# Dynamix <small style="color: gray">Last updated: January 17, 2026</small> ## Overview Dynamix, Inc. was an American video game developer and publisher founded in 1984 by Jeff Tunnell and Damon Slye. The company was acquired by Sierra On-Line in 1990 and became one of Sierra's most prolific internal studios, developing action games, flight simulators, sports games, and adventure titles until its closure in 2001. For detailed information about the studio's development history and notable games, see [[Developers/Dynamix\|Dynamix (Developer)]]. ## Publishing History Before Sierra's acquisition, Dynamix self-published some of their early titles and also worked with other publishers including [[Publishers/Electronic Arts\|Electronic Arts]]. After joining Sierra, most Dynamix games were published under the Sierra On-Line or Sierra Studios labels. ## Games Published (Pre-Sierra) | Year | Game | Notes | |------|------|-------| | 1989 | [[1989 - A-10 Tank Killer\|A-10 Tank Killer]] | Self-published | | 1989 | [[1989 - David Wolf - Secret Agent\|David Wolf: Secret Agent]] | Self-published | ## Notable Franchises Dynamix developed numerous franchises for Sierra: - **Aces** series (flight combat) - **Front Page Sports** series (sports simulations) - **Metaltech/Starsiege** series (mech combat) - **Red Baron** series (WWI flight sims) - **The Incredible Machine** series (puzzle games) ## Related - **Developer Page:** [[Developers/Dynamix\|Dynamix]] - **Parent Company:** [[Publishers/Sierra On-Line\|Sierra On-Line]] ## References [^ref-1]: [Wikipedia - Dynamix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamix) - Company history [^ref-2]: [MobyGames - Dynamix, Inc.](https://www.mobygames.com/company/107/dynamix-inc/) - Game database profile [^ref-3]: [Giant Bomb - Dynamix](https://www.giantbomb.com/dynamix/3010-107/) - Studio overview [^ref-4]: [The Digital Antiquarian - Dynamix](https://www.filfre.net/?s=Dynamix) - Historical articles [^ref-5]: [Hardcore Gaming 101 - Dynamix](https://www.hardcoregaming101.net/dynamix/) - Game retrospectives [^ref-6]: [Sierra Gamers - Dynamix](https://www.sierragamers.com/dynamix/) - Fan archive [^ref-7]: [IGDB - Dynamix](https://www.igdb.com/companies/dynamix) - Company profile [^ref-8]: [GameFAQs - Dynamix Games](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/company/1088-dynamix) - Game list [^ref-9]: [Arcade Museum - Dynamix](http://www.arcade-museum.com/members/companydetails.php?id=6) - Company info [^ref-10]: [MobyGames - A-10 Tank Killer](https://www.mobygames.com/game/a-10-tank-killer) - Self-published title [^ref-11]: [MobyGames - Red Baron](https://www.mobygames.com/game/red-baron) - Sierra-published Dynamix title [^ref-12]: [MobyGames - The Incredible Machine](https://www.mobygames.com/game/incredible-machine) - Popular puzzle series [^ref-13]: [MobyGames - Starsiege: Tribes](https://www.mobygames.com/game/starsiege-tribes) - Multiplayer franchise [^ref-14]: [IMDb - Dynamix](https://www.imdb.com/company/co0139387/) - Company credits [^ref-15]: [Retro Gamer Magazine - Dynamix Retrospective](https://www.retrogamer.net/) - Studio history