Romtech
| Company type | Public (after 1995 IPO) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software development |
| Founded | 1990s |
| Fate | Renamed to eGames on March 1, 1999 |
| Headquarters | Langhorne , United States |
| Products | CD-ROM software collections including clipart, games, and applications for SOHO environments |
RomTech operated as a software developer located in Langhorne, PA during the late 1990s. The company distributed collections of clipart, games, and applications designed for small office/home office (SOHO) environments on CD-ROM, which were available through retailers such as Walmart and Target. In December 1996, the Galaxy of Games package by RomTech was recognized as the top-selling software title across several prominent retail chains.
History
In 1995, RomTech conducted its initial public offering concurrently with the acquisition of Applied Optical Media Corporation. The following year, in April 1996, it expanded further by purchasing Virtual Reality Laboratories. On March 1, 1999, the company underwent a rebranding to become eGames, redirecting its efforts toward developing PC games.
CD-ROM titles
RomTech produced multiple retail CD-ROM products aimed at Windows users, focusing primarily on educational content and productivity tools.
| Name | Platform | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy of Games | Win 98 / Win.95 / Win. 3.1 | A curated collection of games |
| Mars Rover | Simulation software featuring authentic NASA imagery, created using RomTech's VistaPro | |
| FileABC | Software solution for PC imaging and document management | |
| FormWizard | Application for scanning and importing documents to enable electronic completion, printing, or faxing | |
| Exploring Civilizations | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 | Educational program exploring ancient cultures with Professor Diggs |
| VistaPro 4.0 | Win95 / NT | Software for rendering landscapes |
Additional software
| Name | Platform |
|---|---|
| Galaxy of Home Office Help: Print It! | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Amazing Mazes | |
| Clipart 50,000 | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| PrintIt! 2.0 Plus | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Fonts 2,600 | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Presentation Pictures & Sounds | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Custom Calendar | Win.95 |
| FindIt! | Win.95 / NT |
| Student Essentials | Win.95 |
| Galaxy of Clipart, 75,000 images | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| PrintIt! 2.0 | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Clipart 25,000 (Vol I & II) | Win.95 / Win. 98 / Win. 3.1 |
| Presentation Pictures | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Wav Sound Effects | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Icons 8,000 | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |
| Christian Desktop | Win.95 / Win. 98 |
| Universe Explorer | Win.95 / Win. 3.1 |