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Zoo Publishing Inc.
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Zoo Publishing Inc.

An American video game publisher active in the late 2000s, known for casual Wii and DS titles like Deal or No Deal.
Action
Simulation
Driving
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Founded
2007
HQ
Cincinnati, United States
Parent
GreenScreen Interactive Software
Known for
Video-game publishing
15
Games
2008–2011
Years
3
Platforms
$8.27
Ø CIB
+23.4%
24M change

About

Zoo Publishing Inc. was a video game publisher that specialized in family-friendly and budget-priced titles for consoles like the Nintendo Wii and DS. The company published licensed properties and casual games, including Deal or No Deal (2009), Groovin' Blocks (2008), and Cold Stone Creamery: Scoop It Up (2009). Their portfolio also included titles such as Puzzle Kingdoms, Chicken Blaster, and Martian Panic.
Operating as the publishing arm of Zoo Games, Inc., the company built its market presence by securing accessible, high-volume intellectual properties. Central to this strategy was the Deal or No Deal franchise, which anchored the publisher's portfolio through the release of the official Deal or No Deal video game in 2009. This television-licensed property served as a cornerstone for a broader lineup of casual, family-oriented software.
During this period, the publisher expanded its catalog with diverse genre offerings. It targeted rhythm and puzzle enthusiasts with Groovin' Blocks and the fantasy-themed Puzzle Kingdoms. For younger demographics, the company secured major film tie-ins, publishing Disney Pixar Up, alongside active motion-controlled titles like Dream Dance & Cheer and the culinary simulation Cold Stone Creamery: Scoop It Up. The company also utilized budget-friendly distribution methods, notably releasing Martian Panic [Cardboard Sleeve] as a promotional or value-tier offering, alongside the light-gun style shooter Chicken Blaster. Together, these releases defined the publisher's reliance on recognizable brand partnerships and straightforward gameplay mechanics during the height of the seventh-generation console era.

Company History

Former names
Zoo Entertainment, Inc.
Destination Software, Inc.
Zoo Publishing, Inc.

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