Elite

From Videogame Morgue File

Elite is a freeform 3D space trading and combat simulator, originally created for the BBC Micro by David Braben and Ian Bell in 1984, and ported to many other computer and console platforms. Several of its features were influential on later games, including the game's innovative uses of wireframe 3D, procedural generation, and open-ended gameplay.

Overview[edit]

In November 1984, Braben and Bell teamed up with software agent Lacqui Lyons to auction the rights to bring Elite to computer platforms other than the BBC Micro, as Acornsoft did not have an interest in porting games outside of the Acorn platforms.[1]

Becoming the Elite[edit]

Attaining 'Elite' status in the game requires

By November 1984, fifty five individuals had attained the title of 'Elite'.[1]

Development[edit]

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Reviews[edit]

Conversions[edit]

Platform Developer Publisher
Amstrad CPC (Credits) Firebird
Amiga Rob Nicholson Rainbird
Atari ST (Credits) Rainbird
Commodore 64 (Credits) Firebird
IBM DOS Andy Onions Firebird
MSX Rob Nicholson Firebird
NES (Credits) Imagineering Co.
ZX Spectrum (Credits) Firebird

Histories[edit]

Interviews[edit]

Limitless horizons for the Elite team in Acorn Programs (Acorn World). Joint interview with the co-creators about their software careers and the crate of Elite on the BBC Micro.

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Elite auction, Micro Adventurer, December 1984 (Page 7)