Imagine (video game series)

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Imagine
Imagine logo.jpg
Genre(s) Simulation
Developer(s)
Publisher(s) Ubisoft
Platform(s) Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Microsoft Windows
First releaseImagine: Master Chef
October 2007
Latest releaseImagine: Championship Rider 3D
February 23, 2013

Imagine is a series of simulation video games primarily for the Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft Windows, and Wii game consoles, released from October 2007 to February 2013. Imagine video games are aimed primarily at girls aged six to fourteen and are published by Ubisoft.

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Background

The Imagine series of games allows players to take on the role of various occupations, such as a fashion designer, rock star, movie star or teacher. [1] Ubisoft became a leader in publishing "games for girls" for the Nintendo DS and Wii through the Imagine, Ener-G, and Petz series. [2] [3]

Reception

IGN stated that Imagine games vary wildly in quality, describing some games as "boring and soulless cash-ins that serves no purpose other than to financially take advantage of uninformed teenage girls" and others as "surprise hits [that] turned out pretty darn well." [4]

Games

A large number of games have been released under the Imagine banner. These include:

TitleOriginal releaseSource
Imagine: Master Chef
Imagine: Happy Cooking EU
October 2007 [5] [6] [7] [8]
Imagine: Fashion DesignerOctober 2007 [5]
Imagine: Animal Doctor
Imagine: Pet Vet EU
October 2007 [5]
Imagine: Babyz
Imagine: Babies EU
October 2007 [5]
Imagine: Figure SkaterJanuary 29, 2008
Imagine: Rock Star
Imagine: Girl Band EU
Imagine: Girls Band AU
March 1, 2008
Imagine: TeacherApril 15, 2008 [1]
My Secret World by ImagineMay 3, 2008 [1]
Imagine: Babysitters
Imagine: Baby Club EU
June 5, 2008 [1]
Imagine: Modern Dancer
Ener-G Dance Squad NA
June 28, 2008
Imagine: Fashion Designer New York
Imagine: Fashion Model EU
July 20, 2008 [1]
Imagine: Champion RiderAugust 11, 2008
Imagine: Pet HospitalSeptember 4, 2008
Imagine: Interior DesignerOctober 6, 2008
Imagine: Wedding Designer
Imagine: Dream Weddings EU
October 31, 2008 [1]
Imagine: Party BabyzNovember 12, 2008 [2]
Imagine: Ballet Star
Imagine: Ballet Dancer EU
November 27, 2008 [4]
Imagine: Movie StarDecember 2, 2008 [1]
Imagine: GymnastDecember 18, 2008
Imagine: My Restaurant
Gourmet Chef: Cook Your Way to Fame NA
January 1, 2009
Imagine: Fashion PartyJanuary 28, 2009
Imagine: CheerleaderFebruary 14, 2009
Imagine: Ice ChampionsMarch 11, 2009
Imagine: Family DoctorMarch 27, 2009
Imagine: Makeup ArtistApril 12, 2009
Imagine: Music FestMay 16, 2009
Imagine: Boutique OwnerJune 2, 2009
Imagine: Soccer CaptainJuly 11, 2009
Imagine: Teacher: Class Trip
Imagine: Teacher: School Trip EU
August 5, 2009
Imagine: DetectiveSeptember 5, 2009
Imagine: Party PlannerSeptember 15, 2009
Imagine: Salon Stylist
Imagine Beauty Stylist EU
September 19, 2009
Imagine: Reporter
Imagine Journalist EU
September 28, 2009
Imagine: ZookeeperOctober 6, 2009
Imagine: ArtistOctober 23, 2009
Imagine: Fashion Designer World TourOctober 20, 2009
Imagine: Rescue VetOctober 29, 2009
Imagine: Babyz FashionFebruary 3, 2010
Imagine: Resort Owner
Imagine Dream Resort EU
June 22, 2010
Imagine: Sweet 16
Sweet 16 EU
October 9, 2010
Imagine: Animal Doctor Care CenterJanuary 18, 2011
Imagine: Fashion Stylist
Imagine: Fashion Paradise EU
June 21, 2011
Imagine: Fashion LifeMay 8, 2012
Imagine: Babies 3DAugust 6, 2012
Imagine: Fashion World 3DOctober 27, 2012
Imagine: Championship Rider 3DFebruary 23, 2013

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