Alice & Smith is a Canadian transmedia storytelling and video game developer that specializes in alternate reality games.[1] The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Montreal, Canada.[2]
| Industry | Video Games |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Canada |
Key people | Andrea Doyon (CEO), Nathalie Lacoste |
| Website | www |
History
editAlice & Smith was founded in 2014 by Nathalie Lacoste and Andrea Doyon in Montreal, Canada. The company created The Secret World spin-off The Black Watchmen, the company also created ARGs for games such as No Man's Sky[3] and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2.[4]
Products
editThe company developed XR Server, a visual management tool available on Microsoft Azure.[5]
In 2019, the company worked with Funcom, a Norwegian-based game developer, to create an AI-based storytelling experience for the ARG game Cyrano Story.[6]
In 2021, the company launched StreamFlare, a livestreaming solution that allows streamers to engage directly with their audiences.[7]
Games
edit- The Black Watchmen (2015)[8]
- Ahnayro: The Dream World (2016)
- NITE Team 4 (2019)[9][10]
- Cyrano Story (2020)[11]
Alternate reality games
edit- Waking Titan (2017)[3]
- Tender (2019)
Awards
edit| Years | Award | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NUMIX Independent Game Award | NITE Team 4 | Won | [12] |
References
edit- ^ "Reflector Entertainment Reveals The Unknown 9: Awakening With Teaser Trailer Debut". GlobeNewswire News Room (Press release). 27 August 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ Copans, Victoria (August 27, 2021). "MetaVenue Is Bringing Video Game Dynamics to Virtual Events". Live Design.
- ^ a b "What Is An ARG? The Layman's Guide to ARGs". Cultured Vultures. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ Andersen, Michael (14 February 2019). "Literally Give Your Heart Away on Tender This Valentine's Day". ARGNet: Alternate Reality Gaming Network. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "NAB Show 2023: Alice & Smith demonstrate how PlayFab can be leveraged for audience engagement". Technology Record | The best of enterprise solutions from the Microsoft partner ecosystem. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ Dallaire, Justin (November 14, 2019). "Tech in Action: Alice & Smith hands the ARG keys to AI". Strategy Online. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
- ^ "Alice & Smith Launches Game-Changing Live Digital Event Solution, StreamFlare, to Power PDXCON Remixed, Paradox Interactive's Global Gaming Celebration | INN". investingnews.com. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ Baker, Dillon (31 December 2014). "One Of The Most Elaborate Alternate Reality Games Ever Is Launching In 2015". ReadWrite. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "A Major Investment in the Hacking World – Alice & Smith receives an $800,000 investment for its simulation game NITE Team 4". markets.businessinsider.com. November 30, 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Alice & Smith forme vos employés grâce à la ludification". www.lesaffaires.com (in French). December 13, 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Cyrano Story details". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "NUMIX PRIZE 2019 FINALISTS AND WINNERS". PRIX NUMIX (in Canadian French). April 11, 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
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