Disney Interactive Studios

Disney Interactive Studios, Inc.
Formerly
  • Walt Disney Computer Software
    (1988–1994)
  • Buena Vista Software
    (1988–1994)
  • Disney Interactive
    (1994–2003)
  • Buena Vista Games
    (2003–2007)
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryVideo games
FoundedSeptember 15, 1988; 36 years ago (1988-09-15)
DefunctMay 10, 2016; 8 years ago (2016-05-10)
FateClosed by The Walt Disney Company
SuccessorDisney Electronic Content
Headquarters
500 Paula Ave, Glendale, California
,
US
BrandsTouchstone Interactive
ParentWalt Disney Television (1988–1995)
Disney Interactive (1995–2016)
SubsidiariesSee § Studios
Websitedisneyinteractive.com

Disney Interactive Studios, Inc. was an American video game developer and publisher owned by The Walt Disney Company through Disney Interactive. Prior to its closure in 2016, it developed and distributed multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide.

Most of the games released by Disney Interactive Studios were typically tie-in products to existing character franchises.[1] On May 10, 2016, as a result of the discontinuation of its Disney Infinity series, Disney shut down Disney Interactive Studios, and exited the first-party home console game development business in order to focus on third-party development of home console video games through other developers. However, it continues to release games for iOS and Android mobile devices under its own label, Disney Mobile.[citation needed] Disney Electronic Content is a spiritual successor to the company.

  1. ^ Kohler, Chris (October 16, 2012). "How Videogames Are Changing Disney". Wired.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2012.