Philo Northrup

Developer BIO

Philo Northrup is currently President of EZD Productions, which produces graphic novels as well as videogame projects.

Northrup was Executive Producer for Business Development for Foundation 9/Backbone Entertainment from 2001-2007, which grew into the largest independent games development company in North America while he was there. His position focused on acquiring new business and managing the company’s six studios.

Since 1994 he was Producer or Executive Producer on over 50 games & animation projects for the leading publishers & developers. These projects are listed on his philo.com website.

Companies worked at are EZD Productions, Foundation 9 Entertainment, Backbone Entertainment, ImaginEngine, Mondo Media, Brøderbund Software and Living Books.

Northrup has a law degree from the University of Oregon (focus on copyright & trademark law), and a BA from Vanderbilt University.

Websites

• philo.com -- Personal website with a portfolio

Games Credited

Death Jr. II: Root of Evil (2006), Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
MechAssault: Phantom War (2006), Majesco Entertainment Company
Death Jr. (2005), Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
Death Jr. (Limited Edition) (2005), Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
Dora the Explorer: Dance to the Rescue (2005), Atari Interactive, Inc.
Blue's Room: Blue Talks! (2004), ValuSoft, Inc.
Dora the Explorer: Fairytale Adventure (2004), Atari, Inc.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Typing (2004), Riverdeep Interactive Learning Limited
Arthur's Pet Chase (2003), Learning Company, The
Arthur's Sand Castle Contest (2003), Riverdeep Interactive Learning Limited
Blue's Clues: Blue Takes You to School (2003), Atari Interactive, Inc.
Clifford the Big Red Dog: Phonics (2003), Scholastic, Inc.
Rugrats Go Wild (2003), THQ Inc.
Hot Shots Golf 2 (1999), Sony Computer Entertainment Incorporated
MechWarrior 3 (1999), Hasbro Interactive, Inc.
Rugrats Adventure Game (1998), Brøderbund Software, Inc.