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Encore, Inc.

Moby ID: 1334

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  • Encore Software, Inc. (from 1994-10 to 2005)

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Encore Software Inc. was co-founded in 1994 by Michael Bell and Michael Wegmann in a cement floor basement apartment in Venice, California. Initially, the company's primary business came from bundling previously released software. In 1998, Encore began developing original content and entered the educational market. During the first six years, the company grew an average of 80% per year and was recognized in 2000 as one of America's best companies by the prestigious Inc. Magazine.

In August 2002, Encore became a majority-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation, a Minneapolis MN-based distributor of a broad range of home entertainment and multimedia software products. During this period, Encore operated as an independent subsidiary and produced industry-leading operating margins and cash flow. Michael Bell continued as the company CEO until February 2007.

In 2008, the current CEO for the company was Cal Morrell.

In May 2008 their Mystery Adventure line of games was launched along with a dedicated website for the brand.

Credited on 109 Games from 1996 to 2019

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Midnight Mysteries 4-Pack (2012 on Windows)
Azada & Azada: Ancient Magic (2011 on Windows)
Hoyle Card Games 2012 (2011 on Macintosh, Windows)
The Hollywood Squares (2010 on Wii, iPad, PlayStation 3...)
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June 6, 2004

Encore Software announces that they have cancelled the Daredevil game. It was under development for two years and scheduled to be released on PlayStation 2 and Xbox at the end of 2004.

March 31, 2003

Encore signs publishing agreement with JoWooD Productions Software AG an Austrian game developer and publisher, for the marketing and distribution of nine games throughout North America.

August 2002

Encore Software became a majority-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation (NASDAQ: NAVR), a Minneapolis MN-based distributor of a broad range of home entertainment and multimedia software products.

October 1994

Encore Software founded by Michael Bell and Michael Wegmann in Venice, California, United States.

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Previous company website: http://www.encoresoftware.com

Company location & contact information (August 2008):

Encore, Inc.

999 N. Sepulveda Blvd.

Suite 700

El Segundo, CA 90245

Phone: 310.768.1800

Fax: 310.768.1822

website: http://www.encoreusa.com

Company location and contact information (2008):

Encore Software

999 N. Sepulveda Blvd.

Suite 700

El Segundo, CA 90245

Phone: 310-768-1800

Fax: 310-768-1822

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