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Realtime Associates

An American video game developer founded in 1986 by David Warhol, known for its early work on the Intellivision console.
Action
Sports
Puzzle
Racing
Driving
Founded
1986
HQ
El Segundo, United States
Known for
Educational / Music / Simulation
83
Games
1985–2004
Years
22
Platforms
$64.49
Ø CIB
+31.6%
24M change

About

Realtime Associates was established by former Mattel Electronics programmer David Warhol. The company initially focused on completing and creating games for the Intellivision system, such as the Super Pro sports series and Diner. Over the following decades, the studio developed over one hundred games across various platforms before closing in 2024.
The studio's early output was closely tied to INTV Corporation, which contracted the team to bolster the software library of the aging Intellivision console. This partnership yielded updated sports simulations, including Super Pro Football (1986), Super Pro Baseball (1986), Slam Dunk Super Pro Basketball (1987), and Chip Shot Super Pro Golf (1987). Beyond sports, the developer produced arcade ports and original titles for the platform, such as Commando (1987), Dig Dug (1987), and Diner (1987), the latter serving as a sequel to the classic BurgerTime. They also branched into educational software with Learning Fun I (1987).
As the industry transitioned to newer hardware, the developer expanded its capabilities to support 8-bit and 16-bit consoles, including the Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy. This adaptability allowed the studio to secure contracts with major publishers like Sega, Acclaim, and Electronic Arts. Throughout its history, the company maintained a reputation as a reliable work-for-hire developer, transitioning from cartridge-based systems to optical media and digital distribution platforms.

Key People

David Warhol
Founder
Steve Ettinger
Vice President

Company History

Former names
Warhol Audio Arts

Connections

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