Draft:Funbox Media Ltd
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Funbox Media Ltd is a British video game publisher, developer and distributor based in Sheffield, England.[1] Founded in 2010 by industry veteran Barry Hatch,[2] the company publishes, develops and distributes video games across console, PC and mobile platforms, including Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, iOS, Android and MAC.[3]
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Comment: Gamespot, Mobygames and Wikipedia are not considered reliable sources. Steam is just a distribution platform. And several of the citations are throwing red error messages. DoubleGrazing (talk) 09:45, 2 April 2026 (UTC)
Since its formation in 2010, Funbox Media has published and distributed video games developed by third-party studios across multiple platforms.[3][4] Industry databases document releases spanning console and PC platforms since 2010.[5] Trade press coverage has also reported on the company’s distribution partnerships within the UK retail market.[6][7] Titles published by the company have been released on international digital storefronts including Steam and console marketplaces.[3]
History
Industry Background (1991–2010)
After over a decade in the Video Film Industry, Barry Hatch entered the video games industry in the early 1990s.
In 1992 he joined Gremlin Graphics as UK Sales Manager and then onto International Sales Manager, a role he held until 1998.[8]
Joining Europress as OEM Sales Manager in 1998, Europress was subsequently acquired by Hasbro.[9]
Following Hasbro’s exit from video games in 2000, Hatch co-founded Digital Worldwide with three former colleagues from Hasbro/Europress.[10]
In 2002, Digital Worldwide was acquired by ZOO Digital Group PLC and renamed ZOO Digital Publishing, with Hatch appointed Managing Director of the publishing division.[11]
In 2006, Barry Hatch purchased ZOO Digital Publishing from the PLC, making it an independent company once again.[11]
In 2008, the company was acquired by US-based Green Screen Interactive, which subsequently rebranded the business as ZOO Games Inc, with Hatch and Stewart continuing to manage operations.[10]
In 2009, following operational and strategic challenges, Hatch and Stewart reacquired the business and renamed it Zushi Games Limited.[2]
During the same period, Barry Hatch served as a director of Urbanscan Limited before resigning in 2009.[12]
Zushi Games Limited ceased trading in 2010.[2]
Formation of Funbox Media (2010)
On 10 March 2010, Barry Hatch founded Funbox Media Limited.[1]
Shortly after incorporation, Funbox Media acquired the Zushi Games name and certain associated assets.[5][13]
Funbox Media was established as a multi-platform video game publisher operating across console, handheld and PC platforms.[6]
In its early years, the company released titles for the Wii, Nintendo DS and PlayStation platforms, including licensed and casual games.[4]
Early Funbox Years (2010–2014)
Between 2010 and 2014, Funbox Media concentrated on publishing family, casual and licensed titles for platforms including Nintendo Wii and DS, PlayStation 2 and 3, and PC.
Funbox Media published games across Wii, Nintendo DS, PC, and other platforms from 2010 onward, including Family Quiz, Junior League Sports, and Reel Fishing Paradise 3D.[14][4]
During this period, the company released games based on established intellectual property such as The Cube.[15][circular reference]
Funbox Media developed distribution partnerships with UK resellers. In 2010, Funbox Media signed an exclusive distribution deal with Gem, with managing director Barry Hatch stating it was “an easy decision… to utilise its substantial industry experience.”[6]
In 2011, Funbox teamed up with Imp Gaming to produce bundled Wii title packages, offering added value to both retailers and customers.[7]
Platform Expansion and Physical Publishing (2015–2019)
From the mid-2010s onwards, Funbox Media expanded its catalogue to include digital storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store and Steam.[3]
During this period, Funbox Media published titles across multiple genres. These included the puzzle game The Cube, the first-person shooter Battle of Rebels, and role-playing titles released on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation platforms.[4]
Modern Era (2020–Present)
In the 2020s, Funbox Media released titles on platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.[3][4]
Funbox Media continues to publish and distribute video games across console and PC platforms, including titles released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox systems.[3][4]
The company has been credited on titles released across multiple console and PC platforms since 2010.[4]
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