Beatshapers
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Video games |
Founded | 2006 |
Defunct | 2022 |
Products | #killallzombies, StarDrone Extreme, Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter, Enigmo, StarDrone Extreme, Wizorb, BreakQuest: Extra Evolution, Jetpack Joyride |
Website | beatshapers.com |
Beatshapers Ltd. was a Ukrainian video game developer founded in 2006 and headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine. It closed down in 2022, sparking a scandal due to non-payment of salaries to employees.
Games developed/Own IP
[edit]- MelodyBloxx (PS minis, cancelled)
- BreakQuest: Extra Evolution (PSP and PS Vita)
- StarDrone Extreme (PS Vita)
- Z-Run (PS Vita)
- Ready to Run (PS4)
- #killallzombies (PS4 and Nintendo Switch)
- RC Soccer (iOS, Android, VR)
- StarDrone VR (PS VR)
Games ported
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Games published
[edit]- PlayStation Minis
- BreakQuest (PSP minis launch title)
- NormalTanks
- Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter
- Jane's Hotel
- Enigmo
- Carnivores: Ice Age
- Galcon Labs
- Canabalt[1]
- Wizorb
- BreakQuest: Extra Evolution
- Jetpack Joyride
- PlayStation Network
- StarDrone (PS3 – PS Move launch title)
- StarDrone Extreme (PS Vita launch title)
- BreakQuest: Extra Evolution Freemium and PRO edition (PS Vita)
- Furmins (PS Vita)
- Z-Run (PS Vita)
- #killallzombies (PS4)
- RC Soccer (Apple ARkit, Android Razer Phone exclusive)
- StarDrone VR (PlayStation VR)
Awards
[edit]- Finalist
StarDrone, IndieCade Festival 2011
- Honorable Mention
MelodyBloxx, IGF Mobile 2010
- Developer Dash 2007
PlayFirst's Developer Dash Award 2007
- Semi-Finalist
RC Soccer VR, Global VR Challenge 2016 (China)
- Nominee
StarDrone VR, IMGA Awards 2017
The scandal around the studio's closure
[edit]Alexey Menshikov, the CEO of Beatshapers and founder of Fortell Games, has come under scrutiny for alleged unethical business practices. While Beatshapers is known for indie titles like Machines of Madness, Menshikov’s new venture, Fortell Games, is focused on reviving Blocksworld through a Kickstarter campaign. Despite this, numerous reports suggest ongoing financial and management issues.
Former collaborators have reported unpaid invoices and unfulfilled commitments, with accusations of poor communication and delayed payments. Anonymous testimonies from employees point to similar concerns, including unpaid wages and a lack of transparency. It is known to be the case of Menshikov's post wearing the new Apple Vision Pro glasses, for which he received criticism given reports of salary delays.
References
[edit]- ^ "Canabalt - PushSquare interview and Carnivores sequel teaser". 27 March 2012.
Sources
[edit]- PushSquare interview and Carnivores sequel teaser
- An interview with Beatshapers CEO at PSP Minis
- PlayFirst Developer Dash official press release
- BreakQuest reviews including paper magazines references
- Interview with Beatshapers CEO at PlayStation LifeStyle
- Independent Games Festival Mobile 2010 finalists and honorable mentions
- StartGame interview
- StarDrone official announcement
- Enigmo PlayStation minis announcement
- IndieCade Festival 2011 finalists
- Ready to Run announce on EU PSN blog
- StarDrone VR IMGA 2017 nominee
- StarDrone VR release announce
- Official website