Creative Assembly
Overview
Creative Assembly is a British video game developer established in 1987 by Tim Ansell. The company is based in Horsham, West Sussex, England. The company is best known for its Total War series of strategy games.
History
Creative Assembly was founded by Tim Ansell, a former employee of the British video game company Psion. Ansell left Psion in 1987 to establish his own company, which he named Creative Assembly. The company initially focused on creating video games for the Amiga, a popular home computer system of the time.
Total War series
The Total War series is Creative Assembly's most well-known and successful product line. The series began with Shogun: Total War in 2000 and has since grown to include over a dozen titles. The games in the Total War series combine turn-based strategy and resource management with real-time tactical control of battles.
Other Games
In addition to the Total War series, Creative Assembly has developed a number of other games. These include Spartan: Total Warrior, a spin-off from the Total War series, and Alien: Isolation, a survival horror game based on the Alien film series.
Acquisition by Sega
In 2005, Creative Assembly was acquired by Japanese video game publisher Sega. The acquisition has allowed Creative Assembly to expand its development team and increase the scale and scope of its games.
Future Projects
Creative Assembly continues to develop new games and expansions for the Total War series. The company is also working on a new first-person shooter game, which is currently under the working title Project MARA.
Impact and Influence
Creative Assembly's Total War series has had a significant impact on the strategy game genre. The series' blend of turn-based and real-time gameplay has influenced a number of other game developers.