| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | January 5, 1994[1] |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Fate | Closed |
| Headquarters | Ventura County, California, US |
| Products | Console and personal computer games |
Left Field Productions, Inc. was an American video game development studio located in Ventura, California. Founded in 1994 by industry veterans John Brandwood, Jeff Godfrey and Mike Lamb, Left Field is probably best known for their time spent as a Nintendo third-party developer, during which they designed the critically acclaimed Nintendo 64 game Excitebike 64.
On April 23, 1998, Nintendo announced the purchase of a minority interest in Left Field Productions, allowing them to expand operations and ensuring a steady flow of exclusive content from the developer.[2] In September 2002, after months of speculation, Left Field bought out Nintendo's stake in the company, once again becoming a fully independent third-party developer.[3]
The studio closed in 2011, shortly after releasing Mayhem to mixed reviews.
- ^ "Articles of Incorporation of Left Field Productions, Inc". California Secretary of State. January 5, 1994.
- ^ "Nintendo Covers Left Field". IGN. April 23, 1998.
- ^ "Left Field Officially Third Party". IGN. September 11, 2002.