Capybara Games Inc.

Moby ID: 8874

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Toronto, Canada-based Capybara Games focuses on the creation of immersive and innovative games for a variety of platforms including mobile, iPhone, Nintendo DS and downloadable console.

Founded in 2003 with roots in the local IGDA chapter, Capybara has quickly become recognized for combining unique ideas, addictive gameplay, and compelling visual style. The studios creativity and quality-centric approach to their games have resulted in numerous awards, including the 2008 IGF Mobile Best Game and IGN's 2007 Mobile Puzzle Game of the Year for "Critter Crunch", as well as IGN's Mobile Fighting Game of the Year for "Pillowfight".

Capybara is a Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii and PLAYSTATION 3 approved developer.

Credited on 13 Games from 2006 to 2023

Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes - Definitive Edition (2023 on Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch)
Grindstone (2019 on Windows, Nintendo Switch, Macintosh...)
Below (2018 on Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One)
OK K.O.!: Let's Play Heroes (2018 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Gloud...)
Super Time Force Ultra (2014 on Windows, PlayStation 4, PS Vita)
Super Time Force (2014 on Xbox 360, Xbox One)
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP (2011 on Linux, Windows, Macintosh...)
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes (2009 on Windows, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360...)
Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. (2008 on Windows Mobile)
Critter Crunch (2007 on Windows, BREW, J2ME...)
Pillowfight (2007 on J2ME, Android)
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007 on J2ME)
Super Shove It! (2006 on J2ME)

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Originally known as the Toronto Game Initiative, Capybara Games was founded by members of the Toronto chapter of the IGDA. While some were already industry professionals, some of the TGI participants were looking to break into the industry.

Contact information (July 2009)

Capybara Games Inc.

174 Spadina Ave. Suite 401

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

M5T 2C2

Phone: +1-416-533-6649

Fax: +1-416-533-7169

[email protected]

The capybara, as depicted in the company's logo, is a South American rodent -- the world's largest species of rodent, though curiously classified by the Vatican as a fish for purposes of Lent dietary restriction.

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