Game company profile: 21st Century Entertainment
21st Century Entertainment was a British video game publisher and developer that operated during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Founded in 1988 by Roger Hulley and Geoff Brown, the company primarily focused on publishing games for various home computer platforms such as the Commodore 64, Amiga, and Atari ST.
One of 21st Century Entertainment's notable contributions to the gaming industry was their involvement in publishing and distributing games from other developers, particularly those developed in Eastern Europe. They were responsible for bringing several successful titles to Western markets, including "Fire and Ice" (developed by Graftgold) and "The Humans" (developed by Imagitec Design).
In addition to publishing, 21st Century Entertainment also developed and released a few games under its own banner. However, they were perhaps better known for their publishing efforts, which helped introduce many gamers to titles that they might not have otherwise encountered.
While 21st Century Entertainment enjoyed some success during its relatively brief existence, it eventually faced financial difficulties and ceased operations in the mid-1990s. Despite its relatively short lifespan, the company left a mark on the gaming industry through its contributions to the publishing and distribution of video games during the late 1980s and early 1990s.