Supersonic was founded in 1988 by Pete Williamson and Andy Williamson and is well known for puzzle games such as Puzzle Page and Picture Cross, as well as enduring titles such as World’s Biggest Crossword and One Clue Crossword. Miniclip’s acquisition of Supersonic, their fourth UK studio, opens up the possibility of expanding into the very popular puzzle genre, thus continuing its quest to unleash the gamer in everyone.
Having been independent for so long, joining a new partner is a very big deal for us. We’ve always admired Miniclip and having had the opportunity to get to know them over a period of several years we’re really confident we’ve found the perfect partner for us. We’re excited to start working with Miniclip properly, tapping into their expertise and resources to take our company to the next level.” This sentiment was shared by Andy Williamson, who added
Pete Williamson, CEO of Supersonic
We have followed the journey of Pete and Andy and the team at Supersonic with great interest and are delighted to both welcome them to Miniclip and to support their growth within the puzzle category. This genre is the natural companion to a number of others in which we operate and we see this as a great opportunity to widen our audience further.
Rob Small Founder and President of Miniclip
In 1988, Supersonic Software was founded and worked as a console game developer for many years. Around ten years ago, the company shifted to focus on free-to-play mobile games. The company owned a wholly-owned subsidiary of Appynation after becoming a founding member and investor in the company. ‘Forever’ franchises, developed and published by the group, are aimed at creating puzzles aimed at long-term use. In addition to ‘Puzzle Page’, ‘Picture Cross’, ‘World’s Biggest Crossword’, and ‘One Clue Crossword,’ there is a portfolio of crossword puzzles.
We’re looking forward immensely to becoming part of the Miniclip family. The expertise Miniclip can bring to our business will be invaluable – it will help us grow more quickly than we ever could as an independent studio. We’re confident Miniclip will respect our culture and indeed enhance it. It’s a very exciting step and one we’re very happy to take.
Andy Williamson, Owner of Supersonic Studios
