Zono Explained

Zono Inc.
Type:Subsidiary
Industry:Video games
Founded: in Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
Hq Location City:El Segundo, California
Hq Location Country:U.S.

Zono Inc. was an American video game developer based in El Segundo, California. The company was founded on July 25, 1991, by Ed Zobrist and William Novak, originally located in Costa Mesa, California.[1] They are best known for their 2000 real-time strategy game Metal Fatigue.

In 2005, Zono was acquired by MumboJumbo and renamed MumboJumbo LA. In 2007, the company was moved to El Segundo, California. In December 2007, MumboJumbo closed MumboJumbo LA and terminated all employees.[2]

Games[3]

YearTitlePlatform(s)Publisher(s)Note(s)
1993TechnoclashSega GenesisElectronic Arts
1996Mr. BonesSega SaturnSega
32XCo-developer with BlueSky Software
1998Freak BoyNintendo 64Virgin InteractiveCancelled in 1998
2000Metal FatigueMicrosoft WindowsTalonSoft, Psygnosis
2003PlayStation 2, XboxElectronic Arts
The History Channel: Crusades – Quest for PowerMicrosoft WindowsActivision Value
2004Everest
Riot Police
Battle for TroyValuSoft
The History Channel: Alamo – Fight for IndependenceActivision Value
AtariPort
2006PlatypusPlayStation PortableMumboJumboPort
20077 Wonders of the Ancient WorldNintendo DS, PlayStation PortablePorts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zono, Inc. . 2024-03-28 . MobyGames . en.
  2. Web site: MumboJumbo LA . 2024-03-28 . MobyGames . en.
  3. Web site: GameSpy: Zono, Inc. . 2024-03-28 . www.gamespy.com.