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High Moon Studios
NameHigh Moon Studios
Founded2001
FounderJohn Rowe, Brian Gee
LocationSan Diego, California
ParentVivendi Universal Games (2005-2006), Activision (2006-2014)

High Moon Studios was a renowned American video game developer based in San Diego, California, founded in 2001 by John Rowe and Brian Gee. The studio was known for developing several successful games, including Transformers: War for Cybertron and Deadpool. High Moon Studios was acquired by Vivendi Universal Games in 2005 and later by Activision in 2006, becoming a subsidiary of the Activision Blizzard conglomerate, which also owned Blizzard Entertainment and Sierra Entertainment. The studio collaborated with other notable developers, such as Bungie and Treyarch, on various projects.

● History

High Moon Studios was founded in 2001 by John Rowe and Brian Gee, with the goal of creating innovative and engaging games for various platforms, including PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Microsoft Windows. The studio's early projects included Darkwatch and Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy, which received positive reviews from critics, including IGN and GameSpot. In 2005, High Moon Studios was acquired by Vivendi Universal Games, which later merged with Activision in 2006 to form Activision Blizzard, a leading publisher of games, including Call of Duty and World of Warcraft. The studio continued to develop games under the Activision umbrella, working closely with other subsidiaries, such as Infinity Ward and Neversoft.

● Games

High Moon Studios developed several notable games, including Transformers: War for Cybertron, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, and Deadpool, which received critical acclaim from reviewers, such as Electronic Gaming Monthly and Game Informer. The studio also worked on other projects, such as Darkwatch and Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy, which were published by Capcom and Sierra Entertainment, respectively. High Moon Studios' games were often praised for their engaging gameplay, rich storytelling, and faithful adaptations of popular franchises, including Marvel Comics and Hasbro. The studio collaborated with other developers, such as Raven Software and Sledgehammer Games, on various projects, including Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Destiny.

● Technology

High Moon Studios utilized various game engines, including the Unreal Engine and Havok, to develop their games. The studio also developed their own proprietary engine, which was used in several of their titles, including Transformers: War for Cybertron and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. High Moon Studios' games often featured advanced graphics, physics, and animation, thanks to the use of cutting-edge technology, such as NVIDIA and AMD hardware. The studio worked closely with other technology companies, including Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment, to ensure that their games were optimized for various platforms, including Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii U.

● Reception

High Moon Studios' games received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the studio's attention to detail, engaging gameplay, and faithful adaptations of popular franchises. Transformers: War for Cybertron and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron were particularly well-received, with reviewers, such as IGN and GameSpot, praising the games' engaging storyline, rich characters, and addictive multiplayer mode. Deadpool also received critical acclaim, with reviewers, such as Electronic Gaming Monthly and Game Informer, praising the game's humor, action, and faithfulness to the Marvel Comics character. The studio's games were often nominated for awards, including Spike Video Game Awards and BAFTA Games Awards, and won several awards, including DICE Awards and Game Developers Choice Awards.

● Closure

In 2014, Activision announced that High Moon Studios would be restructured and merged with Infinity Ward's Neversoft subsidiary to form a new studio, which would focus on developing Call of Duty games. The merger resulted in the closure of High Moon Studios as a separate entity, with many of its employees being transferred to other Activision subsidiaries, including Treyarch and Sledgehammer Games. The closure of High Moon Studios was met with sadness from the gaming community, with many fans and developers praising the studio's contributions to the gaming industry, including their work on Transformers and Deadpool. Despite its closure, High Moon Studios' legacy lives on, with many of its games remaining popular among gamers, including Xbox Live and PlayStation Network users. Category:Video game developers

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