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Phoenix Games Ltd.

Phoenix Games B.V. was a Dutch video game publisher founded by Willie Horden, Paul Share and Steve Share in 2002. The studio billed itself as a "Super Budget Publisher" whose games were developed by small, independent studios under a strict budget and timeframe. Their games—especially those for the PlayStation 2—earned them notoriety in gaming circles due to their poor quality, though they are also sought after by video game collectors.

Phoenix Games Ltd.

Name
Phoenix Games
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Nuenen · Leicester
Activity
video game publisher
Dissolved
2010

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Phoenix Games B.V. was a Dutch video game publisher founded by Willie Horden, Paul Share and Steve Share in 2002. The studio billed itself as a "Super Budget Publisher" whose games were developed by small, independent studios under a strict budget and timeframe. Their games—especially those for the PlayStation 2—earned them notoriety in gaming circles due to their poor quality, though they are also sought after by video game collectors.

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  1. 01Foundation and history
  2. 02Reception, influence and legacy
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