Data Age
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | Martin Meeker and four additional designers |
| Headquarters | California , United States |
Key people | Martin Meeker |
| Products | Video games for Atari 2600 (including Journey Escape, Frankenstein's Monster) |
Number of employees | 35 (1982) |
Data Age was a video game developer and publisher based in California, active during the mid-1980s and focused on producing software for the Atari 2600 system. Among their notable offerings were Journey Escape, a licensed game tied to the band Journey, and Frankenstein's Monster, both launched in 1982. The company was established by Martin Meeker along with four additional designers, and by December 1982, it had grown to a workforce of 35 employees.
Games
The catalog of Data Age comprised fewer than twelve titles, which received varied critical responses. Frankenstein's Monster is often highlighted as a significant release for the Atari 2600, whereas Sssnake and Warplock—both from 1982—are frequently cited among the platform’s poorest games. Although the company invested $4.5 million in marketing efforts for Journey Escape, the game experienced disappointing sales, partly due to substantial licensing costs that contributed to the company's eventual downfall.
Additional games published in 1982 included Airlock, Bermuda Triangle, Encounter at L-5, and Bugs. Titles that never reached the market were Secret Agent, Mr. Bill's Neighborhood, Smokey Bear, and Mr. T, with a prototype version of Secret Agent later uncovered.