Scott Miller, co-founder of 3D Realms concluded, “My long time partner George Broussard and I are extremely proud of our past, especially as developers who always tried to partner with up-and-coming studios who just needed their break. “Getting 3D Realms under our wings is a huge step for us and we are extremely excited about the acquisition.” “3D Realms has always been a defining part of the PC games industry.” Added Frederik Schreiber, CEO of Interceptor Entertainment. Yet even with this stellar track record, we hope we can take the company to new heights." There are only a handful of independent studios with a better track record of original games. 3D Realms has also developed, co-developed, and co-financed such hits as Commander Keen, Duke Nukem, Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, Raptor, Shadow Warrior and Prey. “As both the pioneer of the shareware model and an always generous partner who has provided both funding and guidance to game studios such as id Software, Parallax Software, “3D Realms is legendary for its contributions to the gaming industry.” Remarked Nielsen, the newly appointed CEO. SDN Invest was founded by Nielsen when he stepped down as CEO of - a leading online retailer in Northern Europe which he co-founded in 2002 - to focus on investing in companies with potential. Nielsen also serves as Chairman of the Board at Interceptor. Effective immediately, the new CEO of 3D Realms will be Mike Nielsen. "Investment Firm Behind Interceptor Entertainment Acquires 3D RealmsĪalborg, Denmark - March 3rd, 2014 - Danish investment firm, SDN Invest, has acquired Apogee Software, Ltd d/b/a 3D Realms (not to be confused with Apogee Software, LLC - publishers of Rise of the Triad) SDN Invest is part-owner and principal investor in Denmark-based game studio and Rise of the Triad developer, Interceptor Entertainment. Just read this interesting piece of news.
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