Overview
Core Design was a British video game development studio based in the city of Derby. It was founded in 1988 by
Jeremy Heath-Smith and several former employees of
Gremlin Graphics.
At the end of 1994 Core was acquired by the
CentreGold group, comprising the publisher
US Gold and distributor
CentreSoft. CentreGold agreed however, that Core should be left alone to operate autonomously. The studio was acquired by
Eidos in 1996.
The studio's first game was
Rick Dangerous (1989). Core Design was most known for developing the
Tomb Raider games until Eidos moved the development of further installments to
Crystal Dynamics in 2003. Most key members of Core left the studio shortly thereafter.
On 11 May 2006 it was announced that Core's assets and staff were sold to independent development group
Rebellion.
Also Known As
- Core Design Ltd. (from Oct 24, 1988 to Jun 16, 2006)
- Megabrite Ltd. (from May 13, 1988 to Oct 24, 1988)
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Trivia
US Location and contact information:
Core Design USA
2737 Polk St, Suite 3
San Francisco, CA 94109
Tel: 415-771-2570
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