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Emerald Software

Irish video game publisher

Emerald Software was a video game publisher founded in 1988 by two UK entertainment executives – David Martin of Martech, and Mike Dixon who previously worked with EMI and worked as the company CEO. The company was headquartered in a three-story Georgian house ("Washington Lodge") in Wilkin Street, Waterford, Ireland. The company released a number of games between 1988 and 1990, but a number of critical delays in the development program eventually led to its closure in 1991.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1988Founded1
  • Industryvideo game industry1
  • HeadquartersWaterford1

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Emerald Software was a video game publisher founded in 1988 by two UK entertainment executives – David Martin of Martech, and Mike Dixon who previously worked with EMI and worked as the company CEO. The company was headquartered in a three-story Georgian house ("Washington Lodge") in Wilkin Street, Waterford, Ireland. The company released a number of games between 1988 and 1990, but a number of critical delays in the development program eventually led to its closure in 1991.2

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Timeline

  1. 1991Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1988Founded Founded1

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