Paradigm Entertainment
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| Type | Subsidiary |
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| Industry | Video games |
| Predecessor | Paradigm Simulation |
| Founded | 1996 Addison, Texas, U.S. |
| Defunct | November 5, 2008 |
| Fate | Dissolved |
| Headquarters | Farmers Branch, Texas, U.S. |
| Key people | Dave Gatchel (general manager) |
| Products | See game titles |
Number of employees | 57 (as of November 2008) |
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| Website | www.pe-i.com at the Wayback Machine (archived July 15, 2006) |
Paradigm Entertainment Inc. (previously part of Paradigm Simulation) was an American video game development company. Paradigm is perhaps best known for its vehicle simulation games. Paradigm Simulation was a 3D computer graphics company in 1990 and Paradigm primarily worked on realistic flight simulation technology for major space and aviation clients. The company got its start in game development when it was contacted by Nintendo in 1994 to aid in the creation of one of the Nintendo 64's launch titles, Pilotwings 64. The game was a critical and commercial success and the company created a simulation and entertainment division Paradigm Entertainment in 1996. The division became independent and continued to develop for Nintendo's 64-bit console. After a partnership with Video System, Paradigm was acquired as a wholly owned subsidiary of Infogrames in 2000 and began developing games for sixth-generation video game consoles. Paradigm was sold to THQ in 2006 and was ultimately closed in 2008.