www.headstrong-games.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.headstrong-games.com/ Official website]


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Latest revision as of 08:34, 16 August 2023

Headstrong Games
IndustryVideo games
Founded2000 (as Kuju London)
Defunct2017 (2017)
HeadquartersLondon, England
OwnerKuju Entertainment
Websitehttp://www.headstrong-games.com

Headstrong Games was a subsidiary of Kuju Entertainment based in London that developed video games.[1][2]

History

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The studio was formed in 2000 as Kuju London. In 2008, it was rebranded as Headstrong Games.[3]

In 2013, Headstrong Games was included in the Develop 100 Studio Hot List.[4]

In 2017, Kuju Entertainment shifted focus to contract game development. Consequently, this led to Headstrong games and their resources, along with their sister studio Zoë Mode, to be amalgamated into Kuju.[citation needed]

Games

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As Kuju London

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As Headstrong Games

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Headstrong Games". Headstrong Games. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Published Games". Headstrong Games. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Kuju London reborn as Headstrong Games". MCV UK. 29 July 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2014. Headstrong launched today as the rebranded London studio of the Kuju Entertainment network.
  4. ^ "Develop 100 Studio Hot List". Develop 100. Develop Online. 26 July 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2014. Kuju Entertainment's most prolific studio has carved out a name for itself across just about every genre in existence
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