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Domark

A British video game publisher active from 1984 to 1995, known for publishing licensed titles, arcade ports, and original games.
Action
Sports
Puzzle
Simulation
Strategy
Founded
1984
Acquired
1995
HQ
London, United Kingdom
Parent
Square Enix
Known for
Action / Adventure / Racing
36
Games
1986–1995
Years
9
Platforms
$38.89
Ø CIB
+10.7%
24M change

About

Domark published several notable home computer titles, including the 1986 and 1988 adaptations of Trivial Pursuit, Spitting Image, and Castle Master. The company was also prominent for releasing home ports of popular arcade games like Hard Drivin', Hydra, and Super Space Invaders, alongside publishing entries in major franchises like James Bond and Prince of Persia.
Founded in the United Kingdom in 1984 by Dominic Wheatley and Mark Strachan, the publisher derived its name from a combination of its founders' first names. The company established itself as a major force in the European software market by securing high-profile intellectual properties.
Through a lucrative licensing agreement with Eon Productions, the publisher developed and distributed numerous titles based on the James Bond cinematic franchise, spanning from A View to a Kill in 1985 to James Bond 007: The Duel in 1993. Additionally, the company expanded its portfolio by bringing Jordan Mechner's groundbreaking cinematic platformer Prince of Persia to European home computer audiences.
The publisher's catalog relied heavily on diverse gameplay styles, ranging from the trivia-based mechanics of Trivial Pursuit to the satirical combat of Spitting Image. Technical innovation was showcased through the distribution of Castle Master, which utilized the early 3D Freescape engine, and the complex vector graphics of the arcade conversion Hard Drivin'. Other notable releases included the futuristic air-hockey simulation Shufflepuck Cafe, the action-oriented Hydra, and the updated arcade classic Super Space Invaders. In 1995, the company merged with several entities to form Eidos Interactive, marking the end of its independent operations.

Key People

Dominic Wheatley
Founder
Mark Strachan
Founder

Company History

Former names
Domark Software Ltd.

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