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Vivendi Games was an American video game holding company founded in July 1996. It published games through various subsidiaries and labels, such as Black Label Games, Blizzard Entertainment (Diablo), Coktel Vision, Fox Interactive, NDA Productions, Sierra Entertainment, Universal Interactive and Vivendi Games Mobile. In December 2007, Activision announced a proposed merger deal with Vivendi Games that would create a new holding company named Activision Blizzard. The deal was approved by Activision's shareholders on July 8, 2008, and the merger was finalized on July 10, creating Activision Blizzard while dissolving Vivendi Games.

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Titles

The list does not include titles from Blizzard Entertainment.

2001

TitlePlatform(s)Release dateDeveloper(s)Label(s)Reference(s)
Tribes 2 Microsoft Windows March 29, 2001 Dynamix Sierra
Linux April 19, 2001 Loki Entertainment
The Mummy Returns Game Boy Color April 26, 2001Game BrainsUniversal Interactive Studios[ citation needed ]
Hoyle Slots Macintosh May 1, 2001 Sierra Sierra On-Line
Microsoft Windows
Half-Life: Blue Shift Microsoft Windows June 12, 2001 Gearbox Software Sierra
Poseidon: Zeus Official Expansion Microsoft Windows June 22, 2001 Impressions Games Sierra
Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura Microsoft Windows August 21, 2001 Troika Games Sierra
Hoyle Casino Microsoft Windows August 30, 2001 Sierra On-Line Sierra
Barbie: Explorer PlayStation September 4, 2001 Runecraft Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing[ citation needed ]
Throne of Darkness Microsoft Windows September 25, 2001Click EntertainmentSierra
SWAT 3: Tactical Game of the Year Edition Microsoft Windows October 2, 2001 Sierra On-Line Sierra
The Operative: No One Lives Forever – Game of the Year Edition Microsoft Windows October 3, 2001 Monolith Productions, Third Law InteractiveSierra
Barbie Beach Vacation Microsoft Windows October 3, 2001 Krome Studios Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing[ citation needed ]
The Mummy Returns PlayStation 2 October 3, 2001 Blitz Games Universal Interactive Studios [1]
Dark Age of Camelot Microsoft Windows October 9, 2001 Mythic Entertainment N/A (North American distribution) [2] [3]
Aliens Versus Predator 2 Microsoft Windows October 22, 2001 Monolith Productions Sierra
Half-Life PlayStation 2 October 29, 2001 Gearbox Software Sierra
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex PlayStation 2 October 29, 2001 Traveller's Tales Universal Interactive Studios [4]
Diva Starz: Mall Mania Game Boy Color November 1, 2001 Digital Illusions Canada Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing[ citation needed ]
Spyro: Season of Ice Game Boy Advance November 7, 2001 Digital Eclipse Universal Interactive Studios [5]
Empire Earth Microsoft Windows November 13, 2001 Stainless Steel Studios Sierra
Elfenwelt Microsoft Windows December 6, 2001MadCat InteractiveSierra
NASCAR Racing 4 Microsoft Windows 2001 Papyrus Design Group Sierra
The $100,000 Pyramid Microsoft Windows 2001 Hypnotix Sierra
The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions Macintosh 2001 Dynamix Sierra
Microsoft Windows
Adventures with Barbie: Ocean Discovery Microsoft Windows 2001Gorilla SystemsVivendi Universal Interactive Publishing[ citation needed ]
Barbie Team Gymnastics Microsoft Windows 2001 Blue Planet Software Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing[ citation needed ]
Secret Agent Barbie Microsoft Windows 2001Gigawatt StudiosVivendi Universal Interactive Publishing[ citation needed ]

2002

TitlePlatform(s)Release dateDeveloper(s)Label(s)Reference(s)
Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure Game Boy Advance February 27, 2002 Vicarious Visions Universal Interactive [6]
The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris Game Boy Advance April 2, 2002 WayForward Technologies Universal Interactive [7]
The Operative: No One Lives Forever PlayStation 2 April 17, 2002 Monolith Productions Sierra
Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza Microsoft Windows April 24, 2002 Piranha Games Sierra
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex Xbox April 26, 2002 Traveller's Tales Universal Interactive [8]
Bruce Lee: Quest of the Dragon Xbox July 2, 2002Ronin EntertainmentUniversal Interactive [9]
The Thing Microsoft Windows August 20, 2002Computer ArtworksBlack Label Games [10]
PlayStation 2
Aliens Versus Predator 2: Primal Hunt Microsoft Windows August 29, 2002Third Law InteractiveSierra
Barbie: Groovy Games Game Boy Advance September 4, 2002Digital Illusions CanadaVivendi Universal Games[ citation needed ]
The Thing Xbox September 10, 2002Computer ArtworksBlack Label Games [11]
4x4 Evo 2 GameCube Terminal Reality Universal Interactive [12]
Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom Microsoft Windows September 10, 2002 BreakAway Games, Impressions Games Sierra
The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian GameCube September 11, 2002 Point of View Universal Interactive [13]
PlayStation 2
Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest Microsoft Windows September 16, 2002 Mad Doc Software Sierra
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex GameCube September 17, 2002 Eurocom Universal Interactive [14]
Hoyle Casino Empire Microsoft Windows September 23, 2002 Sierra Entertainment Sierra
Tribes: Aerial Assault PlayStation 2 September 23, 2002 Inevitable Entertainment Sierra
Butt-Ugly Martians: B.K.M. Battles Game Boy Advance September 24, 2002 Runecraft Vivendi Universal Publishing [15]
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Game Boy Advance Pocket StudiosBlack Label Games [16]
Xbox WXP
Spyro 2: Season of Flame Game Boy Advance September 25, 2002 Digital Eclipse Universal Interactive[ citation needed ]
Monster Force Game Boy Advance September 29, 2002 Digital Eclipse Universal Interactive [17]
No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way Microsoft Windows October 5, 2002 Monolith Productions Sierra
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring PlayStation 2 October 15, 2002 Surreal Software Black Label Games [18]
Microsoft Windows October 22, 2002 [19]
Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly PlayStation 2 November 5, 2002Equinoxe Digital Entertainment / Check Six StudiosUniversal Interactive [20]
Whirl Tour GameCube Papaya Studio Vivendi Universal Games [21]
PlayStation 2
Barbie as Rapunzel: A Creative Adventure Macintosh November 15, 2002Funnybone InteractiveVivendi Universal Games[ citation needed ]
Microsoft Windows
Barbie Sparkling Ice Show Microsoft Windows Krome Studios Vivendi Universal Games[ citation needed ]
Die Hard: Vendetta GameCube November 18, 2002 Bits Studios Sierra (NA)
NDA Productions (EU)
James Cameron's Dark Angel Microsoft Windows November 18, 2002 Radical Entertainment Sierra
Xbox November 20, 2002
Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly GameCube November 19, 2002Equinoxe Digital Entertainment / Check Six StudiosUniversal Interactive [22]
Dark Age of Camelot: Shrouded Isles Microsoft Windows December 3, 2002 Mythic Entertainment Vivendi Universal Games [23]
Barbie: Explorer Microsoft Windows 2002 Runecraft Vivendi Universal Games[ citation needed ]
Dell Magazines Crosswords Macintosh 2002UnknownSierra
Microsoft Windows
Hoyle Card Games Macintosh 2002UnknownSierra
Microsoft Windows

2003

TitlePlatform(s)Release dateDeveloper(s)Label(s)Reference(s)
Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced Game Boy Advance January 7, 2003 Vicarious Visions Universal Interactive[ citation needed ]
NASCAR Racing 2003 Season Microsoft Windows February 14, 2003 Papyrus Design Group Sierra
Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis Microsoft Windows March 10, 2003 Blue Tongue Entertainment Universal Interactive [24]
Enclave Microsoft Windows March 11, 2003 Starbreeze Studios Black Label Games [25]
Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis PlayStation 2 March 26, 2003 Blue Tongue Entertainment Universal Interactive [24]
Xbox
Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend Game Boy Advance March 28, 2003 Vicarious Visions Universal Interactive [26]
Hulk GameCube May 28, 2003 Radical Entertainment Universal Interactive [27] [28]
Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 2
Xbox
The Incredible Hulk Game Boy Advance Pocket Studios [29]
Mace Griffin: Bounty Hunter PlayStation 2 June 17, 2003 Warthog Games Black Label Games [30]
Xbox
Futurama PlayStation 2 August 12, 2003Unique DevelopmentVivendi Universal Games [lower-alpha 1] [31]
Xbox
Hoyle Majestic Chess Microsoft Windows August 15, 2003Fluent Entertainment / Sidhe Interactive Sierra [32]
Barbie Beauty Boutique Microsoft Windows August 22, 2003 Vivendi Universal Games Vivendi Universal Games[ citation needed ]
Rescue Heroes: Billy Blazes Game Boy Advance August 22, 2003 WayForward Technologies Vivendi Universal Games[ citation needed ]
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds GameCube August 26, 2003 Eurocom Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Sierra (PAL)
[33]
PlayStation 2
Xbox
Hoyle Casino 2004 Microsoft Windows September 2, 2003UnknownSierra
Hoyle Table Games 2004 Microsoft Windows September 2, 2003 Buzz Monkey Software Sierra
Hunter: The Reckoning - Wayward PlayStation 2 September 9, 2003 High Voltage Software Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Sierra (PAL)
[34]
The Simpsons: Hit & Run GameCube September 16, 2003 Radical Entertainment Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Sierra (PAL)
[35]
PlayStation 2
Xbox
Homeworld 2 Microsoft Windows September 16, 2003 Relic Entertainment Sierra
Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race Game Boy Advance September 17, 2003 Blitz Games / Möbius Entertainment Vivendi Universal Games[ citation needed ]
Jurassic Park: Dinosaur Battles Microsoft Windows September 17, 2003 Knowledge Adventure Knowledge Adventure[ citation needed ]
Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs Game Boy Advance October 27, 2003 Digital Eclipse Universal Interactive [36]
Hunter: The Reckoning – Redeemer Xbox October 28, 2003 High Voltage Software Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Sierra (EU)
[37]
SWAT: Global Strike Team PlayStation 2 October 28, 2003 Argonaut Games Sierra
Xbox
Barbie Horse Adventures: Wild Horse Rescue PlayStation 2 November 4, 2003 Blitz Games Vivendi Universal Games[ citation needed ]
Xbox
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat Microsoft Windows November 4, 2003 Digital Eclipse Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Coktel (EU)
[38]
PlayStation 2 Magenta Software
Xbox
The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring Microsoft Windows November 4, 2003 Liquid Entertainment Sierra
Crash Nitro Kart Game Boy Advance November 11, 2003 Vicarious Visions Universal Interactive[ citation needed ]
GameCube Vicarious Visions / Driver-InterUniversal Interactive [39]
PlayStation 2
Xbox
Contract J.A.C.K. Microsoft Windows November 11, 2003 Monolith Productions Sierra
The Hobbit Game Boy Advance November 11, 2003 Saffire Sierra
Microsoft Windows The Fizz Factor
GameCube November 12, 2003 Inevitable Entertainment
PlayStation 2
Xbox
The Simpsons: Hit & Run Microsoft Windows November 11, 2003 Radical Entertainment Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Sierra (PAL)
[40]
Battlestar Galactica PlayStation 2 November 18, 2003 Warthog Games Universal Interactive [41]
Xbox
Metal Arms: Glitch in the System GameCube November 19, 2003Swingin' Ape StudiosSierra
PlayStation 2 Mass Media Games
Xbox Swingin' Ape Studios
Barbie: Groovy Games PlayStation November 2003Digital Illusions CanadaVivendi Universal Games[ citation needed ]
Shelly Club Microsoft Windows 2003Random GamesVivendi Universal Games[ citation needed ]

2004

TitlePlatform(s)Release dateDeveloper(s)Label(s)Reference(s)
The X-Files: Resist or Serve PlayStation 2 March 16, 2004 Black Ops Entertainment / The Collective Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Sierra (PAL)
[42]
Lords of the Realm III Microsoft Windows March 17, 2004 Impressions Games Sierra
Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Microsoft Windows March 21, 2004 Valve, Turtle Rock Studios, Ritual Entertainment Sierra
Barbie Mermaid Adventure Macintosh March 2004 Vivendi Universal Games Vivendi Universal Games[ citation needed ]
Microsoft Windows
Van Helsing Game Boy Advance May 6, 2004 Saffire Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Sierra (PAL)
[43]
PlayStation 2 [44]
Xbox
The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay Xbox June 1, 2004 Starbreeze Studios Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Sierra (PAL)
[45]
Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage and Spyro Orange: The Cortex Conspiracy Game Boy Advance June 3, 2004 Vicarious Visions Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Coktel (EU)
[46]
Ground Control II: Operation Exodus Microsoft Windows June 22, 2004 Massive Entertainment Sierra [47]
Crash Nitro Kart N-Gage July 28, 2004 Vicarious Visions Vivendi Universal Games [48]
Evil Genius Microsoft Windows September 28, 2004 Elixir Studios Sierra
Thunderbirds Game Boy Advance August 10, 2004 Saffire Vivendi Universal Games
Crash Twinsanity PlayStation 2 September 28, 2004 Traveller's Tales Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Sierra (PAL)
[49]
Xbox
Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude Microsoft Windows October 5, 2004 High Voltage Software Sierra [50]
PlayStation 2
Xbox
Disney's Aladdin Chess Adventures Microsoft Windows October 5, 2004Fluent EntertainmentSierra
Tribes: Vengeance Microsoft Windows October 5, 2004 Irrational Games Sierra
Men of Valor Xbox October 7, 2004 2015 Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Sierra (PAL)
[51]
The Bard's Tale PlayStation 2 October 26, 2004 InXile Entertainment Vivendi Universal Games [lower-alpha 2] [52]
Xbox
Men of Valor Microsoft Windows October 28, 2004 2015 Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Sierra (PAL)
[53]
Spyro: A Hero's Tail GameCube November 3, 2004 Eurocom Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Sierra (PAL)
[54]
PlayStation 2
Xbox
Counter-Strike: Source Microsoft Windows November 16, 2004 Valve / Turtle Rock Studios Sierra[ citation needed ]
Fight Club PlayStation 2 November 16, 2004 Genuine Games / Visual Sciences Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Sierra (PAL)
[55]
Xbox
Half-Life 2 Microsoft Windows November 16, 2004 Valve Sierra [56]
The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay - Director's Cut Microsoft Windows December 8, 2004 Starbreeze Studios Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Sierra (PAL)
[57]
The Energy Thieves Microsoft Windows 2004 Coktel Studio Coktel[ citation needed ]
PlayStation 2

2005

TitlePlatform(s)Release dateDeveloper(s)Label(s)Reference(s)
Nexus: The Jupiter Incident Microsoft Windows February 24, 2005Mithis GamesSierra
Robots Game Boy Advance March 7, 2005 Griptonite Sierra [58]
GameCube Eurocom
Microsoft Windows
Nintendo DS Griptonite
PlayStation 2 Eurocom
Xbox
Red Ninja: End of Honor PlayStation 2 March 30, 2005Tranji StudioVivendi Universal Games (NA)
Sierra (PAL)
[59]
Xbox
SWAT 4 Microsoft Windows April 5, 2005 Irrational Games Sierra
Empire Earth II Microsoft Windows April 26, 2005 Mad Doc Software Sierra
Predator: Concrete Jungle PlayStation 2 April 26, 2005 Eurocom Vivendi Universal Games (NA)
Sierra (PAL)
[60]
Xbox
Cold Winter PlayStation 2 May 11, 2005 Swordfish Studios Sierra [61]
The Bard's Tale Microsoft Windows June 21, 2005 InXile Entertainment Vivendi Universal Games [lower-alpha 3] [ citation needed ]
FlatOut Microsoft Windows July 12, 2005 Bugbear Entertainment Vivendi Universal Games [62]
PlayStation 2
Xbox
The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction GameCube August 23, 2005 Radical Entertainment Sierra [63]
PlayStation 2
Xbox
Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus Microsoft Windows September 20, 2005Blue Monkey StudiosVivendi Universal Games [64]
Game Boy Advance October 7, 2005 WayForward Technologies
F.E.A.R. Microsoft Windows October 17, 2005 Monolith Productions Sierra [65]
Spyro: Shadow Legacy Nintendo DS October 18, 2005Amaze EntertainmentSierra
Crash Tag Team Racing GameCube October 19, 2005 Radical Entertainment Sierra
PlayStation 2
Xbox October 20, 2005
PlayStation Portable November 10, 2005
50 Cent: Bulletproof PlayStation 2 November 17, 2005 Genuine Games Vivendi Universal Games [66]
Xbox

2006

TitlePlatform(s)Release dateDeveloper(s)Label(s)Reference(s)
Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy Microsoft Windows February 14, 2006 Mad Doc Software Sierra
SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate Microsoft Windows February 28, 2006 Irrational Games Sierra
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown Game Boy Advance March 14, 2006 Amaze Entertainment Sierra[ citation needed ]
Microsoft Windows Eurocom
Nintendo DS Amaze Entertainment
PlayStation 2 Eurocom
F.E.A.R.: Combat Microsoft Windows August 17, 2006 Monolith Productions Sierra
Joint Task Force Microsoft Windows September 12, 2006Most Wanted EntertainmentSierra
Caesar IV Microsoft Windows September 26, 2006 Tilted Mill Entertainment Sierra
Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. PlayStation Portable October 6, 2006 FarSight Technologies Sierra[ citation needed ]
Scarface: The World Is Yours PlayStation 2 October 8, 2006 Radical Entertainment Sierra
Crash Boom Bang! Nintendo DS October 10, 2006 Dimps, HydeSierra
Scarface: The World Is Yours Microsoft Windows October 10, 2006 Radical Entertainment Sierra
The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning GameCube October 10, 2006 Krome Studios Sierra
PlayStation 2
Xbox
Game Boy Advance [67] October 12, 2006 Big Ant Studios, Krome Studios
Nintendo DS October 17, 2006Amaze Entertainment, Krome Studios
F.E.A.R.: Extraction Point Microsoft Windows October 24, 2006 TimeGate Studios / Monolith Productions Sierra[ citation needed ]
F.E.A.R. Xbox 360 October 31, 2006 Day 1 Studios Sierra[ citation needed ]
Scarface: The World Is Yours Xbox October 2006 Radical Entertainment Sierra
Eragon Nintendo DS November 14, 2006 Amaze Entertainment Sierra [68]
Microsoft Windows Stormfront Studios
PlayStation 2
PlayStation Portable Amaze Entertainment
Xbox Stormfront Studios
Xbox 360
Bass Pro Shops: Trophy Bass 2007 Microsoft Windows November 17, 2006Big John GamesVivendi Universal Games[ citation needed ]
Bass Pro Shops: Trophy Hunter 2007 Microsoft Windows November 17, 2006Jarhead GamesVivendi Universal Games[ citation needed ]
Xbox
Lawnmower Racing Mania 2007 Microsoft Windows November 20, 2006EV InteractiveVivendi Universal Games[ citation needed ]
Delta Force: Black Hawk Down – Team Sabre PlayStation 2 November 21, 2006 Rebellion Developments Sierra
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown Wii December 5, 2006 Eurocom Sierra
Assault Heroes Xbox Live Arcade December 13, 2006 Wanako Studios Sierra Online [69]
3D Ultra Mini Golf Adventures Microsoft Windows December 20, 2006 Wanako Studios Sierra Online [70]
Bass Pro Shops: Trophy Bass 2007 Xbox 2006Big John GamesVivendi Universal Games[ citation needed ]
DMZ: North Korea Microsoft Windows 2006Jarhead GamesVivendi Games[ citation needed ]
Outlaw Chopper Microsoft Windows 2006Jarhead GamesVivendi Universal Games[ citation needed ]

2007

TitlePlatform(s)Release dateDeveloper(s)Label(s)Reference(s)
M.A.C.H.: Modified Air Combat Heroes PlayStation Portable March 9, 2007Kuju SurreySierra
3D Ultra Mini Golf Adventures Xbox Live Arcade April 18, 2007 Wanako Studios Sierra Online [70]
3D Ultra Mini Golf Adventures: Carnival Microsoft Windows May 24, 2007 Wanako Studios Sierra Online
3D Ultra Mini Golf Adventures: Lost Island Microsoft Windows May 24, 2007 Wanako Studios Sierra Online
3D Ultra Mini Golf Adventures: Space Microsoft Windows May 24, 2007 Wanako Studios Sierra Online
3D Ultra Mini Golf Adventures: Wild West Microsoft Windows May 24, 2007 Wanako Studios Sierra Online
Scarface: The World Is Yours Wii June 12, 2007 Radical Entertainment Sierra
Switchball Microsoft Windows June 26, 2007Atomic ElbowSierra Online [71]
Carcassonne Xbox Live Arcade June 27, 2007Sierra Online Seattle, Sierra Online ShanghaiSierra Online [72]
World in Conflict Microsoft Windows September 18, 2007 Massive Entertainment Sierra
Crash of the Titans Game Boy Advance October 2, 2007Amaze EntertainmentSierra
Nintendo DS
PlayStation 2 Radical Entertainment
Wii
Xbox 360
The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night Nintendo DS October 2, 2007Amaze EntertainmentSierra
PlayStation 2 Krome Studios, Big Ant Studios
Wii
Game Boy Advance October 3, 2007Amaze Entertainment
Crash of the Titans PlayStation Portable October 16, 2007 SuperVillain Studios Sierra
SWAT: Target Liberty PlayStation Portable October 16, 20073G StudiosSierra
Assault Heroes Microsoft Windows October 23, 2007 Wanako Studios Sierra Online [69]
Battlestar Galactica Microsoft Windows October 23, 2007 Auran Games Sierra Online [73]
Xbox Live Arcade October 24, 2007
TimeShift Microsoft Windows October 30, 2007 Saber Interactive Sierra
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Empire Earth III Microsoft Windows November 6, 2007 Mad Doc Software Sierra
F.E.A.R.: Files Xbox 360 November 6, 2007 Day:1:Studios Sierra
F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate Microsoft Windows November 6, 2007 TimeGate Studios, Monolith Productions Sierra
Switchball Xbox Live Arcade November 7, 2007Atomic ElbowSierra Online
Aliens vs Predator: Requiem PlayStation Portable November 13, 2007 Rebellion Developments Sierra
Geometry Wars: Galaxies Wii November 20, 2007Kuju Surrey, Bizarre Creations Sierra
Nintendo DS November 27, 2007
Arkadian Warriors Xbox Live Arcade December 12, 2007 Wanako Studios, Sierra Online SeattleSierra Online [74]

2008

GamePlatformsRelease DateDeveloper(s)BrandNote/Source
Boogie Bunnies Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade)January 16, 2008 Artech Studios Sierra Online [75]
Microsoft Windows May 12, 2008
The Spiderwick Chronicles PlayStation 2 February 5, 2008 Stormfront Studios Sierra
Xbox 360
Wii
Microsoft Windows
Nintendo DS Backbone Entertainment
Commanders: Attack of the Genos Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade)February 13, 2008 SouthEnd Interactive Sierra Online [76]
Lost Cities April 23, 2008Sierra Online Shanghai
Assault Heroes 2 May 14, 2008 Wanako Studios [77]
Commanders: Attack of the Genos Microsoft Windows May 2008 SouthEnd Interactive
Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy PlayStation 3 June 3, 2008 High Moon Studios Sierra
Xbox 360
Aces of the Galaxy Microsoft Windows June 4, 2008 Artech Studios Sierra Online [75]
Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade)
Sea Life Safari Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade)June 18, 2008 Wanako Studios Sierra Online
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor PlayStation 2 July 22, 2008 Eurocom Sierra
Wii
Nintendo DS Artificial Mind & Movement
Gin Rummy Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade)September 3, 2008Sierra Online ShanghaiSierra Online
Crash: Mind over Mutant PlayStation 2 October 7, 2008 Radical Entertainment Activision (NA)
Sierra (PAL)
Published by Vivendi Games in Europe only.
Wii
Xbox 360
PlayStation Portable Virtuos
Nintendo DS TOSE
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon PlayStation 2 October 21, 2008 Étranges Libellules
Wii
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Nintendo DS Tantalus Media

2009

GamePlatformsRelease DateDeveloper(s)BrandNote/Source
Red Baron: Arcade PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network)March 12, 2009 Stainless Games Sierra Online
Zombie Wranglers Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade)May 6, 2009 Frozen Codebase [78]

Vivendi Games Mobile

GamePlatformsRelease DateDeveloper(s)Note/Source
2-in-1 Brain Teaser J2ME
Alone: The Horror Begins J2ME 2007 [79]
Amy's Jigsaw Scrapbook J2ME March 17, 2006Centerscore (Back catalogue) [80]
Aquarium Pets J2ME 2006Centerscore (Back catalogue) [81]
Black Hawk Down: Team Sabre J2ME September 2006 [82]
The Bourne Conspiracy J2ME June 2008 [83] [84]
The Bourne Ultimatum J2ME August 8, 2007 [85] [86]
Caesar J2ME 2006 [87]
Cake Mania 2 J2ME July 2008Centerscore [88]
Crash Boom Bang!/Crash Bandicoot Party Games J2ME July 2008 [89]
Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart J2ME April 2008 [90] [91]
Crash Nitro Kart 2 J2ME June 2008IP4U[ citation needed ]
Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D Symbian, iPhone OS April 2008 (Symbian)
July 9, 2008 (iPhone OS)
Polarbit [91]
Crash Racing J2ME November 2005 (archive title) [92] [lower-alpha 4]
Crash of the Titans J2ME November 2007Devalley Entertainment [94]
Delta Force J2ME September 27, 2007 [95] [96]
Empire Earth J2ME October 14, 2005 (Archive) [97] [lower-alpha 5]
Eragon J2ME January 11, 2007Kaolink [99] [100]
Ghostbusters: Ghost Trap J2ME October 2008 [101] [102]
The Incredible Machine J2ME June 6, 2007 [103]
Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail J2ME 2007The Mighty Troglodytes[ citation needed ]
The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning J2ME October 2006The Mighty Troglodytes[ citation needed ]
The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night J2ME October 2007The Mighty Troglodytes[ citation needed ]
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon J2ME November 2008The Mighty Troglodytes[ citation needed ]
Prison Break J2ME 2008 [104]
Pub Darts 180 J2ME February 5, 2008FinBlade [105]
SWAT: Elite Troops J2ME March 1, 2008 Rovio Entertainment [106]
Wordox: Word Snatcher J2ME April 23, 2008 [107]

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Skylanders is a toys-to-life action-adventure video game franchise published by Activision. Skylanders games are played by placing a character's figure on the "Portal of Power", a device that reads its tag using NFC and "imports" them into the game as a playable character.

<i>Spyro Reignited Trilogy</i> 2018 video game

Spyro Reignited Trilogy is a 2018 platform game compilation developed by Toys for Bob and published by Activision. It includes remakes of the first three games in the Spyro series: Spyro the Dragon (1998), Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! (1999), and Spyro: Year of the Dragon (2000). Reignited was released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in November 2018, while Nintendo Switch and Windows versions released in September 2019. The collection received positive reviews from critics and has sold over 10 million units as of September 2023.

<i>Crash Bandicoot 4: Its About Time</i> 2020 video game

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is a 2020 platform game developed by Toys for Bob and published by Activision. It was originally released for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with releases for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows following in 2021. The eighth main installment in the Crash Bandicoot series, the game's story follows Crash Bandicoot and his sister Coco as they recover the all-powerful Quantum Masks in a bid to prevent Doctor Neo Cortex and Doctor Nefarious Tropy from taking over the multiverse. They are indirectly aided by their former enemy Dingodile and an adventuring alternate-dimension counterpart of Crash's old girlfriend Tawna.

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