May 2008

The hiatus: almost over?

Looking down the list of updates on this news.html page is a sad journey backwards through nearly a decade of failure. Charitably it can be described as many learning experiences, that together tell a story, the final chapter of which is still to be written. Less charitably it's a list of failures stacked on top of each other like the roof tiles that provide shelter for some kind of depressing building. Maybe a nursing home. From LithTech, to the publishers screwing us over with the GBA game to even the Toronto Maple Leafs. Let down after let down.

So, after the many failures of Steakhouse Games, is it finally time for some good news?

Early 2009: Tentative launch date of a browser-based game/web cartoon. No publisher needed.

January 2004

Updates! Tempo the Frog, an old backburner project has been committed to the Projects page, and the Company page was updated.

October 2002

After a couple of false starts with some publishers, we're still shopping for a publishing deal for our GBA game.

April 2002

Chris will be making the trek to E3 with a Gameboy Advance in hand, and a little demo of our game on flash ROM cartridge. If you'd like to meet with Chris and see this AWESOME game in it's preliminary stages you should drop us a note, or give us a call at (416) 723-9834 to book up some time.

January 2002

One year anniversary of Steakhouse Games setting up shop. We're as surprised as your are.

October 2001

BIG CHANGES

Steakhouse Games has begun development on a brand new Gameboy Advance title aimed at an early 2002 completion. Joining the Steakhouse team on this exciting new project is Jeremy and Mike, who you can check out in the updated company section.

Sadly, Bezier the chameleon has passed away.

The previous Steakhouse project that has been in development for most of 2001 has been put on indefinate hold.

July 2001

Andrew has been added to the company section.

LithTech has produced a cool video that explains and demonstrates what the LithTech Development system is like, complete with many clips of previous and in-development LithTech engine games. 20 minutes long, no commercials. Check it out.

May 2001

The Toronto Maple Leafs were kicked from the playoffs in the second round. Steakhouse is going through a period of solemn reflection.

April 2001

Steakhouse received it's copy of the new LithTech Development System 3.0 (and it's accompanying 1800+ pages of documentation). Celebrations will continue deep into May, as this is a much loved update for the Steakhouse kids. Benefits were seen immediately.

April 2001

The Toronto Maple Leafs SWEEP their round one series of the 2001 Stanley Cup playoffs. The Leafs are the official sports franchise of Steakhouse Games.

January 2001

We've moved into our offices, and Steakhouse Games is officially in business! Please note our new phone number, 416-620-1545, and new address information in the contact section.

Please, drop by for a visit. There is enough cola to go around, and the roulette wheel is always spinning.

November 2000

Steakhouse Games is born in a crucible of intense planning, strategizing, and frenzied, soul-draining labour.

1980

Chris Blackwell plays Pac-man for the first time, in a rollerskating rink.