“In Italy, the invention of the interactive entertainment sector has seen the contribution of various people and companies over time. There is no single person who can be identified as the inventor of the interactive entertainment sector in Italy, as it was a gradual growth made by numerous factors.”
However, some figures can be mentioned who have contributed to the progress of interactive entertainment in Italy:
Simulmondo
Antonio Farina was a very significant figure in the video game industry in Italy. In fact, Antonio was the founder of Simulmondo in 1987, this company represented one of the first companies specialized in the development and publication of video games in the 80s and 90s. The Simulmondo company developed games using advanced technology for the time, trying to offer experiences of the most immersive games possible in Italian interactive entertainment.
Simulmondo was at the forefront of introducing advanced graphics and narrative into Italian video games, many of the company’s products were not limited to being simple action games, but added complex narrative elements taken from comics and books, this method contributed to making games more engaging.
Software Idea
Davide Pozza and Giuseppe Crugliano co-founded “Idea Software”, an Italian computer game production company in the 1980s. Their initiative played a significant role in the expansion of interactive entertainment with productions of titles such as the Commodore 64 , Amiga and Atari, helping to produce games across several categories, including adventures, role-playing games, shooters and flight simulators. In short, they have contributed to shaping Italy’s gaming landscape and promoting the evolution of interactive entertainment in the Italian sector over the years.
Among the best-known titles produced by Idea Software, there were games such as “Astro Blaster”, “Batman”, “Astri Kombat” and “Cavalleria”.
Precious toys
Giochi Preziosi, a well-known Italian company founded in 1978 mainly for the production and distribution of toys, has played an important role in the distribution of video games and products related to interactive entertainment thanks to its solid distribution network and its presence in multiple points of sale , in fact its presence has greatly facilitated access to videogame products in the Italian market, thus contributing to spreading interest in digital entertainment.
The Precious Games company had arcades as the main game of video game entertainment, with iconic titles such as Pong and Space invaders attracting players from all over the world.
Ubisoft Milan
Ubisoft Milan, the Italian studio of Ubisoft based in Milan, has played a leading role in the development of successful video games, such as participation in the “Just Dance” video game series. The game is dedicated to the genre of music and dance games, immediately achieving enormous international success. The popularity of Just Dance demonstrated how video games could be a means of entertainment accessible to a wide audience and helping to change the perception of video games and increase their acceptance in society.
Milestone S.r.l
Milestone Srl, an Italian development studio founded in 1966, specializing in racing games, has helped consolidate the Italian presence in the video game industry. One of Milestone’s most distinctive contributions is represented by the production of the “MotoGP” video game series, these titles focus more on motorcycle competitions, achieving international success and helping to promote the Italian brand in the driving games sector. In addition to MotoGP they have developed other racing games such as “Ride”, “MXGP”, “WRC” and other collaborations with car manufacturers.
Finally Milestone has gained fame thanks also to the technical excellence in its games, placing a fantastic realism in the driving dynamics.
Assetto Corsa is one of the best driving simulators in the world, developed by a team of Italians, and has become famous throughout the world.
Assetto corsa and simulators
Assetto Corsa is a driving simulator well known for its accuracy and the vastness of cars and tracks that are present. It was released in 2014 for PC and was later ported to consoles.
Assetto Corsa
Kunos Simulazioni is a very famous development studio thanks to their driving simulator Assetto Corsa. The company founded in 2005 by Marco Massarutto and Stefano Casillo is based in Vallelunga, near Rome. Their goal is to create highly realistic driving simulations, focusing on advanced vehicle physics and accurate detail. With Assetto Corsa, Kunos Simulazioni achieved considerable success, both critical and commercial. The game has received many compliments and awards for its exceptional driving physics, the vast selection of cars and tracks, and the modding possibility that has allowed the community to expand the foundations of the game so that they can have much more fun. Kunos Simulazioni has continued to update Assetto Corsa, introducing new content and improving the game experience.
Kunos Simulazioni
Simulators allow many kids to experience the world of racing without spending tens of thousands of euros to spend a season on real karts.
a simulator to start driving virtually has a variable price, an “entry level” one is around €250 while professional ones can cost €5000 or even more.
Thanks to the simulator you can get familiar with the commands and controls to operate the vehicle.
Using the driving simulator you can learn and understand the rules of the road. for example, it can be useful for understanding common situations such as crossing intersections, road signs and priorities.
Obviously, with the simulator it is possible to practice driving techniques, such as braking, acceleration, cornering and changing gears.
