Imagine Software, one of the renowned software game companies of Liverpool, came to limelight with its 'Arcadia' and 'ZX-Spectrum' software.
Imagine Software was a famous UK based video games software developer, which was based in Liverpool. The company was operational only for a short period during the early 1980's, and soon closed down after about 18 months of its establishment. Imagine Software however, launched many new games software in its short operational period which revolutionized the contemporary video games scenario. The company was jointly owned by David Lawson, Eugene Evans and Mark Butler. The company had earned lot of criticism since it followed a rigorous policy of self-promotion and hype about its products and events than any other contemporary software company.
Notable Software Games of Imagine Software Company
The Imagine Software Company had produced several notable software games like:
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- Psycho Soldier
- Cosmic Cruiser
- Alchemist
- Renegrade
- Jumping Jack
- Hyper Sports
- Mikie
- Wizadore
- Green Beret
- BC Bill
- Stonkers
- Pedro
- Catcha Snatcha
The Imagine Software Company gained huge popularity after BBC made a documentary film on the works and achievements of the company.
Downfall of Imagine Software
Imagine Software closed down in the year 1983 after facing financial problems. The programmers of the company established a separate company, Psygnosis and Denton Designs. The rights of the company were bought by Ocean Software, which published further software games under the title 'Imagine Studios'.
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