Point of View, Inc.

Point of View, Inc. (formerly Point of View Software) was an American private video game development company headquartered in Irvine, California. Founded in February 1996 by three industry veterans — Chris Warner (president), Mike Terlecki (vice president of technology), and Mark Nausha (vice president of development) — the studio built a reputation for developing licensed and remake titles across multiple console generations, from the Dreamcast era through the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Over roughly twelve years of operation, Point of View released 33 games in collaboration with publishers such as Electronic Arts, Namco, Midway Games, Crave Entertainment, and MGA Entertainment. Notable projects included remakes of N.A.R.C., NASCAR 06, and Spy Hunter, as well as a game based on the television series The Shield. Many of its staff had previously worked at Interplay and Troika Games. By 2009 the studio had shrunk to about 30 developers and was working on Damnation and TNA Wrestling for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. In 2010, following turbulent relations with partner Blue Omega Entertainment and British publisher Codemasters, the company was dissolved, citing financial difficulties and a lack of work.

Point of View, Inc. was founded in February 1996 by three video game industry veterans: Chris Warner, who served as president; Mike Terlecki, vice president of technology; and Mark Nausha, vice president of development. The company was headquartered in Irvine, California, and operated as a private company. Many of its employees had previously worked at Interplay and Troika Games, bringing significant experience to the new studio. From its early years, Point of View focused on developing games for home consoles, starting with the Dreamcast and continuing through subsequent generations of hardware. The studio became known for creating remakes of classic arcade and console titles, including N.A.R.C., NASCAR 06, and Spy Hunter. It also developed a game based on the television series The Shield. Over a span of twelve years, the company released 33 games in partnership with major publishers such as Electronic Arts, Namco, Midway Games, Crave Entertainment, and MGA Entertainment. By 2009, the studio had approximately 30 developers and was working on two high-profile projects: Damnation and TNA Wrestling, both for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. However, the company faced difficulties in its relationships with partner Blue Omega Entertainment and British publisher Codemasters. In 2010, citing financial difficulties and a lack of work, Point of View was officially dissolved. The closure marked the end of a studio that had contributed to the video game industry for over a decade.

• 2010

  Company officially dissolved due to financial difficulties and lack of work.

• 2009

  Studio had approximately 30 developers and was working on Damnation and TNA Wrestling.

• 1996

  Point of View, Inc. founded in February by Chris Warner, Mike Terlecki, and Mark Nausha.

A work-for-hire studio specializing in licensed and remake titles for major publishers across console generations.

• N.A.R.C. (remake)

• NASCAR 06

• Spy Hunter (remake)

• The Shield (video game)

• Damnation

• TNA Wrestling

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