Spark Unlimited

Spark Unlimited, based in Sherman Oaks, California was a video game developer founded by former developers from the Medal of Honor PC and console franchise. They were most known for the Call of Duty: Finest Hour console game.

Spark Unlimited
Privately held company
IndustryVideo games
FoundedMarch 2002
DefunctMay 2015
HeadquartersSherman Oaks, California, USA
Key people
Craig Allen
Avi Bachar
John Butrovich
David Prout
ProductsCall of Duty: Finest Hour
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty
Legendary
WebsiteSpark Unlimited

The studio finished working on the first-person shooter Legendary using the Unreal Engine 3 for Gamecock Media Group. The company was wholly owned by employees.

Spark Unlimited has a game average Metacritic score of 53 out of 100.[1] Spark has officially laid off all of their staff, and closed down in May 2015.[2]

Games by Spark Unlimited
Game titleYear releasedPlatforms releasedMetacritic review average
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z2014PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
PC		43%[3]
Lost Planet 32013PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
PC		58%[4]
Legendary2008PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
PC		47%[5]
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty2008
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
PC		42%[6]
Call of Duty: Finest Hour2004PlayStation 2
Xbox
GameCube		73%[7]
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References
  1. http://www.metacritic.com/company/spark-unlimited
  2. Moser, Cassidee (May 4, 2015). "Developer Spark Unlimited Closes Down, Lays Off Staff". IGN. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  3. "Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  4. "Lost Planet 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  5. "Legendary Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  6. "Turning Point: Fall of Liberty Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  7. "Call of Duty: Finest Hour Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
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