Mean Hamster Software Explained

Mean Hamster Software, Inc.
Type:Private
Foundation:1985
Founder:John Swiderski
Location:Deer Park, Washington
Key People:John Swiderski, CEO and founder
Industry:Computer and video games
Products:Cat Wash, Passport to Perfume, Ye Olde Sandwich Shoppe, Everything Nice, Myst, Riven, Pet Shop Hop, Vegas Nights and Exidy games
Num Employees:14 (2012)

Mean Hamster Software, Inc. was a video game developer founded by John Swiderski in 1985. Mean Hamster Software created several games for the Atari 5200 from 1999-2004. They then created Myst for Windows Mobile in 2005, and after the release of Riven: The Sequel to Myst for Pocket PC in 2006, Mean Hamster began work on its first casual games. The company was located in Deer Park, Washington (just outside Spokane, WA).

In 2006, Mean Hamster Software acquired the rights to the Exidy catalog, which includes titles such as Crossbow, Venture and Mouse Trap.

The company closed its doors and laid off all its remaining employees in September 2012.[1] [2]

Casual game development

In 2007, Mean Hamster began work on casual games and partnered with PlayFirst to produce a casual game entitled Pet Shop Hop which was released in March 2008. From there, Mean Hamster partnered with Big Fish Games, Namco and Mesmo, Inc. to develop more titles. Games developed by Mean Hamster Software include:

Mean Hamster Software was named one of Washington State's "Top Video Game Developers" in the September 2008 Issue of Washington CEO magazine.[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Deer Park's Mean Hamster Software shuts down, eight positions eliminated . The Spokesman-Review . 2016-07-09.
  2. Web site: Deer Park company falls off app map . The Spokesman-Review . 2016-07-09.
  3. Web site: Pet Shop Hop Download For PC . Play First . 2011-10-11 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111102175509/http://www.playfirst.com/game/petshophop . 2011-11-02 .
  4. Web site: Our Work Archives - everything nice game art . Element X Creative . 2011-10-11 .
  5. Web site: Create Toys and Treats in new PC game Everything Nice . Namco Games . 2009-04-14 . 2011-10-11.
  6. Web site: Ye Olde Sandwich Shoppe Game Download for PC . Big Fish Games . 2011-10-11.
  7. Web site: Play Passport to Perfume for free and more - PlayFirst Games . Playfirst.com . 2011-10-11 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111103031355/http://www.playfirst.com/game/passport-perfume . 2011-11-03 .
  8. Web site: Cat Wash Game Download for PC . Big Fish Games . 2011-10-11.
  9. Web site: Vegas Nights . Facebook . 2011-10-11.
  10. Web site: Games op Facebook | Facebook . Apps.facebook.com . 2011-10-11.
  11. Web site: Crossbow by Exidy for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), and iPad on the iTunes App Store . Itunes.apple.com . 2011-06-20 . 2011-10-11.
  12. Web site: Play Sushi Quiz for free online | Fun Games for Girls . GirlsgoGames.com . 2011-05-31 . 2011-10-11.
  13. http://www.facebook.com/hospitopia
  14. Web site: Vegas Nights - Mesmo Games . Mesmogames.wetpaint.com . 2011-10-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111103202100/http://mesmogames.wetpaint.com/page/Vegas+Nights . 2011-11-03 . dead .
  15. Web site: Play Vegas Nights & other free Flash games in our internet arcade . GSN.com . 2011-10-11.
  16. Web site: Play Lizzies Royal Dinner for free online | Puzzle Games for Girls . GirlsgoGames.com . 2011-05-31 . 2011-10-11.
  17. September 2008. Morgan. Barbara. Top Video Game Developers. Washington CEO Magazine. Seattle, WA. Bob Ritter.

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