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| − | | founded= | + | | founded=1990-01{{ref|https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-rupp-6a38b05/details/experience/}} |
| − | + | | defunct=1993-05{{ref|https://www.linkedin.com/in/willrau/details/experience/}}{{ref|http://www.lostlevels.org/200310/200310-baton.shtml}} | |
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| headquarters=[[wikipedia:Phoenix, Arizona|Suite #6B, 3922 East University Drive, Phoenix, Arizona 85034, United States]]{{magref|megaplay|0403|15}}{{ref|https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_az/F01003831}} | | headquarters=[[wikipedia:Phoenix, Arizona|Suite #6B, 3922 East University Drive, Phoenix, Arizona 85034, United States]]{{magref|megaplay|0403|15}}{{ref|https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_az/F01003831}} | ||
| + | | headquarters2=[[wikipedia:Orem, Utah|Orem, Utah]]{{magref|gamepro|33|16}} | ||
}}{{sub-stub}}'''{{PAGENAME}} Inc.''' was an American internet technology company most known for their unreleased [[Mega Drive]] modem accessory, the [[Teleplay System]].{{ref|http://www.lostlevels.org/200310/200310-baton.shtml}} | }}{{sub-stub}}'''{{PAGENAME}} Inc.''' was an American internet technology company most known for their unreleased [[Mega Drive]] modem accessory, the [[Teleplay System]].{{ref|http://www.lostlevels.org/200310/200310-baton.shtml}} | ||
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| − | {{PAGENAME}} was founded in 1992 by Keith Rupp in [[wikipedia:Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix, Arizona]].{{ref|http://www.lostlevels.org/200310/200310-baton.shtml}} | + | {{PAGENAME}} was founded in 1992 by Keith Rupp in [[wikipedia:Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix, Arizona]]{{ref|http://www.lostlevels.org/200310/200310-baton.shtml}}, with the majority of its roughly 16 staff{{ref|http://www.lostlevels.org/200310/200310-baton.shtml}}{{ref|https://www.linkedin.com/in/willrau/details/experience/}} coming from fellow Arizona developer [[wikipedia:American Game Cartridges|American Game Cartridges]]. Primarily established to produce, market, and manage the [[Teleplay System]] and its associated services, the company also directly developed three of the hardware's four intended launch titles: ''[[Terran Wars]]'', ''[[BattleStorm]]'', and ''[[Sea of Vengeance]]''.{{ref|https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-rupp-6a38b05/details/experience/}} Genesis programming was assigned to Chuck Peavey, Bret Timmons, and Brad Timmons, with development tools produced by Scott Schryver and music composed by Don Forbes.{{ref|http://www.lostlevels.org/200310/200310-baton.shtml}} Non-programming staff additionally contributed in whatever role was needed, from creating graphics, reviewing code, and even game design.{{ref|https://www.linkedin.com/in/willrau/details/experience/}} |
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| + | Although Rupp's LinkedIn lists Baton's closing date as June 1992{{ref|https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-rupp-6a38b05/details/experience/}}, his previous interview with Frank Cifaldi and the timing of competitor [[Edge 16]]'s announcement indicate that Baton may have informally operated until at least mid-1993.{{ref|http://www.lostlevels.org/200310/200310-baton.shtml}} Will Rau, Baton's Director of Quality Assurance & Manufacturing, gives a more specific closure date of May 1993 on his LinkedIn resume.{{ref|https://www.linkedin.com/in/willrau/details/experience/}} | ||
==Softography== | ==Softography== | ||
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Baton Technologies Inc. was an American internet technology company most known for their unreleased Mega Drive modem accessory, the Teleplay System.[3]
Company
Baton Technologies was founded in 1992 by Keith Rupp in Phoenix, Arizona[3], with the majority of its roughly 16 staff[3][2] coming from fellow Arizona developer American Game Cartridges. Primarily established to produce, market, and manage the Teleplay System and its associated services, the company also directly developed three of the hardware's four intended launch titles: Terran Wars, BattleStorm, and Sea of Vengeance.[1] Genesis programming was assigned to Chuck Peavey, Bret Timmons, and Brad Timmons, with development tools produced by Scott Schryver and music composed by Don Forbes.[3] Non-programming staff additionally contributed in whatever role was needed, from creating graphics, reviewing code, and even game design.[2]
Although Rupp's LinkedIn lists Baton's closing date as June 1992[1], his previous interview with Frank Cifaldi and the timing of competitor Edge 16's announcement indicate that Baton may have informally operated until at least mid-1993.[3] Will Rau, Baton's Director of Quality Assurance & Manufacturing, gives a more specific closure date of May 1993 on his LinkedIn resume.[2]
Softography
Mega Drive
- BattleStorm (unreleased)
- Combat Aces (unreleased)
- Downloadable Cartridge (unreleased)
- Sea of Vengeance (unreleased)
- Terran Wars (unreleased)
- Web Interface (unreleased)
- Word Processor (unreleased)
External links
- Spotlight: Baton Teleplay Modem article by Frank Cifaldi at Lost Levels
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-rupp-6a38b05/details/experience/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 https://www.linkedin.com/in/willrau/details/experience/
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 http://www.lostlevels.org/200310/200310-baton.shtml
- ↑ Mega Play, "June 1993" (US; 1993-0x-xx), page 15
- ↑ https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_az/F01003831
- ↑ GamePro, "April 1992" (US; 1992-xx-xx), page 16