In 1990, Nicolas Gaume created an independent French video game development company under the name of "Atreid Concept". The company created its own distribution label in 1992 called "Kalisto" and released the Tinies, Cogito Scout, Breakline and Furry of the Furries in 1992 and 1993. Apple invested in the company.

A collaboration with the Japanese group Namco led to the creation of Pac In Time in 1994, on Nintendo and Sega consoles along the PC and Macintosh versions. In October 1994, the British group Pearson bought Atreid Concept and Mindscape Inc. Atreid joined an international distribution force and became "Mindscape Bordeaux" in 1995, releasing Warriors and Al Unser Jr Arcade Racing, which was chosen by Bill Gates for the promotion of the release of Windows 95.

In 1996, Nicolas Gaume bought back 100% of Mindscape Bordeaux which then became "Kalisto Entertainment". English, American, Japanese and Chinese offices are opened. Dark Earth, Ultim@te Race Pro and Nightmare Creatures are international best-sellers in 1997 and 1998.

-- excerpt taken from the company's web site.

* Mindscape Bordeaux (from 1995 to 1996)
* Atreid Concept SA (from 1990 to 1995)