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© 2026 MARLVEL.AIv1.164.0

    1. Marlvel
    2. Publisher intel
    3. Blaine Hodge
    Ridiculous Rugby icon
    Stinger Table Hockey icon
    Super Jump Soccer icon
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    Blaine Hodge

    For casual sports fans and arcade gamers looking for realistic physics and retro-inspired aesthetics.

    Known for
    Ridiculous Rugby
    4apps4.3(6.2K)Games
    Ridiculous Rugby screenshot
    Team Canada Table Hockey screenshot
    Ridiculous Rugby screenshot
    Stinger Table Hockey screenshot
    Team Canada Table Hockey screenshot
    Ridiculous Rugby screenshot
    Team Canada Table Hockey screenshot
    Ridiculous Rugby screenshot
    Stinger Table Hockey screenshot
    Team Canada Table Hockey screenshot
    Super Jump Soccer screenshot
    Ridiculous Rugby screenshot
    Super Jump Soccer screenshot
    Stinger Table Hockey screenshot
    Super Jump Soccer screenshot
    Super Jump Soccer screenshot
    Ridiculous Rugby screenshot
    Super Jump Soccer screenshot
    Stinger Table Hockey screenshot
    Ridiculous Rugby screenshot
    Super Jump Soccer screenshot
    Team Canada Table Hockey screenshot
    Stinger Table Hockey screenshot
    Stinger Table Hockey screenshot
    Ridiculous Rugby screenshot
    Super Jump Soccer screenshot
    • Snapshot
    • Publisher DNA
    • Portfolio
    • User Sentiment
    • Rivals
    • So What?

    Snapshot

    At a Glance

    Last updated 2mo ago

    Stinger Games leverages a deep background in AAA development to create niche sports titles defined by high-fidelity physics engines rather than broad market appeal. Their strategic moat lies in the application of the Bullet Physics engine to replicate tactile experiences like rod hockey, complemented by official licensing partnerships such as Hockey Canada. The portfolio currently signals a maintenance phase, with the developer's focus appearing to have shifted away from active mobile publishing.

    Who is Blaine Hodge?

    Translating tactile tabletop and arcade sports into mobile experiences through high-fidelity physics and retro-inspired design.

    Target audience

    Casual sports fansArcade gamers looking for realistic physicsRetro-inspired aesthetics

    Rivals analysis in progress

    Portfolio

    Free 2
    4
    apps
    Games4

    Last updated

    Ridiculous Rugby

    v1.0.5

    7.6y ago

    Zombie

    Publisher DNA

    Publisher DNA

    Primary focus

    Physics-based sports simulations

    Scale

    indie

    Target audience

    Casual sports fans and arcade gamers looking for realistic physics and retro-inspired aesthetics.

    Origin

    Founded in March 2009 by Blaine Hodge, a 10-year veteran of Electronic Arts and Rockstar Games.

    Signature Patterns

    • •Consistent use of the Bullet Physics engine across all sports titles
    • •Focus on physics-based ragdoll mechanics and 2.5D/3D environments
    • •Niche sports simulations including rod hockey and rugby
    • •Transition from premium paid apps to free-to-play models in more recent releases
    Zombie

    Portfolio momentum

    The publisher has released zero updates in the last six months and all four titles in the portfolio are currently classified as abandoned.

    Active apps 0Abandoned 4

    Company profile

    medium confidence
    Headquarters
    Port Moody, Canada
    Founded
    2009

    Portfolio

    Apps

    4 apps analysed

    Ridiculous Rugby icon
    Ridiculous Rugby
    4.8(146)
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    Ridiculous Rugby screenshot 1
    Ridiculous Rugby screenshot 2
    Ridiculous Rugby screenshot 3
    Stinger Table Hockey icon
    Stinger Table Hockey
    4.2(153)
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    Stinger Table Hockey screenshot 1
    Stinger Table Hockey screenshot 2
    Stinger Table Hockey screenshot 3
    Super Jump Soccer icon
    Super Jump Soccer
    4.2(5.3K)
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    Super Jump Soccer screenshot 1
    Super Jump Soccer screenshot 2
    Super Jump Soccer screenshot 3
    Team Canada Table Hockey icon
    Team Canada Table Hockey
    4.0(546)
    View Intel →
    Team Canada Table Hockey screenshot 1
    Team Canada Table Hockey screenshot 2
    Team Canada Table Hockey screenshot 3

    User sentiment

    User-sentiment analysis coming soon.

    Rivals

    Rival analysis coming soon.

    So what?

    Strategic outlook coming soon.

    Frequently asked questions

    How many apps does Blaine Hodge publish?
    Blaine Hodge has 4 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Games category.
    What kind of apps does Blaine Hodge make?
    Blaine Hodge's portfolio is concentrated in Games, with an average rating of 4.3/5 across rated apps.
    What is Blaine Hodge's top app?
    Based on user sentiment and following across the portfolio, Ridiculous Rugby stands out as Blaine Hodge's flagship app tracked by Marlvel.

    What fed this analysis

    Apps analyzed:
    4
    With full intel:
    0
    With overview:
    4
    Website scraped:
    yes
    Social presence:
    yes

    Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

    AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Blaine Hodge, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

    Cite this report

    Marlvel.ai. “Blaine Hodge intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-27. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/blaine-hodge

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    Stinger Table Hockey screenshot
    Super Jump Soccer screenshot
    Team Canada Table Hockey screenshot
    Stinger Table Hockey screenshot