Romtech Explained
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
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]
| Name | Platform | Description |
|---|
| Galaxy of Games | Win 98 / Win.95 / Win. 3.1 | Curated bundle of games |
| 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] |
| Exploring Civilizations | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 | Education software allowing players to explore ancient civilizations with Professor Diggs[9] |
| VistaPro 4.0 | Win95 / NT | Landscape rendering software | |
Other software
| 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
- Web site: Clark . Allison . RomTech Software ranks no. 1 at six major retail chains. - Free Online Library . The Free Library . 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. . 1 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180701031051/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/RomTech+Software+ranks+no.+1+at+six+major+retail+chains.-a018955702 . live .
- Web site: SEC FORM 10-KSB Record . U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION . 30 June 2018 . 26 February 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170226035535/https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/948703/0000950116-96-001027.txt . live .
- Web site: Rom Tech completes merger with Virtual Reality Laboratories Inc. - Free Online Library . The Free Library . 30 June 2018 . 1 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180701030646/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Rom+Tech+completes+merger+with+Virtual+Reality+Laboratories+Inc.-a018164439 . live .
- Klein . Jerry . RomTech, Inc. Changes Its Name To eGames, Inc. to Reflect the Company's Commitment to the PC Gaming Market . PR News Wire . 30 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120301003324/http://multivu.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=%2Fwww%2Fstory%2F02-02-1999%2F0000860509&EDATE= . 2012-03-01 . The Company is changing its identity to reemphasize its commitment to the PC gaming market. . live .
- Web site: SEC FORM 10KSB Report. SEC Database . 30 June 2018. EXHIBIT B.
- Web site: Wilen . John . All RomTech's mission to Mars requires is a PC with CD-ROM drive . Philadelphia Business Journal . 30 June 2018 . 31 August 2004 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040831081446/http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/1996/11/11/newscolumn1.html . live .
- Web site: Falsetti . Joseph . RomTech announces distribution agreement with Franklin Quest. - Free Online Library . The Free Library . 30 June 2018 . 1 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180701031026/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/RomTech+announces+distribution+agreement+with+Franklin+Quest.-a019167267 . live .
- Web site: Clark . Allison . RomTech gains national distribution in Staples stores; agreement brings FormWizard into office environment. - Free Online Library . The Free Library . 30 June 2018 . 1 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180701030644/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/RomTech+gains+national+distribution+in+Staples+stores%3B+agreement...-a018562725 . live .
- Book: Romtech . Inc . Exploring civilizations. . WorldCat . RomTech, Inc. . 30 June 2018 . English . 1997 . 40449082 . 4 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240504055021/https://search.worldcat.org/title/40449082 . live .
- Web site: PC Museum . The Personal Computer Museum . 30 June 2018 . 13 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180613010208/http://pcmuseum.ca/details.asp?id=38311&type=software . live .
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