Luma Arcade
Company typePrivate
IndustryVideo games
Founded2006
Headquarters
Johannesburg
,
South Africa
Area served
Worldwide

Luma Arcade was a video game developer with origins in South Africa. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, with development offices in Johannesburg and a satellite office in Portland.[1][2]

History

Luma Arcade, a pioneering force in the world of video game development, emerged from the shadows of obscurity in 2006 and embarked on a remarkable journey that spanned seven captivating years. Originally birthed as a division of Luma Studios, a prominent South African animation services provider, Luma Arcade soon spread its wings, transforming into an independent entity with offices in the bustling hubs of San Francisco, Johannesburg,[3] and Portland.[4] Yet, it was the clandestine acquisition in 2013 via undisclosed buyer, shrouded in mystery, that marked a turning point in Luma Arcade's narrative.

The enigmatic Luma Arcade, synonymous with innovation and creativity, continued to exert its influence well before the dawn of 2010. In a realm where pixels were the brushstrokes of a digital canvas, one of their earliest masterpieces was unveiled: the game known simply as "The Harvest."

With a dedication to delivering cutting-edge gaming experiences, Luma Arcade found an artistic partner in Xbox Game Studios / Microsoft Studios.[5] Their collaborative efforts bore fruit, with the release of "The Harvest" on a momentous October 25, 2013.

But this was merely a chapter in the epic saga of Luma Arcade, a developer whose history remains veiled in secrecy, waiting for intrepid adventurers to uncover its hidden treasures. With a legacy that stretches far beyond these words, Luma Arcade's influence in the world of gaming endures, leaving an indelible mark for generations to come.

Games Developed

Title Year Genre Platform Publisher
Bladeslinger [6] 2012 Action Shooter iOS, Android Kerosene
Racer [7] 2011 Racing Android Google
The Harvest[8] 2010 Action RPG Windows Phone 7, Microsoft Windows Microsoft Games Studios
REV [9] 2009 Racing Microsoft Windows, Mac N/A
Flipt" 2009 Puzzle Platformer iOS Instant Action
Marble Blast Mobile 2008 Puzzle Platformer iOS Instant Action
Mini #37 [10] 2007 Racing Microsoft Windows N/A

References

  1. ^ "Luma Arcade". 14 July 2011. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Companies". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Johannesburg", Wikipedia, 27 September 2023, retrieved 30 September 2023
  4. ^ "Portland, Oregon", Wikipedia, 29 September 2023, retrieved 30 September 2023
  5. ^ "Luma Arcade | game developer". Gamepressure.com. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Bladeslinger Game and Other Android Apps and Mobile Games".
  7. ^ http://www.lumaarcade.com/index.php?page=Online[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "The Harvest - South African Game Development". Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
  9. ^ "REV - South African Game Development". Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
  10. ^ "Mini - South African Game Development". wiki.sagamedev.com. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012.


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