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Impressions Games was a computer game development studio founded by David Lester (currently of Firefly Studios), in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He sold the company to Sierra Entertainment, who was then bought out by Cendant and eventually, Vivendi Universal Games.

Impressions specialized in historical strategy games, and is most well-known for its City Building Series, which included (and include) Caesar, Pharaoh, and Zeus.

Mike Ryder, former president of Sierra Entertainment, forced a change in management in October of 2001, during development of Lords of the Realm III. Rod Nakamoto was installed as the new director. Lords III became Impressions's final game, and was released to mediocre reviews in March of 2004.

The studio was shut down in April 2004 when Vivendi Universal Games closed most of their game development studios. Many members of the studio moved on to form Tilted Mill Entertainment.

Former notable employees of Impressions include Chris Beatrice and Peter Haffenreffer, co-founders of Tilted Mill Entertainment.

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