Romtech
RomTech was a software company based in Langhorne, PA, in the late 1990s. They released CD-ROM collections of clipart, games, and small office/home office (SOHO) applications sold at retail stores such as Walmart and Target. In December 1996, RomTech's Galaxy of Games bundle was the #1 bestselling software at a number of major retail outlets.[1]
History
[edit]RomTech made an initial public offering in 1995, at the same time as acquiring Applied Optical Media Corporation. It then acquired Virtual Reality Laboratories in April 1996.[2][3] On March 1, 1999 Romtech changed its name to eGames and announced a new focus of developing PC titles.[4]
CD-ROM titles
[edit]RomTech released a number of retail titles on CD-ROM[5]
| Name | Platform | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy of Games | Win 98 / Win.95 / Win. 3.1 | Curated bundle of games[1] |
| Mars Rover | Simulation software created in RomTech's VistaPro that used real images from NASA[6] | |
| FileABC | PC imaging and document solution[7] | |
| FormWizard | Software for scanning or importing documents to complete electronically and later print or fax[8][7] | |
| Exploring Civilizations | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 | Education software allowing players to explore ancient civilizations with Professor Diggs[5][9] |
| VistaPro 4.0 | Win95 / NT | Landscape rendering software[6] |
| Name | Platform |
|---|---|
| Galaxy of Home Office Help: Print It! | Win.95 / Win. 3.1[10] |
| Amazing Mazes | |
| Clipart 50,000 | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| PrintIt! 2.0 Plus | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Fonts 2,600 | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Presentation Pictures & Sounds | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Custom Calendar | Win.95 |
| FindIt! | Win.95 / NT |
| Student Essentials | Win.95 |
| Galaxy of Clipart, 75,000 images | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| PrintIt! 2.0 | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Fonts 2,600 | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Clipart 25,000 | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Presentation Pictures | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Wav Sound Effects | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Icons 8,000 | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Custom Calendar | Win.95 |
| Clipart 25,000 Vol II | Win.95 / Win. 98 |
| Christian Desktop | Win.95 / Win. 98 |
| Universe Explorer | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Clark, Allison. "RomTech Software ranks no. 1 at six major retail chains. - Free Online Library". The Free Library. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
Buyers at Wal-Mart, Computer City, Target, Office Depot, Staples and Media Play reported that the Galaxy of Games CD-ROM series was holding the #1 spot at their stores in the value-line software category as of December 2. The 300-game collections have periodically topped the charts at individual chains, but this was the first time the series swept the no. 1 honors at all six retailers simultaneously.
- ^ "SEC FORM 10-KSB Record". U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. Archived from the original on 26 February 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ "Rom Tech completes merger with Virtual Reality Laboratories Inc. - Free Online Library". The Free Library. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ Klein, Jerry. "RomTech, Inc. Changes Its Name To eGames, Inc. to Reflect the Company's Commitment to the PC Gaming Market". PR News Wire (Press release). Archived from the original on 2012-03-01. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
The Company is changing its identity to reemphasize its commitment to the PC gaming market.
- ^ a b c "SEC FORM 10KSB Report". SEC Database. EXHIBIT B. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ a b Wilen, John. "All RomTech's mission to Mars requires is a PC with CD-ROM drive". Philadelphia Business Journal. Archived from the original on 31 August 2004. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ a b Falsetti, Joseph. "RomTech announces distribution agreement with Franklin Quest. - Free Online Library". The Free Library. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ Clark, Allison. "RomTech gains national distribution in Staples stores; agreement brings FormWizard into office environment. - Free Online Library". The Free Library. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ Romtech, Inc (1997). Exploring civilizations. RomTech, Inc. OCLC 40449082. Archived from the original on 4 May 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2018 – via WorldCat.
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