Human Code was a video game developer and multimedia design firm based in Austin, Texas.

History

Human Code was founded in 1993 by Chipp Walters, Liz Walker, and Gary Gattis. Other founders included Bill Holt.

In 1995, Human Code acquired Japanese design firm IDEC. IDEC was later renamed Human Code Japan. The same year the company reported revenues of $2 million.

In 1999, Human Code helped design the software components of Zowie Intertainment's PlayZones toys. It also secured $5 million in venture capital funding to fuel its continued rapid market expansion.

By September 1999, Human Code employed 160 employees.

In February 2000, Human Code acquired Top Drawer Productions, a multimedia developer of custom e-learning applications for educational publishers and corporate training.

In August 2000, Human Code was acquired by Sapient Corporation.

Products

YearTitlePlatform(s)Reference(s)
1993MarsbookMacintosh
1994The Cartoon History of the UniverseWindows
1995Nile: Passage to EgyptMacintosh, Windows
1995Operation: Weather DisasterMacintosh, Windows
1996Sky Trip AmericaMacintosh, Windows
1996Wishbone and the Amazing OdysseyMacintosh, Windows
1998Barbie Riding ClubWindows

Presage Software

Presage Software (also known as Presage Software and Development Co)was a company acquired by Human Code in March 1999. It was founded in 1986 and was based in San Rafael, California.

Presage Developed Products

TitlePlatform(s)Reference(s)
Hexen: Beyond HereticMacintosh version
Lode Runner Online: The Mad Monks' RevengeMacintosh and Windows95 versions
Lode Runner: The Legend ReturnsMacintosh and Windows versions
Prince of PersiaMacintosh version
Star Wars Screen EntertainmentMacintosh and Windows versions
Oh No! More LemmingsMacintosh version
LemmingsMacintosh version
FlashbackMacintosh version
RoboSportWindows version
The Even More Incredible MachineMacintosh and Windows versions
BreakThru!Macintosh version
Contraption ZackMS-DOS and Amiga versions
Grand Slam Bridge IIWindows version
The Incredible Toon MachineMacintosh and Windows versions
Jonny Quest: Curse of the Mayan WarriorsMS-DOS version
Might and Magic III: Isles of TerraMacintosh version
Solitaire DeluxeWindows95 version
Spaceward Ho!Windows and MS-DOS versions
Take a Break! CrosswordsMacintosh version
Vegas GamesMacintosh version
World of XeenMacintosh version
Drawing DiscoveriesMacintosh, Windows, and Windows95 versions
Chess MatesMacintosh, Windows and Windows95 versions
Menlo the FrogMacintosh, Windows, and Windows95 versions
Mario Teaches TypingMacintosh version
Mario's FundamentalsMacintosh, Windows, and MS-DOS versions
The BackyardMacintosh, Windows, and MS-DOS versions
Read, Write & TypeMacintosh and Windows versions
Dvorak on TypingWindows version
The PlayroomMacintosh, Windows, and Windows95 versions
Zurk's Learning SafariMacintosh and MS-DOS versions

External links

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