Legendary Games
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About Legendary Games
Legendary Games was an independent British video game development studio based in Nottingham, England. Founded in November 2010 by Alexander Ewan Lamont and Dr. Gavin Rummery, it developed tactical strategy games, online multiplayer experiences and interactive applications. Its work spanned original games, licensed tabletop adaptations and commissioned development for entertainment and business clients.
The studio initially focused on HTML5 and cross-platform multiplayer technology, seeking to connect players across computers, mobile devices, smart TVs and web browsers. Early projects included Shuuro: Wrath of the Elements, an adaptation of Alessio Cavatore’s tabletop wargame, alongside Kings of Chess and the post-apocalyptic strategy game Year 0: Tactics. These projects reflected its interest in bringing board-game mechanics and social play into digital environments.
Tactical games and licensed adaptations
Between 2016 and 2021, Legendary Games shifted toward Unity-based tactical mobile games. Working with Games Workshop, it developed and self-published Mordheim: Warband Skirmish and Necromunda: Gang Skirmish. Mordheim launched worldwide on iOS and Android in 2017 and reached Nintendo Switch in 2018. Necromunda followed with a worldwide mobile release in March 2021, adapting another tabletop setting for turn-based digital skirmishes.
Its entertainment collaborations extended beyond tactical games. The studio worked with Endemol Shine UK and All 4 Games on The Island: Survival Challenge, a mobile survival game based on the Bear Grylls television programme. It also developed an HTML5 adaptation of The Very Hungry Caterpillar for Japan’s dkids platform through StoryToys.
Interactive development beyond games
Alongside its own releases, the company undertook work-for-hire and technical projects through its Legendary Services division. This work included gamified training tools, educational software and interactive web applications, applying game-development techniques to uses beyond entertainment.
Development activity eventually wound down following the lifecycle of Necromunda: Gang Skirmish. The company was dissolved on 10 October 2023.
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Historical leadership
- Ewan Lamont served as chief executive officer; his previous roles included Senior Producer and Programme Manager at Monumental Games.
- Gavin Rummery served as chief technology officer. He previously worked as Technical Director at Monumental Games and was co-creator and lead programmer of the original 1996 Tomb Raider at Core Design.
- Peter James Baxter and Nigel Andrew Baxter were appointed directors in 2011.
Technology and development support
- The studio developed Virtygon, a proprietary builder for interactive 3D web environments, with support in part from Innovate UK research grants.
- UKRI records identify funded projects covering online-game performance indicators (2011–2012), an augmented-reality game intended to modify consumer energy consumption (2012–2013), and a Virtual 3D Gallery (2020–2021).
- University of Derby’s Invest to Grow programme supported underlying technology development. Lamont reported that the funded project helped underpin the company’s most commercially successful game.
Recognition and community
- Necromunda: Gang Skirmish was a finalist in the Best Strategy Game category at the 2021 TIGA UK Games Industry Awards.
- Legendary Games was a TIGA member and participated in industry mentorship and award programmes. Nesta also featured the studio in its Creative Business Mentor Network.
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Where Legendary Games is based
- Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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