Empire Interactive

The publisher built its early reputation on a diverse portfolio of strategy, simulation, and puzzle titles. Among its earliest successes was the puzzle game Pipe Mania (1987), which achieved widespread porting and critical acclaim. During the early 1990s, the company expanded into military simulations and sports titles, releasing the tactical armor simulation Team Yankee (1990), the football game Gazza 2 (1992), and the military strategy game Campaign (1992).

As the multimedia and CD-ROM era expanded in the mid-1990s, the publisher distributed licensed properties and compilations. This period saw the release of the platformer Yogi Bear: Cartoon Capers (1994) and the interactive movie port Space Ace (1994). To capitalize on its growing catalog, the company also released software compilations, including Award Winners (1994) and its subsequent follow-up, Award Winners [Gold Edition] (1994). These releases solidified the publisher's presence in the European retail market, establishing a distribution network that supported its operations for over two decades.