# The Whole Experience > American video game developer **Wikidata**: [Q7774678](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7774678) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/the-whole-experience ## Summary The Whole Experience is an American video game developer operating within the video game industry. The entity is primarily recognized for its role in creating the 2002 video game titled *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*. It is classified specifically as a software development organization specializing in the creation of video games for personal use. ## Key Facts - **Classification**: The entity is an instance of a "video game developer," defined as a software development organization specializing in the creation of video games for person use. - **Country of Operation**: United States. - **Industry Sector**: Video game industry. - **Notable Development**: Created and developed *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*, a video game released in 2002. - **Freebase Identifier**: /m/09c8yz. - **Wikidata Description**: American video game developer. - **Wikipedia Language Coverage**: Catalan (ca). - **VideogameGeek Company ID**: 12249 (referenced via , retrieved on 2022-03-19). - **LastDodo Area ID**: 3630753 (referenced via , retrieved on 2026-02-27). - **Sitelink Count**: 1 (indicating the number of language-specific Wikipedia pages linked to this entity). ## FAQs **What specific video game is The Whole Experience known for developing?** The developer is credited with creating *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*, which was released as a video game in 2002. This title represents a significant part of their development portfolio within the industry. **How is The Whole Experience classified within the software sector?** It is categorized as a software development organization that specializes in creating video games intended for personal use. This classification aligns with the broader definition of a video game developer in the industry. **What digital identifiers are associated with this developer?** The entity holds a Freebase ID of /m/09c8yz and a VideogameGeek Company ID of 12249. Additionally, it is assigned a LastDodo Area ID of 3630753 for cataloging purposes. **In which country is The Whole Experience based?** The organization operates out of the United States, placing it within the American video game development landscape. ## Why It Matters The Whole Experience serves as a specific data point within the broader ecosystem of the video game industry, illustrating the diversity of developers contributing to the medium. Its significance lies in its tangible contribution to the *The Lord of the Rings* franchise through the 2002 adaptation, a period where video game licenses were becoming increasingly prominent. By maintaining a presence in industry databases like VideogameGeek and LastDodo, the entity helps preserve the historical record of game development, ensuring that the creators of specific titles are correctly attributed. This attribution is crucial for researchers, collectors, and historians tracking the evolution of licensed video games and the organizations behind them. ## Notable For - **Development of a Major Franchise Title**: Being the credited developer for *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring* (2002). - **Industry Classification**: Explicitly defined as a software development organization specializing in games for personal use. - **Database Presence**: Maintaining verified records across multiple platforms including Freebase, VideogameGeek, and LastDodo. - **Geographic Specificity**: Identified as an American entity within the global video game industry. - **Multilingual Documentation**: Possessing a dedicated Wikipedia entry in the Catalan language. ## Body ### Organizational Identity and Classification The Whole Experience is formally defined as a video game developer. This classification places it within the category of software development organizations that specialize in the creation of video games designed for personal use. The entity operates specifically within the video game industry and is based in the United States. Its primary function is the development of interactive entertainment software, aligning with the standard operational model of game studios in the early 21st century. ### Key Development Projects The most prominent work attributed to The Whole Experience is the 2002 video game *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*. This title stands as the primary creative output associated with the developer in available records. The game represents a specific instance of the developer's capability to adapt major literary franchises into interactive media. The release year of 2002 marks a significant period in the industry where high-profile book-to-game adaptations were becoming a standard market strategy. ### Digital Footprint and Identifiers The entity is tracked across several major knowledge bases and gaming databases, each assigning a unique identifier to ensure accurate data retrieval. - **Freebase**: The developer is assigned the ID `/m/09c8yz`, linking it to the broader Freebase knowledge graph. - **VideogameGeek**: In the VideogameGeek database, the company is listed with the ID `12249`. This record was referenced from source and retrieved on March 19, 2022. - **LastDodo**: The entity holds a LastDodo Area ID of `3630753`. This data point is referenced from source and was retrieved on February 27, 2026. - **Wikidata**: The entity is described as an "American video game developer" and has a sitelink count of 1, indicating the presence of a single language-specific Wikipedia page. ### Data Provenance and References The factual data regarding The Whole Experience is supported by specific references within the knowledge graph. The classification as a video game developer cites as a source. The specific identifiers for LastDodo and the general description rely on references from , with retrieval dates noted as 2026-02-27. The VideogameGeek ID relies on a reference from with a retrieval date of 2022-03-19. These references ensure that the entity's profile is grounded in verifiable database entries rather than unverified claims. ### Language and Regional Context While the primary description is in English, the entity has a presence in the Catalan language community, as indicated by the `ca` entry in the `wikipedia_languages` property. This suggests that the developer or its works have been documented in Catalan-language resources, reflecting a degree of international recognition or cataloging within that specific linguistic region. The geographic base remains the United States, anchoring the entity in the North American market. ## References 1. LastDodo 2. VideoGameGeek