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| − | '''Domark''' was a video games software house based in the United Kingdom. The name was derived from the given names of its founders, Dominic Wheatley and Mark Strachan. Domark developed and published many games for home computers during the 1980s. | + | '''Domark Software Ltd.''' was a video games software house based in the United Kingdom. The name was derived from the given names of its founders, Dominic Wheatley and Mark Strachan. Domark developed and published many games for home computers during the 1980s. |
| − | The company's first released was the 1984 title ''Eureka!'', an adventure game created by Ian Livingstone, which was notable for offering a £25,000 prize to the first person to completely solve the game. In | + | The company's first released was the 1984 title ''Eureka!'', an adventure game created by Ian Livingstone, which was notable for offering a £25,000 prize to the first person to completely solve the game. In 1990 they became a third party licensee for Sega{{magref|nce|102|66}}. |
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| − | + | In October 1995{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20010116155000/http://www1.eidosinteractive.co.uk/corporate/company_history.html}}, Domark merged with Eidos Technologies, Simis and Big Red Games to form the [[Eidos Interactive]] group. | |
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Domark Software Ltd. was a video games software house based in the United Kingdom. The name was derived from the given names of its founders, Dominic Wheatley and Mark Strachan. Domark developed and published many games for home computers during the 1980s.
The company's first released was the 1984 title Eureka!, an adventure game created by Ian Livingstone, which was notable for offering a £25,000 prize to the first person to completely solve the game. In 1990 they became a third party licensee for Sega[1].
Domark and Tengen entered into an agreement where Domark would distribute each other's games in Europe and North America, respectively.
In October 1995[2], Domark merged with Eidos Technologies, Simis and Big Red Games to form the Eidos Interactive group.
Contents
Softography
Master System
- Klax (1991)
- Ms. Pac-Man (1991)
- Super Space Invaders (1992)
- Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition (1992)
- Rampart (1992)
- Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf (1993)
- F1 (1993)
- Pit-Fighter (1993)
- James Bond 007: The Duel (1993)
- Marko's Magic Football (unreleased)
Mega Drive
- Klax (1990)
- Pac-Mania (1991)
- Dragon's Fury (1991)
- Pit-Fighter (1991)
- Paperboy (1992)
- Steel Talons (1992)
- F1 (1993)
- James Bond 007: The Duel (1993)
- MiG-29 Fighter Pilot (1993)
- Paperboy 2 (1993)
- Davis Cup Tennis (1993)
- International Rugby (1993)
- Marko's Magic Football (1994)
- Bloodshot (1994)
- Kawasaki Superbike Challenge (1994)
- Total Football (1995)
- F1: World Championship Edition (1995)
Game Gear
- Magical Puzzle Popils (1991)
- Klax (1992)
- Marble Madness (1992)
- Super Space Invaders (1992)
- Paperboy (1992)
- Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf (1993)
- F1 (1993)
- Kick & Rush (1993)
- James Bond 007: The Duel (1994)
- Marko's Magic Football (1994)
- Wizard Pinball (1994)
- F1: World Championship Edition (1995)
- Kawasaki Superbike Challenge (1995)
- Crazy Faces (unreleased)
Mega-CD
- Marko's Magic Football (1994)
- Bloodshot (1995)
- Theme Park (1995)
- Syndicate (1995)
- Flying Nightmares (unreleased)
32X
- Timmy Time (unreleased)
Commodore 64
- Wheels of Fire (1990)
Amstrad CPC
- Wheels of Fire (1990)
ZX Spectrum
- Wheels of Fire (1990)
Atari ST
- Wheels of Fire (1990)
Amiga
- Wheels of Fire (1990)
Saturn
- Fighting Fantasy (unreleased)
- Tank Commander (unreleased)
References
- ↑ New Computer Express, "20 October 1990" (UK; 1990-10-18), page 66
- ↑ http://www1.eidosinteractive.co.uk/corporate/company_history.html (Wayback Machine: 2001-01-16 15:50)