Philip Oliver

Developer BIO

Philip Oliver co-founded Blitz Games (renamed from Interactive Studios in 1999) with his twin brother Andrew Oliver in 1990 following nearly ten years of designing and writing video games. He has been Managing Director since that time but was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2001 and is responsible for the company's overall management, direction and image, including new business development and financial issues. He also ensures, along with his brother Andrew, that the company maintains its ongoing reputation for producing high quality entertainment for the mass market. He is also a founder member of TIGA (The Independent Games Developers Association) and currently sits on the board of directors.

Websites

• Interview with the Oliver Twins -- March 2003

Games Credited

Droplitz (2009), Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
Karaoke Revolution Presents American Idol (2007), Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
SpongeBob Squarepants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (2006), THQ Inc.
Pac-Man World 3 (2005), Namco Hometek Inc.
Bad Boys: Miami Takedown (2004), Empire Interactive Europe Ltd.
Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race (2003), Mattel Media, Vivendi Universal Games, Inc.
Taz: Wanted (2002), Infogrames, Inc.
Zapper: One Wicked Cricket! (2002), Infogrames, Inc.
Fuzion Frenzy (2001), Microsoft Corporation
Glover (1998), Hasbro Interactive, Inc.
WarGames (1998), MGM Interactive
WarGames: DEFCON 1 (1998), MGM Interactive
Bubble Dizzy (1993), Codemasters Software Company Limited, The
Crystal Kingdom Dizzy (1993), Codemasters Software Company Limited, The
Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk (1993), Codemasters Software Company Limited, The
The Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy (1993), Codemasters Software Company Limited, The
Robin Hood: Legend Quest (1992), Codemasters Software Company Limited, The
Kwik Snax (1990), Codemasters Software Company Limited, The
Magicland Dizzy (1990), Codemasters Software Company Limited, The
Fantasy World Dizzy (1989), Codemasters
Fast Food (1989), Codemasters Software Company Limited, The
Ghostbusters II (1989), Activision, Inc.
Grand Prix Simulator 2 (1989), Codemasters Software Company Limited, The
Advanced Pinball Simulator (1988), Codemasters
Treasure Island Dizzy (1988), Codemasters
Grand Prix Simulator (1987), Codemasters Software Company Limited, The
Super Robin Hood (1986), Codemasters