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Closed startup

1996 – 2016

Lionhead Studios

British video game developer

United KingdomGaming

Founded: 1996
Closed: 2016
Lifespan: 20 years
Country: United Kingdom
City: Guildford
Sector: Gaming
Founders: Peter Molyneux, Mark Webley, Steve Jackson

In brief

Lionhead Studios was a British video game developer. It was founded in 1996 and shut down in 2016. Founders: Peter Molyneux, Mark Webley and Steve Jackson. It used to be found at lionhead.com.

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