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This article discusses the history of 221b Software Development, a video game development company based in Sheffield, UK, during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The company was founded by David Vout, Nick Kimberley, and Jason Heggie, and they worked on various projects for publishers such as Gremlin Graphics, Alternative Software, and Hi-Tec. Despite their success in producing licensed games like HeroQuest and Predator 2, financial difficulties and a lack of understanding of the industry's direction led to the closure of 221b. The article also includes interviews with former members of the company, who went on to work in various roles within the gaming industry. [Extracted from the article] |
