# Dynamix <small style="color: gray">Last updated: May 8, 2026</small> ## Overview Dynamix, Inc.[^ref-1][^ref-5][^ref-9][^ref-13] was an American video game developer and publisher founded in 1984 by Jeff Tunnell and Damon Slye.[^ref-2][^ref-6][^ref-10][^ref-14] 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.[^ref-3][^ref-7][^ref-11][^ref-15] 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.[^ref-4][^ref-8][^ref-12] ## Games Published (Pre-Sierra) - **1989** — [[1989 - A-10 Tank Killer|A-10 Tank Killer]] — Notes: Self-published - **1989** — [[1989 - David Wolf - Secret Agent|David Wolf: Secret Agent]] — Notes: 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