Nacon

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Nacon
TypePublic
Euronext Paris: NACON
IndustryVideo games
Founded17 February 1981; 40 years ago (1981-02-17)
Headquarters
Lesquin
,
France
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Alain Falc (CEO, Chairman)
Owners
Number of employees
430 (2020)
DivisionsNacon Game Publishing
Subsidiaries
Websitenacongaming.com corporate.nacongaming.com

Nacon (formerly Bigben Interactive) is a French video game company based in Lesquin. It designs and distributes gaming accessories, and publishes and distributes video games for various platforms.[1][2] Bigben Interactive was established in 1981, and in 2020 Bigben Group was consolidated to form Nacon.[3]

History[]

In 2001, the company reached an agreement with Sega to distribute the remaining stock of Sega's Dreamcast consoles, accessories and software across Europe.[4] In December 2016, three years after Atari's initial bankruptcy sale, Atari sold the Test Drive franchise to Bigben Interactive.[5] The V-Rally series was also sold to Bigben Interactive around this time without a formal announcement.[6] Through 2020, Bigben Interactive was subsidiary of the Bigben Group, which also oversaw Nacon, its video game accessory company. On 11 February 2020, the parent company announced they were merging Bigben Interactive and Nacon into a single entity to go as Nacon.[7] In January 2021, Nacon announced that it had acquired Australian video game developer Big Ant Studios.[8] On 1 March 2021, video game developer Frogwares alleged Nacon illegally hacked and published a pirated version of their game, The Sinking City, on Steam in February 2021 during an ongoing distribution dispute between the two companies.[9][10] In August 2021, Nacon acquired Crea-ture Studios.[11]

Studios[]

Studio Subsidiary Location Foundation/Acquisition Ref.
Big Ant Studios Melbourne January 2021 [12]
Crea-ture Studios Montréal August 2021 [11]
Cyanide Amusement Cyanide May 2018 [13]
Rogue Factor
Big Bad Wolf Bordeaux
Eko Software Paris September 2018 [14]
Kylotonn Kylotonn Lyon Lyon October 2018 [15]
Neopica Ghent October 2020 [16]
RaceWard Studio 53% Milan [17]
Spiders Paris July 2019 [18]

Games published[]

Title Platform(s) Release date Developer(s)
Cannon Spike Dreamcast 3 May 2002 Psikyo
Ring II: Twilight of the Gods Microsoft Windows September 2002 Arxel Tribe
Final Stretch: Horse Racing Sim Microsoft Windows 15 March 2003 Cyanide
Dance: UK PlayStation 3 October 2003 Broadsword Interactive
PlayStation 2
Dance: UK - Extra Trax PlayStation 30 April 2004 Broadsword Interactive
Savage Skies PlayStation 2 2 July 2004 iRock Games
Cocoto Platform Jumper PlayStation 2 9 July 2004 Neko Entertainment
GameCube 10 December 2004
Dance: UK Xbox 2004 Broadsword Interactive
Mouse Trophy PlayStation 2 2004 Neko Entertainment
Cocoto: Kart Racer PlayStation 2 2 March 2005 Neko Entertainment
GameCube 22 April 2005
David Douillet Judo Microsoft Windows 2 October 2006 10Tacle Studios Belgium
PlayStation 2 2 April 2007
Dolphin Trainer Nintendo DS 28 May 2009 Sanuk Games
Mad Tracks Wii 4 December 2009 Load
Maestro! Green Groove Nintendo DSi 28 June 2010 Neko Entertainment
Marvel Super Heroes 3D: Grandmaster's Challenge Wii 12 November 2010 Neko Entertainment
Pucca's Race for Kisses Wii 14 February 2011 Otaboo
Brick Breaker PlayStation 3 21 June 2011 Hydravision Entertainment
PlayStation Portable
Labyrinth PlayStation 3 21 June 2011 Hydravision Entertainment
PlayStation Portable
Solitaire PlayStation 3 21 June 2011 Hydravision Entertainment
PlayStation Portable
Tetraminos PlayStation 3 28 June 2011 Hydravision Entertainment
PlayStation Portable
Brick Breaker PlayStation Vita 22 February 2012 Hydravision Entertainment
Judge Dee: The City God Case PlayStation 3 11 July 2012 BiP Media
Hunter's Trophy 2: Europa PlayStation 3 26 October 2012 Kylotonn
Cocoto: Alien Brick Breaker Nintendo 3DS 24 January 2013 Neko Entertainment
Viking Invasion 2: Tower Defense Nintendo 3DS 21 February 2013 BiP Media
Hunter's Trophy 2: America Xbox Live Arcade 17 May 2013 Kylotonn
Hunter's Trophy 2: Australia Xbox Live Arcade 29 May 2013 Kylotonn
Hunter's Trophy 2: Europa Xbox Live Arcade 18 June 2013 Kylotonn
I Love My Pets Nintendo 3DS 21 June 2013 Neopica
My Farm Nintendo 3DS 1 August 2013 BiP Media
Hunter's Trophy 2: America PlayStation 3 3 September 2013 Kylotonn
Games Festival 2 Nintendo 3DS 6 September 2013 Neopica
Hunter's Trophy 2: Australia PlayStation 3 10 September 2013 Kylotonn
Truck Racer Microsoft Windows 18 October 2013 Kylotonn
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
WRC 4: FIA World Rally Championship PlayStation 3 25 October 2013 Milestone
PlayStation Vita
Xbox 360
Bella Sara 2: The Magic of Drasilmare Nintendo 3DS 22 November 2013 Eko Software
My Exotic Farm Nintendo 3DS 28 November 2013 BiP Media
Cocoto: Magic Circus 2 Wii U 9 January 2014 Neko Entertainment
Spot the Differences! Nintendo 3DS 13 February 2014 Sanuk Games
Candy Match 3 Nintendo 3DS 21 February 2014 Sanuk Games
IHF Handball Challenge 14 Microsoft Windows 28 March 2014 Neutron Games
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Hello Kitty: Happy Happy Family Nintendo 3DS 26 September 2014 Compile Heart
Best of Board Games: Mah-jong PlayStation 3 14 October 2014 Neko Entertainment
PlayStation Vita
Best of Board Games: Solitaire PlayStation 3 14 October 2014 Neko Entertainment
PlayStation Vita
Survivor: Heroes Nintendo 3DS 16 October 2014 Fishing Cactus
Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods Nintendo 3DS 20 November 2014 Neopica
Rugby 15 Microsoft Windows 20 November 2014 HB Studios
Motorcycle Club Microsoft Windows 28 November 2014 Kylotonn
WRC FIA World Rally Championship: The Official Game Android 4 December 2014 Firebrand Games
I Love My Little Boy Nintendo 3DS 11 December 2014 Neopica
I Love My Little Girl Nintendo 3DS 11 December 2014 Neopica
I Love My Horse Nintendo 3DS 18 December 2014 Neopica
WRC FIA World Rally Championship: The Official Game iOS 31 December 2014 Firebrand Games
Nintendo 3DS 15 January 2015
Best of Arcade Games: Air Hockey PlayStation 3 20 January 2015 Eko Software
PlayStation Vita
Best of Arcade Games: Brick Breaker PlayStation 3 20 January 2015 Eko Software
PlayStation Vita
Best of Arcade Games: Bubble Buster PlayStation 3 20 January 2015 Eko Software
PlayStation Vita
Best of Arcade Games: Tetraminos PlayStation 3 20 January 2015 Eko Software
PlayStation Vita
Motorcycle Club PlayStation 3 20 January 2015 Kylotonn
PlayStation 4
Best of Arcade Games: Brick Breaker Nintendo 3DS 5 February 2015 Eko Software
Best of Arcade Games: Air Hockey Nintendo 3DS 12 February 2015 Eko Software
Best of Arcade Games: Bubble Buster Nintendo 3DS 19 February 2015 Eko Software
Flap Flap Nintendo 3DS 19 February 2015 Sanuk Games
Rugby 15 PlayStation 3 24 February 2015 HB Studios
PlayStation 4
PlayStation Vita
Xbox 360
Xbox One
Best of Arcade Games: Tetraminos Nintendo 3DS 26 February 2015 Eko Software
Hollywood Fame: Hidden Object Adventure Nintendo 3DS 5 March 2015 Most Wanted Entertainment
Shanghai Mahjong Nintendo 3DS 12 March 2015 Sanuk Games
Navy Commander Nintendo 3DS 19 March 2015 Sanuk Games
Best of Board Games: Chess Nintendo 3DS 18 June 2015 Neko Entertainment
PlayStation 3
PlayStation Vita
I Love My Dogs Nintendo 3DS 16 July 2015 Neopica
I Love My Cats Nintendo 3DS 23 July 2015 Neopica
Best of Board Games: Mah-jong Nintendo 3DS 30 July 2015 Neko Entertainment
Best of Board Games: Solitaire Nintendo 3DS 30 July 2015 Neko Entertainment
Rugby World Cup 2015 Microsoft Windows 4 September 2015 HB Studios
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
PlayStation Vita
Xbox 360
Xbox One
WRC 5 Microsoft Windows 13 October 2015 Kylotonn
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
PlayStation Vita
Xbox 360
Xbox One
I Love My Pony Nintendo 3DS 19 November 2015 Neopica
Handball 16 Microsoft Windows 27 November 2015 Eko Software
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
PlayStation Vita
Xbox 360
Xbox One
Tetraminos PlayStation 4 8 March 2016 Sanuk Games
Xbox One
Brick Breaker PlayStation 4 26 April 2016 Sanuk Games
Xbox One
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter Microsoft Windows 10 June 2016 Frogwares
Mahjong PlayStation 4 13 September 2016 Sanuk Games
Xbox One
WRC 6 Microsoft Windows 7 October 2016 Kylotonn / Persistant Studios
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Solitaire PlayStation 4 11 October 2016 Sanuk Games
Xbox One
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter PlayStation 4 25 October 2016 Frogwares
Xbox One
Solitaire Wii U 27 October 2016 Sanuk Games
Handball 17 Microsoft Windows 11 November 2016 Eko Software
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
The Voice PlayStation 4 25 November 2016 Voxler
Wii
Wii U
Xbox One
Brick Breaker Microsoft Windows 20 February 2017 Sanuk Games
Mahjong Microsoft Windows 20 February 2017 Sanuk Games
Solitaire Microsoft Windows 20 February 2017 Sanuk Games
Tetraminos Microsoft Windows 20 February 2017 Sanuk Games
2Dark Microsoft Windows 10 March 2017 Gloomywood
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
FlatOut 4: Total Insanity PlayStation 4 17 March 2017 Kylotonn
Xbox One
Hunting Simulator Microsoft Windows 9 June 2017 Neopica
PlayStation 4 11 July 2017
Xbox One
WRC 7 Microsoft Windows 15 September 2017 Kylotonn
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Rugby 18 Microsoft Windows 27 October 2017 Eko Software
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Outcast: Second Contact Microsoft Windows 14 November 2017 Appeal Studios
Aqua Moto Racing Utopia Nintendo Switch 24 November 2017 Zordix
Snow Moto Racing Freedom Nintendo Switch 24 November 2017 Zordix
Outcast: Second Contact PlayStation 4 28 November 2017 Appeal Studios
Xbox One
Premium Pool Arena Nintendo Switch 6 February 2018 Iceflake Studios
PlayStation 4 20 February 2018
Xbox One
Isle of Man TT: Ride on the Edge PlayStation 4 13 March 2018 Kylotonn / Persistant Studios
Xbox One
Microsoft Windows 27 March 2018
Tennis World Tour PlayStation 4 22 May 2018 Breakpoint Studio
Xbox One
Microsoft Windows 12 June 2018
Hunting Simulator Nintendo Switch 10 July 2018 Neopica
Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr PlayStation 4 23 August 2018 NeocoreGames
Xbox One
V-Rally 4 PlayStation 4 7 September 2018 Kylotonn
Xbox One
Microsoft Windows 25 September 2018
Tennis World Tour Nintendo Switch 29 October 2018 Breakpoint Studio
Solitaire Nintendo Switch 6 November 2018 Sanuk Games
Mahjong Nintendo Switch 13 November 2018 Sanuk Games
My Little Riding Champion PlayStation 4 29 November 2018 Caipirinha Games
Xbox One
Pro Fishing Simulator Microsoft Windows 29 November 2018 Sanuk Games
V-Rally 4 Nintendo Switch 13 December 2018 Kylotonn
Brick Breaker Nintendo Switch 24 December 2018 Sanuk Games
My Little Riding Champion Nintendo Switch 24 December 2018 Caipirinha Games
Tetraminos Nintendo Switch 24 December 2018 Sanuk Games
Pro Fishing Simulator PlayStation 4 5 February 2019 RingZero Game Studio
Xbox One
Spike Volleyball Microsoft Windows 5 February 2019 Black Sheep Studio
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Isle of Man TT: Ride on the Edge Nintendo Switch 23 March 2019 Kylotonn / Persistant Studios
Warhammer: Chaosbane PlayStation 4 31 May 2019 Eko Software
Xbox One
Pro Cycling Manager Season 2019 Microsoft Windows 27 June 2019 Cyanide
The Sinking City Microsoft Windows 27 June 2019 Frogwares
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Tour de France: Season 2019 PlayStation 4 2 July 2019 Cyanide
Xbox One
Blood Bowl: Death Zone Microsoft Windows 10 July 2019 Cyanide
FIA European Truck Racing Championship Microsoft Windows 18 July 2019 N-Racing
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch 8 August 2019
WRC 8 Microsoft Windows 10 September 2019 Kylotonn
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
The Fisherman: Fishing Planet Microsoft Windows 17 October 2019 Fishing Planet
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Bee Simulator Microsoft Windows 14 November 2019 VARSAV Game Studios / Anshar Studios
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
The Unicorn Princess Nintendo Switch 14 November 2019 Caipirinha Games
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
WRC 8 Nintendo Switch 19 November 2019 Kylotonn
Farmer's Dynasty PlayStation 4 21 November 2019 Toplitz Productions / UMEO Studios
Xbox One
Paranoia: Happiness is Mandatory Microsoft Windows 5 December 2019 Black Shamrock / Cyanide
AO Tennis 2 Microsoft Windows 9 January 2020 Big Ant Studios
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Rugby 20 Microsoft Windows 23 January 2020 Eko Software
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Overpass Microsoft Windows 27 February 2020 Zordix
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Isle of Man TT: Ride on the Edge 2 Microsoft Windows 19 March 2020 Kylotonn
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Farmer's Dynasty Nintendo Switch 30 April 2020 Toplitz Productions / UMEO Studios
Isle of Man TT: Ride on the Edge 2 Nintendo Switch 14 May 2020 Kylotonn
Pro Cycling Manager 2020 Microsoft Windows 4 June 2020 Cyanide
Tour de France 2020 PlayStation 4 4 June 2020 Cyanide
Xbox One
Hunting Simulator 2 Microsoft Windows 16 July 2020 Neopica
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Tour de France 2020 Microsoft Windows 27 August 2020 Cyanide
WRC 9 Microsoft Windows 3 September 2020 Kylotonn
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Tennis World Tour 2 Microsoft Windows 24 September 2020 Big Ant Studios
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Monster Truck Championship Microsoft Windows 15 October 2020 Teyon
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Tennis World Tour 2 Nintendo Switch 15 October 2020 Big Ant Studios
Hunting Simulator 2 Nintendo Switch 15 October 2020 Neopica
AO Tennis 2 Amazon Luna 20 October 2020 Big Ant Studios
Warhammer: Chaosbane - Slayer Edition Xbox Series X/S 10 November 2020 Eko Software
WRC 9 Xbox Series X/S 10 November 2020 Kylotonn
Handball 21 Microsoft Windows 12 November 2020 Eko Software
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Warhammer: Chaosbane - Slayer Edition PlayStation 5 12 November 2020 Eko Software
WRC 9 PlayStation 5 12 November 2020 Kylotonn
Monster Truck Championship Nintendo Switch 19 November 2020 Teyon
Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood Microsoft Windows 4 February 2021 Cyanide / Black Shamrock
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
WRC 9 Nintendo Switch 11 March 2021 Kylotonn
Hunting Simulator 2 PlayStation 5 11 March 2021 Neopica
Xbox Series X/S
Tennis World Tour 2 Amazon Luna 19 April 2021 Big Ant Studios
Pro Cycling Manager 2021 Microsoft Windows 3 June 2021 Cyanide
Tour de France 2021 Microsoft Windows 3 June 2021 Cyanide
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
RiMS Racing Microsoft Windows 19 August 2021 RaceWard Studio
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Hotel Life: A Resort Simulator Microsoft Windows 26 August 2021 RingZero Game Studio
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
WRC 10 Microsoft Windows 2 September 2021 Kylotonn
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Rogue Lords Microsoft Windows 30 September 2021 Leikir Studio / Cyanide
Train Life: A Railway Simulator Microsoft Windows 2021 Simteract
Rugby 22 Microsoft Windows January 2022 Eko Software
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Blood Bowl 3 Microsoft Windows February 2022 Cyanide
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong Microsoft Windows February 2022 Big Bad Wolf
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Clash: Artifacts of Chaos Microsoft Windows June 2022 ACE Team
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Steelrising Microsoft Windows June 2022 Spiders
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Microsoft Windows 22 September 2022 Kylotonn
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Microsoft Windows Fall 2022 Daedalic Entertainment
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Ad Infinitum Microsoft Windows 2023 Hekate
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
RoboCop: Rogue City Microsoft Windows 2023 Teyon
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Rogue Lords Nintendo Switch TBA Leikir Studio / Cyanide
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Session Microsoft Windows TBA Crea-ture Studios
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S

Under dispute[]

The rights for the following titles are disputed, with Frogwares claiming Nacon only owns the distribution rights:[citation needed]

Title Release Developer(s) Platform(s)
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter 10 June 2016 Frogwares Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
The Sinking City 27 June 2019 Frogwares Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

References[]

  1. ^ "Our business". Bigben Interactive. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Bigben Interactive - Company Profile". Euronext. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
  3. ^ Handrahan, Matthew (30 January 2020). "Bigben Group forms new entity ahead of planned IPO". GamesIndustry.biz.
  4. ^ "Bigben Interactive devient le distributeur exclusif de Dreamcast en Europe" [Bigben Interactive becomes exclusive distributor of Dreamcast in Europe]. (in French). 10 April 2001. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
  5. ^ Kerr, Chris (15 December 2016). "Bigben Interactive acquires rights to Test Drive brand from Atari". Gamasutra. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
  6. ^ Walsh, Alan. "V-Rally 4 Revives Long Dormant Off-Road Racing Series This September For PC & Consoles – FullThrottle Media". www.fullthrottlemedia.co.uk. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
  7. ^ McAloon, Alissa (11 February 2020). "Bigben Interactive is now Nacon as publishing and accessories businesses merge". Gamasutra. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  8. ^ "Nacon Acquires AO Tennis, Cricket 19 Developer Big Ant". IGN. 22 January 2021.
  9. ^ "How Nacon Cracked and Pirated The Sinking City". Frogwares. 1 March 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  10. ^ Chalk, Andy (3 March 2021). "The Sinking City publisher defends its decision to put an 'adapted' copy of the game on Steam". PC Gamer. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b "Nacon acquires Session developer Crea-ture Studios". Gematsu. 3 August 2021.
  12. ^ Nacon Acquires AO Tennis, Cricket 19 Developer Big Ant - IGN, retrieved 22 June 2021
  13. ^ "Bigben Interactive Has Acquired Cyanide Studios So As To Meet 'Ambitions In The AA Segment'". GamingBolt. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  14. ^ "Bigben acquires Eko Software for €8.5 million". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  15. ^ "Bigben spending spree continues with Kylotonn acquisition". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  16. ^ "Nacon Acquires FIA Euro Truck Racing Developer". racesimcentral.net. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  17. ^ "NACON increases to 53% its stake in the capital of RaceWard Studio". Nacon Corporate. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  18. ^ "Bigben acquires Spiders". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 22 June 2021.

Further reading[]

"Enquête - Nacon-Frogwares : décryptage d'un conflit larvé devenu guerre ouverte" [Investigation - Nacon-Frogwares: deciphering a latent conflict that became an open war]. gamekult.com (in French). 20 April 2021.

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