Game company profile: Spectrum HoloByte
Spectrum HoloByte was a video game developer and publisher that played a significant role in the gaming industry during the late 1980s and 1990s. Founded in 1983, the company became known for its diverse range of simulation and strategy games. Some of their notable titles include Falcon, a popular flight simulator, as well as the Vette! and Top Gun series.
Spectrum HoloByte gained recognition for its commitment to realism and attention to detail in their simulation games. They also ventured into various genres, including sports simulations and adventure games.
The company was eventually acquired by Hasbro Interactive in 1998, marking the end of the Spectrum HoloByte brand. Despite its closure, the legacy of Spectrum HoloByte lives on through the impact it had on the development of simulation and strategy games in the early days of the industry.