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Simon Viklund
Simon Viklund (born Simon Wiklund, December 1, 1979) is a Swedish freelance video game composer, music producer, sound designer and game designer, who was first known for his work on the 2008 game ''Bionic Commando Rearmed'', in which he was a creative director and composer. He is also known for his work on the ''Payday'' series as a composer and the voice of the character Bain. In 2000, Viklund joined his friend Ulf Andersson's company, Grin, and worked on most of the company's games, which included ''Bionic Commando: Rearmed''. Grin went bankrupt in 2009, leading Viklund, Ulf Andersson and his brother Bo to found Overkill Software. Viklund left Overkill in 2015 to become a freelancer. In 2016, he joined 10 Chambers Collective, another company founded by Ulf Andersson, while continuing his freelance projects. Early life Simon Wiklund was born in Stockholm on December 1, 1979. He began learning music through the violin as child, and later received classical piano lessons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stockholm
Stockholm () is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in Sweden by population, largest city of Sweden as well as the List of urban areas in the Nordic countries, largest urban area in Scandinavia. Approximately 980,000 people live in the Stockholm Municipality, municipality, with 1.6 million in the Stockholm urban area, urban area, and 2.4 million in the Metropolitan Stockholm, metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Mälaren, Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago. The area has been settled since the Stone Age, in the 6th millennium BC, and was founded as a city in 1252 by Swedish statesman Birger Jarl. It is also the county seat of Stockholm County. For several hundred years, Stockholm was the capital of Finland as well (), which then was a part of Sweden. The population of the municipality of Stockholm is expected to reach o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Instagram
Instagram is a photo and video sharing social networking service owned by American company Meta Platforms. The app allows users to upload media that can be edited with filters and organized by hashtags and geographical tagging. Posts can be shared publicly or with preapproved followers. Users can browse other users' content by tag and location, view trending content, like photos, and follow other users to add their content to a personal feed. Instagram was originally distinguished by allowing content to be framed only in a square (1:1) aspect ratio of 640 pixels to match the display width of the iPhone at the time. In 2015, this restriction was eased with an increase to 1080 pixels. It also added messaging features, the ability to include multiple images or videos in a single post, and a Stories feature—similar to its main competitor Snapchat—which allowed users to post their content to a sequential feed, with each post accessible to others for 24 hours. As of Janu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heist
A heist is a robbery or burglary, especially from an institution such as a bank or museum. Heist may also refer to: Places *Heist, Germany, a municipality in Schleswig-Holstein *Heist-aan-Zee, West Flanders, Belgium *Heist-op-den-Berg, Antwerp, Belgium People *Al Heist (1927–2006), Major League Baseball outfielder *George Heist (1886–1920), immunologist *Hans-Joachim Heist (born 1949), German actor and comedian *Heist., botanical standard author abbreviation for Lorenz Heister * Monique van Heist (born 1972), Rotterdam-based Dutch fashion designer Film * Heist film, a subgenre of crime film based on planning and executing a significant robbery * ''The Heist'' (1970 film), a French-Italian crime drama *''The Heist'', aka '' Dollar$'', a 1971 comedy directed by Richard Brooks * ''The Heist'' (1976 film), a Mexican crime film *''The Heist'', aka '' The Squeeze'', a 1977 thriller directed by Michael Apted * ''The Heist'' (1989 film), a made-for-TV thriller starring Pierce Bros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
3rd Strike
Third Strike may refer to: * Three strikes law * A strikeout in baseball * ''Third Strike'' (album), a 2010 album by Tinchy Stryder * '' Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike'' * 3rd Strike (band) 3rd Strike was an American nu metal group, started by Jim Korthe (lead singer), Todd Deguchi (guitar), Erik Carlsson (guitar), PJ McMullan (drums) and Gabe Hammersmith (bass). Their lyrics were primarily based upon the former lives of the gr ..., a rap rock group See also * Three strikes (other) {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Double Impact
''Double Impact'' is a 1991 American action film written and directed by Sheldon Lettich, and written, produced by and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Chad and Alex Wagner. The film marks Van Damme's third collaboration with director Sheldon Lettich (who wrote ''Bloodsport'' and directed '' Lionheart'') and second collaboration with Bolo Yeung (the first being ''Bloodsport'' in 1988). ''Double Impact'' was released in the United States on August 9, 1991. Plot In Hong Kong during the year 1966, business partners Paul Wagner and Nigel Griffith open the Victoria Harbour Tunnel. Paul attends with his wife Katherine and their identical twin infant sons, Chad and Alex. After the celebration, the family is followed home by their bodyguard, Frank Avery, whom they dismiss. Once he leaves, a Triad hit squad follows them. A shootout ensues, in which Paul is killed. Katherine begs the Triads to spare the twins but is killed by Moon, the top henchman. Their maid is able to escape with Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fatshark
Fatshark is a Swedish video game development studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. The studio is located in Stockholm. Fatshark acted as a subcontractor for several AAA titles for PC and consoles, and the studio also develops its own games. In January 2021, Tencent acquired majority control of the studio. History Fatshark originated from a company called Northplay, which subcontracted for various Swedish companies between 2003 and 2008. The company is best known for its involvement with the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360; developing for both, ''Bionic Commando Rearmed 2'' and versions of their PC game '' Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West''. In January 2019, Tencent acquired about a 36% stake in Fatshark in a deal worth approximately (around ). Later, in January 2021, it was reported that Tencent had acquired a majority stake in the company valued at around 2.2 billion sek (around million). Released and future games As a recent and smaller developer, Fatshark has had so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bionic Commando Rearmed 2
''Bionic Commando Rearmed 2'' is a run-and-gun platform game developed by Fatshark and published by Capcom. A sequel to the '' Bionic Commando Rearmed'', it features enhancements to protagonist Rad Spencer's bionic arm, which he primarily uses to grapple to and swing from objects. New bionic enhancements include abilities such as hacking data terminals, a powerful uppercut, and firing grenades. The game's plot revolves around a dictator named General Sabio and a missing commander from Spencer's organization, Colonel Brubaker. Spencer and a team of four other bionics are sent to locate Brubaker and his platoon and help them complete their mission of disarming Sabio's missiles. The team's original mission evolves as the bionics, split into three teams, face opposition greater than they have previously faced. Reception from critics was lukewarm. Some critics praised the new gameplay mechanics, while others felt that it was a step down from its predecessor. Gameplay ''Bionic Comma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wasteland Racers 2071
''Wasteland Racers 2071'' is an arcade-style video game by Triotech that was released on November 20, 2006. Summary The simulator takes place in the year 2071 with six race tracks (from Airport Mayhem to the Ruins of Lost Vegas) and five cars (from the Interceptor to the Crusher).Video game information at The Arcade Flyer Archive If the player finishes first, they will receive a code that unlocks new cars and race courses. Wasteland Racers 2071 is one of the arcade games featured at Chuck E. Cheese's. None of the cars are linked to an actual manufacturer like or [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triotech
Triotech is a manufacturer of out-of-home multi-sensory interactive attractions. Since 2006, TRIOTECH has operated its own studio to develop custom content for its attractions. Founded in 1999, TRIOTECH is a privately held company based in Canada with offices in the US, Europe, and China. with research and development facilities as well as a movie studio in Montreal, Quebec. They are known for their motion simulators such as Century Theatres#XD, XD Theatres and XD Dark Ride interactive theaters. Background Triotech designs, develops, and markets immersive and interactive out-of-home cinemas and platforms, as well as small 3D film, 3-dimensional movie theaters. They distribute their products under XD Theater, XD DarK Ride, Interactive Dark Ride, Flying Theaters, immersive Walkthroughs, and Typhoon. In 2006, Triotech opened a Montreal-based 3D animation studio to create custom content, to work in conjunction with the parent company's line of theme park motion rides. In 2019 Trio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamie Christopherson
Jamie Christopherson is an American musician who has contributed scores to a number of popular films and video games, including the movie '' The Crow: Wicked Prayer'', and the games '' Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams'' and '' Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance''. Biography He was born in Los Angeles, California in 1975. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College in 1997. While living in Boston soon after his graduation, Christopherson worked as an assistant to local television/film composers. Deciding that he wished to pursue his career further, he received his Master's degree in Music from the University of Miami The University of Miami (UM, UMiami, Miami, U of M, and The U) is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida. , the university enrolled 19,096 students in 12 colleges and schools across nearly 350 academic majors and programs, incl ... in 2000. Works Film and television Video games References External linksJamie Christopherson's Official We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bionic Commando (2009 Video Game)
''Bionic Commando'' is a 2009 action-adventure video game, part of the ''Bionic Commando'' series. The game was developed by Swedish developer Grin and published by Capcom. The game is a sequel to the 1988 NES game ''Bionic Commando'', with certain storyline elements taken from its 2008 remake ''Bionic Commando Rearmed''. The game runs on Grin's Diesel engine. Gameplay ''Bionic Commando'' is an action-adventure game, in which the player controls player-character Nathan Spencer. The game uses several mechanics (primarily radiation) which act as barriers. These barriers are used to keep the players within the confines of the linear level design. Nathan Spencer is able to target enemies while hanging, climbing a building or even in mid-swing, while using an implement called the 'Bionic Arm' which can also be used to attack enemies at close range. The bionic arm can be used to grab and launch objects such as boulders and cars at enemies. In addition, he is equipped with boots that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capcom
is a Japanese video game developer and video game publisher, publisher. It has created a number of List of best-selling video game franchises, multi-million-selling game franchises, with its most commercially successful being ''Resident Evil'', ''Monster Hunter'', ''Street Fighter'', ''Mega Man'', ''Devil May Cry'', ''Dead Rising'', and ''Marvel vs. Capcom''. Mega Man (character), Mega Man himself serves as the official mascot of the company. Established in 1979, it has become an international enterprise with subsidiaries in East Asia (Hong Kong), Europe (London, England), and North America (San Francisco, California). History Capcom's predecessor, I.R.M. Corporation, was founded on May 30, 1979 by Kenzo Tsujimoto, who was still president of Irem, Irem Corporation when he founded I.R.M. He worked concomitantly in both companies until leaving the former in 1983. The original companies that spawned Capcom's Japan branch were I.R.M. and its subsidiary Japan Capsule Computers Co. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
