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Gamestar China

China Outsourcing Pioneer

About Gamestar China Gamestar (China) Ltd. was the first independent game outsourcing company in China, founded in 2002 in Shanghai by David Zhu. Acquired by Disney Interactive Studios in 2008, the studio has produced high-quality art and technology solutions for the interactive entertainment industry. Company History Founded: 2002 Founder: David Zhu (former Ubisoft Shanghai) Location: Shanghai and Wuhan, China Acquired: Disney Interactive Studios (April 2008) Team: 90+ people (at acquisition) Background Gamestar was opened as the first independent game outsourcing company in China. The studio initially started contributing to casual game titles for WildTangent. The team consisted mostly of former Ubisoft Shanghai employees. Services & Expertise Art Production High-quality art production Next-gen art projects Cross-platform art assets Technology Solutions Technology solutions for interactive entertainment Game engine development (PSP) Platform Experience PlayStation 2 GameCube Xbox PSP Cross-platform multi-SKU projects Notable Projects Midway Arcade Treasures 3 (cross-platform multi-SKU) WildTangent casual game titles Various next-gen art projects Disney Acquisition In April 2008, Disney Interactive Studios acquired Gamestar, noting the company's "six-year track record producing high quality art and technology solutions for interactive entertainment software development." Why Gamestar Matters Pioneer of China's outsourcing industry Disney acquired (quality validation) Ubisoft Shanghai alumni team Cross-platform development expertise 90+ person studio at acquisition