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Purple Moon

Purple Moon

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9gamesUnited StatesFounded 1996Website

Closed in 1999 — became Mattel

Purple Moon was a game developer specializing in girls' video games best known for the Rockett and Secret Paths games. It was founded by Brenda Laurel with backing from Interval Research in November 1996. Although they were successful, the company went into debt, forcing then-CEO Nancy Deyo to sell the company. Purple Moon filed for bankruptcy and was purchased by and absorbed into Mattel in the spring of 1999.

9

Games

9

Developed

5

Published

Shipping 1997–1999

Releases by year

6 across 1997–1999
1997peak 4 in one year1999

Developed & published

5
The Starfire Soccer Challenge1998The Starfire Soccer ChallengeSecret Paths to the Sea1998Secret Paths to the SeaRockett's Tricky Decision1998Rockett's Tricky DecisionRockett's Secret Invitation1998Rockett's Secret InvitationSecret Paths in the Forest1997Secret Paths in the Forest

Developed for others

4
Rockett's Camp Adventures1999Rockett's Camp AdventuresRockett's First Dance1998Rockett's First DanceRockett's Adventure Maker1998Rockett's Adventure MakerRockett's New School1997Rockett's New School

Game and studio data from IGDB, with release information from Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.