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  Epyx
Epyx had dabbled successfully in hardware and utilities in the past, but its new direction was pointing the company in too many directions at once.
Atari was both a creditor and a debtor of Epyx; when Atari failed to pay for their contracted titles, Epyx went broke, which gave Atari the titles for free.
Epyx was dissolved and sold to the Bridgestone Group in the early 1990s.
gotcha.classicgaming.gamespy.com /epyx.htm   (1398 words)

  
  Epyx
Epyx, Inc. was a notable computer game developer and publisher in the late 1970s and 1980s' game console and home computer arena.
Epyx (then Automated Simulations) was founded in 1978 as a vehicle for publishing Freeman and Connelley's first game in BASIC, Starfleet Orion for the Commodore PET.
Epyx also developed the Lynx handheld games console, the rights of which were later purchased by Atari.
www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/e/ep/epyx.html   (319 words)

  
 MobyGames - Epyx, Inc.
In 1981, the company was much larger and "office politics" drove Jon Freeman out of the company, and he left to found Free Fall Associates with his wife, Anne Westfall.
It was at this time that Jim Conelley also left and started his own company, The Conelley Group which was more of a game developing company, and they let Epyx publish the games they developed.
Epyx turned into a very large and successful company over these years, and they expanded rapidly.
www.mobygames.com /company/epyx-inc   (414 words)

  
 Epyx S.p.A. - Chi Siamo
Epyx S.p.A., fondata nel 2001, è una delle realtà che maggiormente hanno saputo cogliere e capire le reali esigenze dei nuovi mercati proponendo modelli di business altamente integrati e profondamente innovativi.
Tre sono gli elementi fondamentali della nostra filosofia: il possesso e la conoscenza delle tecnologie, l'interazione di team multidisciplinari, la coordinazione strategica.
Con questa semplice ricetta Epyx S.p.A. opera nei settori dell'IT proponendo soluzioni integrate "chiavi in mano".
www.epyx.it /chi.html   (118 words)

  
 The Unofficial Epyx & SummerGames Homepage
Epyx is located in Sunnyvale, south of the San Francisco Bay.
Epyx releases a few titles for the PC, and contracts to have some of their older titles converted to the PC.
Epyx went bankrupt because it never really understood why it had been succesful in the past, and then decided to branch out in a lot of directions, all of which turned out to be failures.
www.fomalhaut.de /c64.shtml   (1246 words)

  
 Epyx - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Epyx, Inc. was a notable computer game developer and publisher in the late 1970s and entire 1980s' game console and home computer arena.
In Europe, the British home computer game company U.S. Gold published Epyx' games for the C64, and also ported many of the games to other major European platforms such as the ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC range.
Among Epyx' best known titles are the Summer Games and Winter Games series (later also including California Games and World Games), the Temple of Apshai games, Jumpman, Impossible Mission, and the "Computer Activity Toys" licenses of Hot Wheels, GI Joe and Barbie.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Epyx   (367 words)

  
 EPYX   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Epyx также развило пульт игр handheld Lynx, права которого более поздно были закуплены Атари.
Epyx ltd будет UK компанией средства программирования, специализируя в прочессе передачи интернета.
It is licensed under the GNU free documentation license.
www.faktoru.com /wiki/ru/ep/Epyx.htm   (223 words)

  
 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: )
But Epyx appealed the case to the US Federal Court, who reversed the judgement and ruled in favor of Epyx, stating that copyright protection did not extend to the idea of a Karate game, but specific artistic choices not dicated by that idea.
Epyx still developed games, but gave up their publishing rights and all the rights to the handheld game console they were developing to Atari (the company they owed most of the money to), eventually becoming the Atari Lynx.
Epyx eventually came out of bankruptcy, but in 1993, with 8 employees left, they decided just to sell the rest of the company off.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Epyx   (665 words)

  
 Epyx Corporation Receives 1998 PNGV Medal Award
Epyx' staff were honored today along with 11 scientists from the Federal government, the automotive industry, and automotive suppliers for their work advancing clean, highly efficient automotive technologies for the future.
Epyx, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy, teamed with industry researchers to successfully demonstrate the first-ever multi-fuel processing technology, which is capable of converting conventional hydrocarbon fuels (gasoline), renewable fuels (ethanol), and alternative fuels (natural gas and methanol) into hydrogen to power fuel cells and generate electricity.
Epyx Corporation, established in February 1998, is a recognized global leader in fuel processing technology.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-17-1999/0000891161&EDATE=   (597 words)

  
 Epyx Low-Emission, High-Efficiency Fuel Cell System Takes One Step Closer to Becoming Commercial Reality
The rapid commercialization of the Epyx Multi-Fuel Processor coincides with government initiatives that call for an increased use of renewable fuels - such as ethanol - in the transportation industry by the year 2005.
Epyx market approach focuses on using the existing fuel infrastructure - estimated to be a $200 billion investment - while alternative renewable fuels and power distribution systems are being developed.
Known for their in-depth technical knowledge and experience developing hydrogen generation power solutions, the world-class staff of Epyx is committed to reducing the threat of global warming by delivering clean, efficient, low-cost applications to the portable power, stationary power, and transportation markets around the world.
www.theautochannel.com /news/press/date/19980225/press010262.html   (508 words)

  
 Rogue Instruction Manual © 1985 EPYX, Inc.
Epyx, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser of this Epyx software product that the medium on which this computer program is recorded is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.
This Epyx software program is sold "as is," that is without express or implied warranty of any kind, and Epyx is not liable for any losses or damages of any kind resulting from use of this program.
Epyx agrees for a period of ninety (90) days to either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, any Epyx software product, postage paid, with proof of date of purchase, at its Factory Service Center.
roguelikedevelopment.org /archive/files/misc/EpyxRogueDOSManual/manual.htm   (4368 words)

  
 AtariAge - Companies - Epyx
Epyx was primarily a computer software company, but they made a few games for the 2600 and 7800.
Unlike most other companies however, Epyx released their games after the crash, in 1987.
Epyx went on to develop a handheld system called the Handy, which they eventually sold to Atari where it was marketed as the Lynx.
www.atariage.com /company_page.html?CompanyID=21   (114 words)

  
 Epyx and Corning to Work Together to Deliver Integrated, Low-Emission Fuel Cell Transportation System
Epyx' fuel processing system successfully addresses that challenge by converting gaseous and liquid fuels into hydrogen, which is then fed to the fuel cell to generate clean, quiet, and efficient power.
Epyx Corporation -- an Arthur D. Little company -- is the world's leading developer of compact fuel processing system solutions for fuel cell applications in the micro power and transportation markets.
With more than 40 dedicated staff, Epyx is a driving force behind delivering commercially viable hydrogen generation systems that operate on conventional and strategic fuels, including gasoline, propane, natural gas, ethanol, and methanol.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/11-22-1999/0001080737&EDATE=   (571 words)

  
 This fuel cell slurps gasoline
Enter an invention by the Epyx division of Arthur D. Little, the consulting giant.
Epyx has figured out a no-moving-parts technology for disassembling gasoline into hydrogen and carbon.
To consumers, the advantages of the Epyx technology could include less guilt (if anyone still worries about polluting the atmosphere) and more fuel efficiency.
www.whyfiles.org /069renew_energy/5.html   (577 words)

  
 ComputerBase - Lexikon: Epyx   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Eines der ersten Werke ist Jumpman von Randy Glover, welches 1983 auf den Markt kommt.
Epyx schließt sich 1983 mit der Soft- und Hardwarefirma Starpath zusammen und übernimmt die Programmierer.
Da es Epyx finanziell immer schlechter geht, wird das Projekt an Atari verkauft.
www.computerbase.de /lexikon/Epyx   (402 words)

  
 Todd's Adventures in Slime World - videogame classics
Epyx eventually needed to sell their machine due to waning finances, and found a suitor in Atari.
Epyx wrote six launch games, which are all excellent, and a few others later on; Epyx eventually faded away, but went out on a high note.
You can see Epyx's eagerness to discover just how far the Lynx could be pushed, to see just how many things could move and bend and explode in a pile of goo.
www.danielthomas.org /pop/classics/slimeworld.htm   (969 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Epyx Article   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Epyx was a notable software house in the 1980s.
Among its best known titles were the Summer Games and Winter Games series, Jumpman, and the "Computer Activity Toys" licenses of Hot Wheels, GI Joe and Barbie.
Epyx also developed the Lynx hand-held games console, the rights of which were later purchased by Atari.
www.ipedia.com /epyx.html   (185 words)

  
 Epyx - C64-Wiki
Mit finanzkräftigen Investoren in der Hinterhand fusioniert Epyx mit der Firma Starpath um deren Programmierer zu übernehmen.
Epyx expandiert auch erfolgreich in den Hardware Sektor.
Epyx kann nicht mehr an seine alten Erfolge anschliessen und gerät zunehmend in grosse finanzielle Schwierigkeiten.
www.c64-wiki.de /index.php?title=Epyx&printable=yes   (1218 words)

  
 AGH -- Third Party Profile: Epyx   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Atari 7800 versions of the same titles were also well received by the few players that owned the machine as well.
Epyx later went on to work on versions for several other systems, including the Atari Lynx and Super Nintendo.
And with the Commodore and Amiga user base shrinking faster than a snail doused with salt, Epyx ran into some financial and managerial problems in 1989.
atarihq.com /2678/3party/epyx.html   (288 words)

  
 Grospixels   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Cette série est indissociable de son développeur Epyx et son histoire est tout à fait révélatrice de l’esprit de l’industrie des J.V. des années 80.
C’est en 1983 que Epyx prend son essor.
S'éloignant de leur savoir-faire, Epyx va même développer une console portable la Lynx qui sera rachetée avec de nombreux jeux en 1989 par Atari.
www.grospixels.com /site/sgames.php   (1057 words)

  
 Mailgate: rec.games.roguelike.rogue: Re: Super-Slow Digestion + Scare Monster Scroll on Epyx
Splice wrote: > > I did the same cheaty kinda trick on the Epyx version (1.45, Boudewijn > was here), and it worked basically the same except the monsters never > froze.
The Epyx version is a bit more random than the DOS 1.1 version (IMO).
In the Epyx version, I've actually played a game were I didn't get an ID scroll at all (and that totally sucked since I had tons of rings and sticks).
mailgate.supereva.com /rec/rec.games.roguelike.rogue/msg00559.html   (207 words)

  
 A History of Epyx
Epyx's new management, however, decided to shift the focus towards action games.
Epyx was sold to, disturbingly, a media company that released Christian software products.
Most of Epyx's software titles were not a good fit with the Christian software company's line.
www.geocities.com /conspiracyprime/e2_epyx.htm   (566 words)

  
 Epyx lays off 80% of staff, changes focus Newsbytes News Network - Find Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: )
EPYX LAYS OFF 80% OF STAFF, CHANGES FOCUS REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A., 1989 SEP 15 (NB) -- Some 80 employees were laid off in a major staff reduction and change in company focus at Epyx, a developer of entertainment software, today.
Epyx, which designed and developed the Atari Lynx and will continue to develop games for the hand-held machine, is changing its focus from a publisher of entertainment software to a developer of video games, spokeswoman Noreen LoVoi tells Newsbytes.
She says Epyx has bit hit hard "in a slow and very difficult year in the computer entertainment pipeline," a year in which Nintendo has taken "the lion's share," of the dollars, and making matters worse, consumer interest has switched from games for low-end machines, such as the C64, to games for PCs.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0NEW/is_1989_Sept_19/ai_7668174   (337 words)

  
 What is Epyx? : Abaara fun facts and uncommon knowledge - Epyx   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Epyx, Inc. was a notable computer game developer and publisher in the late
Epyx (then Automated Simulations) was founded in 1978 as a vehicle for publishing Freeman and Connelley's first game in BASIC, Starfleet Orion for the
programmer at Epyx, the company went bankrupt because "it never really understood why it was so successful in the first place, and then decided to branch out in many directions, all of which turned out to be failures."
info.abaara.com /pac/Epyx   (305 words)

  
 Nuvera Fuel Cells
World-class suppliers like Corning are enabling Epyx to maintain our leading edge in fuel processing systems and help position fuel processors to meet the needs of tomorrow's fuel cell manufacturers and end users, said Jeffrey Bentley, Chief Operating Officer at Epyx.
Epyx Corporation - an Arthur D. Little company - is the world's leading developer of compact fuel processing system solutions for fuel cell applications in the micro power and transportation markets.
In the new millennium, Epyx and its strategic partners will team to make fuel cells a commercial reality – offering an environmentally-friendly alternative for producing clean, quiet, efficient energy to power vehicles, residential homes, and other small-scale, electric grid independent applications.
www.nuvera.com /news/pr_corning.php   (610 words)

  
 MacNN | Print: The nightmare returns: Epyx, Last Ninja resurrected   (Site not responding. Last check: )
"Epyx" is a name that should inspire equal measures of terror and nostalgia in a gamer.
Releasing most of their games in the 80's, the company produced a series of hits (Impossible Mission, Summer Games, etc.) that were as famous for their joystick-smashing difficulty as they were for their capacity to please.
Now System 3 has announced acquisition of the Epyx back catalogue, which will result in remakes of some of the most popular Epyx titles.
www.gamerscan.com /print/36668   (149 words)

  
 The Atari Times - Lynx - Greg Omi: ElectroCOP!
Epyx always had a programming test that they gave to see if you knew what you were talking about I was the only guy that really knew assembly at the time and answered most of the questions.
Epyx dug its own grave though; many things conspired to end the company.
Epyx survived as long as it did because it had 1 hit game a year.
www.ataritimes.com /article.php?showarticle=336   (1910 words)

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