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]}

Overview

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

• Puss in Boots (Q4 2011)
• Michael Phelps: Push the Limit (Q4 2011)
• SpongeBob's Surf and Skate Roadtrip (Q4 2011)
• Fantastic Pets (2011)
• Yoostar 2 (2011)
• Droplitz Delight (2010)
• SFG Soccer: Football Fever (2010) - Published by Blitz 1UP
• The Biggest Loser: Ultimate Workout (2010)
• The Biggest Loser Challenge (2010)
• Dead to Rights: Retribution (2010)
• All Star Karate (2010)
• Biggest Loser (2009)
• Karaoke Revolution (2009)
• iCarly (2009)
• KrissX (2009)- Published by Blitz 1UP
• Fluttabyes (2009)- Published by Blitz 1UP
• Mole Control (2009)- Published by Blitz 1UP
• Clover: A Curious Tale (2009)- Published by Blitz 1UP
• Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao (Q4 2009)
• Droplitz (Q3 2009)
• PowerUp Forever (2008)
• Buccaneer: The Pursuit of Infamy (2008)- Published by Blitz 1UP
• Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 (2008)
• Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Make the Grade (2008)
• Bratz Girlz Really Rock (2008)
• Tak and the Guardians of Gross (2008)
• Project Aftermath (2008)- Published by Blitz 1UP
• Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore (2008)
• SpongeBob SquarePants - Underpants Slam^[2] (2007)
• Bratz: The Movie (video game) (2007)
• Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol (2007)
• Big Bumpin' (2006)
• PocketBike Racer (2006)
• Sneak King (2006)
• SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (2006)
• Bratz: Forever Diamondz (2006)
• Reservoir Dogs (2006)
• Pac-Man World 3 (2005)
• Bratz: Rock Angelz (2005)
• The Fairly OddParents: Shadow Showdown (2004)
• Bad Boys: Miami Takedown (2004)
• Barbie Horse Adventures: Wild Horse Rescue (2003)
• The Fairly OddParents: Breakin' Da Rules (2003)
• Zapper: One Wicked Cricket (2002)
• Taz: Wanted (2002)
• Lilo & Stitch: Trouble in Paradise (2002)
• Fuzion Frenzy (2001)
• The Mummy Returns (2001)
• Chicken Run (2000)
• The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000)
• Frogger 2: Swampy's Revenge (2000)
• Action Man: Destruction X (2000)
• Action Man: Mission Xtreme (1999)
• Glover (1999)
• WarGames (1998)

Games published by Codemasters

• Super Robin Hood – November 1985 – CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, NES
• Ghost Hunters (video game) – February 1986 – CPC, Spectrum
• Grand Prix Simulator – April 1986 – CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga
• Dizzy - The Ultimate Cartoon Adventure – June 1986 – CPC, Spectrum, C64
• Professional Ski Simulator – October 1986 – CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga
• 3D Starfighter – November 1986 – CPC, Spectrum
• Fruit Machine Simulator – February 1987 – Spectrum, CPC, C64, ST, Amiga
• Treasure Island Dizzy – August 1987 – CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, NES, PC DOS
• Advanced Pinball Simulator – October 1987 – CPC, Spectrum C64
• Pro BMX Simulator – November 1987 – CPC, Spectrum, C64
• Incredible Shrinking Sphere – November 1987 – CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga
• Fast Food Dizzy – December 1987 – CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, PC DOS
• Grand Prix Simulator II – February 1988 – CPC, Spectrum, C64
• The Race Against Time – May 88 – CPC, Spectrum, C64
• Jet Bike Simulator – September 1988 – CPC Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga
• Fantasy World Dizzy – October 1988 – CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, PC
• Ghostbusters II (published by Activision) – August 1988 – CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga
• Operation Gunship – August 1989 – CPC, Spectrum, C64
• Kwik Snax – November 1989 – CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, PC
• The CD Games Pack – December 1989 – CPC, Spectrum, C64
• Magicland Dizzy – February 1990 – CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, PC
• Dizzy Panic! – May 90 – CPC, Spectrum, C64, Master System, Game Gear
• Dizzy Prince of the Yolkfolk – August 1990 – CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, PC
• Bubble Dizzy – November 1990 – CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, PC
• Spellbound Dizzy – December 1990 – CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, PC
• Dizzy Down the Rapids – April 1991 – CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga
• Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy – April 1991 – NES, ST, Amiga, Mega Drive/Genesis, PC, Game Boy, Master System, Game Gear.
• Firehawk – September 1991 – NES, ST, Amiga
• Crystal Kingdom Dizzy – December 1991 – CPC, Spectrum, C64, ST, Amiga, PC
• Robin Hood Legend Quest – February 1992 – ST, Amiga
• Aladdin Deck Enhancer – November 1992 – NES
• Dizzy The Adventurer – November 1992 – NES (free with Aladdin)
• Dreamworld Pogie – Never Released – NES (on Aladdin)
• Go! Dizzy Go! – Never Released – NES (on Aladdin)
• Wonderland Dizzy – Never released – NES (on Aladdin)
• The Excellent Dizzy Collection – November 1993 – Master System, Game Gear

References

1. ^ Richardson, Richardson (20 May 2010). "Royal Society of Arts welcomes Blitz studio heads to its ranks". News by Develop. Develop. http://www.develop-online.net/news/34889/Oliver-twins-elected-RSA-fellows. Retrieved March 11, 2011. 
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External links

• Official Oliver Twins website
• Blitz Games Studios website
• Desert Island Discs style interview with Andrew Oliver
• Oliver Twins at World of Spectrum
• Oliver Twins interview
• Oliver Twins interview with the Goddess from GIGnews

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Name	Oliver, Philip
Alternative names	Oliver, Andrew
Short description	Video games developers
Date of birth	1969
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Date of death
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