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'''K-Byte''' was a developer of computer software and video games and manufacturer of electronic parts. [http://www.kopyrite.com/history.htm] It was originally a division of Kay Enterprises Co. [http://www.atarimagazines.com/compute/issue32/124_2_NEWS_PRODUCTS_SPACE_GAME_FOR_ATARI.php] (owned by Koltanbar Engineering [http://books.google.com/books?id=EzAEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA5&dq=%22k-byte%22+%22koltanbar%22&hl=en&ei=Rd5cTqS-Ioj20gG_tvHXAg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC8Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22k-byte%22%20%22koltanbar%22&f=false]) before being sold to Patrick J. Flynn in 1983. [http://esignal.brand.edgar-online.com/EFX_dll/EDGARpro.dll?FetchFilingHTML1?SessionID=AijGHLMxNqpqoLV&ID=711395&AnchorName=HH_&AnchorDistance=0&BeginHTML=%3Cb%3E%3Cfont+color%3D%22%23cc0000%22%3E&EndHTML=%3C%2Ffont%3E%3C%2Fb%3E&SearchText=%3CNEAR%2F4%3E(%22WILLIAM+L.%22%2C%22ELSON%22)]
 
'''K-Byte''' was a developer of computer software and video games and manufacturer of electronic parts. [http://www.kopyrite.com/history.htm] It was originally a division of Kay Enterprises Co. [http://www.atarimagazines.com/compute/issue32/124_2_NEWS_PRODUCTS_SPACE_GAME_FOR_ATARI.php] (owned by Koltanbar Engineering [http://books.google.com/books?id=EzAEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA5&dq=%22k-byte%22+%22koltanbar%22&hl=en&ei=Rd5cTqS-Ioj20gG_tvHXAg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC8Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22k-byte%22%20%22koltanbar%22&f=false]) before being sold to Patrick J. Flynn in 1983. [http://esignal.brand.edgar-online.com/EFX_dll/EDGARpro.dll?FetchFilingHTML1?SessionID=AijGHLMxNqpqoLV&ID=711395&AnchorName=HH_&AnchorDistance=0&BeginHTML=%3Cb%3E%3Cfont+color%3D%22%23cc0000%22%3E&EndHTML=%3C%2Ffont%3E%3C%2Fb%3E&SearchText=%3CNEAR%2F4%3E(%22WILLIAM+L.%22%2C%22ELSON%22)]
  
K-Byte filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1986 and was acquired by Tampa, Florida-based Reptron Electronics that same year. [http://articles.petoskeynews.com/2007-05-23/kimball-electronics_24052235] Reptron eventually decided to close the original K-Byte facility in Troy, Michigan, [http://www.kopyrite.com/history.htm] but the manufacturing plant in Gaylord, Michigan, remained open until after Reptron was purchased by Kimball Electronics in 2007. [http://articles.petoskeynews.com/2007-05-23/kimball-electronics_24052235]
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K-Byte filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1986 and was acquired by Tampa, Florida-based Reptron Electronics that same year. [http://articles.petoskeynews.com/2007-05-23/kimball-electronics_24052235] Reptron eventually decided to close the original K-Byte offices in Troy, Michigan, [http://www.kopyrite.com/history.htm] but the original manufacturing plant in Gaylord, Michigan, remained open until after Reptron was purchased by Kimball Electronics in 2007. [http://articles.petoskeynews.com/2007-05-23/kimball-electronics_24052235]
  
 
'''[[About:Research Methods|Research Methods]]:''' Actual mentions, interviews, online resources (see [[#Links|Links]]), shared staff
 
'''[[About:Research Methods|Research Methods]]:''' Actual mentions, interviews, online resources (see [[#Links|Links]]), shared staff

Revision as of 13:56, 30 August 2011

K-Byte was a developer of computer software and video games and manufacturer of electronic parts. [1] It was originally a division of Kay Enterprises Co. [2] (owned by Koltanbar Engineering [3]) before being sold to Patrick J. Flynn in 1983. [4]

K-Byte filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1986 and was acquired by Tampa, Florida-based Reptron Electronics that same year. [5] Reptron eventually decided to close the original K-Byte offices in Troy, Michigan, [6] but the original manufacturing plant in Gaylord, Michigan, remained open until after Reptron was purchased by Kimball Electronics in 2007. [7]

Research Methods: Actual mentions, interviews, online resources (see Links), shared staff

5200

  • K-Razy Shootout (US Publisher: CBS Electronics)
  • Mountain King (US Publisher: CBS Electronics)

Adam

  • Best of Electronic Arts, The (unreleased?) (Coleco)

Apple II

  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (programming) (US Publisher: Epyx)
  • Science Literacy: Lio Project (US Publisher: Looking Glass Learning Products)
  • Science Literacy: Lortep Project (US Publisher: Looking Glass Learning Products)
  • Street Sports Soccer (US Publisher: Epyx)
  • Summer Games II (US Publisher: Epyx)

Atari 8-bit

  • Barnyard Blaster (US Publisher: Atari Corp.)
  • Boulders and Bombs (US Publisher: CBS Software)
  • Jack and the Beanstalk (unreleased)
  • K-Klimber (unreleased)
  • K-Razy Antiks (US Publisher: CBS Software)
  • K-Razy Kritters (US Publisher: K-Byte, CBS Software)
  • K-Razy Shootout (US Publisher: K-Byte, CBS Software)
  • K-Star Patrol (US Publisher: CBS Software)
  • Math Mileage (US Publisher: CBS Software)
  • Mountain King (US Publisher: CBS Software)
  • Satan's Hollow (US Publisher: CBS Software)

Commodore 64

  • 4x4 Off-Road Racing (programming) (US Publisher: Epyx)
Game Design, Theme: Ogdon Micro Design
  • Ballblazer (US Publisher: Epyx; UK Publisher: Activision)
  • Crystal Castles: Diamond Plateaus in Space (EU Publisher: US Gold)
  • Donkey Kong (US Publisher: Atarisoft)
  • Math Mileage (US Publisher: CBS Software)
  • Missile Command (unreleased) (Atarisoft)
  • Mountain King (US Publisher: Beyond)
  • Sporting News Baseball, The (programming) (US Publisher: Epyx)
Game Design: Ogdon Micro Design
  • Street Sports Football (programming) (US Publisher: Epyx)
Game Design: Ogdon Micro Design
  • Street Sports Soccer (programming) (US Publisher: Epyx)
Game Design: Ogdon Micro Design
  • Track & Field (US Publisher: Atarisoft)
  • World Games (programming, music) (US Publisher: Epyx)

IBM PC

  • Ballblazer (unreleased) (Epyx)
  • Koronis Rift (unreleased) (Epyx)
  • Murder on the Zinderneuf (US Publisher: Electronic Arts)
  • M.U.L.E. (unreleased) (Electronic Arts)

TI-99/4A

  • Donkey Kong (US Publisher: Atarisoft)
  • Moon Patrol (US Publisher: Atarisoft)
  • Ms. Pac-Man (US Publisher: Atarisoft)
  • Pac-Man (US Publisher: Atarisoft)

Unknown

  • APBA Baseball
  • Pole Position (Atarisoft)

VIC-20

  • K-Razy Antiks (US Publisher: CBS Software)
  • K-Razy Shootout (unreleased) (CBS Software?)
  • K-Star Patrol (US Publisher: CBS Software)
  • Mountain King (US Publisher: Beyond)

Links

Former video game-related K-Byte staff: