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Aackosoft (Eaglesoft)
Netherlands
Eaglesoft is a budget label of VA Holdings (van Aacken Holdings).
van Aacken Holdings =
Aackosoft (1983-1988)
Eaglesoft (1985-1987)
Methodic Solutions (1984)
Jaleco
Eurosoft (1987-1988)
Premium III Software Distribution (1987-1988)
The ByteBusters
Aackosoft International B.V. (1983-1989) was a Dutch video game developer and publisher developed games for the MSX home computer,becoming one of the biggest publishers for the MSX platform. It re-released some titles for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, Aackosoft filed for bankruptcy in 1988.
Aackosoft released its software under multiple labels. Besides the Aackosoft brand name, software was also released as Aackosoft Edusystems (for the educational titles), Eaglesoft (for budget titles, Eurosoft, Methodic Solutions and The ByteBusters. The latest was also the name of Aackosoft's programming team.
Many of Aackosoft's games are clones—or even blatant rip-offs—of more famous arcade games: Boom! (Galaxian), Hopper (Frogger), MacAttack (Burgertime), Oh Shit! (Pac-Man), Scentipede (Centipede), Jet Bomber (Zaxxon), Moon Rider (Moon Patrol), Space Busters (Space Invaders), Break In (Breakout) and Robot Wars (Berzerk).
Some more original games include Life in the Fast Lane, Kick It!, Drome, Skooter, Time Curb, North Sea Helicopter and Ultra Chess. In 1986 Aackosoft released Sprinter (aka The Train Game), featuring a 3D train simulation.
Aackosoft
Postbus 3111,
2301 DC
Leiden,
Tel 071- 412121
In addition to games, Aackosoft developed accounting and educational software for the MSX.
Part of VA Holdings (van Aacken Holdings).
van Aacken Holdings =
Aackosoft
Eaglesoft
Methodic Solutions
Eurosoft
Premium III Software Distribution
The ByteBusters
Inhouse programmers (Bytebusters)
Harrie van Lammeren (C64)
Ben Kokx (MSX)
Jacques Lopes Cardozo (MSX)
Ferenc Nemeth (C64/MSX)
Ronald van der Putten (C64/MSX)
Marianne van Aacken - Jongkind -Accountmanger / Sales and Marketing - Aackosoft International BV - maart 1984 – juni 1989
Paul van Aacken - Directeur/Programmeur Aackosoft 1984 - 1989
About the code numbers: see aackosoft info
van Aacken Holdings =
Aackosoft (1983-1988)
Eaglesoft (1985-1987)
Methodic Solutions (1984)
Jaleco
Eurosoft (1987-1988)
Premium III Software Distribution (1987-1988)
The ByteBusters
Aackosoft International B.V. (1983-1989) was a Dutch video game developer and publisher developed games for the MSX home computer,becoming one of the biggest publishers for the MSX platform. It re-released some titles for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, Aackosoft filed for bankruptcy in 1988.
Aackosoft released its software under multiple labels. Besides the Aackosoft brand name, software was also released as Aackosoft Edusystems (for the educational titles), Eaglesoft (for budget titles, Eurosoft, Methodic Solutions and The ByteBusters. The latest was also the name of Aackosoft's programming team.
Many of Aackosoft's games are clones—or even blatant rip-offs—of more famous arcade games: Boom! (Galaxian), Hopper (Frogger), MacAttack (Burgertime), Oh Shit! (Pac-Man), Scentipede (Centipede), Jet Bomber (Zaxxon), Moon Rider (Moon Patrol), Space Busters (Space Invaders), Break In (Breakout) and Robot Wars (Berzerk).
Some more original games include Life in the Fast Lane, Kick It!, Drome, Skooter, Time Curb, North Sea Helicopter and Ultra Chess. In 1986 Aackosoft released Sprinter (aka The Train Game), featuring a 3D train simulation.
Aackosoft
Postbus 3111,
2301 DC
Leiden,
Tel 071- 412121
In addition to games, Aackosoft developed accounting and educational software for the MSX.
Part of VA Holdings (van Aacken Holdings).
van Aacken Holdings =
Aackosoft
Eaglesoft
Methodic Solutions
Eurosoft
Premium III Software Distribution
The ByteBusters
Inhouse programmers (Bytebusters)
Harrie van Lammeren (C64)
Ben Kokx (MSX)
Jacques Lopes Cardozo (MSX)
Ferenc Nemeth (C64/MSX)
Ronald van der Putten (C64/MSX)
Marianne van Aacken - Jongkind -Accountmanger / Sales and Marketing - Aackosoft International BV - maart 1984 – juni 1989
Paul van Aacken - Directeur/Programmeur Aackosoft 1984 - 1989
About the code numbers: see aackosoft info