Human Code
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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
| Year | Title | Platform(s) | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Marsbook | Macintosh | |
| 1994 | The Cartoon History of the Universe | Windows | |
| 1995 | Nile: Passage to Egypt | Macintosh, Windows | |
| 1995 | Operation: Weather Disaster | Macintosh, Windows | |
| 1996 | Sky Trip America | Macintosh, Windows | |
| 1996 | Wishbone and the Amazing Odyssey | Macintosh, Windows | |
| 1998 | Barbie Riding Club | Windows |
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
| Title | Platform(s) | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Hexen: Beyond Heretic | Macintosh version | |
| Lode Runner Online: The Mad Monks' Revenge | Macintosh and Windows95 versions | |
| Lode Runner: The Legend Returns | Macintosh and Windows versions | |
| Prince of Persia | Macintosh version | |
| Star Wars Screen Entertainment | Macintosh and Windows versions | |
| Oh No! More Lemmings | Macintosh version | |
| Lemmings | Macintosh version | |
| Flashback | Macintosh version | |
| RoboSport | Windows version | |
| The Even More Incredible Machine | Macintosh and Windows versions | |
| BreakThru! | Macintosh version | |
| Contraption Zack | MS-DOS and Amiga versions | |
| Grand Slam Bridge II | Windows version | |
| The Incredible Toon Machine | Macintosh and Windows versions | |
| Jonny Quest: Curse of the Mayan Warriors | MS-DOS version | |
| Might and Magic III: Isles of Terra | Macintosh version | |
| Solitaire Deluxe | Windows95 version | |
| Spaceward Ho! | Windows and MS-DOS versions | |
| Take a Break! Crosswords | Macintosh version | |
| Vegas Games | Macintosh version | |
| World of Xeen | Macintosh version | |
| Drawing Discoveries | Macintosh, Windows, and Windows95 versions | |
| Chess Mates | Macintosh, Windows and Windows95 versions | |
| Menlo the Frog | Macintosh, Windows, and Windows95 versions | |
| Mario Teaches Typing | Macintosh version | |
| Mario's Fundamentals | Macintosh, Windows, and MS-DOS versions | |
| The Backyard | Macintosh, Windows, and MS-DOS versions | |
| Read, Write & Type | Macintosh and Windows versions | |
| Dvorak on Typing | Windows version | |
| The Playroom | Macintosh, Windows, and Windows95 versions | |
| Zurk's Learning Safari | Macintosh and MS-DOS versions |
External links
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