Overview
In 1990, at the age of 22, they started Interactive Studios, now called Blitz Games Studios. Apart from their own games, the Oliver Twins were also responsible for porting a number of other prominent games to the Sega platforms, including Theme Park and Syndicate.
Both of the Olivers take an active role in supporting the UK games industry. Philip Oliver is one of the founders of developers' trade body TIGA and has served as an active board member (currently a Director) since its inception in 2001. He is also a Director on the board for E-Skills UK.
Philip and Andrew Oliver received Honorary Doctorates in 2008 from Coventry University (in Business Administration (DBA) and Technology (DTech) respectively) in recognition of their contribution to the growth of the electronic games industry both regionally and internationally.
Philip and Andrew Oliver were honoured as Fellows of the Royal Society of Arts in 2010.
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