3DO Company

3DO Company

Description

The 3DO Company was an American video game company founded in 1991 by Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins. Unlike traditional console manufacturers, 3DO acted primarily as a licensor, developing a standardised hardware specification to unify the multimedia landscape. The company eventually pivoted entirely to software development following the commercial failure of its console platform. As a publisher, they cultivated popular strategy and action franchises before succumbing to bankruptcy during the early 2000s industry contraction.

Datasheet

Status
  • Historical
Type
  • Public Company
Established
  • 1991
Dissolved
  • 2003
Headquarters
  • Redwood City, California, United States