Gaming History | Damian Scattergood | Softography
This page is a work in progress. We are documenting Damian’s work. Over 40 years it’s a lot – so will take us a little time to complete.
1984 | Insomnia | ZX Spectrum 48k | Youtube: https://youtu.be/tFajWu6F5qQ, Download from Itch : https://scattergoodstudios.itch.io/insomnia
1986 | Surfchamp | Commodore 64 | The worlds first surfing simulator. Developed by New Concepts in Carlow Ireland. Read about Surfchamp on the BBC Website: https://www.bbc.com/sport/52682338
1988 | The Deep | ZX Spectrum and Amstrad | Publisher: US Gold Ltd | Genre: Arcade Action | Capcom Arcade Conversion
199x | The running Man ZX Spectrum
1989 | Moonwalker | ZX Spectrum and Amstrad | Publisher: US Gold Ltd | Genre: Arcade Action | Based on Michael Jackson’s music and persona | See our slopes interview here: https://youtu.be/JGTO1D3yJV4
1990 | Vigilante | ZX Spectrum, Amstrad | U.S. Gold | Beat ’em up | Arcade conversion of the classic side-scrolling brawler.
1990 | SuperTed the search for Spot. | ZX Spectrum and Amstrad | Publisher: Alternative Software Ltd | Genre: Arcade Adventure | Based on the Cosgrove Hall animated series
1990 | Surface Tension | ZX Spectrum | Crash | Shoot-em-up | Fast-paced arcade shooter
1992 | Radical Moves | Amiga 500 | Scatz Computer Games | Platformer | Classic 2D platformer Youtube : https://youtu.be/PeLNonL2uIA Get on Itch https://scattergoodstudios.itch.io/radical-moves
1992 | BLAM | ZX Spectrum | Arcade Shoot Em Up :
19xx | Skichamp | ZX Spectrum and IBM PC
19xx | Vidy Vody ZX Spectrum and Amstrad
19xx | YS Capers ZX Spectrum
198x | Blam ZX Spectrum
199x| Planet Storm | Amiga 500, IBM PC | Scatz Computer Games | 3D Shooter | Vector-based space combat game.
2025 | New Thinking New Results | Android App | Scattergood Studios | Thinking and Ideas app that supports Damian Book on thinking.
Commercial Products
Smart Draw
CAD Programming
Publications
Sinclair User, Crash, Your Sinclair
The charts
UK Game ratings
Educational Software for Mentor Educational Services
The ones that got away. Game that didn’t make it
Original Blam
Bruce Lee
The Wacky Races
R360
SkyDome
1980s | Educational Courseware | PC, Home Computers | Mentor Educational Services | Educational Software
Developed educational programs for schools, including localized versions with French translations.
Late 1980s | Poll Tax Collection Software | Epson Handhelds | Commology | Government Utility
Created software for handheld Epson devices used by UK poll tax collectors.
Late 1980s | Grain Silo Alarm System | Embedded Systems | Commology | Industrial Safety
Developed an alarm system to prevent fires in grain silos.
Late 1980s | CAD Tools | PC | Datatech International | Engineering Software
Contributed to the development of custom CAD tools and supported AutoCAD distribution.
1989–1991 | Macro Programming Language | ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC | Emerald Software | Development Tool
Created a macro language to compile and share code across platforms, streamlining game development.
1992 | Scatz Computer Graphics Projects | PC | Scatz Computer Graphics | Various
Worked on multimedia and graphics software with architectural and mechanical engineers.
Notable Software Localization Projects by Damian Scattergood
1993–2000 | Symantec Corporation
Project: Norton Commander for Windows
Role: Localization Manager
Scope: Oversaw the localization of Symantec’s flagship software into multiple languages for global markets 1.
Impact: Helped Symantec expand its reach in Europe and Asia through culturally adapted software.
2000–Present | STAR Translation Services (Dublin)
Projects: Numerous enterprise-level localization projects across industries including automotive, software, and manufacturing.
Technologies: Transit NXT, Translation Memory Systems, CMS integration.
Clients: Confidential, but includes global brands requiring multilingual software, documentation, and UI localization 1.
Educational Software (Early Career)
Company: Mentor Educational Services
Project: Educational courseware for schools
Localization: Worked with French translators to adapt software for bilingual use 2
