SuperVillain Studios (SVS) was founded in January 2004 by Tim Campbell, Steve Ganem and Chris Rausch in Costa Mesa, CA.

The original team consisted of six members, whose first duties were levels and online programming for Tony Hawk's Underground 2, which was primarily developed by Neversoft.

The team grew steadily through steady contracts with Activision, eventually developing the original title, Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony, on the PSP for 2K Games.

Automaton was also used to develop Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake and flOw PSP for Sony Computer Entertainment and Order Up!

Fast Food", "Glacier Rush" and published "Choco Dozer" before launching "Transworld Endless Skater" in July.