Game Refuge
 
 
An independent Videogame Design & Development company, GAME REFUGE INC
has been creating legendary Video Game products for the Coin-Operated Arcade,
Coin-Operated Gaming, PC and Home Console markets for over fifteen years.

With a client list that includes such industry leaders as Electronic Arts, Midway Manufacturing,
WMS Industries, TeamPlay Inc, Merit Industries, Monaco Entertainment, American Laser Games,
Komatsu America, West Creek Studios and The 3DO Company, Game Refuge enjoys a much-deserved
reputation for originality and creativity that is unmatched in the industry.

Since our clients pretty much already know who we are, this site is for you; the player!
We invite you to wander throught the site and discover some of our "revolutionary" new games...
...And/or reminisce about the "classics" of your youth. Thanks for stoppin' by.

We have a few EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES for Game Programmers and Artist/Animators!
Click on "Under Pressure" at left for more details!


In the spotlight this month is the latest offering from the Game Refuge team, Arctic Stud Poker Run is a hilarious "Full-Contact Poker" Challenge that must be seen to be believed! More than just an entertaining, action-packed free-for-all; a single play reveals an "...intensely addictive, mentally stimulating thrill ride full of limitless strategy, nuance and depth".
“...It’s Arctic Stud Poker Run, a whacky PC game with a seriously fun identity problem, that keeps me coming back. …The game works, whether you’re in it for the racing, the shooting or the cards!” ...Bill Hutchins - The News Tribune... “...ASPR is a fantastic concept, and represents an refreshing change from the same old junk that is cranked out by the ton ... we all agree that Arctic Stud Poker Run is a game with the potential to be CRAZY amounts of fun... "Arctic Stud Poker Run 2.0" could be one of my favorite party games ever..." ...Dan Ozdowski - Gamersinfo... “…Like every great video game, the concept is simple and the play mechanics are immediately understandable, yet there's a surprising amount of depth in the strategy once you get familiar with the subtleties…” …Chris Bieniek -Editor in Chief - Tips & Tricks Magazine… “...Once the action starts, it is complete chaos, a mixture of high speed racing and blazing guns. Games can be set up such that everyone’s hand is visible or hidden; and if everyone knows you’re carrying that last ace, you’d better hope your life insurance is paid up. ... Some people call this unethical; I call it fun." ...Peter Berger - PTD Magazine... ”...Visually gorgeous ...original ... I found the refreshing blend of casual and hardcore elements a fun alternative to two very over-worn genres…” Rated: 8/10 ...William Usher- GameTunnel …

For more info, screenshots, stratgies, &/or a FREE Game Demo, visit www.arcticstud.com

 
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