Brøderbund Software, Inc.

Brøderbund Software, Inc. is a company that makes video games


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Broderbund Software was a game publisher, best known as the creators of the Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? franchise.

In 1980, Broderbund was founded by Doug and Gary Carlston in Eugene, Oregon. The company was founded for the purpose of released Doug's game, Galactic Empire for the TRS-80. After the release of Galactic Empire, Broderbund became one of the biggest video game publishers of the 80s, releasing many education games for a variety of computers. Broderbund published such games as Fantasvision, Choplifter, Apple Panic, Lode Runner, Wings of Fury, Prince of Persia, In the 1st Degree, The Last Express, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?, and Myst. In 1998, Broderbund was purchased by The Learning Company bringing an end to one of the most promient publishers of the 80s.
Company Name Brøderbund Software, Inc.
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City Novato
State California
Country United States
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Date Founded Jan. 1, 1980
Count of Games Published 68
Count of Games Developed 39
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