This is the story of Psygnosis, from their inception to their rise to prominence on the Amiga. Psygnosis was a pioneering game developer that rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s. From their humble beginnings to creating iconic titles for the Amiga, this video traces Psygnosis’ journey, highlighting their innovative games and lasting impact on the gaming industry. This is Part 1 focusing on the early days. Part 2 will come later in 2025. Please Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:54 – Imagine Software
02:01 – “Megagames”
03:02 – Trouble at Imagine
06:18 – Psygnosis is formed
08:13 – Early Games
12:12 – A push into Publishing
15:07 – Reflections
18:23 – A Co-Founder Departs
19:20 – ATG and Pioneering Early CD-ROM
20:35 – More Games and Innovation
30:31 – CDTV Demos
32:47 – The First ‘AAA’ CD-ROM Game
34:00 – Outro
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