SCi Games Ltd.

Founded in 1988 by Jane Cavanagh, the publisher initially operated as Sales Curve before transitioning to the SCi brand. The company's early growth relied on publishing high-profile conversions, notably bringing the arcade shooter NARC to European home computers in 1990. This established a precedent for courting controversy, which peaked with the release of Carmageddon in 1997. Developed by Stainless Games, the vehicular combat title became a massive commercial success and spawned a multi-game franchise that defined SCi's late-1990s output.

To diversify its portfolio, the publisher targeted handheld and console platforms at the turn of the millennium. This expansion included arcade-style releases like Live Wire and the brick-breaking game Cool Bricks in 1999. SCi also catered to specific European markets with the racing simulation Mille Miglia and the Game Boy Color platformer Alfred's Adventure in 2000. During this period, the company aggressively pursued licensed intellectual properties, securing the rights to produce action-adventure adaptations for Futurama and Constantine. These high-profile projects paved the way for SCi's eventual acquisition of Eidos Interactive in 2005, cementing its legacy in the British gaming industry.