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Active Enterprises

1991 multicart video game compilation

Action 52 is an unlicensed multicart video game compilation developed by Active Enterprises for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 and by FarSight Technologies for the Sega Genesis in 1993. It consists of 52 games in a variety of genres, mostly scrolling shooters and platformers. The games include The Cheetahmen, which was part of Active's failed attempt to create a franchise similar to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.2 It was founded in 1989 in Miami.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1989Founded1
  • Industryvideo game industry1
  • Founded inMiami1

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Action 52 is an unlicensed multicart video game compilation developed by Active Enterprises for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 and by FarSight Technologies for the Sega Genesis in 1993. It consists of 52 games in a variety of genres, mostly scrolling shooters and platformers. The games include The Cheetahmen, which was part of Active's failed attempt to create a franchise similar to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It initially retailed for the comparatively high price of US$199 (equivalent to $470 in 2025).2

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Timeline

  1. 1989Founded Founded in Miami1

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