Wicked Witch (company)
Wicked Workshop (formerly known as Wicked Witch[2]) is an Australian video game developer that was founded in 2001[3] by Daniel Visser, the managing director. Wicked Witch Software has produced 50 or more games across platforms such as Android, iOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and Steam.
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| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founders | Daniel Visser |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia |
Key people | Managing Director Daniel Visser Lead Artist Shannon Trottman Programming Lead Shayne Ford Chief Financial Officer Colin Visser[1] |
| Parent | Keywords Studios |
| Website | wicked-witch.com.au |
Wicked Witch Software has provided work for local and international developers and publishers, including Microsoft, Torus, Krome, and Tru Blu.[4][1]
History
Following the PC game “Space Chimps”, Wicked Witch Software worked on two Nintendo DS action-adventure titles: NRL’s “Mascot Mania” and AFL's “Mascot Manor”, both released in 2009.
In 2014, Mattel and Wicked Witch Software developed and released an iOS game based on Whac-A-Mole. Wicked Witch developed and Tru Blu released AFL Live 2 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and rugby titles Rugby League Live 2 Gold (NRL) and Jonah Lomu Rugby Gold Rugby Union for iOS and Android.
In 2019, Wicked Witch Software collaborated on Microsoft's Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition remaster. Developed by Forgotten Empires, Tantalus, and Wicked Witch Software, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition included new content and gameplay.
Wicked Witch Software developed and Tru Blu published the AFL Evolution series, with AFL Evolution 2 being released across consoles and PC in 2020.[5]
Wicked Witch Software developed and Tru Blu published Rugby Challenge titles under the Rugby Union license. Rugby Challenge 4 was released in 2020.[6]
On the 3rd of May 2023 Wicked Witch changed to Wicked Workshop[2]
Games
| Title | Year | Genre | Platforms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Squared | 2022 | Educational | iOS, Android | Published by Playlunch Games |
| AFL Evolution 2 | 2020 | Sports | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Rugby Challenge 4 | 2020 | Sports | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition | 2019 | Real-time strategy | PC | Developed with Forgotten Empires & Tantalus Media. Published by Xbox Game Studios. |
| Jupiter & Mars | 2019 | Sci-Fi, Fantasy | PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR | Published by Tigertron |
| AFL Evolution - 2018 Season Pack | 2018 | Sports | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Shane Warne: King of Spin | 2017 | Sports | Steam | Published by Wicked Witch Software |
| AFL Evolution | 2017 | Sports | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Rugby Challenge 3 | 2016 | Sports | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Steam | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| PuzzleWiz | 2015 | Puzzle | iOS, Android | Published by Wicked Witch Software |
| Warhammer: Snotling Fling | 2015 | Puzzle | iOS, Android | Published by Wicked Witch Software |
| Jet Run: City Defender | 2014 | Action | iOS, Android | Published by Wicked Witch Software |
| AFL Live 2 Season Pack 2014 | 2014 | Sports | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Whac-a-Mole | 2014 | Action | iOS | Published by Wicked Witch Software |
| AFL Live 2 | 2013 | Sports | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iOS, Android | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Rugby League Live 2: Mini Games | 2013 | Sports | iOS | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Rugby League Live 2: Quick Match | 2013 | Sports | iOS | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Rugby League Live 2: Gold Edition | 2013 | Sports | iOS | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge: Gold Edition | 2012 | Sports | iOS | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge: Quick Match | 2012 | Sports | iOS | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge: Mini Games | 2012 | Sports | iOS | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| AFL Wii: Game of the Year Edition | 2012 | Sports | Wii | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Catapult King | 2012 | iOS | Published by Wicked Witch Software | |
| AFL Wii | 2011 | Sports | Wii | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| AFL Challenge | 2009 | Sports | PSP | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Rugby League Challenge | 2009 | Sports | PSP | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| AFL Mascot Manor | 2009 | Sports | Nintendo DS | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment |
| NRL Mascot Mania | 2009 | Nintendo DS | Published by Tru Blu Entertainment | |
| AFL Arcade | 2009 | Sports | Mobile | Published by Wicked Witch Software |
| NRL Arcade | 2009 | Sports | Mobile | Published by Wicked Witch Software |
| World Cup 2010 | 2009 | Sports | Mobile | |
| Space Chimps | 2008 | PC | Published by Brash Entertainment | |
| AFL Goalkick | 2007 | Mobile | ||
| AFL Handball | 2007 | Mobile | ||
| Cricket Trivia | 2007 | Mobile | ||
| Office Chair Death Race | 2007 | PC, Mobile | ||
| Alter Casus | 2007 | Mobile | ||
| Karma of Monster | 2007 | Mobile | ||
| Super Batsman | 2006 | Mobile | ||
| Ultimate Fielder | 2006 | Mobile | ||
| Extreme Ball Control | 2006 | Mobile | ||
| Tellurian | 2006 | Mobile | ||
| Connect | 2006 | Mobile | ||
| Turbo Tennis | 2006 | Mobile | ||
| Ultimate Puzzles 1001 | 2006 | Puzzle | PC | |
| Ultimate Solitaire 750 | 2004 | Puzzle | PC | |
| Commonwealth Games: Cycling | 2005 | Mobile | ||
| Commonwealth Games: Hockey | 2005 | Mobile | ||
| Commonwealth Games: Hurdles | 2005 | Mobile | ||
| Commonwealth Games: Swimming | 2005 | Mobile | ||
| Space Marines 2 | 2005 | Mobile | ||
| Coffee House Chaos | 2005 | PC | ||
| Bejeweled | 2005 | Mobile | ||
| Paperboy | 2005 | Mobile | ||
| Bomb Jack | 2005 | Mobile | ||
| Allied Assault | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Compass | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Mobile Rally 2 | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Space Marines | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Wicked Football | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Wicked Hockey | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Wicked Racing | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Wicked Footy | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Log Rollin' | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Sachin Tendulker's Duck The Bouncer | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Sachin Tendulker's Fielding Challenge | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Sachin Tendulkar's Tap-O-Thon | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Dolphins Swimming | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Simply English | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Face Messenger | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Ikari Warriors | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Chuckie Egg | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Alien VS Predator | 2004 | Mobile | ||
| Qibla | 2003 | Mobile | ||
| Mobile Rally | 2003 | Mobile | ||
| Tank Assault | 2003 | Mobile, Nintendo DS | ||
| War Monster | 2003 | Game-Boy Color, Mobile, Nintendo DS | ||
| War Monster Online | 2003 | Mobile | ||
| MTV: The Gimps | 2003 | Mobile | ||
| Jumbuck Hockey | 2003 | Mobile | ||
| Ryan Giggs Football | 2003 | Mobile | ||
| Gothic Graveyard | 2002 | Mobile | ||
| Melody Mars: DJ Battles | 2002 | PC, Mobile | ||
| Ned Kelly: The Kelly Gang Adventures | 2002 | PC | ||
| Mary-Kate and Ashley: Crush Course | 2001 | Game-Boy Color | ||
| Roswell Conspiracies: Aliens, Myths and Legends | 2001 | Game-Boy Color |
References
- PlayStation Australia February 2010. Sony. 2009. p. 96.
- "Wicked Witch | Keywords Australia". Wicked Witch Out. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- "Official Wicked Witch site". Retrieved 3 March 2011.
- "Oz Developer Watch: Wicked Witch Software". Retrieved 27 May 2009.
- "Video game review: AFL Evolution 2 is still rebuilding, but it avoids the wooden spoon". Fox Sports. 12 April 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- Proome, Jeremy (29 July 2020). "Rugby Challenge 4 Early Access Review – A Sidestep in the Right Direction? - MenStuff". Retrieved 20 May 2021.