3 definitions by Eric Baker
Term used by videogame fans mainly to refer to the developers who are not owned by a 1st party and usually operate autonomously, such as Capcom or Electronic Arts, and by association the games they make.
Namco is a 3rd party.
by Eric Baker March 19, 2004
Term used by videogame fans mainly to refer to the manufacturers of a gaming console, such as Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo, and by association the games they make.
by Eric Baker March 19, 2004
Term used by videogame fans mainly to refer to the developers owned by a 1st party, such as Silicon Knights or Bungie, and by association the games they make.
by Eric Baker March 19, 2004