Mastertronic
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Mastertronic was originally a British publisher and distributor of low-cost computer game software founded in 1983 in London. Their first games were launched on April 2, 1984. At its peak the label was one of the largest software publishers in the UK, achieved by selling cassette-based software at £1.99. As well as supplying leading retailers such as Woolworth's and Toys "R" Us, Mastertronic sold software in outlets such as newsagents which had not been previously associated with the software market.
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- enterprise
- Official name
- Mastertronic Ltd.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Headquarters
- London
- Industry
- video game industry
- Legal form
- private company limited by shares
- Official website
- www.mastertronic.com
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- dissolved, abolished or demolished date
- 1988-00-00
- inception
- 1983-01-01
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Encyclopedic overview
9 sectionsContents
- History
- New labels, expansion and diversification
- Video and music
- Arcadia Systems {{anchor|arcadia}}
- Merger with Virgin
- Sega takeover
- Influence on the industry
- References
- External links
Mastertronic was originally a British publisher and distributor of low-cost computer game software founded in 1983 in London. Their first games were launched on April 2, 1984. At its peak the label was one of the largest software publishers in the UK, achieved by selling cassette-based software at £1.99. As well as supplying leading retailers such as Woolworth's and Toys "R" Us, Mastertronic sold software in outlets such as newsagents which had not been previously associated with the software market.
Their range of budget games were highly successful during the 1980s, with titles such as Kikstart, Action Biker, Finders Keepers, Chiller and Flash Gordon (released under the M.A.D. Label).
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