Particle Systems
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This article is about a computer game company. For the computer graphics technique, see particle system.
Argonaut Sheffield (formerly Particle Systems Ltd.) was a British computer game developer based in Sheffield, England. The company was founded as Particle Systems by Glyn Williams and Michael Powell. Games developed by Particle Systems include I-War and its sequel Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos. The company was working on tactical combat game EXO, when it was acquired by Argonaut Games in January 2002[1] and became Argonaut Sheffield. Under this new guise the company released Bionicle, Power Drome and submitted a number of demos for Star Wars, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Zorro. Argonaut Sheffield was closed in late October 2004 when Argonaut games was put into administration.[2]
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Company type | Division |
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Industry | Video games |
Founded | 1993; 31 years ago (1993) |
Founder | Glyn Williams Michael Powell |
Defunct | October 2004 (2004-10) |
Fate | Dissolved together with its parent |
Headquarters | Sheffield, |
Products | Independence War series |
Parent | Argonaut Games |
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