Revisions of Overview for the company Psygnosis Limited
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| f | 1 | Psygnosis was a British video game developer and publisher. The company was founded in Liverpool in 1984 from the ashes of <moby company="Imagine">Imagine</moby>, and initially developed games (mostly in the action genre) for Amiga and Atari ST. | f | 1 | Psygnosis was a British video game developer and publisher. The company was founded in Liverpool in 1984 from the ashes of <moby company="Imagine">Imagine</moby>, and initially developed games (mostly in the action genre) for Amiga and Atari ST. |
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| 3 | After their initial success with their early games, such as <moby game="Brataccas">Brataccas</moby>, Psygnosis' biggest hit came with <moby gameid="683">Lemmings</moby>, released in 1991 and spawned many sequels. This success led to the acquisition of the company by <moby company="Sony Corporation">Sony Corporation</moby> on May 23, 1993. | 3 | After their initial success with their early games, such as <moby game="Brataccas">Brataccas</moby>, Psygnosis' biggest hit came with <moby gameid="683">Lemmings</moby>, released in 1991 and spawned many sequels. This success led to the acquisition of the company by <moby company="Sony Corporation">Sony Corporation</moby> on May 23, 1993. | ||
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| 5 | After the acquisition, in early 1995, Psygnosis retreated from the Amiga market, and just after several months, in September 1995, Psygnosis released <moby gameid="4205">WipeOut</moby>. WipeOut was Psygnosis' second biggest hit, after Lemmings. Like Lemmings, WipeOut has spawned many sequels. | 5 | After the acquisition, in early 1995, Psygnosis retreated from the Amiga market, and just after several months, in September 1995, Psygnosis released <moby gameid="4205">WipeOut</moby>. WipeOut was Psygnosis' second biggest hit, after Lemmings. Like Lemmings, WipeOut has spawned many sequels. | ||
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| 7 | Just after WipeOut was released, in late 1995, Psygnosis abandoned development on 16-bit platforms, leaving some games, like the Genesis port of <moby game="Bill's Tomato Game">Bill's Tomato Game</moby>, unreleased. | 7 | Just after WipeOut was released, in late 1995, Psygnosis abandoned development on 16-bit platforms, leaving some games, like the Genesis port of <moby game="Bill's Tomato Game">Bill's Tomato Game</moby>, unreleased. | ||
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| 9 | Psygnosis also operated two labels: <moby company="Psyclapse">Psyclapse</moby> and <moby company="Sizzlers">Sizzlers</moby>. Psyclapse was a publishing label, and Sizzlers was a budget label, responsible for re-releasing old Psygnosis games. Both labels disappeared in the early 90's. The last of its subsidiaries was a studio, called <moby company="Wheelhaus">Wheelhaus</moby>, closed in 1999-2000. | 9 | Psygnosis also operated two labels: <moby company="Psyclapse">Psyclapse</moby> and <moby company="Sizzlers">Sizzlers</moby>. Psyclapse was a publishing label, and Sizzlers was a budget label, responsible for re-releasing old Psygnosis games. Both labels disappeared in the early 90's. The last of its subsidiaries was a studio, called <moby company="Wheelhaus">Wheelhaus</moby>, closed in 1999-2000. | ||
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| t | 11 | In late 1998, <moby company="Eidos Interactive Limited">Eidos Interactive</moby> bought Psygnosis' European operations. <moby company="Psygnosis, Inc.">Psygnosis' US operations</moby> were folded into Sony's own development outfit, <moby company="989 Studios">989 Studios</moby>. Finally, in 2000, Psygnosis (as a Sony brand) abandoned the PC game market for good, with all games that in development at the time were either cancelled, moved to PlayStation, or licensed to different publishers. All US studios closed. The UK studios were absorbed by SCEE, renamed <moby company="SCE Studio Liverpool">SCE Studio Liverpool</moby> and became part of the <moby company="SCE Worldwide">SCE Worldwide Studios</moby>. The last game released under Psygnosis name and logo was <moby game="Team Buddies">Team Buddies</moby>, developed by <moby company="SCEE Camden Studio">SCEE Camden Studio</moby>. | t | 11 | In late 1998, <moby company="Eidos Interactive Limited">Eidos Interactive</moby> bought Psygnosis' European operations. <moby company="Psygnosis, Inc.">Psygnosis' US operations</moby> were folded into Sony's own development outfit, <moby company="989 Studios">989 Studios</moby>. Finally, in 2000, Psygnosis (as a Sony brand) abandoned the PC game market for good, with all games that in development at the time were either cancelled, moved to PlayStation, or licensed to different publishers. All US studios closed. The UK studios were absorbed by SCEE, renamed <moby company="SCE Studio Liverpool">SCE Studio Liverpool</moby> and became part of the <moby company="SCE Worldwide Studios">SCE Worldwide Studios</moby>. The last game released under Psygnosis name and logo was <moby game="Team Buddies">Team Buddies</moby>, developed by <moby company="SCEE Camden Studio">SCEE Camden Studio</moby>. |
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| f | 1 | Psygnosis was a British video game developer and publisher. The company was founded in Liverpool in 1984 from the ashes of <moby company="Imagine">Imagine</moby>, and initially developed games (mostly in the action genre) for Amiga and Atari ST. | f | 1 | Psygnosis was a British video game developer and publisher. The company was founded in Liverpool in 1984 from the ashes of <moby company="Imagine">Imagine</moby>, and initially developed games (mostly in the action genre) for Amiga and Atari ST. |
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| n | 3 | After their initial success with their early games, such as <moby game="Brataccas">Brataccas</moby>, Psygnosis' biggest hit came with <moby game="Lemmings">Lemmings</moby>, released in 1991 and spawned many sequels. This success led to the acquisition of the company by Sony Corp. on May 23, 1993. | n | 3 | After their initial success with their early games, such as <moby game="Brataccas">Brataccas</moby>, Psygnosis' biggest hit came with <moby gameid="683">Lemmings</moby>, released in 1991 and spawned many sequels. This success led to the acquisition of the company by <moby company="Sony Corporation">Sony Corporation</moby> on May 23, 1993. |
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| n | 5 | After the acquisition, in early 1995, Psygnosis retreated from the Amiga market, and just after several months, in September 1995, Psygnosis released <moby game="WipeOut">WipeOut</moby>. WipeOut was Psygnosis' second biggest hit, after Lemmings. Like Lemmings, WipeOut has spawned many sequels. | n | 5 | After the acquisition, in early 1995, Psygnosis retreated from the Amiga market, and just after several months, in September 1995, Psygnosis released <moby gameid="4205">WipeOut</moby>. WipeOut was Psygnosis' second biggest hit, after Lemmings. Like Lemmings, WipeOut has spawned many sequels. |
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| 7 | Just after WipeOut was released, in late 1995, Psygnosis abandoned development on 16-bit platforms, leaving some games, like the Genesis port of <moby game="Bill's Tomato Game">Bill's Tomato Game</moby>, unreleased. | 7 | Just after WipeOut was released, in late 1995, Psygnosis abandoned development on 16-bit platforms, leaving some games, like the Genesis port of <moby game="Bill's Tomato Game">Bill's Tomato Game</moby>, unreleased. | ||
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| 9 | Psygnosis also operated two labels: <moby company="Psyclapse">Psyclapse</moby> and <moby company="Sizzlers">Sizzlers</moby>. Psyclapse was a publishing label, and Sizzlers was a budget label, responsible for re-releasing old Psygnosis games. Both labels disappeared in the early 90's. The last of its subsidiaries was a studio, called <moby company="Wheelhaus">Wheelhaus</moby>, closed in 1999-2000. | 9 | Psygnosis also operated two labels: <moby company="Psyclapse">Psyclapse</moby> and <moby company="Sizzlers">Sizzlers</moby>. Psyclapse was a publishing label, and Sizzlers was a budget label, responsible for re-releasing old Psygnosis games. Both labels disappeared in the early 90's. The last of its subsidiaries was a studio, called <moby company="Wheelhaus">Wheelhaus</moby>, closed in 1999-2000. | ||
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| t | 11 | In late 1998, <moby company="eidos">Eidos Interactive</moby> bought Psygnosis' European operations. Psygnosis' US operations were folded into Sony's own development outfit, 989 Studios. Finally, in 2000, Psygnosis (as a Sony brand) abandoned the PC game market for good, with all games that in development at the time were either cancelled, moved to PlayStation, or licensed to different publishers. All US studios closed. The UK studios were absorbed by SCEE, renamed <moby company="SCE Studio Liverpool">SCE Studio Liverpool</moby> and became part of the <moby company="SCE Worldwide">SCE Worldwide Studios</moby>. The last game released under Psygnosis name and logo was <moby game="Team Buddies">Team Buddies</moby>, developed by <moby company="Studio Camden">Studio Camden<moby>.</moby></moby> | t | 11 | In late 1998, <moby company="Eidos Interactive Limited">Eidos Interactive</moby> bought Psygnosis' European operations. <moby company="Psygnosis, Inc.">Psygnosis' US operations</moby> were folded into Sony's own development outfit, <moby company="989 Studios">989 Studios</moby>. Finally, in 2000, Psygnosis (as a Sony brand) abandoned the PC game market for good, with all games that in development at the time were either cancelled, moved to PlayStation, or licensed to different publishers. All US studios closed. The UK studios were absorbed by SCEE, renamed <moby company="SCE Studio Liverpool">SCE Studio Liverpool</moby> and became part of the <moby company="SCE Worldwide">SCE Worldwide Studios</moby>. The last game released under Psygnosis name and logo was <moby game="Team Buddies">Team Buddies</moby>, developed by <moby company="SCEE Camden Studio">SCEE Camden Studio</moby>. |
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| f | 1 | Psygnosis was a British video game developer and publisher. The company was founded in Liverpool in 1984 from the ashes of <moby company="Imagine">Imagine</moby>, and initially developed games (mostly in the action genre) for Amiga and Atari ST. | f | 1 | Psygnosis was a British video game developer and publisher. The company was founded in Liverpool in 1984 from the ashes of <moby company="Imagine">Imagine</moby>, and initially developed games (mostly in the action genre) for Amiga and Atari ST. |
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| 3 | After their initial success with their early games, such as <moby game="Brataccas">Brataccas</moby>, Psygnosis' biggest hit came with <moby game="Lemmings">Lemmings</moby>, released in 1991 and spawned many sequels. This success led to the acquisition of the company by Sony Corp. on May 23, 1993. | 3 | After their initial success with their early games, such as <moby game="Brataccas">Brataccas</moby>, Psygnosis' biggest hit came with <moby game="Lemmings">Lemmings</moby>, released in 1991 and spawned many sequels. This success led to the acquisition of the company by Sony Corp. on May 23, 1993. | ||
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| 5 | After the acquisition, in early 1995, Psygnosis retreated from the Amiga market, and just after several months, in September 1995, Psygnosis released <moby game="WipeOut">WipeOut</moby>. WipeOut was Psygnosis' second biggest hit, after Lemmings. Like Lemmings, WipeOut has spawned many sequels. | 5 | After the acquisition, in early 1995, Psygnosis retreated from the Amiga market, and just after several months, in September 1995, Psygnosis released <moby game="WipeOut">WipeOut</moby>. WipeOut was Psygnosis' second biggest hit, after Lemmings. Like Lemmings, WipeOut has spawned many sequels. | ||
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| n | 7 | Just after WipeOut was released, in late 1995, Psygnosis abandoned development on 16-bit platforms, leaving some games, like the Genesis port of <moby game="Bill's Tomato Game">Bill's Tomato Game</moby>, unreleased. | n | 7 | Just after WipeOut was released, in late 1995, Psygnosis abandoned development on 16-bit platforms, leaving some games, like the Genesis port of <moby game="Bill's Tomato Game">Bill's Tomato Game</moby>, unreleased. |
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| 9 | Psygnosis also operated two labels: <moby company="Psyclapse">Psyclapse</moby> and <moby company="Sizzlers">Sizzlers</moby>. Psyclapse was a publishing label, and Sizzlers was a budget label, responsible for re-releasing old Psygnosis games. Both labels disappeared in the early 90's. The last of its subsidiaries was a studio, called <moby company="Wheelhaus">Wheelhaus</moby>, closed in 1999-2000. | 9 | Psygnosis also operated two labels: <moby company="Psyclapse">Psyclapse</moby> and <moby company="Sizzlers">Sizzlers</moby>. Psyclapse was a publishing label, and Sizzlers was a budget label, responsible for re-releasing old Psygnosis games. Both labels disappeared in the early 90's. The last of its subsidiaries was a studio, called <moby company="Wheelhaus">Wheelhaus</moby>, closed in 1999-2000. | ||
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| t | 11 | In late 1998, <moby company="eidos">Eidos Interactive</moby> bought Psygnosis' European operations. Psygnosis' US operations were folded into Sony's own development outfit, 989 Studios. Finally, in 2000, Psygnosis (as a Sony brand) abandoned the PC game market for good, with all games that in development at the time were either cancelled, moved to PlayStation, or licensed to different publishers. All US studios closed. The UK studios were absorbed by SCEE, renamed <moby company="SCE Studio Liverpool">SCE Studio Liverpool</moby> and became part of the <moby company="SCE Worldwide">SCE Worldwide Studios</moby>. The last game released under Psygnosis name and logo was <moby game="Team Buddies">Team Buddies</moby>, developed by <moby company="Studio Camden">Studio Camden<moby>. | t | 11 | In late 1998, <moby company="eidos">Eidos Interactive</moby> bought Psygnosis' European operations. Psygnosis' US operations were folded into Sony's own development outfit, 989 Studios. Finally, in 2000, Psygnosis (as a Sony brand) abandoned the PC game market for good, with all games that in development at the time were either cancelled, moved to PlayStation, or licensed to different publishers. All US studios closed. The UK studios were absorbed by SCEE, renamed <moby company="SCE Studio Liverpool">SCE Studio Liverpool</moby> and became part of the <moby company="SCE Worldwide">SCE Worldwide Studios</moby>. The last game released under Psygnosis name and logo was <moby game="Team Buddies">Team Buddies</moby>, developed by <moby company="Studio Camden">Studio Camden<moby>.</moby></moby> |
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| n | 1 | Psygnosis was a British electronic games software developer. The company was founded in Liverpool in 1984, and initially developed games (mostly in the action genre) for Amiga and Atari ST. Acquired by the Sony Corporation in 1993, Psygnosis played a key role in the launch of the Sony PlayStation in 1995. Psygnosis employed 250 people at its Liverpool headquarters, Leeds, London & Liverpool development studios. | n | 1 | Psygnosis was a British video game developer and publisher. The company was founded in Liverpool in 1984 from the ashes of <moby company="Imagine">Imagine</moby>, and initially developed games (mostly in the action genre) for Amiga and Atari ST. |
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| n | 3 | Psygnosis is best known for their <moby gamegroup="Lemmings">Lemmings</moby> and <moby company="WipEout">WipEout</moby> series. | n | 3 | After their initial success with their early games, such as <moby game="Brataccas">Brataccas</moby>, Psygnosis' biggest hit came with <moby game="Lemmings">Lemmings</moby>, released in 1991 and spawned many sequels. This success led to the acquisition of the company by Sony Corp. on May 23, 1993. |
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| t | t | 5 | After the acquisition, in early 1995, Psygnosis retreated from the Amiga market, and just after several months, in September 1995, Psygnosis released <moby game="WipeOut">WipeOut</moby>. WipeOut was Psygnosis' second biggest hit, after Lemmings. Like Lemmings, WipeOut has spawned many sequels. | ||
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| 7 | Just after WipeOut was released, in late 1995, Psygnosis abandoned development on 16-bit platforms, leaving some games, like the Genesis port of <moby game="Bill's Tomato Game">Bill's Tomato Game</moby>, unreleased. | ||||
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| 9 | Psygnosis also operated two labels: <moby company="Psyclapse">Psyclapse</moby> and <moby company="Sizzlers">Sizzlers</moby>. Psyclapse was a publishing label, and Sizzlers was a budget label, responsible for re-releasing old Psygnosis games. Both labels disappeared in the early 90's. The last of its subsidiaries was a studio, called <moby company="Wheelhaus">Wheelhaus</moby>, closed in 1999-2000. | ||||
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| 5 | In late 1998, <moby company="eidos">Eidos Interactive</moby> bought Psygnosis' European operations. Psygnosis' US operations were folded into Sony's own development outfit, 989 Studios. Finally, in 2000, Psygnosis (as a Sony brand) abandoned the PC game market for good. All US studios closed. The UK studios were absorbed by SCEE, renamed <moby company="SCE Studio Liverpool">SCE Studio Liverpool</moby> and became part of the <moby company="SCE Worldwide">SCE Worldwide Studios</moby>. | 11 | In late 1998, <moby company="eidos">Eidos Interactive</moby> bought Psygnosis' European operations. Psygnosis' US operations were folded into Sony's own development outfit, 989 Studios. Finally, in 2000, Psygnosis (as a Sony brand) abandoned the PC game market for good, with all games that in development at the time were either cancelled, moved to PlayStation, or licensed to different publishers. All US studios closed. The UK studios were absorbed by SCEE, renamed <moby company="SCE Studio Liverpool">SCE Studio Liverpool</moby> and became part of the <moby company="SCE Worldwide">SCE Worldwide Studios</moby>. The last game released under Psygnosis name and logo was <moby game="Team Buddies">Team Buddies</moby>, developed by <moby company="Studio Camden">Studio Camden<moby>. | ||
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| n | 1 | Psygnosis was one of Europe's leading electronic games software developers. Since the company was founded in Liverpool, in 1984, Psygnosis has stood at the forefront of the electronic games market, creating more than 100 award-winning titles for a variety of different gaming platforms. | n | 1 | Psygnosis was a British electronic games software developer. The company was founded in Liverpool in 1984, and initially developed games (mostly in the action genre) for Amiga and Atari ST. Acquired by the Sony Corporation in 1993, Psygnosis played a key role in the launch of the Sony PlayStation in 1995. Psygnosis employed 250 people at its Liverpool headquarters, Leeds, London & Liverpool development studios. |
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| n | 3 | The backbone of Psygnosis was its fierce dedication to leading-edge game development. As the technology developed, the company harnessed the potential of the market's leading game platforms. From its early classics on the 8-bit and 16-bit game machines, to its use of proprietary 3D graphics technology and pioneering development of the CD-ROM format, for use on both consoles and PCs, Psygnosis consistently created the benchmark games to which the industry aspires. | n | 3 | Psygnosis is best known for their <moby gamegroup="Lemmings">Lemmings</moby> and <moby company="WipEout">WipEout</moby> series. |
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| t | 5 | Acquired by the Sony Corporation in 1993 Psygnosis played a key role in the launch of the Sony PlayStation in 1995. Games such as Wipeout® and Destruction Derby broke new ground and dominated PlayStation's first year sales. | t | ||
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| 7 | Subsequent releases have continued the success: the original Formula 1, launched in 1995, broke new records by accounting for 68% of total leisure CD sales in the UK. This success was quickly followed with the launch of other blockbuster titles such as Destruction Derby 2, Wipeout® 2097, Discworld 2, G-Police and Colony Wars. | ||||
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| 9 | Psygnosis employed 250 people at its Liverpool headquarters, Leeds, London & Liverpool development studios. | ||||
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| 11 | In the PC games market, Psygnosis is best known for Lemmings series and addictive action/racing games. | ||||
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| 13 | In late 1998, Eidos Interactive bought Psygnosis' European operations. Psygnosis' US operations were folded into Sony's own development outfit, 989 Studios. Finally, in 2000, Psygnosis (as a Sony brand) abandoned the PC game market for good. All US studios closed. The UK studios were absorbed by SCEE, renamed <moby company="SCE Studio Liverpool">SCE Studio Liverpool</moby> and became part of the <moby company="SCE Worldwide">SCE Worldwide Studios</moby>. | 5 | In late 1998, <moby company="eidos">Eidos Interactive</moby> bought Psygnosis' European operations. Psygnosis' US operations were folded into Sony's own development outfit, 989 Studios. Finally, in 2000, Psygnosis (as a Sony brand) abandoned the PC game market for good. All US studios closed. The UK studios were absorbed by SCEE, renamed <moby company="SCE Studio Liverpool">SCE Studio Liverpool</moby> and became part of the <moby company="SCE Worldwide">SCE Worldwide Studios</moby>. | ||
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| f | 1 | Psygnosis was one of Europe's leading electronic games software developers. Since the company was founded in Liverpool, in 1984, Psygnosis has stood at the forefront of the electronic games market, creating more than 100 award-winning titles for a variety of different gaming platforms. | f | 1 | Psygnosis was one of Europe's leading electronic games software developers. Since the company was founded in Liverpool, in 1984, Psygnosis has stood at the forefront of the electronic games market, creating more than 100 award-winning titles for a variety of different gaming platforms. |
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| 3 | The backbone of Psygnosis was its fierce dedication to leading-edge game development. As the technology developed, the company harnessed the potential of the market's leading game platforms. From its early classics on the 8-bit and 16-bit game machines, to its use of proprietary 3D graphics technology and pioneering development of the CD-ROM format, for use on both consoles and PCs, Psygnosis consistently created the benchmark games to which the industry aspires. | 3 | The backbone of Psygnosis was its fierce dedication to leading-edge game development. As the technology developed, the company harnessed the potential of the market's leading game platforms. From its early classics on the 8-bit and 16-bit game machines, to its use of proprietary 3D graphics technology and pioneering development of the CD-ROM format, for use on both consoles and PCs, Psygnosis consistently created the benchmark games to which the industry aspires. | ||
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| 5 | Acquired by the Sony Corporation in 1993 Psygnosis played a key role in the launch of the Sony PlayStation in 1995. Games such as Wipeout® and Destruction Derby broke new ground and dominated PlayStation's first year sales. | 5 | Acquired by the Sony Corporation in 1993 Psygnosis played a key role in the launch of the Sony PlayStation in 1995. Games such as Wipeout® and Destruction Derby broke new ground and dominated PlayStation's first year sales. | ||
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| 7 | Subsequent releases have continued the success: the original Formula 1, launched in 1995, broke new records by accounting for 68% of total leisure CD sales in the UK. This success was quickly followed with the launch of other blockbuster titles such as Destruction Derby 2, Wipeout® 2097, Discworld 2, G-Police and Colony Wars. | 7 | Subsequent releases have continued the success: the original Formula 1, launched in 1995, broke new records by accounting for 68% of total leisure CD sales in the UK. This success was quickly followed with the launch of other blockbuster titles such as Destruction Derby 2, Wipeout® 2097, Discworld 2, G-Police and Colony Wars. | ||
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| 9 | Psygnosis employed 250 people at its Liverpool headquarters, Leeds, London & Liverpool development studios. | 9 | Psygnosis employed 250 people at its Liverpool headquarters, Leeds, London & Liverpool development studios. | ||
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| 11 | In the PC games market, Psygnosis is best known for Lemmings series and addictive action/racing games. | 11 | In the PC games market, Psygnosis is best known for Lemmings series and addictive action/racing games. | ||
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| t | 13 | In late 1998, Eidos Interactive bought Psygnosis' European operations. Psygnosis' US operations were folded into Sony's own development outfit, 989 Studios. Finally, in 2000, Psygnosis (as a Sony brand) abandoned the PC game market for good. All US studios closed. UK studios were incorporated with SCEE. | t | 13 | In late 1998, Eidos Interactive bought Psygnosis' European operations. Psygnosis' US operations were folded into Sony's own development outfit, 989 Studios. Finally, in 2000, Psygnosis (as a Sony brand) abandoned the PC game market for good. All US studios closed. The UK studios were absorbed by SCEE, renamed <moby company="SCE Studio Liverpool">SCE Studio Liverpool</moby> and became part of the <moby company="SCE Worldwide">SCE Worldwide Studios</moby>. |
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| n | 1 | An <a href="http://www.psygnosis.co.uk/">alternate website</a> exists. | n | 1 | Psygnosis was one of Europe's leading electronic games software developers. Since the company was founded in Liverpool, in 1984, Psygnosis has stood at the forefront of the electronic games market, creating more than 100 award-winning titles for a variety of different gaming platforms. |
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| n | 3 | Appears to be out of business. Any additional information would be appreciated... | n | 3 | The backbone of Psygnosis was its fierce dedication to leading-edge game development. As the technology developed, the company harnessed the potential of the market's leading game platforms. From its early classics on the 8-bit and 16-bit game machines, to its use of proprietary 3D graphics technology and pioneering development of the CD-ROM format, for use on both consoles and PCs, Psygnosis consistently created the benchmark games to which the industry aspires. |
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| t | 5 | Psygnosis was bought by SONY and all US studios closed. UK studios were incorporated with SCEE. | t | 5 | Acquired by the Sony Corporation in 1993 Psygnosis played a key role in the launch of the Sony PlayStation in 1995. Games such as Wipeout® and Destruction Derby broke new ground and dominated PlayStation's first year sales. |
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| 7 | Subsequent releases have continued the success: the original Formula 1, launched in 1995, broke new records by accounting for 68% of total leisure CD sales in the UK. This success was quickly followed with the launch of other blockbuster titles such as Destruction Derby 2, Wipeout® 2097, Discworld 2, G-Police and Colony Wars. | ||||
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| 9 | Psygnosis employed 250 people at its Liverpool headquarters, Leeds, London & Liverpool development studios. | ||||
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| 11 | In the PC games market, Psygnosis is best known for Lemmings series and addictive action/racing games. | ||||
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| 13 | In late 1998, Eidos Interactive bought Psygnosis' European operations. Psygnosis' US operations were folded into Sony's own development outfit, 989 Studios. Finally, in 2000, Psygnosis (as a Sony brand) abandoned the PC game market for good. All US studios closed. UK studios were incorporated with SCEE. | ||||
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| f | 1 | An <a href="http://www.psygnosis.co.uk/">alternate website</a> exists. | f | 1 | An <a href="http://www.psygnosis.co.uk/">alternate website</a> exists. |
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| 3 | Appears to be out of business. Any additional information would be appreciated... | 3 | Appears to be out of business. Any additional information would be appreciated... | ||
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| 5 | Psygnosis was bought by SONY and all US studios closed. UK studios were incorporated with SCEE. | ||||