INTV Corp.

An American video game publisher that acquired the Intellivision assets from Mattel, continuing support for its library.

Sports

Action

Puzzle

Driving

Racing

Founded

1984

HQ

United States

Known for

Sports / Action / Adventure

25

Games

1979–1989

Years

3

Platforms

$59.99

Ø CIB

-1.4%

24M change

About

INTV Corp. was formed to acquire the assets of Mattel Electronics, continuing the production and distribution of Intellivision games. The company published and re-released early sports titles such as Football, Golf, Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, and Hockey. They also distributed titles like Journey to the Planets and games associated with the Dig Dug franchise.

Under the leadership of new management, the publisher revitalized the market presence of these classic titles during the post-crash era of the mid-1980s. By securing the rights to these specific releases, the company maintained the availability of early console experiences. Within the broader ecosystem of the Dig Dug franchise, these sports and exploration titles represented a unique licensing and distribution strategy. The catalog, featuring Football (1979), Golf (1980), Skiing (1980), Baseball (1980), Basketball (1980), Hockey (1980), and Hockey [Tele-Games] (1980), formed the backbone of the company's software lineup.

The inclusion of Journey to the Planets (1982) alongside these sports simulations highlighted a diverse approach to franchise expansion. INTV Corp. targeted existing console owners by offering budget-priced reissues and completing unfinished projects left behind by previous developers. This preservation effort ensured that these specific entries in the Dig Dug lineage remained accessible to consumers until the company ultimately ceased operations in the early 1990s, leaving a distinct legacy in early video game preservation.