Shaba Games
Industry: Video game developer
DescriptionShaba Games was a video game developer founded in September 1997. It was located in San Francisco, California. It was acquired by Activision in 2002. Activision closed the studio on October 8, 2009. Headquarters: San Francisco, CA Founded: September 1997, San Francisco, CA Ceased operations: October 8, 2009 Parent organizations: Activision Blizzard, VG Treasury SAS, Activision Asia Pacific Holding Pte. Ltd.
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Shaba Games Employees
Trion Worlds, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Aeria Games & Entertainment May 2012 - April 2014
Sega May 2008 - April 2012
Page 44 Studios, LLC June 2007 - May 2008
Sega of America September 2005 - June 2007
Shaba Games May 2005 - September 2005
Electronic Arts February 2001 - May 2005
Skills
Production, Game Design, Quality Assurance, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Wikis, JIRA, Unreal Editor, Unreal Engine 3, Test Track Pro, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Right Now, Sony Vegas, Final Cut Pro, Bulletin Boards, Black Box Testing, Video Games, Casual Games, MMORPG, Free to Play, Console Games, Seapine Test Track Pro, Computer Games, Xbox 360, Mobile Games, PS3, Online Gaming, iPhone, Game Development, Bug Tracking, Console, Gameplay, MMO, Wii, Perforce, PSP, Game Mechanics, Social Games, Scripting, Level Design, Localization
Education
De Anza College 1999 — 2000
Zynga May 2014 - Present
Zachary Studios June 2013 - Present
Float (Hybrid Entertainment) October 2013 - March 2014
Mixamo June 2013 - August 2013
LucasArts 2010 - June 2013
Shaba Games October 2007 - December 2009
Treyarch 2000 - 2007
Paradox Development 1999 - 2000
Ant21 1997 - 1999
Skills
Game Design, Character Animation, Max, Animation, Capture, Video Games, Motionbuilder, Gameplay, Game Development, Pipelines, Art Direction, Maya, Photoshop, Premiere, Creative Writing, Creative Direction, Visual Storytelling, Story Structure, Interactive Storytelling, Computer Animation, Motion Capture, Unreal Editor, Creative Development, Character Design, Prototyping, 3D animation, 3D Studio Max, Video Game Design, Level Design, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Character Studio, Team Management, Excel, Acting, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Modeling, Directing, Directing Talent, Computer Games, PS3, Unreal Engine 3, Xbox 360, Facial Animation, Public Speaking, Cinematics, Texturing, 3D, Rigging, Storyboarding
Education
Purdue University 1994 — 1998
BS, Technical Graphics
De La Salle High School
The Academy of Art University October 2009 - Present
Gazillion Entertainment 2008 - 2009
LucasArts 2006 - 2008
Pronto Games 2005 - 2006
Shaba Games 2003 - 2005
Crystal Dynamics 2002 - 2003
Stormfront Studios 1998 - 2002
Gensler May 1995 - August 1998
Skills
Texturing, Mudbox, Game Design, Maya, Zbrush, Texture Painting, Video Games, UV mapping, Animation, 3D, Level Design, Game Development, Lighting, Game Art, 3D Modeling, Modeling, After Effects, Unreal Engine 3, 3D Studio Max, Digital Sculpting, Concept Design, Digital Painting, Unity3D, Unreal Editor, Visual Effects, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
Syracuse University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture
Tether Studios January 2014 - Present
ChirpMe October 2012 - September 2013
Zynga October 2011 - September 2012
Zynga April 2011 - July 2011
Gravity Bear January 2010 - February 2011
Shaba Games 2008 - December 2009
Shaba Games 2000 - 2008
Shaba Games 1998 - 2000
Learning Dimensions 1997 - 1998
Skills
Xbox, PS3, Gameplay, Game Development, Console, Social Games, Social Game Development, Product Management, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Game Design, Video Games, Perforce, Xbox 360, Casual Games, Multiplayer, Level Design, Wii, User Experience, 3D, Monetization, Computer Games, Game Mechanics, Mobile Games, Video Game Production, MMO, Game Programming, Online Gaming, Project Planning, Programming
Education
Carleton University 1993 — 1998
B.C.S, Computer Science
Sanzaru Games May 2015 - Present
Ninja Dojo January 2007 - Present
Crystal Dynamics January 2013 - May 2015
Sanzaru Games September 2009 - November 2012
Crystal Dynamics January 2007 - September 2009
Perpetual Entertainment August 2006 - December 2006
Shaba Games May 2006 - August 2006
Z-Axis / Activision 2003 - April 2006
Vicarious Visions 1999 - 2002
Papyrus Design Group 1997 - 1999
Skills
Maya, MEL, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Texturing, UV mapping, Game Development, Video Game Development, 3D, Video Games, Modeling, Scripting, Animation, Zbrush, Lighting, Art, Game Design, Character Animation, Wii, Environment Art, Unreal Engine 3, 3D Modeling, Game Art, Xbox 360, Shaders, Gameplay, Max, Traditional Animation, Xbox, Computer Animation, PS3, Mental Ray, Unity3D, Digital Painting
Education
Kansas State University 1992 — 1998
BArch, Architecture
OLOP
Vidyo February 2013 - Present
8x8, Inc. November 2011 - February 2013
Fry's Electronics March 2010 - November 2011
Linde Services 2003 - 2010
Shaba Games 2001 - 2003
Skills
C++, Salesforce.com, Solution Selling, Cloud Computing, Consultative Selling, Cold Calling, SaaS, Call Center, VoIP, Account Management, Sales, Cisco Technologies, Polycom, Hosted Services, Hosted Voice, Managed Hosting, Selling, Telecommunications, Video Conferencing, Telepresence, Channel Sales, Account Executives, Call Centers, Customer Service, Management, Direct Sales, Unified Communications, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Stanford University
B.S., Symbolic Systems
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Certification, Project Management
Free Range Games September 2013 - Present
Free Range Games August 2011 - September 2013
Free Range Games February 2010 - August 2011
Free Range Games February 2010 - August 2011
Shaba Games January 2007 - October 2009
Shaba Games June 2005 - December 2006
Shaba Games April 2002 - May 2005
Shaba Games April 2001 - March 2002
Resonate 2000 - 2001
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Computer Animation, Level Design, Maya, PS3, Xbox 360, Game Design, Texturing, 3D Studio Max, Gameplay, 3D
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Installation/New Media
Pogo.com August 2011 - May 2012
Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. March 2010 - August 2011
Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. April 2010 - September 2010
Pogo.com March 2008 - March 2010
I-play March 2007 - January 2008
Nelson Staffing (to SCEA) July 2001 - January 2007
Shaba Games July 2006 - October 2006
Sony Computer Entertainment America 2001 - 2006
Infogrames 2000 - 2002
Atari (formerly Infogrames) June 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Usability Testing, Programming, Maya, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, DevTrack, Bug Tracking, ActionScript, Scripting, Quality Assurance, PS3, Perforce, Console, Gameplay, Mobile Games, Test Planning, Testing, Level Design, JavaScript, Xbox 360, JIRA, Casual Games, Video Games, Game Testing, Xbox, MMO, Game Design, Social Games, Game Development, MMORPG, Playstation, Online Gaming, Game Mechanics, Computer Games, Game Balance, Console Games, Video Game Production, Hansoft, Multiplayer
Education
Cañada College 2012 — 2014
TBD, 3D Animation + Entertainment Design
Stan Winston School of Character Arts 2013 — 2013
Certificate of Completion, Character Rendering, Photoshop
West High School 1989 — 1991
focused, Media Arts; Film and Animation
Electronic Arts (EA) December 2014 - Present
ROBLOX December 2013 - August 2014
ChirpMe September 2012 - November 2013
Zynga Game Network 2008 - September 2012
Zynga July 2008 - November 2008
LucasArts December 2006 - July 2008
Nelvana/Corus November 2006 - January 2008
Wild Brain June 2005 - August 2007
Shaba Games August 2004 - November 2006
Happy Puppet 2006 - 2006
Skills
Unreal Engine 3, Product Marketing, Wii, Xbox 360, Xbox, Game Development, Video Games, Social Game Development, Social Games, Casual Games, Multiplayer, Gameplay, Mobile Applications, Animation, Character Animation, Game Design, Mobile Games, Online Gaming, Angel Investing, User Interface, iOS development, Monetization, MMO, Entrepreneurship, Gaming, Scalability, Virtual Goods, Computer Games, Mobile Devices, User Experience, Alternative Investments, Product Management, Digital Distribution, Interactive..., Level Design, Game Mechanics, Virtual Worlds, Leadership, Start-ups, Team Building, Maya, Management, Video Game Production
Education
University of Iowa College of Law 1992 — 1995
J.D. (High Honors), Law
McGill University 1987 — 1991
B.A. (Honors), Philosophy
Backbeat Networks Inc. March 2010 - Present
Shaba Games 2005 - 2006
Shaba Games 2001 - 2003
Education
University of California, Berkeley
PhD, Computer Science
University of Southern California
MA, Film Production
Harvard College
BA, Computer Science
East Bay Professional Experience Network 2010 - 2013
FanimeCon 2008 - 2011
United States Census Bureau April 2010 - July 2010
Anthropomorphic Arts and Education, Inc. 2009 - 2010
aCerno January 2008 - October 2008
Shaba Games July 2006 - June 2007
iBeta Quality Assurance May 2006 - July 2006
Atari August 2001 - October 2005
Artistic Solutions (DBA BayCon) 1997 - 2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, Visio, HTML, Microsoft Excel, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Program Management, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Technical Support, Scripting, Software Quality..., Social Media, Databases, Testing, Training, Process Improvement, Networking, Time Management, System Administration, Mobile Devices, Vendor Management, Access, Windows, Software Documentation, Security
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2009
B.S., Information Technology
Chabot College 1989 — 1995
A.S., A.A., Numeric Control, Administration of Justice
Salesforce June 2015 - Present
Moovweb October 2014 - June 2015
Extractable June 2014 - October 2014
Extractable September 2011 - June 2014
Orange France Télécom - Research and Development March 2011 - September 2011
Vima Dance Studio July 2008 - February 2009
Shaba Games May 2006 - February 2009
Skills
Graphic Design, User Interface Design, Mobile, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Layout, Web Design, Photoshop, Art Direction, User Experience, Interaction Design, Mac, Typography, Creative Direction, User Interface, Multimedia, Digital Media, Mobile Devices, Illustrator
Education
California College of the Arts 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture
Academy of Art 2010 — 2011
MFA, Graphic Design
Syracuse University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture
Backbeat Networks Inc. May 2010 - Present
Shaba Games June 2006 - October 2009
Electronic Arts March 2003 - May 2006
Tiny God Software 2000 - 2003
Captivation Digital Laboratories 1997 - 2000
Sega Technical Institute 1995 - 1996
Accolade, Inc. (Game Company 1984-1999) 1990 - 1995
Skills
Game Development, Xbox 360, Perforce, PS3, Video Games, Gameplay, Game Programming, Social Games, Game Design, Mobile Games, 3D, Computer Games, C++, Python, C#, Audio Processing, SIMD, Unity3D, Mac OS, Android Development, iOS Development
Education
Foothill College 1987 — 1989
Computer Graphics
Hangar 13 January 2015 - Present
Academy of Art University 2007 - Present
The Animation Workshop, VIA University College February 2015 - February 2015
Toys For Bob/ Activision Blizzard December 2011 - December 2014
LucasArts January 2010 - December 2011
Sega Studios San Francisco 2006 - December 2009
autumn moon entertainment December 2006 - May 2007
Shaba Games July 2004 - December 2006
Shaba Games 2003 - 2006
Stormfront Studios 2002 - 2004
Skills
Maya, Animation, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Rigging, Scripting, UV mapping, 3D, Video Games, Texturing, Storyboarding, Zbrush, PS3, Gameplay, Game Development, Game Design, Computer Animation, Xbox 360, Illustration, Visual Effects, Level Design, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Unreal Engine 3, Digital Painting, Unity3D, 3D Studio Max, Conceptual Art
Education
Animation Mentor 2012 — 2012
New York Academy of Art 1990 — 1996
MFA, Figurative Painting
Kenyon College 1985 — 1989
BA, English
University of Exeter 1987 — 1987
English Language and Literature/Letters
Riot Games February 2010 - Present
mAPPn, Inc. August 2009 - February 2010
Stupid Fun Club June 2009 - August 2009
YouMedia January 2009 - June 2009
Winds of Orbis: An Active Adventure December 2007 - March 2009
Shaba Games May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Game Design, Project Management, Game Development, Video Games, MMO, Computer Games, Interactive...
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2007 — 2009
Master of Entertainment Technology, Game development, Project managements
Beihang University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, New Media Art
Academy of Art University January 2010 - Present
Academy of Art University September 2010 - May 2011
Minds-I Studios June 2008 - March 2009
Namco Bandai of America October 2007 - May 2008
Pronto Games 2007 - 2008
Shaba Games April 2005 - November 2006
Shaba games (activision) 2004 - 2006
Toys For Bob June 2004 - February 2005
Maxis (Electronic Arts) January 2004 - June 2004
Heavy Iron March 2003 - October 2003
Skills
Game Design, Level Design, Game Mechanics, Combat Design, Interactive Storytelling, World Building, Game Balance, Content Design, Organizing Meetings, Leading Meetings, Concept Development, Product Development, Product Rationalization, Concept Design, Visual Development, Creature Design, Technology Design, Process Building, Work Planning, Program Facilitation, Peer Counseling, Observant, Insightful, Natural Leader, Achieving Results, Perceptive, Initiator, Futuristic, Dynamic Leader, Highly Analytical, Proven Leader, Skilled Communicator, Innovative Problem..., Launch Of New Products, Great People Skills, Leadership Capabilities, Foresight, Media Development, Abstraction, Assemblage, Development Analysis, Art Criticism, Art Instruction, Architectural..., Design Conceptualization, Managing Creative Teams, Spatial Design, Concept Ideation, Social Design, Interactive Production
Education
San Francisco State University 1992 — 1994
BOA
Robot Invader April 2011 - Present
Robot Invader April 2011 - Present
Nicalis, Inc. December 2010 - April 2011
Launch (a division of Charlex) February 2009 - June 2009
Shaba Games February 2008 - August 2008
Multiverse Networks August 2007 - October 2007
Vicarious Visions (An Activision Studio) August 2001 - June 2007
Skills
Photoshop, Traditional Animation, Art, Blender, Computer Animation, 3D, Storyboarding, Maya, Unity3D, Character Animation, Video Games, Game Design, Animation, Level Design, Special Effects, iOS, Android, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox, Cinematics, 3D Studio Max, Rigging, After Effects, Wii, Premiere, Motion Capture
Education
Animation Mentor 2009 — 2010
Honorary Degree, Advanced Character Animation
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1998 — 2001
Technical Degree, Computer Animation
The University of Akron 1994 — 1998
Bachelors, Pre-Med
nuviun 2015 - Present
Fluidigm Corporation October 2014 - Present
Udon Partners 2013 - Present
AddictingGames, Nickelodeon December 2003 - May 2013
Originator 2013 - 2013
Shaba Games January 2002 - January 2003
Adobe 1999 - 2001
Skills
Copywriting, Online Publishing, Publishing, Online Gaming, SEO, Blogging, User Interface, Illustration, Interactive..., Video Games, Mobile Devices, Multimedia, Content Strategy, Web Games, User Experience, Computer Games, Game Design, Gameplay, SEO copywriting, Interactive Media, Game Development, Analysis, Corporate Website..., Agile Project Management, Editing, Project Management, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Sauces, Communication, Content Management, Web Content Creation, Content Curation, Content Strat
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BFA, Industrial Design
Soko Gakuen 2003 — 2005
Japanese Language
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design January 2013 - Present
Omerica Organic April 2012 - Present
Starbucks 2012 - January 2014
Parker Artists Guild February 2011 - November 2012
JUDOBABY October 2009 - October 2010
Page 44 May 2007 - July 2009
Vicarious Visions November 2006 - March 2007
Shaba Games January 2006 - November 2006
Academy of Art University 2002 - 2005
Phonix Online 2003 - 2004
Skills
Teaching, Student Development, Maya, Texturing, Video Games, 3D, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Zbrush, Graphics, Modeling, PS3, Illustration, Drawing, Computer Animation, Lighting, Visual Effects, Gamebryo, Level Design, After Effects, Game Development, Art, Traditional Animation, Wii, Storyboarding, Game Design, Animation, Unreal Editor, UV mapping, Digital Sculpting, Public Relations, Student Recruiting, Unreal Engine, Mudbox, 3D Modeling, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Injection Molding, Moldmaking, Lost Wax Casting, Digital Painting, Course Creation, Public Speaking
Education
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2005
BFA, CG Artristry
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2005
Bachelors Degree, Computer Animation
Academy of Art University August 2014 - Present
Patrick Kenney November 2007 - Present
Columbus College of Art & Design April 2013 - May 2014
Columbus, College of Art and Design August 2010 - May 2013
Supergenius Studio April 2012 - August 2012
Supergenius Studio November 2009 - December 2009
Columbus State Community College December 2007 - November 2009
Makena Technologies June 2009 - October 2009
Shaba Games November 1999 - October 2007
Columbus College of Art and Design September 1997 - August 1999
Skills
Illustration, 3D animation, Storyboarding, Digital Illustration, Maya, Character Animation, Animation, Texturing, Video Games, Game Design, Traditional Animation, 3D Modeling, Zbrush, Level Design, Rigging, Digital Painting, UV mapping, 3D, Conceptual Art, Character Rigging, Game Development, Mudbox, After Effects, Texture Painting, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Drawing, Digital Sculpting, Xbox 360, Visual Effects, Art, Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Unity3D, Rendering, Flash, Lighting, Compositing, Layout, Concept Design, 3D graphics, Digital Art, Mental Ray, Premiere, Unreal Engine 3, ZBrush
Education
Columbus College of Art & Design 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
Maurice J. McDonough High School 1984 — 1987
Free Range Games April 2010 - Present
Shaba Games January 2006 - December 2009
Education
Cogswell Polytechnical College 1996 — 1998
BFA
Riot Games February 2010 - Present
Shaba Games February 2009 - December 2009
Nihilistic Software March 2008 - February 2009
Perpetual Entertainment April 2006 - February 2008
Vesdia Inc October 2005 - April 2006
Pirate Games, Inc. June 2003 - October 2005
Logicworx February 2001 - October 2002
Berkeley Process Control October 1999 - October 2000
Hartness International August 1996 - August 1999
Skills
Perforce, Multiplayer, Gameplay, Game Development, Video Games, Game Design, MMO, Console, PS3, Computer Games, Game Programming, Java, Xbox 360, C++, Mobile Games, DirectX
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1992 — 1996
BS, Mechanical Engineering
RedOctane June 2010 - Present
Activision Blizzard June 2005 - Present
Sledgehammer Games December 2009 - May 2010
Shaba Games June 2005 - December 2009
JCCA October 2003 - June 2005
Computer Technology Consulting February 2002 - June 2005
Publicis June 2002 - February 2003
Sapient January 1999 - February 2002
PNY Technologies March 1998 - October 1998
Skills
Active Directory
Education
Computer Business College
1
San Francisco State University
Communication
Free Range Games January 2010 - Present
activision 2002 - July 2010
Shaba Games October 2002 - October 2009
Shaba Games January 1997 - January 2002
Crystal Dynamics January 1995 - January 1997
Education
University of Oregon 1988 — 1993
BA, English
Google January 2014 - Present
Redwood Robotics August 2012 - January 2014
Jules Studios LLC August 2008 - August 2012
Shaba Games October 2001 - April 2006
Arluq Ventures 1998 - 2005
Casio January 2001 - September 2001
Sapient 1992 - 2000
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Programming, Robotics, Leadership, Video Games, Game Design, User Interface Design, Python, Game Development, Start-ups, Program Management, Artificial Intelligence, CAD/CAM, Generative Design, Wood Turning, Strategy, Mobile Devices, Product Management, Product Development, Enterprise Software, Project Management, User Experience, Software Development, Web Applications, Agile Project Management
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1987 — 1992
BSc, MSc, Computer Science
Laney College 2006 — 2007
Certificate, Wood technology
Penumbra Inc August 2014 - Present
PACECO CORP. October 2008 - September 2013
Shaba Games April 2008 - September 2008
Underground Development January 2008 - April 2008
Sony Computer Entertainment America February 2005 - July 2007
Skills
GMP, GDP, SOP, Microscopes, Master Control, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Soldering, Game Design, PS3, Testing, Xbox 360, Bug Tracking, Test Cases, Software Quality..., Video Games, Product Development, Flash, Event Planning, Project Management, Maya, DevTrack, Playstation, Regression Testing, Firefox, Google Chrome, Manufacturing, Technology Product..., Game Testing, PSP, PS2
Education
Laney College
Biomanufacturing
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2000 — 2004
B.A. Degree in Computer Video and Imaging, Game Design
Ohlone College 1998 — 2001
General Studies
Newark Memorial High School Newark, CA 1994 — 1998
Shaba Games January 1997 - December 2009
Shaba Games 1998 - 2009
Crystal Dynamics, Palo Alto June 1995 - September 1997
Skills
Game Design, Level Design, Video Games, Scrum, Animation, Scripting, 3D Studio Max
Education
College of Marin
AS, Biology
College of Marin
AA Liberal Arts & Sciences
College of Marin
AS, Natural Sciences
ArenaNet LLC January 2014 - Present
ArenaNet LLC August 2013 - January 2014
ArenaNet LLC April 2013 - August 2013
Activision - Sledgehammer Games January 2010 - February 2013
Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab September 2008 - May 2009
Shaba Games June 2008 - August 2008
Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab February 2008 - May 2008
Helixe June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Game Design, Video Games, Game Development, Scripting, Xbox 360, Wii, Quality Assurance, Scrum, PS3, Perforce, Gameplay
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2005 — 2009
BS, Comparative Media Studies and Computer Science