Eirplay

Eirplay was an Irish computer game company founded by Peter Lynch.[1] The company developed web and mobile games (J2ME[2]) for a variety of platforms and publishers. It was founded in 2002 and ceased trading in 2009.[3] Eirplay was based in the Digital Hub,[4] Dublin, Ireland.[5][6] The company published games for both the Irish market and international mobile games marketplace.[7]

Eirplay
IndustryWeb and mobile games
Founded2002 (2002)
FounderPeter Lynch
Defunct2009 (2009)
Headquarters
Ireland

Distributors: Handango, AirGames, SSG, Selatra, Eirborne, Trust5

Company legal status: Private limited company

Directors: Michael Lynch; Peter Lynch[8]

Mobile Java (J2ME) Games produced by Eirplay[9] Year
Claw 2004
Crazy Crèche 2003
Monster Madness[10] 2003
Khofu 2005
Dropkick[11] 2004
Strike Attack 2005
Toxic Terrors 2006
Pitstop 2006
Whack a Maoi 2006

Awards

Sep 2003 - Eirplay wins a commendation award at the Hothouse (Dublin Institute of Technology) Awards for Best Start-up Company.[12]

Jan 2004 - The company wins ‘Game Developer of the Year’ at the O2 Digital Media Awards[13]

Nov 2007 - Eirplay wins the Eircom Web Innovation Award with Playza[1][14][15]

References
  2. Troy, Leonie (1 May 2010). "ITB Journal - Mobile Game Localisation" (PDF). Institute of Technology Blanchardstown. Institute of Technology Blanchardstown. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  3. "Tech Tour". Techtour.com. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  4. "Digital Hub Reports Massive Growth In 2004 | The Irish Film & Television Network". Iftn.ie. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  5. "Video gamers gear up for cyber Olympics". The Irish Times. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  6. "Games Toaster". Gamestoaster.typepad.com. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  7. "Eirplay gets into the game with pending sports deal - Life | siliconrepublic.com - Ireland's Technology News Service". Siliconrepublic.com. 29 June 2004. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  8. "CRO Homepage". Cro.ie. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  9. "EirplayGames Company Information - GameFAQs". Gamefaqs.com. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  10. "EirplayGames - GameSpot". GameSpot.com. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  11. "[7650] Drop Kick (v 1.0) [EirplayGames] [!].zip|Cell-Mobile-Phone Nokia Rom Game Free to Download". Theoldcomputer.com. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  12. "DIT Hothouse" (PDF). Dit.ie. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  13. "Irish Games Overview". Gamedevelopers.ie. 20 May 2004.
  14. "eircom's €100,000 Web Innovation Fund winners announced!". Finfacts.ie. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  15. "Eirplay Games". GameDevelopers.ie. 6 January 2004. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
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