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Kutoka Interactive

Kutoka Interactive was an educational software company founded in Montreal, Quebec, in 1995. The company produced, developed, and distributed both subject-based and grade-based video games for Windows and Macintosh from 1996 to 2017. They were most famous for their Mia games.

Background
Founded in Montreal in 1995, Kutoka started developing multimedia CD-ROM titles for third-party publishers. Some of the company's biggest clients included Fisher-Price, Corel, and Compaq. In 1998, Kutoka launched its first self-published title ''Mia's Reading Adventure: The Search for Grandma's Remedy'', assuming complete responsibility for product development, publishing, and distribution. In 2017, Kutoka decided to shut down their operations after 22 years of service. There was no bankruptcy. The company transferred its assets and IP to Zoki S.E.N.C. An open letter from the company's remaining employees was posted to Kutoka's website, which gave thanks to their supporters and shareholders. The website's former page web has been archived by the Wayback Machine at the request of Kutoka. and is also available via a link in the message on the home page. == Products ==
Products
Mia • In ''Mia's Big Adventure Collection'': • ''Mia's Reading Adventure: The Bugaboo Bugs'' (2007) • ''Mia's Language Adventure: The Kidnap Caper'' (2003) • ''Mia's Math Adventure: Just in Time!'' (2001) • ''Mia's Science Adventure: Romaine's New Hat'' (2000) • ''Mia's Reading Adventure: The Search for Grandma's Remedy'' (1998) • Click & Create with Mia: A Complete Creativity Studio (2002) Cartoon series In 2010 Radio Canada and Sardine Productions began developing a 26-episode cartoon series based on the games. The series was broadcasting on the Toonavision channel as of December 2019. Didi & Ditto • In the Didi & Ditto collection: • ''Didi & Ditto Preschool: Mother Nature's Visit'' • Didi & Ditto First Grade: The Wolf KingDidi & Ditto Kindergarten: A Feast for Zolt Others The Cassandra Galleries • In the EazySpeak collection: • EazySpeak FrenchEazySpeak Spanish • In Gameware Development's Creatures collection: • Creatures VillageCreatures Exodus • For Game FactoryMiss Spider: Scavenger Hunt == Awards ==
Awards
• 2003 United Nations World Summit Award for the Mia series (Geneva) • 2003 Dr. Toy's Outstanding Toy Manufacturer Recognition of Excellence Award (San Francisco) • 2002 SODEC Award of Excellence in exports (Montreal) • 1999 Octas Award of Excellence (Montreal) == Notes ==
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