Imagine (video game series)

Imagine is a series of simulation video games primarily for the Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft Windows, and Wii game consoles, released from October 2007 to February 2013. Imagine video games are aimed primarily at girls aged six to fourteen and are published by Ubisoft.

Imagine
Genre(s)Simulation
Developer(s)
Publisher(s)Ubisoft
Platform(s)Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Microsoft Windows
First releaseImagine: Master Chef
October 2007
Latest releaseImagine: Championship Rider 3D
February 23, 2013

Background

The Imagine series of games allows players to take on the role of various occupations, such as a fashion designer, rock star, movie star or teacher.[1] Ubisoft became a leader in publishing "games for girls" for the Nintendo DS and Wii through the Imagine, Ener-G, and Petz series.[2][3]

Reception

IGN stated that Imagine games vary wildly in quality, describing some games as "boring and soulless cash-ins that serves no purpose other than to financially take advantage of uninformed teenage girls" and others as "surprise hits [that] turned out pretty darn well."[4]

Games

A large number of games have been released under the Imagine banner. These include:

Title Original release Source
Imagine: Master Chef
•Imagine: Happy Cooking EU		 October 2007 [5][6][7][8]
Imagine: Fashion Designer October 2007 [5]
Imagine: Animal Doctor
•Imagine: Pet Vet EU		 October 2007 [5]
Imagine: Babyz
•Imagine: Babies EU		 October 2007 [5]
Imagine: Figure Skater January 29, 2008
Imagine: Rock Star
•Imagine: Girl Band EU
•Imagine: Girls Band AU		 March 1, 2008
Imagine: Teacher April 15, 2008 [1]
My Secret World by Imagine May 3, 2008 [1]
Imagine: Babysitters
•Imagine: Baby Club EU		 June 5, 2008 [1]
Imagine: Modern Dancer
•Ener-G Dance Squad NA		 June 28, 2008
Imagine: Fashion Designer New York
•Imagine: Fashion Model EU		 July 20, 2008 [1]
Imagine: Champion Rider August 11, 2008
Imagine: Pet Hospital September 4, 2008
Imagine: Interior Designer October 6, 2008
Imagine: Wedding Designer
•Imagine: Dream Weddings EU		 October 31, 2008 [1]
Imagine: Party Babyz November 12, 2008 [2]
Imagine: Ballet Star
•Imagine: Ballet Dancer EU		 November 27, 2008 [4]
Imagine: Movie Star December 2, 2008 [1]
Imagine: Gymnast December 18, 2008
Imagine: My Restaurant
•Gourmet Chef: Cook Your Way to Fame NA		 January 1, 2009
Imagine: Fashion Party January 28, 2009
Imagine: Cheerleader February 14, 2009
Imagine: Ice Champions March 11, 2009
Imagine: Family Doctor March 27, 2009
Imagine: Makeup Artist April 12, 2009
Imagine: Music Fest May 16, 2009
Imagine: Boutique Owner June 2, 2009
Imagine: Soccer Captain July 11, 2009
Imagine: Teacher: Class Trip
•Imagine: Teacher: School Trip EU		 August 5, 2009
Imagine: Detective September 5, 2009
Imagine: Party Planner September 15, 2009
Imagine: Salon Stylist
•Imagine Beauty Stylist EU		 September 19, 2009
Imagine: Reporter
•Imagine Journalist EU		 September 28, 2009
Imagine: Zookeeper October 6, 2009
Imagine: Artist October 23, 2009
Imagine: Fashion Designer World Tour October 20, 2009
Imagine: Rescue Vet October 29, 2009
Imagine: Babyz Fashion February 3, 2010
Imagine: Resort Owner
•Imagine Dream Resort EU		 June 22, 2010
Imagine: Sweet 16
•Sweet 16 EU		 October 9, 2010
Imagine: Animal Doctor Care Center January 18, 2011
Imagine: Fashion Stylist
•Imagine: Fashion Paradise EU		 June 21, 2011
Imagine: Fashion Life May 8, 2012
Imagine: Babies 3D August 6, 2012
Imagine: Fashion World 3D October 27, 2012
Imagine: Championship Rider 3D February 23, 2013

References
  1. "Ubisoft's Imagine Series Takes the Lead in Video Games for Girls". IGN. July 15, 2008.
  2. Gaudiosi, John (July 20, 2008). "E3 trendspotting: Game publishers turning more to girl gamers". VentureBeat.
  3. Kohler, Chris (January 14, 2009). "Ubi: Wii Is For Girls, 2K: Wii Is For Crap". Wired.
  4. Clark, Joshua (December 15, 2008). "Imagine: Ballet Star Review". IGN.
  5. "Ubisoft Unveils Imagine™ Video Game Series for Girls". Business Wire. July 12, 2007. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018.
  6. MacDonald, Keza (October 29, 2007). "DS Roundup • Page 2". Eurogamer. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
  7. "Test : Lea Passion Cuisine". Jeuxvideo.com. November 21, 2007. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
  8. Thomas, Lucas (November 9, 2007). "Imagine: Master Chef Review". IGN. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
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