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Maximum Games company history timeline

2009

During the 2009 holiday season, the company launched two successful Nintendo DS titles, Junior Brain Trainer and Junior Classic Games, with placement in major US retailers.

Maximum Games is a privately held California corporation, and was founded as "Maximum Family Games" in 2009 by Christina Seelye and Len Ciciretto.

2010

In 2010, the company published 16 new products for the Nintendo DS, Wii and PC platforms.

2011

In the same year, the company was granted third-party publishing status with Nintendo of America and Sony Computer Entertainment America, and in 2011, they were granted the same status in Europe with both companies.

2012

On May 25, 2012, the company legally changed its name to Maximum Games.

2015

By 2015, the company had invested $2.5 million in future games and shipped a total of 1 million units across all releases.

2016

On March 31, 2016, Maximum Games acquired UK-based video game publisher and distributor Avanquest Software Publishing Ltd.

2018

In 2018, Len Ciciretto transitioned out of the company and is no longer a shareholder.

2020

In October 2020, Maximum Games entered an agreement with Nacon to handle third-party logistics for their lineup of RIG computer and gaming accessories.

On December 21, 2020, Maximum Games began offering direct-to-consumer shipping from its own digital storefront.

2021

On November 29, 2021, it was announced that the company would be purchased by Swedish firm Zordix AB, for a total of $42 million, with additional earnouts of up to $30 million.

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Founded
2009
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Headquarters
Walnut Creek, CA
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Christina Seelye,Len Ciciretto
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