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| − | '''Elite Systems''', often known simply as '''Elite''' is a UK-based developer established in 1984. It was originally called '''Richard Wilcox Software''', but was quickly renamed after publishing only one game; ''Blue Thunder'' for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Atari 8-bit computers | + | '''Elite Systems Ltd.''', often known simply as '''Elite''' is a UK-based developer established in 1984. It was originally called '''Richard Wilcox Software''', but was quickly renamed after publishing only one game; ''Blue Thunder'' for the [[ZX Spectrum]], [[Commodore 64]] and [[Atari 8-bit family|Atari 8-bit computers]]. |
| − | Like companies such as [[U.S. Gold]], Elite specialised in bringing North American and Japanese arcade hits to home platforms in Europe such as ''Ghosts 'n Goblins'' and ''Paperboy''. It was responsible for some home computer ports of ''[[Space Harrier]]''. | + | ==History== |
| + | Elite Systems began using its current name in August 1984, with their first product under this label being ''Kokotoni Wilf''. Like companies such as [[U.S. Gold]], Elite specialised in bringing North American and Japanese arcade hits to home platforms in Europe such as ''Ghosts 'n Goblins'' and ''[[Paperboy]]''. It was responsible for some home computer ports of ''[[Space Harrier]]''. | ||
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| + | Elite have also published games under the budget titles of "Encore" and "Hit-Pak". The company later spawned a subsidiary called '''MotiveTime, Ltd.''' which would pay their employees bonuses based on Elite's profits. However, the bonuses gradually diminished into nothing. | ||
These days Elite have moved into handheld gaming, developing games for mobile phones and media players. | These days Elite have moved into handheld gaming, developing games for mobile phones and media players. | ||
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==Softography== | ==Softography== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.elite-systems.co.uk/elite/ Official website] | * [http://www.elite-systems.co.uk/elite/ Official website] | ||
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[[Category:Third-party software publishers]] | [[Category:Third-party software publishers]] | ||
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Elite Systems Ltd., often known simply as Elite is a UK-based developer established in 1984. It was originally called Richard Wilcox Software, but was quickly renamed after publishing only one game; Blue Thunder for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Atari 8-bit computers.
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History
Elite Systems began using its current name in August 1984, with their first product under this label being Kokotoni Wilf. Like companies such as U.S. Gold, Elite specialised in bringing North American and Japanese arcade hits to home platforms in Europe such as Ghosts 'n Goblins and Paperboy. It was responsible for some home computer ports of Space Harrier.
Elite have also published games under the budget titles of "Encore" and "Hit-Pak". The company later spawned a subsidiary called MotiveTime, Ltd. which would pay their employees bonuses based on Elite's profits. However, the bonuses gradually diminished into nothing.
These days Elite have moved into handheld gaming, developing games for mobile phones and media players.
Softography
Amstrad CPC
- Space Harrier (1986)
Commodore 64
- Space Harrier (European version, 1986)
- World Championship Soccer (1990)
- Last Battle (1991)
ZX Spectrum
Amiga
- Space Harrier (European version)
- Tournament Golf (1990)
- Last Battle (1991)
Atari ST
- Tournament Golf (1990)
Mega Drive
- Joe & Mac (1994)
- Dragon's Lair: The Adventure Continues (unreleased)
- Paperboy (1994) (as MotiveTime, Ltd.)