Oliver Twins

Oliver Twins

The Oliver Twins are two British brothers, Philip and Andrew Oliver, who started to professionally develop computer games while they were still at school. Their first game, Super Robin Hood for the Amstrad CPC, was published in 1985 by Codemasters. They are most well known for the Dizzy series of computer games.[citation needed]

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In 1990, at the age of 22, they started Interactive Studios, now called Blitz Games Studios.[citation needed] Apart from their own games, the Oliver Twins were also responsible for porting a number of other prominent games to the Sega platforms, including Theme Park and Syndicate.

Both of the Olivers take an active role in supporting the UK games industry. Philip Oliver is one of the founders of developers' trade body TIGA and has served as an active board member (currently a Director) since its inception in 2001. He is also a Director on the board for E-Skills UK.

Philip and Andrew Oliver received Honorary Doctorates in 2008 from Coventry University (in Business Administration (DBA) and Technology (DTech) respectively) in recognition of their contribution to the growth of the electronic games industry both regionally and internationally.

Philip and Andrew Oliver were honoured as Fellows of the Royal Society of Arts in 2010.[1]

Games created or published by Interactive Studios/Blitz Games Studios

Games published by Codemasters

  • Super Robin HoodNovember 1985CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, NES
  • Ghost Hunters (video game)February 1986CPC, Spectrum
  • Grand Prix SimulatorApril 1986CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga
  • Dizzy - The Ultimate Cartoon AdventureJune 1986CPC, Spectrum, C64
  • Professional Ski SimulatorOctober 1986CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga
  • 3D StarfighterNovember 1986CPC, Spectrum
  • Fruit Machine SimulatorFebruary 1987Spectrum, CPC, C64, ST, Amiga
  • Treasure Island DizzyAugust 1987CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, NES, PC DOS
  • Advanced Pinball SimulatorOctober 1987CPC, Spectrum C64
  • Pro BMX SimulatorNovember 1987CPC, Spectrum, C64
  • Incredible Shrinking SphereNovember 1987CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga
  • Fast Food DizzyDecember 1987CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, PC DOS
  • Grand Prix Simulator IIFebruary 1988CPC, Spectrum, C64
  • The Race Against TimeMay 88CPC, Spectrum, C64
  • Jet Bike SimulatorSeptember 1988CPC Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga
  • Fantasy World DizzyOctober 1988CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, PC
  • Ghostbusters II (published by Activision) – August 1988CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga
  • Operation GunshipAugust 1989CPC, Spectrum, C64
  • Kwik SnaxNovember 1989CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, PC
  • The CD Games PackDecember 1989CPC, Spectrum, C64
  • Magicland DizzyFebruary 1990CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, PC
  • Dizzy Panic!May 90CPC, Spectrum, C64, Master System, Game Gear
  • Dizzy Prince of the YolkfolkAugust 1990CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, PC
  • Bubble DizzyNovember 1990CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, PC
  • Spellbound DizzyDecember 1990CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, PC
  • Dizzy Down the RapidsApril 1991CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga
  • Fantastic Adventures of DizzyApril 1991NES, ST, Amiga, Mega Drive/Genesis, PC, Game Boy, Master System, Game Gear.
  • FirehawkSeptember 1991NES, ST, Amiga
  • Crystal Kingdom DizzyDecember 1991CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, PC
  • Robin Hood Legend QuestFebruary 1992ST, Amiga
  • Aladdin Deck EnhancerNovember 1992NES
  • Dizzy The AdventurerNovember 1992NES (free with Aladdin)
  • Dreamworld PogieNever ReleasedNES (on Aladdin)
  • Go! Dizzy Go!Never ReleasedNES (on Aladdin)
  • Wonderland DizzyNever releasedNES (on Aladdin)
  • The Excellent Dizzy CollectionNovember 1993Master System, Game Gear

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