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Zoo Digital Publishing

A British video game publisher active in the 2000s, known for publishing budget titles and localized releases in Europe.
Action
Sports
Driving
Racing
Simulation
Founded
2000
Acquired
2002
HQ
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Known for
Sports Management / Simulation / Casual
109
Games
2000–2010
Years
9
Platforms
$12.02
Ø CIB
+6%
24M change

About

Zoo Digital Publishing was a UK-based video game publisher established as a division of Zoo Digital Group. The company published a variety of titles across platforms like the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Game Boy Advance, including the Premier Manager series and the European release of Alien Hominid. It later transitioned away from game publishing as its parent company focused on digital media localization services.
Operating primarily during the sixth generation of video game consoles, the publisher built its portfolio by securing regional distribution rights for niche simulators, sports titles, and licensed properties. Among its key sports and simulation offerings were the horse-racing title Gallop Racer 2 and the cue-sports simulation Pool Shark 2. The company also targeted fans of television and subcultures, publishing the motorcycle-themed game American Chopper and the sci-fi action game Blowout.
A cornerstone of the publisher's annual release schedule was the iteration of football management simulations, which included Premier Manager 2002-2003, Premier Manager 2003-2004, and Premier Manager 2004-2005. These titles allowed the company to maintain a consistent retail presence. Additionally, the publisher helped bring independent projects to a wider audience, notably securing the distribution for the critically acclaimed hand-drawn shoot-'em-up Alien Hominid. Through these diverse acquisitions, the company catered to budget-conscious gamers and genre enthusiasts before the brand was phased out in the mid-2000s.

Key People

Barry Hatch
Founder & CEO
Ian Stewart
Co-founder of ZOO Digital Group
Dr. Paul McCarthy
Chairman of ZOO Digital Group

Company History

Former names
Digital Sales
Digital Worldwide
ZOO Interactive Video

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