The 1970s was the decade where the video game industry was born. From Atari's revolutionary releases to pioneering arcade developers, this era laid the foundation for everything that followed.
Companies like Atari, Magnavox, and Fairchild Semiconductor took the first steps into interactive entertainment, creating the legendary games and systems that sparked a global phenomenon.
These early developers faced the challenge of working with extremely limited hardware, yet managed to create gaming experiences that captivated audiences worldwide and defined an entire medium.
The company was found in 1980 by Jerry Jewell and Nasir Gebelli, and gained attention for its dramatically quick rise to prominence and its equally quick collapse in 1984.
A contract developer that frequently worked with Electronic Arts on their sports games throughout the 16-bit and (briefly) 32-bit eras. Was occasionally credited as High Score Entertainment instead.
A small game development studio founded by former members of Konami. They are best known for such titles as Gunstar Heroes, Radiant Silvergun, Sin & Punishment, Ikaruga, and more.