Jon Woods (programmer)
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Jon Vincent Woods is a former UK based computer game producer. In 1984 he co-founded Manchester
based software development company Ocean Software
with David Ward.
After over a decade of success in the gaming industry, he sold Ocean Software to French company Infogrames
in April 1996 for US$100 million.
In 2004, Woods was inducted into the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA) Hall of Fame for his service to the gaming industry.
He is known to shy away from media attention at Everton and never comments publicly on current affairs at the club. He is the third largest shareholder in the club and one of only four directors.
At 2004 EGM, Woods said: "Well my colleagues have had a lot to say, as has been evident in the last few months. But this is hardly a forum where there is anything to contribute, necessarily. I’ve quite a lot to say in normal Board affairs, or the company’s affairs – so there isn’t really much more to add other than I did put my hand in my pocket to rescue this club in earlier days, though that’s all now long forgotten along with my colleagues (Bill Kenwright
and Paul Gregg
) here. There isn’t anything more to say."
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
based software development company Ocean Software
Ocean Software
The British company Ocean Software was one of the biggest European video game developers/publishers of the 1980s and 90s...
with David Ward.
After over a decade of success in the gaming industry, he sold Ocean Software to French company Infogrames
Infogrames
Infogrames Entertainment SA was an international French holding company headquartered in Paris, France. It was the owner of Atari, Inc., headquartered in New York City, U.S. and Atari Europe. It was founded in 1983 by Bruno Bonnell and Christophe Sapet using the proceeds from an introductory...
in April 1996 for US$100 million.
In 2004, Woods was inducted into the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA) Hall of Fame for his service to the gaming industry.
Everton Football Club
Woods has been a non-executive director at Everton Football Club since March 2000.He is known to shy away from media attention at Everton and never comments publicly on current affairs at the club. He is the third largest shareholder in the club and one of only four directors.
At 2004 EGM, Woods said: "Well my colleagues have had a lot to say, as has been evident in the last few months. But this is hardly a forum where there is anything to contribute, necessarily. I’ve quite a lot to say in normal Board affairs, or the company’s affairs – so there isn’t really much more to add other than I did put my hand in my pocket to rescue this club in earlier days, though that’s all now long forgotten along with my colleagues (Bill Kenwright
Bill Kenwright
Bill Kenwright CBE is a leading West End theatre producer and film producer.He is also the Chairman of Everton Football Club, an English professional football club from the city of Liverpool....
and Paul Gregg
Paul Gregg
Paul Gregg is an English multi-millionaire businessman and entertainment impresario, who built Apollo Leisure Group into the UK's biggest theatre owner....
) here. There isn’t anything more to say."
Video game credits
- Jurassic Park (1993), Ocean Software Ltd.
- The Addams Family (1992), Ocean Software Ltd.
- Hook (1992), Ocean Software Ltd.
- Lethal WeaponLethal Weapon (video game)Lethal Weapon is a video game developed by Eurocom and released in 1992 by Ocean. It was released in conjunction with Lethal Weapon 3.-NES and Game Boy version:...
(1992), Ocean Software Ltd. - RoboCop 2 (1990), Ocean Software Ltd.
- The Untouchables (1989), Ocean Software Ltd.
- Rambo: First Blood Part II (1986), Ocean Software Ltd.
- Super Bowl (1986), Ocean Software Ltd.
- Daley Thompson's Supertest (1985), Ocean Software Ltd.
- Kung-Fu Master (1985), U.S. Gold Ltd.
- TapperTapperTapper, also known as Root Beer Tapper, is a 1983 arcade game released by Bally Midway. The goal of the game is to serve beer and collect empty mugs and tips.-Overview:...
(1984), SEGA Enterprises Ltd., U.S. Gold Ltd. - Royal Birkdale Championship Golf (1983), Ocean Software Ltd.