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Gamestar China

China Outsourcing Pioneer

Shanghai, China
51-200
Founded 2002
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Gamestar China at a glance
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Shanghai, China
Team size
51-200
Services
3D Art, Programming, Animation
Engines
Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Listing status
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Listed since
January 2026
Website
gamestar.cn

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About

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
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