This section comprises background and analysis on companies previously covered on Games Investor.

Eidos: The UK's largest publisher that was acquired by SCi in 2005 following a string of poor results

Bits: Small struggling independent games developer that has now converted into a gambling company

Warthog: UK developer sold to Tiger Telematics' Gizmondo division

Argonaut: Developer that rushed at full speed into administration in 2004

Rage: Failed developer turned publisher. Went under in 2003

Akaei: Small UK publisher whose majority shareholders pulled the plug in 2002

Pure Entertainment: Online games venture that ceased trading in May 2001

Digital Animations: Animation specialists no longer in games market

Gremlin Group:UK publisher acquired by Infogrames in June 1999

Inner Workings: Small developer that went into liquidation in mid 1999

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