Imagine (video game series)

Imagine
Imagine
Genre(s)	Simulation
Developer(s)	Lexis Numerique; Magic Pockets; Ubisoft Milan; Ubisoft Sao Paulo; Virtual Toys; Powerhead Games; Jet Black Games; Spike; MTO;
Publisher(s)	Ubisoft
Platform(s)	Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Microsoft Windows
First release	Imagine: Master Chef; October 2007
Latest release	Imagine: Championship Rider 3D; February 23, 2013

Imagine is a series of simulation video games primarily for the Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft Windows, and Wii game consoles, released from October 2007 to February 2013. Imagine video games are aimed primarily at girls aged six to fourteen and are published by Ubisoft.

Background

The Imagine series of games allows players to take on the role of various occupations, such as a fashion designer, rock star, movie star or teacher.^[1] Ubisoft became a leader in publishing "games for girls" for the Nintendo DS and Wii through the Imagine, Ener-G, and Petz series.^[2]^[3]

Reception

IGN stated that Imagine games vary wildly in quality, describing some games as "boring and soulless cash-ins that serves no purpose other than to financially take advantage of uninformed teenage girls" and others as "surprise hits [that] turned out pretty darn well."^[4]

Games

A large number of games have been released under the Imagine banner. These include:

Title	Original release	Source
Imagine: Master Chef •Imagine: Happy Cooking^EU	October 2007	^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]
Imagine: Fashion Designer	October 2007	^[5]
Imagine: Animal Doctor •Imagine: Pet Vet^EU	October 2007	^[5]
Imagine: Babyz •Imagine: Babies^EU	October 2007	^[5]
Imagine: Figure Skater	January 29, 2008
Imagine: Rock Star •Imagine: Girl Band^EU •Imagine: Girls Band^AU	March 1, 2008
Imagine: Teacher	April 15, 2008	^[1]
My Secret World by Imagine	May 3, 2008	^[1]
Imagine: Babysitters •Imagine: Baby Club^EU	June 5, 2008	^[1]
Imagine: Modern Dancer •Ener-G Dance Squad^NA	June 28, 2008
Imagine: Fashion Designer New York •Imagine: Fashion Model^EU	July 20, 2008	^[1]
Imagine: Champion Rider	August 11, 2008
Imagine: Pet Hospital	September 4, 2008
Imagine: Interior Designer	October 6, 2008
Imagine: Wedding Designer •Imagine: Dream Weddings^EU	October 31, 2008	^[1]
Imagine: Party Babyz	November 12, 2008	^[2]
Imagine: Ballet Star •Imagine: Ballet Dancer^EU	November 27, 2008	^[4]
Imagine: Movie Star	December 2, 2008	^[1]
Imagine: Gymnast	December 18, 2008
Imagine: My Restaurant •Gourmet Chef: Cook Your Way to Fame^NA	January 1, 2009
Imagine: Fashion Party	January 28, 2009
Imagine: Cheerleader	February 14, 2009
Imagine: Ice Champions	March 11, 2009
Imagine: Family Doctor	March 27, 2009
Imagine: Makeup Artist	April 12, 2009
Imagine: Music Fest	May 16, 2009
Imagine: Boutique Owner	June 2, 2009
Imagine: Soccer Captain	July 11, 2009
Imagine: Teacher: Class Trip •Imagine: Teacher: School Trip^EU	August 5, 2009
Imagine: Detective	September 5, 2009
Imagine: Party Planner	September 15, 2009
Imagine: Salon Stylist •Imagine Beauty Stylist^EU	September 19, 2009
Imagine: Reporter •Imagine Journalist^EU	September 28, 2009
Imagine: Zookeeper	October 6, 2009
Imagine: Artist	October 23, 2009
Imagine: Fashion Designer World Tour	October 20, 2009
Imagine: Rescue Vet	October 29, 2009
Imagine: Babyz Fashion	February 3, 2010
Imagine: Resort Owner •Imagine Dream Resort^EU	June 22, 2010
Imagine: Sweet 16 •Sweet 16^EU	October 9, 2010
Imagine: Animal Doctor Care Center	January 18, 2011
Imagine: Fashion Stylist •Imagine: Fashion Paradise^EU	June 21, 2011
Imagine: Fashion Life	May 8, 2012
Imagine: Babies 3D	August 6, 2012
Imagine: Fashion World 3D	October 27, 2012
Imagine: Championship Rider 3D	February 23, 2013

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g "Ubisoft's Imagine Series Takes the Lead in Video Games for Girls". IGN. July 15, 2008.
^ ^a ^b Gaudiosi, John (July 20, 2008). "E3 trendspotting: Game publishers turning more to girl gamers". VentureBeat.
^ Kohler, Chris (January 14, 2009). "Ubi: Wii Is For Girls, 2K: Wii Is For Crap". Wired.
^ ^a ^b Clark, Joshua (December 15, 2008). "Imagine: Ballet Star Review". IGN.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Ubisoft Unveils Imagine™ Video Game Series for Girls". Business Wire. July 12, 2007. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018.
^ MacDonald, Keza (October 29, 2007). "DS Roundup • Page 2". Eurogamer. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
^ "Test : Lea Passion Cuisine". Jeuxvideo.com. November 21, 2007. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
^ Thomas, Lucas (November 9, 2007). "Imagine: Master Chef Review". IGN. Retrieved October 10, 2019.

[IGN-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g "Ubisoft's Imagine Series Takes the Lead in Video Games for Girls". IGN. July 15, 2008.

[VentureBeat-2] Gaudiosi, John (July 20, 2008). "E3 trendspotting: Game publishers turning more to girl gamers". VentureBeat.

[3] Kohler, Chris (January 14, 2009). "Ubi: Wii Is For Girls, 2K: Wii Is For Crap". Wired.

[Ballet_Star-4] Clark, Joshua (December 15, 2008). "Imagine: Ballet Star Review". IGN.

[Business_Wire-5] "Ubisoft Unveils Imagine™ Video Game Series for Girls". Business Wire. July 12, 2007. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018.

[6] MacDonald, Keza (October 29, 2007). "DS Roundup • Page 2". Eurogamer. Retrieved October 10, 2019.

[7] "Test : Lea Passion Cuisine". Jeuxvideo.com. November 21, 2007. Retrieved October 10, 2019.

[8] Thomas, Lucas (November 9, 2007). "Imagine: Master Chef Review". IGN. Retrieved October 10, 2019.

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