Private company

Interceptor Micros

Software companies of the United Kingdom

Interceptor Micros, also known as Interceptor Software and later as Interceptor Group, was a British developer/publisher of video games for various 8-bit and 16-bit computer systems popular in Western Europe during the eighties and early nineties.2 It ceased to exist in 1992.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1983Founded1
  • Industryvideo game industry1
  • Founded inTadley1

Interceptor Micros, also known as Interceptor Software and later as Interceptor Group, was a British developer/publisher of video games for various 8-bit and 16-bit computer systems popular in Western Europe during the eighties and early nineties.2

The story

Richard and Julian's first foray into the computer games business is documented on the official Llamasoft web site, with the Joneses and Jeff Minter forming a partnership in 1982. Although the Llamasoft account of the parties' short relationship and the events surrounding the dissolution of the partnership reflect Jeff Minter and his family's opinions, the key facts and dates do not seem to be in dispute. The Jones' and Minters' short-lived partnership ended in September 1982. History has shown that neither party's interest in the business suffered from the split, with Jeff retaining the Llamasoft name and the Joneses forming Interceptor. The company released several clones of arcade games but decided to focus on developing more original titles, as stricter copyright laws meant the clones could not be sold in the USA.

From Wikipedia’s article on Interceptor Micros, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Products and brands

In 1991 and 1992, during the waning days of the company several Atari ST and Amiga titles were released under the Fun Factory Brand. Titles included Twin Turbos (1991), Rebellion (1992), Slackskin and Flint (1992).

From Wikipedia’s article on Interceptor Micros, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Subsidiaries and ownership

Divisions

  • Pandora
  • Players Software

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1992Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1983Founded Founded in Tadley1

Sources

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