American Laser Games

Founded in Albuquerque, New Mexico, by Robert Grebe, the studio initially developed law enforcement training systems before adapting its proprietary LaserDisc hardware for commercial arcades. This technology enabled seamless branching footage triggered by light gun sensors. The company's signature Wild West aesthetic was established with the arcade release of Mad Dog McCree (1993), which filmed local actors on outdoor sets.

As home console technology advanced, the developer transitioned its catalog to CD-ROM formats. The 3DO console became a primary target for these home conversions, utilizing specialized peripherals like the 3DO Gamegun. This transition brought Crime Patrol (1994), Who Shot Johnny Rock (1994), Space Pirates (1994), and Mad Dog II: The Lost Gold (1994) to living rooms, alongside the 1994 home ports of Mad Dog McCree and the original Crime Patrol (1993). These releases maintained the live-action footage of the arcade originals but adapted the scanning logic for home television screens. By the mid-1990s, the rapid rise of real-time 3D graphics rendered the pre-recorded FMV format obsolete, prompting the company to pivot toward PC adventure games before its eventual acquisition.