Commercial Data Systems
Encyclopedia
Commercial Data Systems, Ltd. (CDS) is a software publisher
and technology company based in Emerald Park, Saskatchewan
.
In the 1980s, CDS was primarily involved in the production of computer games for 8-bit computers such as the Commodore 64
. The best-known and most original of these was Frantic Freddie, which combined fast-paced arcade play with an addictive soundtrack by Kris Hatlelid. Most of their other offerings were either sports simulations or clones of popular arcade game
s such as Joust
(Pegasis) and Frogger
(Froggee/Road Toad).
CDS stopped publishing games around 1990. As of the late 1990s, it has shifted its business focus to consulting
.
Software publisher
A software publisher is a publishing company in the software industry between the developer and the distributor. In some companies, two or all three of these roles may be combined ....
and technology company based in Emerald Park, Saskatchewan
Emerald Park, Saskatchewan
Emerald Park, Saskatchewan is situated in the rural municipality of Edenwold. Located 9 km east of Regina and is adjacent to the boundaries of White City. Emerald Park is located in the Regina Wascana Plains provincial electoral riding.-Recreation:...
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In the 1980s, CDS was primarily involved in the production of computer games for 8-bit computers such as the Commodore 64
Commodore 64
The Commodore 64 is an 8-bit home computer introduced by Commodore International in January 1982.Volume production started in the spring of 1982, with machines being released on to the market in August at a price of US$595...
. The best-known and most original of these was Frantic Freddie, which combined fast-paced arcade play with an addictive soundtrack by Kris Hatlelid. Most of their other offerings were either sports simulations or clones of popular arcade game
Arcade game
An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine, usually installed in public businesses such as restaurants, bars, and amusement arcades. Most arcade games are video games, pinball machines, electro-mechanical games, redemption games, and merchandisers...
s such as Joust
Joust (arcade game)
Joust is an arcade game developed by Williams Electronics and released in 1982. It is a platform game that features two-dimensional graphics. The player uses a button and joystick to control a knight riding a flying ostrich...
(Pegasis) and Frogger
Frogger
Frogger is an arcade game introduced in 1981. It was developed by Konami, and licensed for worldwide distribution by Sega/Gremlin. The object of the game is to direct frogs to their homes one by one. To do this, each frog must avoid cars while crossing a busy road and navigate a river full of...
(Froggee/Road Toad).
CDS stopped publishing games around 1990. As of the late 1990s, it has shifted its business focus to consulting
Consultant
A consultant is a professional who provides professional or expert advice in a particular area such as management, accountancy, the environment, entertainment, technology, law , human resources, marketing, emergency management, food production, medicine, finance, life management, economics, public...
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Software releases
- 5-Pin Bowling (1984)
- Frantic Freddie (1983)
- Froggee (1982)
- Motor Mouse
- Pegasis (1983)
- Witch Way (1983)