Genius Factor Games was a Canadian independent video game developer based in North Vancouver. It developed independent ("indie") games for Apple iOS, Android and mobile platforms via direct-download distribution.
The company was founded in 2008 by Ted Nugent, a former employee of EA Canada.Godsall, David (September 5, 2011). "Vancouver's Ailing Video Game Industry" . BC Business Online. Its first game, released in April 2009, was Gravity Well, described as a cross between pinball and mini-golf.Mourtada, Rasha (June 7, 2009). "Startup needs a cash infusion or it's game over". The Globe and Mail. In November 2011, to coincide with CPR Month, Genius Factor Games created an app called Heart Hero for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. The app allows users to practice CPR to the beat of the Bee Gees' Stayin' Alive.Suraliwalla, Kashmira. "Stayin' alive (with CPR)" . BC Medical Journal.
Games Game title Release date Platform Gravity Well April 9, 2009 iOS Riese: Battle for Eleysia October 16, 2010 iOS Heart Hero November 1, 2011 iOS Pay Dirt: Treasures of Chichen Itza November 9, 2012 iOS
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