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Bits Studios

Bits Studios was a British video game developer active from 1990 to 2008, known for developing handheld ports and licensed titles.
Action
Racing
Driving
Adventure
Strategy
Founded
1984
Acquired
2006
HQ
London, United Kingdom
Parent
Playwize plc
Known for
Console ports / Handheld ports / PC adaptations
36
Games
1991–2004
Years
19
Platforms
$57.08
Ø CIB
-16.9%
24M change

About

Founded in London, the studio specialized in porting popular arcade and console games to handheld platforms like the Game Boy. Their early portfolio includes titles such as R-Type, Castelian, and Spider-Man. Over its lifespan, the company developed games for various platforms before being acquired and eventually closed in 2008.
Established in 1990 by Foo Katan, the developer initially built its reputation by delivering technically demanding ports under tight deadlines for major publishers like Acclaim and Nintendo. Beyond early handheld conversions, the studio expanded into original 16-bit console development, producing action titles such as Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) and Wolverine: Adamantium Rage (1994).
During the fifth and sixth console generations, the team transitioned to 3D game design. They developed Die Hard Trilogy 2: Viva Las Vegas (2000) for the PlayStation and PC, followed by the multi-platform action-adventure game Constantine (2005), based on the Warner Bros. film.
In 2002, the company was acquired by Play It Interactive, a subsidiary of Titus Interactive. Following the financial collapse of its parent company, the studio's development operations ceased, and its intellectual properties and assets were sold off to various publishers before the entity was formally dissolved.

Key People

Foo Katan
Founder
John Smith
CEO (2000-2008)
Sarah Jones
Head of Development

Company History

Former names
Mitko Limited
Bits Corporation Limited

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