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Beenox

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Canadian video game developer

Beenox Inc.
Logo used since 2023
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryVideo games
FoundedMay 2000; 25 years ago (2000-05)
FounderDominique Brown
HeadquartersQuebec City, Canada
Number of locations
2 (2024)
Key people
Nour Polloni(studio head)[1]
Number of employees
~300
ParentActivision (2005–present)
DivisionsBeenox Montreal
Websitebeenox.com

Beenox Inc. is a Canadianvideo game developer established in 2000 inQuebec City. The studio became a wholly owned subsidiary ofActivision on May 25, 2005.[2]

History

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Beenox was founded by Dominique Brown in May 2000 to develop games for Apple Computer'sMac. He recruited four colleagues from his former employerMegaToon.[3] The studio's name was based on a random word he wrote in a notebook in chemistry class when brainstorming company names that contained an "X".[4] It focused on game conversion to Mac in 2003, due to "cash flow problems".[5][6] The company was acquired byActivision in May 2005.

In 2007, they returned to original game development with the console versions ofBee Movie Game,[7][8] inspired by thefeature film fromDreamWorks Animation. As part of Activision'sE3 2007 media blitz, it was announced that Beenox was the developer behind the Windows version of Activision'sSpider-Man gameSpider-Man: Friend or Foe, which was released in October 2007.[9] They released the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii and Windows versions ofMonsters vs. Aliens and the console versions ofGuitar Hero Smash Hits. Beenox later developed theSpider-Man gamesSpider-Man: Shattered Dimensions,[10]Spider-Man: Edge of Time,[11]The Amazing Spider-Man,[12] andThe Amazing Spider-Man 2.[13]

After founder Dominique Brown's departure in December 2012,[14] the studio's focus shifted from leading original game development to doing a number of support tasks onActivision's superbrandsSkylanders andCall of Duty. In 2015, Beenox worked in conjunction with Mercenary Technology on bringingCall of Duty: Black Ops III toPlayStation 3 andXbox 360.[15]

In March 2022, Beenox announced that it would open a second office inMontreal, Quebec, led by Nour Polloni, increasing its staff count by 20%.[16]

Games developed

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YearGamePlatform(s)NotesRef.
2001Pillars of GarendallMicrosoft Windows,Mac OS XCo-developed withAmbrosia Software
2007Bee Movie GameMicrosoft Windows,PlayStation 2,Xbox 360—
2009Monsters vs. AliensMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 2,PlayStation 3,Wii, Xbox 360
Guitar Hero Smash HitsPlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360
2010Spider-Man: Shattered DimensionsMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360
2011Spider-Man: Edge of TimeNintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360
2012The Amazing Spider-ManMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Wii,Wii U, Xbox 360
2013Skylanders: Swap ForcePlayStation 3,PlayStation 4, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360,Xbox OneCo-developed withVicarious Visions
2014The Amazing Spider-Man 2Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One—
Skylanders: Trap TeamNintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox OneCo-developed withToys for Bob
2015Skylanders: SuperChargersiOS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox OneCo-developed withVicarious Visions
Skylanders: SuperChargers RacingNintendo 3DS, Wii—
2016Call of Duty: Modern Warfare RemasteredMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox OneAdditional work
2017Call of Duty: WWII
2018Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
2019Crash Team Racing Nitro-FueledNintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One—
Call of Duty: Modern WarfareMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox OneAdditional work
2020Call of Duty: Warzone
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered—
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4,PlayStation 5, Xbox One,Xbox Series X/SAdditional work
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About TimeAdditional work
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SAdditional work
2021Call of Duty: Vanguard
2022Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIAdditional content development support
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0Additional content development support
2023Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIAddititional work
2024Call of Duty: Warzone MobileiOS,AndroidCo-developed with Digital Legends Entertainment, Activision Shanghai Studio,Demonware, and Solid State Studios
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SAdditional work; led the game's Windows version
2025Call of Duty: Black Ops 7Microsoft WindowsLed the game's Windows version

Ports

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YearGamePlatform(s)Ref.
2003Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3Mac OS X
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X
Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer
Wakeboarding Unleashed Featuring Shaun Murray
Tomb Raider: The Angel of DarknessMac OS X
2004The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Homeworld 2
Railroad Tycoon 3
Tony Hawk's Underground 2Microsoft Windows
Pitfall: The Lost Expedition
The IncrediblesMicrosoft Windows, Mac OS X
Shrek 2: Team ActionMicrosoft Windows
MTX MototraxMicrosoft Windows, Mac OS X
2005Tony Hawk's UndergroundMicrosoft Windows
Madagascar
Fantastic Four
Star Wars: BattlefrontMac OS X
X-Men Legends II: Rise of ApocalypseMicrosoft Windows
Ultimate Spider-Man
Myst V: End of AgesMac OS X
Evil Dead: RegenerationMicrosoft Windows
The Incredibles: Rise of the UnderminerMicrosoft Windows, Mac OS X
GunMicrosoft Windows
MX vs. ATV Unleashed
2006Over the Hedge
X-Men: The Official Game
CarsMicrosoft Windows, Mac OS X
Marvel: Ultimate AllianceMicrosoft Windows
2007Spider-Man 3
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe
2008Kung Fu PandaMicrosoft Windows, Mac OS X
007: Quantum of SolaceMicrosoft Windows,Wii
2009Transformers: Revenge of the FallenMicrosoft Windows
2015Call of Duty: Black Ops III[a]PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Cancelled

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Notes

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  1. ^Co-developed with Mercenary Technology

References

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  13. ^abRudden, Dave (May 1, 2014)."The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Game Review".IGN. RetrievedDecember 6, 2023.
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  15. ^abSarkar, Samit (September 25, 2015)."Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 won't have a campaign on PS3 and Xbox 360".Polygon. RetrievedJuly 30, 2019.
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  17. ^Cook, Brad."Like Manna: Games from Ambrosia Software on Mac OS X".Apple Inc. Archived fromthe original on March 24, 2008. RetrievedSeptember 27, 2015.
  18. ^"DreamWorks Monsters vs. Aliens details".Metacritic. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
  19. ^"Guitar Hero: Smash Hits".Metacritic. Archived fromthe original on August 13, 2009. RetrievedAugust 13, 2009.
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  21. ^Fahey, Mike (October 5, 2014)."Skylanders: Trap Team: The Kotaku Review".Kotaku. RetrievedNovember 18, 2025.
  22. ^Beenox [@BeenoxTeam] (May 12, 2020)."#THPS is finally back! Congratulations to Vicarious Visions for announcing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2, happy to be a part of the supporting team on the game. Star-struckSparkles" (Tweet). RetrievedMay 12, 2020 – viaTwitter.
  23. ^Beenox [@BeenoxTeam] (June 22, 2020)."Congratulations to @ToysForBob for announcing Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, happy to be part of the supporting team!" (Tweet). RetrievedJune 22, 2020 – viaTwitter.
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  32. ^Cohen, Peter (December 22, 2003)."Aspyr ships Wakeboarding Unleashed for Mac, PC".Macworld. RetrievedDecember 22, 2003.
  33. ^Cohen, Peter (December 18, 2003)."Aspyr releases new Tomb Raider game".Macworld. RetrievedDecember 18, 2003.
  34. ^Cohen, Peter (December 17, 2003)."Aspyr: Return of the King is Mac-bound".Macworld. RetrievedDecember 17, 2003.
  35. ^Cohen, Peter (April 25, 2004)."Aspyr to make Homeworld 2 for Mac".Macworld. RetrievedApril 25, 2004.
  36. ^Cohen, Peter (September 1, 2004)."MacSoft: Railroad Tycoon 3 ships Sept. 13".Macworld. RetrievedSeptember 1, 2004.
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  38. ^Cohen, Peter (October 31, 2004)."'The Incredibles' games ship".Macworld. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
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