Focus Entertainment

Headquartered in Paris, France, the company established its early market presence through strategic distribution partnerships in the mid-to-late 2000s. During this formative period, the publisher found success with narrative-driven titles and niche athletic management franchises. Key releases included Runaway 2 The Dream of The Turtle (2006), which later received a Nintendo DS port as Runaway: The Dream of the Turtle (2009). The company also expanded its catalog by publishing Last King of Africa (2008) and Frogwares' Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper (2009).

Simultaneously, the publisher built a recurring audience with annual cycling releases, specifically Pro Cycling Season 2007 (2007), Pro Cycling Season 2008 (2008), and Pro Cycling Season 2009 (2009). Other early catalog additions included the dungeon-crawler Dungeon Raiders (2009). These releases laid the groundwork for the company's expansion into international markets, leading to subsequent acquisitions of development studios and a broader global distribution network.