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Bam Entertainment

An American video game publisher active from 1999 to 2004, known for publishing licensed titles based on popular franchises.
Action
Racing
Driving
Sports
Simulation
Founded
1999
HQ
San Jose, United States
Known for
Action / Platform / Adventure
56
Games
2000–2005
Years
13
Platforms
$26.00
Ø CIB
+64%
24M change

About

Bam! Entertainment was founded in 1999 and primarily published games for platforms such as the PlayStation, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance. The company frequently released titles based on licensed properties, including Cartoon Network shows and the Transformers franchise. After facing severe financial difficulties, the publisher ceased operations in the mid-2000s.
Initial releases in the company's portfolio included the fighting game Transformers Beast Wars Transmetals and the sports simulation Jimmy White's 2 Cueball, both of which debuted in 1999 and saw subsequent regional variations and re-releases, such as the Jimmy White's 2 Cueball [White Label] edition in 2000. The publisher also secured rights to popular animated intellectual properties, leading to the production of Powerpuff Girls Chemical X-traction in 1999. This was followed by a duology of handheld titles in 2000: Powerpuff Girls Paint the Townsville Green and Powerpuff Girls Bad Mojo Jojo.
These early software offerings targeted diverse demographics, ranging from niche sports enthusiasts to mainstream youth audiences. By securing international distribution partnerships and focusing on established brand recognition, the company attempted to carve out a market share in the highly competitive fifth and sixth-generation console eras. The strategy relied heavily on rapid development cycles and multi-platform availability to maximize the commercial viability of their licensed catalog.

Key People

Ray Musci
Founder

Company History

Former names
Bay Area Multimedia, Inc.

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