Sherman3D
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Sherman3D is an independently owned video game developer
company incorporated in 2003 by Sherman Chin and Tiffany Lim, which develops cute, bright, and colorful Anime
inspired video games.
published by THQ
in 2007, Scribblenauts
published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment in 2009, Nickelodeon
Diego's Build & Rescue published by 2K Play
in 2010. In 2011, Sherman3D created its own story and trademarked intellectual property in the form of a sci-fi fantasy PC Role Playing Game entitled Alpha Kimori
™ Great Doubt™ Episode One, which was distributed by Big Fish Games
, IGN Entertainment and GameHouse
in the US, IGN
in the UK, GamersGate
in Sweden, and DLsite in Japan.
Sherman3D is an authorized Nintendo DS
developer and provides pixel art
partner studio outsourcing
services to other game development companies such as 5th Cell
. Sherman3D and its services is also listed in the Game Developer's Market Guide book
. The award was presented to Sherman3D by Malaysia's Prime Minister, Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
. Sherman3D Sdn. Bhd. was recognized by the Malaysian government as an MSC Malaysia
Status Company in 2004 and part of the technopreneur development division .
Sherman3D worked on a MMORPG
prototype entitled Vibeforce on IBM
's Butterfly Supercomputing Grid for Sony
's PlayStation 2
, which was showcased at E3
2003. Sherman3D was mentioned in The New York Times
, The Wall Street Journal
and USA Today
.
The Sherman3D 3D BSP
Game Engine and documentation has been used as university research paper reference .
Sherman3D Multimedia Inc. was incorporated in British Columbia, Canada in 2006 and it provides 2D game pixel art
and animation outsourcing
services.
Sherman3D is invited to speak on the philosophy of Great Doubt in Alpha Kimori
at the Defense, Science & Research Conference 2011 organized by the National University of Singapore
in Singapore in August 2011.
had its first official review by Gamezebo
with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and is titled, "Alpha Kimori: Great Doubt is an excellent, thought-provoking RPG."
Sherman3D worked on all the in-game pixel art
graphics of Scribblenauts
, which was rated at 8.5 out of 10 by IGN Entertainment.
Sherman3D worked on all the in-game pixel art
graphics of Lock's Quest
, which was rated at 8.5 out of 10 by IGN Entertainment.
Sherman3D worked on all the in-game pixel art
graphics of Drawn To Life
, which was rated at 8.0 out of 10 by IGN Entertainment.
Video game developer
A video game developer is a software developer that creates video games. A developer may specialize in a certain video game console, such as Nintendo's Wii, Microsoft's Xbox 360, Sony's PlayStation 3, or may develop for a variety of systems, including personal computers.Most developers also...
company incorporated in 2003 by Sherman Chin and Tiffany Lim, which develops cute, bright, and colorful Anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
inspired video games.
Overview
Sherman3D started as an independent game development community but was incorporated in April 2003 in Malaysia and in July 2006 in Canada. Sherman3D's has online developers from across the globe from countries such as Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom and America. Sherman3D specializes in pixel art outsourcing and has worked on over 20 internationally recognized games including Drawn To LifeDrawn to Life
Drawn to Life is an action-adventure/platform game for the Nintendo DS developed by 5th Cell and published by THQ. In the game, players create their own playable characters, level objects and accessories by drawing them using the DS's stylus and touch screen.Drawn to Life requires the player to...
published by THQ
THQ
THQ Inc. is an American developer and publisher of video games. Founded in 1989 in the United States, the company develops products for video game consoles, handheld game systems, as well as for personal computers and wireless devices...
in 2007, Scribblenauts
Scribblenauts
Scribblenauts is an emergent puzzle action video game developed by 5th Cell for the Nintendo DS published by WB Games. The game was released September 15, 2009 in North America, September 30, 2009 in Australia, and October 9, 2009 in Europe. Konami released the game in Japan under the name on...
published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment in 2009, Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
Diego's Build & Rescue published by 2K Play
2K Play
2K Play is an American video game publisher that primarily publishes family and budget-priced titles. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of 2K Games and Take-Two Interactive...
in 2010. In 2011, Sherman3D created its own story and trademarked intellectual property in the form of a sci-fi fantasy PC Role Playing Game entitled Alpha Kimori
Alpha Kimori
Alpha Kimori is a Japanese anime inspired trilogy of bright and colorful episodic Sprite Role Playing Games or JRPG. Its unique selling points are a highly philosophical plot and its traditional JRPG turn based battle system, which appeal to fans of the genre. Alpha Kimori and Great Doubt are...
™ Great Doubt™ Episode One, which was distributed by Big Fish Games
Big Fish Games
Big Fish Games is a provider of Internet media delivery software and game services based in Seattle, Washington. The company was founded in 2002 by Paul Thelen , and currently employs more than 400 people...
, IGN Entertainment and GameHouse
GameHouse
GameHouse is a casual game developer, publisher, digital video game distributor, and portal, based in Seattle, Washington, United States-History:...
in the US, IGN
IGN
IGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
in the UK, GamersGate
GamersGate
GamersGate AB is a Sweden-based online video game store offering PC games, Mac games and electronic guides via direct download. It is a competitor to online video game services such as Valve's Steam, Direct2Drive and Impulse....
in Sweden, and DLsite in Japan.
Sherman3D is an authorized Nintendo DS
Nintendo DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo, first released on November 21, 2004. A distinctive feature of the system is the presence of two separate LCD screens, the lower of which is a touchscreen, encompassed within a clamshell design, similar to the Game Boy Advance SP...
developer and provides pixel art
Pixel art
Pixel art is a form of digital art, created through the use of raster graphics software, where images are edited on the pixel level. Graphics in most old computer and video games, graphing calculator games, and many mobile phone games are mostly pixel art.- History :The term pixel art was first...
partner studio outsourcing
Outsourcing
Outsourcing is the process of contracting a business function to someone else.-Overview:The term outsourcing is used inconsistently but usually involves the contracting out of a business function - commonly one previously performed in-house - to an external provider...
services to other game development companies such as 5th Cell
5th Cell
5TH Cell is an independently owned video game developer founded in 2003 as 5TH Cell Media, LLC. by Joseph M. Tringali, Jeremiah Slaczka and Brett Caird and currently develops video games for the Nintendo DS and Wii.-Overview:...
. Sherman3D and its services is also listed in the Game Developer's Market Guide book
History
Sherman3D was first incorporated as Sherman3D Sdn. Bhd. after securing the 2nd-runners up award in Venture 2002, Malaysia's first nationwide business plan competition organized by McKinsey & CompanyMcKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company, Inc. is a global management consulting firm that focuses on solving issues of concern to senior management. McKinsey serves as an adviser to many businesses, governments, and institutions...
. The award was presented to Sherman3D by Malaysia's Prime Minister, Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Tun Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi is a Malaysian politician who served as Prime Minister from 2003 to 2009. He was also the President of the United Malays National Organisation , the largest political party in Malaysia, and led the governing Barisan Nasional parliamentary coalition...
. Sherman3D Sdn. Bhd. was recognized by the Malaysian government as an MSC Malaysia
MSC Malaysia
MSC Malaysia . The Multimedia Super Corridor program was launched by Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the former Prime Minister of Malaysia , circa 1996...
Status Company in 2004 and part of the technopreneur development division .
Sherman3D worked on a MMORPG
MMORPG
Massively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
prototype entitled Vibeforce on IBM
IBM
International Business Machines Corporation or IBM is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and it offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas...
's Butterfly Supercomputing Grid for Sony
Sony
, commonly referred to as Sony, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan and the world's fifth largest media conglomerate measured by revenues....
's PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
, which was showcased at E3
E3
The Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E3, is an annual trade fair for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment Software Association...
2003. Sherman3D was mentioned in The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
, The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal is an American English-language international daily newspaper. It is published in New York City by Dow Jones & Company, a division of News Corporation, along with the Asian and European editions of the Journal....
and USA Today
USA Today
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
.
The Sherman3D 3D BSP
BSP
BSP is a three-letter abbreviation that may refer to:Computers and technology* Bell System Practices, technical documentation series published internally by the AT&T Bell System* Board support package, software needed to operate motherboards...
Game Engine and documentation has been used as university research paper reference .
Sherman3D Multimedia Inc. was incorporated in British Columbia, Canada in 2006 and it provides 2D game pixel art
Pixel art
Pixel art is a form of digital art, created through the use of raster graphics software, where images are edited on the pixel level. Graphics in most old computer and video games, graphing calculator games, and many mobile phone games are mostly pixel art.- History :The term pixel art was first...
and animation outsourcing
Outsourcing
Outsourcing is the process of contracting a business function to someone else.-Overview:The term outsourcing is used inconsistently but usually involves the contracting out of a business function - commonly one previously performed in-house - to an external provider...
services.
Sherman3D is invited to speak on the philosophy of Great Doubt in Alpha Kimori
Alpha Kimori
Alpha Kimori is a Japanese anime inspired trilogy of bright and colorful episodic Sprite Role Playing Games or JRPG. Its unique selling points are a highly philosophical plot and its traditional JRPG turn based battle system, which appeal to fans of the genre. Alpha Kimori and Great Doubt are...
at the Defense, Science & Research Conference 2011 organized by the National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore is Singapore's oldest university. It is the largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered....
in Singapore in August 2011.
Reception
Alpha KimoriAlpha Kimori
Alpha Kimori is a Japanese anime inspired trilogy of bright and colorful episodic Sprite Role Playing Games or JRPG. Its unique selling points are a highly philosophical plot and its traditional JRPG turn based battle system, which appeal to fans of the genre. Alpha Kimori and Great Doubt are...
had its first official review by Gamezebo
Gamezebo
Gamezebo is a website that focuses on editorial coverage of the casual games industry, offering interviews, features, reviews, previews, strategy guides, news and podcasts....
with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and is titled, "Alpha Kimori: Great Doubt is an excellent, thought-provoking RPG."
Sherman3D worked on all the in-game pixel art
Pixel art
Pixel art is a form of digital art, created through the use of raster graphics software, where images are edited on the pixel level. Graphics in most old computer and video games, graphing calculator games, and many mobile phone games are mostly pixel art.- History :The term pixel art was first...
graphics of Scribblenauts
Scribblenauts
Scribblenauts is an emergent puzzle action video game developed by 5th Cell for the Nintendo DS published by WB Games. The game was released September 15, 2009 in North America, September 30, 2009 in Australia, and October 9, 2009 in Europe. Konami released the game in Japan under the name on...
, which was rated at 8.5 out of 10 by IGN Entertainment.
Sherman3D worked on all the in-game pixel art
Pixel art
Pixel art is a form of digital art, created through the use of raster graphics software, where images are edited on the pixel level. Graphics in most old computer and video games, graphing calculator games, and many mobile phone games are mostly pixel art.- History :The term pixel art was first...
graphics of Lock's Quest
Lock's Quest
Lock's Quest is a real-time strategy video game developed by 5th Cell and published by THQ. This is 5th Cell's second Nintendo DS game. It was released in North America on September 8, 2008, in Europe on September 26, 2008 and in Australia on September 25, 2008.-Gameplay:Lock's Quest is a real-time...
, which was rated at 8.5 out of 10 by IGN Entertainment.
Sherman3D worked on all the in-game pixel art
Pixel art
Pixel art is a form of digital art, created through the use of raster graphics software, where images are edited on the pixel level. Graphics in most old computer and video games, graphing calculator games, and many mobile phone games are mostly pixel art.- History :The term pixel art was first...
graphics of Drawn To Life
Drawn to Life
Drawn to Life is an action-adventure/platform game for the Nintendo DS developed by 5th Cell and published by THQ. In the game, players create their own playable characters, level objects and accessories by drawing them using the DS's stylus and touch screen.Drawn to Life requires the player to...
, which was rated at 8.0 out of 10 by IGN Entertainment.
Original Intellectual Property Titles
- 2011 | Alpha KimoriAlpha KimoriAlpha Kimori is a Japanese anime inspired trilogy of bright and colorful episodic Sprite Role Playing Games or JRPG. Its unique selling points are a highly philosophical plot and its traditional JRPG turn based battle system, which appeal to fans of the genre. Alpha Kimori and Great Doubt are...
(PC) - Published and Distributed by Big Fish GamesBig Fish GamesBig Fish Games is a provider of Internet media delivery software and game services based in Seattle, Washington. The company was founded in 2002 by Paul Thelen , and currently employs more than 400 people...
, GameHouseGameHouseGameHouse is a casual game developer, publisher, digital video game distributor, and portal, based in Seattle, Washington, United States-History:...
, IGN Entertainment, GamersGateGamersGateGamersGate AB is a Sweden-based online video game store offering PC games, Mac games and electronic guides via direct download. It is a competitor to online video game services such as Valve's Steam, Direct2Drive and Impulse....
Partner Intellectual Property Titles
- 2003 | In-game art for SEAL Team 6 (Mobile) - Published by THQ WirelessTHQTHQ Inc. is an American developer and publisher of video games. Founded in 1989 in the United States, the company develops products for video game consoles, handheld game systems, as well as for personal computers and wireless devices...
- 2003 | In-game art for SiegeSiegeA siege is a military blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by attrition or assault. The term derives from sedere, Latin for "to sit". Generally speaking, siege warfare is a form of constant, low intensity conflict characterized by one party holding a strong, static...
(Mobile) - Published by THQ Wireless - 2003 | In-game art for Mini Poccha (Mobile) - Published by THQ Wireless
- 2004 | In-game art for Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate EventsLemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate EventsLemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is a 2004 black comedy film directed by Brad Silberling. It is an adaptation of the The Bad Beginning, The Reptile Room, and The Wide Window, being the first three books in A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket...
(Mobile) - Published by EA MobileElectronic ArtsElectronic Arts, Inc. is a major American developer, marketer, publisher and distributor of video games. Founded and incorporated on May 28, 1982 by Trip Hawkins, the company was a pioneer of the early home computer games industry and was notable for promoting the designers and programmers... - 2005 | In-game art for Darts Pro! (Mobile) - Published by THQ WirelessTHQTHQ Inc. is an American developer and publisher of video games. Founded in 1989 in the United States, the company develops products for video game consoles, handheld game systems, as well as for personal computers and wireless devices...
- 2005 | Game Port Programming for Ministry of Sound: Club ManagerMinistry of SoundMinistry of Sound London, commonly referred to as simply Ministry of Sound or MoS, is a nightclub based in London, United Kingdom and an associated record label. It was ranked fourth in the 2010 DJ Magazine top 100 clubs poll 2010. As well as the nightclub in London, there is another in Egypt and...
(Mobile) - Published by THQ Wireless - 2006 | Game Port Programming for Moto GP Manager (Mobile) - Published by THQ Wireless
- 2006 | Game Port Programming for Full Spectrum Warrior: MobileFull Spectrum WarriorFull Spectrum Warrior is a real-time tactics videogame. It was developed by the Institute for Creative Technologies in association with Pandemic Studios and published by THQ. It was released on June 1, 2004 for the Xbox, September 21, 2004 for Windows and on March 23, 2005 for the PlayStation 2...
(Mobile) - Published by THQ Wireless - 2006 | In-game art for D.N.A. (PC) - Published by Merscom
- 2007 | In-game art for Drawn to LifeDrawn to LifeDrawn to Life is an action-adventure/platform game for the Nintendo DS developed by 5th Cell and published by THQ. In the game, players create their own playable characters, level objects and accessories by drawing them using the DS's stylus and touch screen.Drawn to Life requires the player to...
(DS) - Published by THQTHQTHQ Inc. is an American developer and publisher of video games. Founded in 1989 in the United States, the company develops products for video game consoles, handheld game systems, as well as for personal computers and wireless devices... - 2007 | In-game art for Aveyond 2 (PC) - Published by Big Fish GamesBig Fish GamesBig Fish Games is a provider of Internet media delivery software and game services based in Seattle, Washington. The company was founded in 2002 by Paul Thelen , and currently employs more than 400 people...
- 2008 | In-game art for Lock's QuestLock's QuestLock's Quest is a real-time strategy video game developed by 5th Cell and published by THQ. This is 5th Cell's second Nintendo DS game. It was released in North America on September 8, 2008, in Europe on September 26, 2008 and in Australia on September 25, 2008.-Gameplay:Lock's Quest is a real-time...
(DS) - Published by THQ - 2008 | In-game art for Majestic Forest (PC) - Published by IGN Entertainment
- 2009 | In-game art for Drawn to Life: The Next ChapterDrawn to Life: The Next ChapterDrawn to Life: The Next Chapter is the title of two sequels of the video game Drawn to Life, published by THQ. One of the games was developed by 5th Cell for the Nintendo DS, while the other was created by Planet Moon Studios for the Wii....
(DS) - Published by THQ - 2009 | In-game art for ScribblenautsScribblenautsScribblenauts is an emergent puzzle action video game developed by 5th Cell for the Nintendo DS published by WB Games. The game was released September 15, 2009 in North America, September 30, 2009 in Australia, and October 9, 2009 in Europe. Konami released the game in Japan under the name on...
(DS) - Published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment - 2009 | Chat Code Programming for Tradewars Rising (PC) - Published by Sylien Games
- 2009 | In-game art for Aveyond 3 (PC) - Published by Big Fish GamesBig Fish GamesBig Fish Games is a provider of Internet media delivery software and game services based in Seattle, Washington. The company was founded in 2002 by Paul Thelen , and currently employs more than 400 people...
- 2010 | In-game art for NickelodeonNickelodeon (TV channel)Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
Diego's Build & Rescue (DS) - Published by 2K Play2K Play2K Play is an American video game publisher that primarily publishes family and budget-priced titles. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of 2K Games and Take-Two Interactive...