Flying Edge Inc.

A publishing label of Acclaim Entertainment used in the early 1990s to release video games on Sega consoles.

Action

Sports

Racing

Driving

Simulation

Founded

1992

HQ

Glen Cove, United States

Parent

Acclaim Entertainment

Known for

Platform / Action / Sports

29

Games

1991–1994

Years

5

Platforms

$30.00

Ø CIB

+10.9%

24M change

About

Flying Edge was established by Acclaim Entertainment to bypass Nintendo's exclusivity restrictions, allowing them to bring titles to Sega platforms. Under this brand, they published games such as Terminator (1991/1992), George Foreman's KO Boxing (1992), The Addams Family (1992), Krusty's Super Fun House (1992), and Arch Rivals (1992). The publisher was also responsible for porting entries of the Double Dragon franchise to Sega systems.

Operating during the early 1990s console wars, the publisher focused on adapting popular intellectual properties into side-scrolling action and sports titles. Within the broader Double Dragon franchise ecosystem, releases like Terminator (1991) and Terminator (1992) delivered gritty, combat-heavy experiences that mirrored the beat-em-up philosophy of the series. Similarly, the competitive brawling mechanics of George Foreman's KO Boxing (1992) and the arcade-style sports action of Arch Rivals (1992) complemented the franchise's emphasis on physical confrontation and hand-to-hand combat.

The publisher also diversified the franchise's portfolio by incorporating platforming and puzzle elements. The Addams Family (1992) and Krusty's Super Fun House (1992) offered players intricate level designs and physics-based challenges, expanding the gameplay variety associated with these properties. By utilizing advanced scaling techniques and optimized audio tracks for contemporary hardware, these releases maintained high production values. The legacy of these games persists among retro collectors, representing a distinct era of cross-media licensing and genre-blending within the extended Double Dragon library.