Imagine (video game series)
Video game series
Imagine is a series of simulation video games primarily for the Nintendo DS , Nintendo 3DS , Microsoft Windows , and Wii game consoles, released from October 2007 to February 2013. Imagine video games are aimed primarily at girls aged six to fourteen and are published by Ubisoft .
Background
The Imagine series of games allows players to take on the role of various occupations, such as a fashion designer, rock star, movie star or teacher.[ 1] Ubisoft became a leader in publishing "games for girls " for the Nintendo DS and Wii through the Imagine , Ener-G , and Petz series.[ 2] [ 3]
Reception
IGN stated that Imagine games vary wildly in quality, describing some games as "boring and soulless cash-ins that serves no purpose other than to financially take advantage of uninformed teenage girls" and others as "surprise hits [that] turned out pretty darn well."[ 4]
Games
A large number of games have been released under the Imagine banner. These include:
Title
Original release
Source
Imagine: Master Chef •Imagine: Happy Cooking EU
October 2007
[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8]
Imagine: Fashion Designer
October 2007
[ 5]
Imagine: Animal Doctor •Imagine: Pet Vet EU
October 2007
[ 5]
Imagine: Babyz •Imagine: Babies EU
October 2007
[ 5]
Imagine: Figure Skater
January 29, 2008
Imagine: Rock Star •Imagine: Girl Band EU •Imagine: Girls Band AU
March 1, 2008
Imagine: Teacher
April 15, 2008
[ 1]
My Secret World by Imagine
May 3, 2008
[ 1]
Imagine: Babysitters •Imagine: Baby Club EU
June 5, 2008
[ 1]
Imagine: Modern Dancer •Ener-G Dance Squad NA
June 28, 2008
Imagine: Fashion Designer New York •Imagine: Fashion Model EU
July 20, 2008
[ 1]
Imagine: Champion Rider
August 11, 2008
Imagine: Pet Hospital
September 4, 2008
Imagine: Interior Designer
October 6, 2008
Imagine: Wedding Designer •Imagine: Dream Weddings EU
October 31, 2008
[ 1]
Imagine: Party Babyz
November 12, 2008
[ 2]
Imagine: Ballet Star •Imagine: Ballet Dancer EU
November 27, 2008
[ 4]
Imagine: Movie Star
December 2, 2008
[ 1]
Imagine: Gymnast
December 18, 2008
Imagine: My Restaurant •Gourmet Chef: Cook Your Way to Fame NA
January 1, 2009
Imagine: Fashion Party
January 28, 2009
Imagine: Cheerleader
February 14, 2009
Imagine: Ice Champions
March 11, 2009
Imagine: Family Doctor
March 27, 2009
Imagine: Makeup Artist
April 12, 2009
Imagine: Music Fest
May 16, 2009
Imagine: Boutique Owner
June 2, 2009
Imagine: Soccer Captain
July 11, 2009
Imagine: Teacher: Class Trip •Imagine: Teacher: School Trip EU
August 5, 2009
Imagine: Detective
September 5, 2009
Imagine: Party Planner
September 15, 2009
Imagine: Salon Stylist •Imagine Beauty Stylist EU
September 19, 2009
Imagine: Reporter •Imagine Journalist EU
September 28, 2009
Imagine: Zookeeper
October 6, 2009
Imagine: Artist
October 23, 2009
Imagine: Fashion Designer World Tour
October 20, 2009
Imagine: Rescue Vet
October 29, 2009
Imagine: Babyz Fashion
February 3, 2010
Imagine: Resort Owner •Imagine Dream Resort EU
June 22, 2010
Imagine: Sweet 16 •Sweet 16 EU
October 9, 2010
Imagine: Animal Doctor Care Center
January 18, 2011
Imagine: Fashion Stylist •Imagine: Fashion Paradise EU
June 21, 2011
Imagine: Fashion Life
May 8, 2012
Imagine: Babies 3D
August 6, 2012
Imagine: Fashion World 3D
October 27, 2012
Imagine: Championship Rider 3D
February 23, 2013
References
^ a b c d e f g "Ubisoft's Imagine Series Takes the Lead in Video Games for Girls" . IGN . July 15, 2008.
^ a b Gaudiosi, John (July 20, 2008). "E3 trendspotting: Game publishers turning more to girl gamers" . VentureBeat .
^ Kohler, Chris (January 14, 2009). "Ubi: Wii Is For Girls, 2K: Wii Is For Crap" . Wired .
^ a b Clark, Joshua (December 15, 2008). "Imagine: Ballet Star Review" . IGN .
^ a b c d "Ubisoft Unveils Imagine™ Video Game Series for Girls" . Business Wire . July 12, 2007. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018.
^ MacDonald, Keza (October 29, 2007). "DS Roundup • Page 2" . Eurogamer . Retrieved October 10, 2019 .
^ "Test : Lea Passion Cuisine" . Jeuxvideo.com . November 21, 2007. Retrieved October 10, 2019 .
^ Thomas, Lucas (November 9, 2007). "Imagine: Master Chef Review" . IGN . Retrieved October 10, 2019 .