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Imagineering Inc
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Imagineering Inc

Imagineering Inc. was an American video game developer active in the 1980s and 1990s, known for porting arcade games to home consoles.
Action
Sports
Puzzle
Simulation
Driving
Founded
1986
HQ
Glen Rock, United States
Parent
Absolute Entertainment
Known for
Platform / Action / Simulation
83
Games
1987–1997
Years
14
Platforms
$53.75
Ø CIB
+26.5%
24M change

About

Founded by former Activision designers, the studio developed numerous titles and ports for platforms like the Atari 2600, NES, and Sega Genesis. It operated as the in-house development arm of publisher Absolute Entertainment. The company is well-known for games such as A Boy and His Blob and various arcade-to-console conversions.
During the late 1980s, the studio established a prolific output by delivering action, sports, and simulation titles across various home systems. In 1987, the developer released Skate Boardin' A Radical Adventure, an early skateboarding game, alongside the sports simulations RealSports Boxing and Title Match Pro Wrestling. That same year, the company produced martial arts action games, including Kung-Fu Superkicks and the console port of Kung-Fu Master, as well as the light-gun shooter port Crossbow.
The following year, the studio expanded its portfolio with high-profile arcade translations and military simulations. In 1988, it delivered the home port of the popular run-and-gun shooter Commando and the flight simulation game Tomcat The F-14 Fighter Simulator. These projects demonstrated the team's technical capability to adapt complex arcade and computer experiences to contemporary home hardware. Throughout its operational lifespan, the studio maintained a rapid production schedule, frequently collaborating with major industry publishers to fulfill the high demand for licensed properties and arcade conversions during the third and fourth console generations.

Key People

Garry Kitchen
Founder
David Crane
Founder

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