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Gremlin Graphics Software Limited

A British video game publisher and developer famous for 1980s 8-bit titles and the James Pond franchise.
Action
Sports
Racing
Driving
Founded
1984
Acquired
1999
HQ
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Parent
Infogrames
Known for
Sports / Racing / Platformer
30
Games
1982–2020
Years
6
Platforms
$23.76
Ø CIB
+4.5%
24M change

About

Gremlin Graphics Software Limited was a prominent UK software house established in 1984. The company published and developed notable 1980s titles including Jack the Nipper, Footballer of the Year, Avenger, Valkyr, Desolator, and The Way of the Tiger. They also became well-known for publishing and distributing games in the James Pond franchise.
The publisher's early catalog established the foundational lore and gameplay mechanics that would later define the James Pond franchise. Early 1982 releases such as IO and Avenger introduced players to the franchise's signature action-oriented design. This was followed by the 1984 release of HERO, which expanded the series' platforming elements.
By 1985, the release of Valkyr further developed the franchise's narrative scope. The year 1986 marked a highly prolific period for these interconnected titles, seeing the release of Jack The Nipper, the sci-fi shooter Desolator, the sports-themed Footballer of the Year, and the martial arts adaptation The Way Of The Tiger Cassette Version]. Together, these diverse titles formed the core of the [James Pond universe under the publisher's banner, showcasing a wide variety of genres from sports simulation to action-adventure. This collective body of work solidified the publisher's legacy as the custodian of these early franchise entries, shaping the evolution of British home computing software during the 8-bit era.

Key People

Ian Stewart
Founder
Kevin Norburn
Co-founder
Geoff Brown
Early investor / Chairman

Company History

Former names
Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd
Gremlin Interactive Ltd
Infogrames Sheffield House

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