Toys for Bob Inc.

Moby ID: 4235

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Toys for Bob is a North American game developer based in Novato, California. It was founded in 1989 by Paul Reiche III and Fred Ford. They are best known for their Star Control series, as well later games in the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon franchises. They also developed several console titles for Crystal Dynamics before their relationship ended in 2002.

On 3 May 2005, Toys for Bob were acquired by Activision, becoming its wholly owned subsidiary. On 29 February 2024, the company announced that it would become independent again.

Credited on 30 Games from 1990 to 2023

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023 on Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series...)
Crash Team Rumble (2023 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5...)
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 (2022 on Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series...)
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time (2020 on Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One...)
Call of Duty: Warzone (2020 on Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One)
CTR: Crash Team Racing - Nitro-Fueled (2019 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch)
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy (2018 on Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One...)
Call of Duty: WWII (2017 on Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One)
Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy (2017 on Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One...)
Skylanders: Imaginators (2016 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U...)
Skylanders: Battlecast (2015 on iPhone, iPad, Android)
Skylanders: Trap Team (Dark Edition Starter Pack) (2014 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii...)
Skylanders: Trap Team (2014 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii...)
Skylanders: Swap Force (2013 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii...)
Skylanders Giants (2012 on Nintendo 3DS)
Skylanders Giants (2012 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii...)
Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure (2011 on Windows, Xbox 360, Macintosh...)
Guitar Hero: Van Halen (2009 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii...)
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008 on Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360...)
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam (2006 on PlayStation 2, Wii)

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History +

February 29, 2024: Company announces that it has become independent again.
May 3, 2005: Acquired by Activision.
2001: Company incorporated under the same name.
1989: Company founded as a partnership between Fred Ford and Paul Reiche III.