Empire Interactive

A British video game developer and publisher active from 1987 to 2009, known for the Ford Racing series and Pro Pinball.

Action

Puzzle

Racing

Driving

Sports

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Website

Founded

1987

Acquired

2006

HQ

London, United Kingdom

Parent

Silverstar Holdings Ltd.

Known for

Action / Racing / Sports

26

Games

1992–2009

Years

12

Platforms

$10.78

Ø CIB

+11.7%

24M change

About

Empire Interactive was a prominent British game developer and publisher. They developed and published notable titles such as Campaign (1992), Turbo Toons (1994), Magic Boy (1996), and the acclaimed Pro Pinball series, including Pro Pinball: The Web and Timeshock!. The company was also responsible for establishing the Ford Racing franchise.

Founded in 1987, the company expanded its portfolio by delivering diverse gameplay experiences that laid the groundwork for its driving game legacy. Within the Ford Racing franchise framework, early releases like the strategic simulation Campaign (1992) and the whimsical platformer Magic Boy (1996) demonstrated the publisher's versatility. Compilation packages such as Award Winners (1994) and Award Winners [Gold Edition] (1994) consolidated their early successes, while the cartoon-style racer Turbo Toons (1994) offered accessible multiplayer action.

The company achieved significant technical milestones through its simulation physics, most notably showcased in Pro Pinball (1996) and Pro Pinball The Web (1996). These titles, alongside the highly detailed Timeshock Pro Pinball (1998), pushed the boundaries of visual fidelity and table mechanics. By integrating these diverse titles under their broader development umbrella, the studio refined the physics engines and rendering techniques that eventually defined their dedicated racing simulations. This technical evolution secured the company a distinct position in PC and console gaming history before its eventual closure in 2009.