Double Fine Productions, Inc.
Double Fine Productions, Inc. is a company that makes video games
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Their first released title was Psychonauts. Although the game was well-received by critics, it sold rather poorly as a result of limited marketing from Majesco and a small budget. The game was regarded by many as a cult hit and earned the young company a dedicated fanbase.
Brütal Legend, Double Fine's second title, is currently in development and is scheduled for release on October 13, 2009. The new title has had a comparatively huge marketing campaign thanks to financing from publisher EA, being plugged at MTV's 2009 Video Music Awards and sponsoring the winning team at the 2009 Red Bull Soapbox Race.
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Origin of the Name
The name for the company was selected by Tim Schafer after seeing a sign on the Golden Gate Bridge that read “Slow to 45 mph – Double Fine Zone.” He hoped passers-by would read the sign as a declaration that the zone beyond (San Francisco) belonged to his production studio. Unfortunately, the sign has been replaced and no longer features any mention of a "Double Fine."
Double Fine Action News
Double Fine Action News is the name of Double Fine's blog. It is written by Tim Schafer and generally acts as his personal blog rather than a marketing outlet. (For example: multiple posts are devoted to an ordeal involving Schafer's discovery of a weevil in his Kashi Instant Oatmeal.) The header image changes periodically and generally features one image mirrored to create two.
Double Fine Action Comics
Double Fine Action Comics are seven web comics created by five Double Fine artists and one senior producer, hosted on the official Double Fine website. Artists Scott C., Nathan Stapley, Mark Hamer, and Tasha each have their own unique series, while Raz has two. Gabe Miller, the senior producer at Double Fine, recently started his own Action Comic.
Currently, Scott C., Nathan Stapley, Tasha, and Gabe Miller add new comics every two or three days. Scott C.'s comic updates the most often, with over 700 entries so far. Nathan Stapley's has over 400 individual comics. Tasha's comic has well over 200 submissions.
In the summer of 2009, Scott C.'s first 300 comic strips were compiled into Double Fine Action Comics, Vol. 1, a book sold through the Double Fine Shop.
Double Fine Shop
The official Double Fine website also hosts the Double Fine Shop. The Double Fine Shop sells many exclusive items related to both Double Fine games and Double Fine Action Comics. Of particular note are various items hand signed by Tim Schafer.
Trivia
Double Fine Productions, Inc. is an American game developer responsible for Psychonauts and Brütal Legend. It is led by famed game designer Tim Schafer.
Overview
Double FIne Productions began in July 2000 when it was founded by veteran game designer Tim Schafer following his departure from LucasArts, where he was well known for his work on several popular adventure games, such as The Secret of Monkey Island and Day of the Tentacle. The company recruited many of Schafer 's former colleagues from his previous projects.Their first released title was Psychonauts. Although the game was well-received by critics, it sold rather poorly as a result of limited marketing from Majesco and a small budget. The game was regarded by many as a cult hit and earned the young company a dedicated fanbase.
Brütal Legend, Double Fine's second title, is currently in development and is scheduled for release on October 13, 2009. The new title has had a comparatively huge marketing campaign thanks to financing from publisher EA, being plugged at MTV's 2009 Video Music Awards and sponsoring the winning team at the 2009 Red Bull Soapbox Race.
Awards
- 2005 “Best Action / Adventure Game” for Psychonauts from Official XBOX Magazine
- 2005 “Game of the Year” for Psychonauts from Eurogamer
- 2006 "Best New Studio" for Double Fine Productions, Inc., from the Game Developers Conference
Origin of the Name
The name for the company was selected by Tim Schafer after seeing a sign on the Golden Gate Bridge that read “Slow to 45 mph – Double Fine Zone.” He hoped passers-by would read the sign as a declaration that the zone beyond (San Francisco) belonged to his production studio. Unfortunately, the sign has been replaced and no longer features any mention of a "Double Fine." Double Fine Action News
Double Fine Action News is the name of Double Fine's blog. It is written by Tim Schafer and generally acts as his personal blog rather than a marketing outlet. (For example: multiple posts are devoted to an ordeal involving Schafer's discovery of a weevil in his Kashi Instant Oatmeal.) The header image changes periodically and generally features one image mirrored to create two. Double Fine Action Comics
Double Fine Action Comics are seven web comics created by five Double Fine artists and one senior producer, hosted on the official Double Fine website. Artists Scott C., Nathan Stapley, Mark Hamer, and Tasha each have their own unique series, while Raz has two. Gabe Miller, the senior producer at Double Fine, recently started his own Action Comic.Currently, Scott C., Nathan Stapley, Tasha, and Gabe Miller add new comics every two or three days. Scott C.'s comic updates the most often, with over 700 entries so far. Nathan Stapley's has over 400 individual comics. Tasha's comic has well over 200 submissions.
In the summer of 2009, Scott C.'s first 300 comic strips were compiled into Double Fine Action Comics, Vol. 1, a book sold through the Double Fine Shop.
Double Fine Shop
The official Double Fine website also hosts the Double Fine Shop. The Double Fine Shop sells many exclusive items related to both Double Fine games and Double Fine Action Comics. Of particular note are various items hand signed by Tim Schafer. Trivia
- The mascot featured in the studio's logo is known as 2-Headed Baby, often shortened by employees and fans to "2HB."
- Psychonauts is almost always referred to as "Excellent Game Psychonauts" throughout the Double Fine website.
| Company Name | Double Fine Productions, Inc. |
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| City | San Francisco |
| State | California |
| Country | USA |
| Website | http://www.doublefine.com |
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| Date Founded | July 1, 2000 |
| Count of Games Published | 0 |
| Count of Games Developed | 2 |
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