Infogrames

Initial software releases targeted early 8-bit home computers. The company established its presence with the text-and-graphics adventure IO in 1982, followed by the investigative adventure Vera Cruz in 1985. Expanding its portfolio, the developer released the historical graphic adventure Passengers On The Wind and the sports simulation Champions in 1986, alongside the mystery title The Sydney Affair that same year.

By the late 1980s, the publisher diversified into action and role-playing genres. In 1987, it published the action-oriented Championship Water-ski Challenge, the 1930s-themed shooter Prohibition, and the influential pseudo-3D role-playing game Drakkhen. These titles demonstrated a willingness to experiment with diverse gameplay mechanics and visual styles, helping to secure international distribution partnerships. This aggressive expansion strategy eventually led to the integration of major global intellectual properties and simulation franchises, cementing a legacy of rapid corporate growth and a highly diverse software catalog across multiple console generations.