Microforum International
 | |
| Founded | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Canada |
Key people | Rick Winston (CEO and President)[1][2] |
Number of employees | 25[3] (2000) |
| Subsidiaries | Internet Frontier, Inc[4] |
Microforum International is a software distributor, Internet publisher, and vendor of electronic commerce services. It was formerly a developer of entertainment and educational software.[5]
History
Microforum was founded in 1985.[6] Since 1992, the company produced more than 65 CD-ROM games.[7]
In 1995, the company founded the Italian division: Microforum Italia S.p.A.[8]
In September 1996, the company went public.[1]
In 1997, Rick Winston joined the company as CEO.[1][6]
In 1997, the company had layoffs which resulted in the reduction of its workforce from 249 to 97.[5] The same year the company combined its Web storefront with an electronic magazine called GamesMania.[5]
GamesMania was one of the world's first online computer game magazines with traffic exceeding 650,000 hits per day.[4]
in 2000, the company acquired Blue Hypermedia Inc., a Web development firm and new media production company for $14 million.[3]
In August 2001, the company appointed Steven Schofield as the company's new CEO and Director. Steven served as president and CEO of Dell Financial Services, a joint venture between Tyco International Ltd. and Dell Computer Corp., from 1998 to 1999.[9]
Games
| Year | Title | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Maabus | MS-DOS, Windows 3.1x |
| 1996 | Huygen's Disclosure | Windows |
| 1996 | Mind Grind | Windows |
| 1996 | SoulTrap | Windows |
| 1998 | Armored Moon: The Next Eden | MS-DOS |
Other
| Title | Platform(s) |
|---|---|
| Gothos | Windows[10] |
References
- ^ a b c Lang, Amanda (November 13, 1997). "Retooled Microforum attracting investors". Financial Post. Archived from the original on June 29, 1998. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Blackwelder, Erin. "Microforum Opens Virtual Store". GameWeek Magazine. Archived from the original on October 21, 1997. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ a b Akin, David (June 20, 2000). "Microforum continues U.S. expansion". National Post. p. 51. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Corporate Profile". Microforum International. Archived from the original on June 29, 1998. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c Brethour, Patrick (November 12, 1997). "Microforum starts a new game". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on June 29, 1998. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Meding, Patricia. "Background". Today's Investor. Archived from the original on June 29, 1998. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "Miicroforum". National Post. March 27, 1997. p. 130. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Microforum Italia SpA".
- ^ "Microforum appoints new chief executive". The Globe and Mail. August 8, 2001. p. 20. Archived from the original on October 9, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Gothos". Microforum International. Archived from the original on July 31, 1997. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
External links
- Official website (archived)
- Italian official website (archived)
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