There are a few game developers that have established themselves as trusted creators of quality games. It usually takes more than one blockbuster to elevate a company to this status. Often, it takes a string of great games that innovate on their own terms and bring something to the table that can't be found in other products. This is the type of company that can inspire a purchase through the mere attachment of their name. Jade Empire is not only a great game, it is another notch in the belt of a developer that continues to approach this elite status one hit at a time.