Interactive Magic
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Interactive Magic was a developer
and publisher of simulation
computer games during the 1990s which was founded by MicroProse
co-founder Bill Stealey
in 1995 after the buyout of MicroProse by Spectrum Holobyte
. Interactive Magic published the original Capitalism, Seven Kingdoms
, Air Warrior II & III
, Apache
, Hind, iM1A2 Abrams
, War Inc.
, iF-22, and iF-16, amongst other titles. They often used the brand name I-Magic instead of their full company name.
Since dropping the "Magic" part of their name, they are now known as iEntertainment Network
.
Software developer
A software developer is a person concerned with facets of the software development process. Their work includes researching, designing, developing, and testing software. A software developer may take part in design, computer programming, or software project management...
and publisher of simulation
Simulation
Simulation is the imitation of some real thing available, state of affairs, or process. The act of simulating something generally entails representing certain key characteristics or behaviours of a selected physical or abstract system....
computer games during the 1990s which was founded by MicroProse
MicroProse
MicroProse was a video game publisher and developer, founded by Wild Bill Stealey and Sid Meier in 1982 as Microprose Software. In 1993, the company became a subsidiary of Spectrum HoloByte and has remained a subsidiary or brand name under several other corporations since...
co-founder Bill Stealey
Bill Stealey
John Wilbur 'Wild Bill' Stealey Sr. is a retired United States Air Force Lt. Colonel and Command Pilot and is currently CEO of iEntertainment Network. He is also an Air Force Academy Graduate....
in 1995 after the buyout of MicroProse by Spectrum Holobyte
Spectrum HoloByte
Spectrum HoloByte, Inc. was a video game developer and publisher originally based in Alameda, California.The company was founded in 1983 and was most famous for its simulation games, notably the Falcon series of flight simulators and Vette!, a driving simulator from 1989...
. Interactive Magic published the original Capitalism, Seven Kingdoms
Seven Kingdoms (computer game)
Seven Kingdoms is a real-time strategy computer game developed by Trevor Chan of Enlight Software. The game enables players to compete against up to six other kingdoms allowing players to conquer opponents by defeating them in war , capturing their buildings with spies, or offering opponents...
, Air Warrior II & III
Air Warrior
Air Warrior was an early multiplayer on-line air-combat simulator. A player is able to fly a simulated World War II aircraft, fighting with and against other players, each flying his own simulated aircraft. It was introduced in 1986 by Kelton Flinn and his company Kesmai. At this time the internet...
, Apache
Apache (computer game)
Apache is a computer game released by Team17 in 1993 for the Commodore Amiga and Windows/DOS PC. It is a one-player horizontally-scrolling shoot 'em up.-External links:* at Lemon Amiga...
, Hind, iM1A2 Abrams
IM1A2 Abrams
iM1A2 Abrams is a simulation of the M1A2 Abrams main battle tank for the Windows 95 operating system, developed by Charybdis Enterprises, and published by Interactive Magic in 1997...
, War Inc.
War Inc.
War Inc. is a real-time strategy computer game developed by Optik Software. It was published by Interactive Magic on August 31, 1997. It was fairly unique at the time in its incorporation of a rudimentary stock market, placing the player directly in control of research and development, and the...
, iF-22, and iF-16, amongst other titles. They often used the brand name I-Magic instead of their full company name.
Since dropping the "Magic" part of their name, they are now known as iEntertainment Network
IEntertainment Network
iEntertainment Network is an online gaming company which operates IamGame, WarBirds, Helbreath, and the The Legend of Mir 3....
.