timeline

2000

Atomic Planet Entertainment (APE) is founded by Darren and Jason Falcus with ten staff.

Dinoisland is released following a deal with phone network Orange.

2002

After 15 months of development, Mike Tyson Heavyweight Boxing is released.

2003

Following the release of Aero The Acro-bat, GBA titles Zapper and Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo hits the shops.

Cinemaware’s turn-based strategy game Robin Hood: Defender Of The Crown is converted to mobile phones.

2004

Sales of more than 500,000 announced for Mega Man Anniversary Collection.

Dark Wind is released containing a Gametrak motion-contolled device, gloves, footpad and game.

Darran Falcus raises money for Entertainment Software Charity (ESC) by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

APE Game Store opens.

2005

APE releases SAS Anti-terror Force, World War II: Soldier and Red Baron in time for Christmas.

2006

Taito Legends 2 follows 2005’s smash hit Taito Legends.

2007

From Carol Voderman’s Sudoku to History Channel Great Battles Of Rome, APE proves diverse.

Darren Falcus climbs the Three Peaks for ESC.

Jenga World Tour, An Arctic Tale and Sea Monsters are released.

2008

In May, APE announces it is looking for producers, programmers and a technical manager.

APE announces Real Madrid Real Life and Stealth Force 2. Both are canned.

2009

The company works on the Wii minigames of Broken Sword: Shadow Of The Templars – The Director’s Cut.

In March, APE announces it is in administration and no longer trading.