DTP Entertainment was a German video game company that published and developed a diverse portfolio of titles during the 2000s. The company was responsible for casual and simulation games such as Schach, Mahjong DS, Mr. Slime Jr, My Pet Hotel 2, and My Pet Kitten. They also published entries in established franchises like Crash Time, Winter Sports, and Summer Challenge, alongside standalone releases like Summer Athletics 2009, Crazy Machines 2, and Musiic Party: Rock the House.
Founded in Hamburg in 1995, the publisher strategically expanded its distribution network during the late 2000s by targeting the rapidly growing market for Nintendo DS and Wii players. This era saw the release of localized casual titles like
Schach and
Mahjong DS, alongside pet simulations such as
My Pet Hotel 2 and
My Pet Kitten, which capitalized on the virtual pet phenomenon. For younger audiences, the company also distributed the physics-based platformer
Mr. Slime Jr.
The company's sports and racing lineup formed a core pillar of its commercial strategy. Through the
Crash Time franchise, players experienced high-speed highway pursuits, while the
Winter Sports and
Summer Challenge series offered multi-discipline athletic simulations. Releases like
Summer Athletics 2009 and the rhythm-based
Musiic Party: Rock the House utilized the motion-control capabilities of contemporary consoles to appeal to multiplayer audiences. Additionally, the company supported PC and console puzzle enthusiasts by publishing
Crazy Machines 2, a highly interactive physics-based brainteaser. Despite the commercial reach of these diverse releases, severe financial difficulties led the company to file for insolvency in 2012, bringing an end to its operations.