UltraCade Technologies, also known simply as UltraCade, was a
computer and video game
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hardware company, founded in 2002 by David R. Foley.
Founded on the original UltraCade multi-game platform that Foley's design team developed in the mid-1990s, featuring multiple
classic arcade games emulated
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on
PC hardware running proprietary operating system and emulation code.
The platform was originally developed under the HyperWare flag.
In 1998, Foley sold HyperWare to
Quantum3D
Quantum3D is an American computer graphics company. It was founded on 31 March 1997[Global VR
Global VR is company based in San Jose, California, that makes arcade games. The company once manufactured virtual reality stands as well. It has also developed electronic kiosks and offers development services for mobile platforms.
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was initiated but did not complete. In June 2006,
Global VR
Global VR is company based in San Jose, California, that makes arcade games. The company once manufactured virtual reality stands as well. It has also developed electronic kiosks and offers development services for mobile platforms.
History
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agreed to acquire some of the assets of UltraCade Technologies, and the non-exclusive rights to some of the code used in the UltraCade platform. As of May 2012 the terms of the sale to Global VR have not been satisfied and the transaction not completed.
In July 2009 a grand jury indicted David R. Foley on 35 counts, claiming that he sold counterfeited game packs for the UltraCade platform. On January 9, 2012, Foley pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to sales of UltraCade game software and making false statements on loan applications while all claims of counterfeiting were dropped.
Arcade machines
* UltraCade Multi-Game System
* Happ Arcade Classics
* Arcade Legends
* Ultimate Arcade
* Taito Arcade Classics
* Breeders' Cup - Tournament Edition
* Feeding Frenzy
* Tag'em
* Street Fighter Anniversary Edition
* Dragon's Lair 25th Anniversary
*
UltraPin
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Casino machines
* Peek-A-Boo Poker
* Breeders' Cup Slot Machine
Hardware
* uVC
* uVI
* USBlinx II
* ArcadeAMP
* ITG-IO
* uShock
* uGCI-4
* uGCI-6
* GCI-6
References
External links
Archived official website
Companies established in 2002
Home computer hardware companies
Pinball manufacturers
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