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Distinctive Software (defunct)

Studio
PC
  • Burnaby, BC, Canada

About

A Canadian developer (co-founded by Don Mattrick) that would eventually become EA Canada.

History

Distinctive Software was co-founded in 1983 by Don Mattrick and Jeff Sember. Creating multiple sports titles and working on ports, they are probably best known for creating the Test Drive series. Electronic Arts would acquire Distinctive Software in 1991, which would become EA Canada.

Website

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Headquarters

Burnaby, Canada

Company size

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Founded

1 Jan, 1982

(defunct 1991-01-01)

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Games

Distinctive Software has developed 10 games
Image of Head-On Soccer

Head-On Soccer

Sport
Sep, 1995

Image of The Simpsons: Bart's House of Weirdness

The Simpsons: Bart's House of Weirdness

Action
Platform
Dec, 1992

Image of Bill Elliott's NASCAR Challenge

Bill Elliott's NASCAR Challenge

Action
Racing
Dec, 1990

Image of The Duel: Test Drive II

The Duel: Test Drive II

Action
Non-fiction
Dec, 1989

Image of The Cycles: International Grand Prix Racing

The Cycles: International Grand Prix Racing

Non-fiction
Racing
Dec, 1989

Image of HardBall II

HardBall II

Non-fiction
Sport
Dec, 1989

Image of Grand Prix Circuit

Grand Prix Circuit

Non-fiction
Racing
Dec, 1988

Image of Accolade's Comics featuring Steve Keene Thrillseeker

Accolade's Comics featuring Steve Keene Thrillseeker

Action
Mystery
Dec, 1987

Image of Power at Sea

Power at Sea

Action
Warfare
Dec, 1987

Image of Test Drive

Test Drive

Action
Non-fiction
Dec, 1987

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