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Black Ops Entertainment LLC
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Black Ops Entertainment LLC

An American video game developer known for sports and action titles like Knockout Kings 2000 and Treasures of the Deep.
Sports
Action
Gambling
Founded
1994
HQ
Santa Monica, California, United States
Known for
Action / Sports / Licensed movie games
26
Games
1996–2006
Years
10
Platforms
$7.58
Ø CIB
-12.8%
24M change

About

Black Ops Entertainment LLC is a video game developer established in 1994. The studio developed notable action titles such as Black Dawn and Treasures of the Deep, before transitioning into sports games. They are recognized for their work on major EA Sports franchises, developing Knockout Kings 2000, Knockout Kings 2002, and NCAA March Madness 2000, as well as the multiplatform sports title Street Hoops.
The studio's early reputation was built on advanced 3D engine technology. Black Dawn (1996) and Black Dawn (1997) delivered fast-paced, tactical helicopter simulation on 32-bit consoles, utilizing sophisticated terrain rendering for the era. This technical expertise carried over into Treasures of the Deep (1997) and Treasures of the Deep (1998), which immersed players in underwater exploration, salvage missions, and combat against aquatic threats.
Leveraging this experience in physics and 3D environments, the developer secured high-profile sports simulation contracts. For the Knockout Kings franchise, they delivered Knockout Kings 2000 (1999) and Knockout Kings 2002 (2000), which were praised for their fluid character animations, realistic bruising mechanics, and responsive controls. Concurrently, NCAA March Madness 2000 (1999) expanded their portfolio into team sports, capturing the unique atmosphere of collegiate basketball with authentic tournament structures. The studio later applied this sports engine technology to the arcade-style basketball title Street Hoops (2000), which emphasized urban culture, streetball rules, and customizable player gear across multiple console platforms.

Key People

John Botti
Co-founder
William Botti
Co-founder
José Villeta
Co-founder

Company History

Former names
Black Ops Entertainment, Inc.
Black Ops Entertainment, LLC

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