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WayForward Technologies Inc.
An American video game developer and publisher founded in 1990, best known for creating the Shantae series.
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WayForward Technologies Inc. is an independent game studio based in Valencia, California. Founded by Voldi Way, the company has developed numerous original titles alongside licensed games for various platforms. They are highly regarded for their 2D platformers and detailed pixel art.
Established in 1990, the company initially focused on design work for various consoles before expanding into publishing and physical distribution. Over the decades, the studio built a diverse portfolio ranging from brand-partnered family entertainment to critically acclaimed action-adventure titles.
Among their early projects, the company released M&M's Break' Em (2007) for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, followed by M&M's Kart Racing (2008).
The company is particularly recognized for its flagship intellectual property, the Shantae series. A major milestone in this franchise was the physical release of Shantae and the Pirate's Curse (2016), which also saw a collectible Shantae and the Pirate's Curse [Orange Cover] (2016) variant.
In addition to internal developments, the company has partnered with other studios to publish and distribute physical editions of indie titles. This includes the futuristic shooter Rive (2017) for the Nintendo Switch, which was distributed in standard packaging as well as specialized collector versions, namely Rive [Blue Box Limited Edition] (2017) and Rive [Orange Box Limited Edition] (2017).
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Voldi Way
Founder & CEO
Matt Bozon
Creative Director
Michael Miller
President
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