Straylight Studios

Infobox Company
company_name = Straylight Studios
company_type = Privately Owned
foundation = 2004
location = Dunedin, New Zealand
industry =Computer and video game industry
Entertainment industry
key_people = Timothy Nixon, CEO
homepage = [http://www.straylight-studios.com/ www.straylight-studios.com/]

Straylight Studios is a game development studio based in Dunedin, New Zealand. They are also a member of the NZGDA.

Straylight are committed to the application of Meaningful Play to make games that matter. Their products are utilized in educational institutions, at the workplace, and at home to enhance the lives of everyday people by providing them with a playful interactive environment in which to further themselves and have fun while they’re at it.

Currently the studio is located in the Central Business District of Dunedin. Previously, it was in the Centre for Innovation research facility at the University of Otago.

Early in 2008, Straylight launched its new [http://www.meaningfulplay.com Meaningful Play blog] to promote and encourage discussion around the application of gaming technology as a learning tool.

Industry Awards

Straylight received an award at TUANZ, 2005.

* "Winner: TUANZ Entertainment Award" for StarTag
* "Finalist: Computerworld Excellence Awards, Innovation in IT" for The Kitchen

Games Developed by Straylight Studios

* "The Kitchen (Computer Game)" http://www.thestreet.net.nz/
* "StarTag" http://www.startagthegame.com/

References

* [http://www.straylight-studios.com Company Website]
* [http://www.meaningfulplay.com Meaningful Play blog]