Flashpoint Productions later known as MediaTech West (also known as Bethesda West)
was a
video game developer
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based in
Olympia, Washington
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Europea ...
.
History
Founded by
Brent Erickson in
Utah
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in 1992.
In July 1994, the company moved from Utah to
Lacey
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and at the time had 18 employees. The firm produced musical scores used in network broadcast news shows and
Entertainment Tonight
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.
The company was sold to Media Technology/Bethesda Softworks in 1995
who Erickson felt shared his philosophy.
As a result Brent became Bethesda's development director.
As Bethesda West, the company developed the ''
IHRA Drag Racing'' games.
Games developed or Co-developed
References
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American companies established in 1992
Defunct companies based in Olympia, Washington
ZeniMax Media
Video game companies established in 1992