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'''Factor 5''' is a former Nintendo second party company. While working with Nintendo, they worked in conjunction with LucasArts. Currently, they are partnered with Sony Computer Entertainment.
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'''Factor 5''' is a former Nintendo second party company. While working with Nintendo, they worked in conjunction with LucasArts. They later partnered with Sony Computer Entertainment instead.
  
 
==History==
 
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Factor 5 was founded in Cologne, Germany in 1987. It was founded by five people which inspired the company's name.  
 
Factor 5 was founded in Cologne, Germany in 1987. It was founded by five people which inspired the company's name.  
  
In 1994, they moved to San Rafael, CA. They became Nintendo's exclusive partner. Along with producing games, they also developed other technology including MusyX and DivX For Games SDK.
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In 1994, they moved to San Rafael, CA. They became Nintendo's exclusive partner. Along with producing games, they also developed other technology including MusyX and DivX For Games SDK. At some point in the mid-2000s, they began working primarily for Sony instead, until in 2009 they reached bankruptcy.  
  
 
==Games==
 
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*''Ballblazer Champions''
 
*''Ballblazer Champions''
*''Star Wars Rebel Assault II: The HIdden Empire''
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*''Star Wars Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire''
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:00, 28 April 2011

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Factor 5
Type Former Second Party
Founded 1987
Base San Rafael, CA
Homepage Factor5.com
Notable Members Julian Eggebrecht
Key Franchises Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
Turrican

Factor 5 is a former Nintendo second party company. While working with Nintendo, they worked in conjunction with LucasArts. They later partnered with Sony Computer Entertainment instead.

History[edit]

Factor 5 was founded in Cologne, Germany in 1987. It was founded by five people which inspired the company's name.

In 1994, they moved to San Rafael, CA. They became Nintendo's exclusive partner. Along with producing games, they also developed other technology including MusyX and DivX For Games SDK. At some point in the mid-2000s, they began working primarily for Sony instead, until in 2009 they reached bankruptcy.

Games[edit]

Nintendo Consoles[edit]

Super Nintendo[edit]

  • Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventure
  • Super Turrican
  • Super Turrican 2

Nintendo 64[edit]

  • Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
  • Star Wars: Battle for Naboo
  • Star Wars: Rogue Squadron

Gamecube[edit]

  • Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
  • Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike

Nintendo Handhelds[edit]

Gameboy[edit]

  • Animaniacs
  • Contra: Alien Wars

Other Consoles[edit]

SEGA Genesis[edit]

  • Mega Turrican

Playstation[edit]

  • Ballblazer Champions
  • Star Wars Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire

Playstation 3[edit]

  • Lair

Home Computers[edit]

  • Tony and Friends in Kellogg's Land

Amiga[edit]

  • Katakis
  • Turrican
  • Turrican II: The Final Fight
  • Turrican 3
  • R-Type