Romtech

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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]

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History

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

RomTech released a number of retail titles on CD-ROM [5]

NamePlatformDescription
Galaxy of Games Win 98 / Win.95 / Win. 3.1 Curated bundle of games [1]
Mars RoverSimulation software created in RomTech's VistaPro that used real images from NASA [6]
FileABCPC imaging and document solution [7]
FormWizardSoftware for scanning or importing documents to complete electronically and later print or fax [8] [7]
Exploring CivilizationsWin.95 / Win. 3.1Education software allowing players to explore ancient civilizations with Professor Diggs [5] [9]
VistaPro 4.0Win95 / NT Landscape rendering software [6]

Other software

Name [5] Platform
Galaxy of Home Office Help: Print It!Win.95 / Win. 3.1 [10]
Amazing Mazes
Clipart 50,000Win.95 / Win. 3.1
PrintIt! 2.0 PlusWin.95 / Win. 3.1
Fonts 2,600Win.95 / Win. 3.1
Presentation Pictures & SoundsWin.95 / Win. 3.1
Custom CalendarWin.95
FindIt!Win.95 / NT
Student EssentialsWin.95
Galaxy of Clipart, 75,000 imagesWin.95 / Win. 3.1
PrintIt! 2.0Win.95 / Win. 3.1
Fonts 2,600Win.95 / Win. 3.1
Clipart 25,000Win.95 / Win. 3.1
Presentation PicturesWin.95 / Win. 3.1
Wav Sound EffectsWin.95 / Win. 3.1
Icons 8,000Win.95 / Win. 3.1
Custom CalendarWin.95
Clipart 25,000 Vol IIWin.95 / Win. 98
Christian DesktopWin.95 / Win. 98
Universe ExplorerWin.95 / Win. 3.1

References

  1. 1 2 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.
  2. ↑ "SEC FORM 10-KSB Record". U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. Archived from the original on 26 February 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. 1 2 3 "SEC FORM 10KSB Report". SEC Database. EXHIBIT B. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  6. 1 2 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.
  7. 1 2 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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ Romtech, Inc (1997). Exploring civilizations. RomTech, Inc. OCLC   40449082.{{cite book}}: |first1= has generic name (help)
  10. ↑ "PC Museum". The Personal Computer Museum. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
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