Eurocom (formerly Eurocom Entertainment Software) was a British video game developer founded in October 1988 by Mat Sneap, Chris Shrigley, Hugh Binns, Tim Rogers and Neil Baldwin, to specifically develop games for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Eurocom expanded to several other platforms, including handheld game systems and most major video game consoles. The company was known for its arcade to console ports and games based on licensed properties. They also developed a few original properties, such as Magician, Machine Hunter, 40 Winks, and Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy. On 23 November 2012, Eurocom laid off around 75% of their 200 employees. On 6 December 2012, the company laid off its remaining staff and ceased operations. Games developed 1990s 2000s 2010s Unreleased References External links Defunct video game companies of the United Kingdom Video game companies established in 1988 Video game companies disestablished in 2012 Video game development companies Companies based in Derby Amber Valley Defunct companies of England 1988 establishments in England 2012 disestablishments in England