IdeaSpark Labs Inc. (trade name:Beamdog)[1] is a Canadianvideo game developer founded in 2009[2] byBioWare co-founder Trent Oster and former BioWare lead programmer Cameron Tofer.[3][4] Beamdog's distribution service was launched in July 2010.[5]
Beamdog was founded in 2009 by Trent Oster and Cameron Tofer. It has employees in locations throughout the United States and Australia, Russia, and the UK.[2] Beamdog initially operated as a third party digital distribution storefront for PC games by independent developers.[6]
Overhaul Games is a division of Beamdog. Originally, it was a part of Beamdog, but following the release ofMDK2 for Wii, a discrete studio was founded to work onMDK2 HD.[3] The name Overhaul Games was chosen to reflect the company's work onMDK2 HD as they had overhauled the game into a next generation game. Since 2012, the Overhaul team has also released several enhanced editions ofInfinity Engine games as well.[citation needed]
Aspyr through its parentEmbracer Group announced its acquisition of Beamdog in April 2022 for an undisclosed sum.[7]
Mythforce (2023) – Developed by Beamdog, published by Aspyr
In addition, Beamdog offers official soundtracks to games for download[11] as well as "digital deluxe" versions[12] with the original and additional music included. TheSiege of Dragonspear is also available in a collectors edition as well.[13]
Beamdog Client is an online-based game software program (similar toSteam), which allows players to keep their games up to date with the latest fixes and enhancements. It also allows players access to the latest content from Beamdog, as well as a forum for testing or providing game feedback.[14]
