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| birth_place = United Kingdom

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| nationality = British

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| occupation  = Software Programmer, Tech Entrepreneur

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| occupation  = Software programmer, software architect, entrepreneur

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| known_for   = TI-99/4A Programming, OutRun (Commodore 64)

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| known_for   = TI-99/4A game development, Commodore 64 programming, ''Out Run'' conversion

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| children    = 5, including Thomas Webb

| residence   = Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil

| residence   = Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil

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| website     = URL|https://www.martinwebb.net

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'''Martin Webb''' (born May 2, 1968) is a British software programmer and tech entrepreneur. He is known for developing numerous games for the TI-99/4A and Commodore 64 from the age of 12. Webb has also founded multiple startups, including Britain's first internet car showroom, findmycar.com, and the American-based workshop platform Tudodesk, which was acquired in 2022 by a US-based private equity company.

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'''Martin Webb''' (born 2 May 1968) is a British software programmer, software architect, and entrepreneur. He is known for early game development work on the [[TI-99/4A]] and [[Commodore 64]], including programming the Commodore 64 version of ''[[Out Run]]'', and for later work in internet ventures, software systems, and AI-related products.

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== Early Life ==

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== Early life ==

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Martin Webb was born on February 5, 1968, in the United Kingdom. From a young age, Webb showed a keen interest in technology and computing, which later paved the way for his career in software programming.

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Webb was born in the United Kingdom. He began programming at a young age and became active during the British home-computer era, initially developing titles for the TI-99/4A before moving into Commodore 64 development.

== Career ==

== Career ==

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=== TI-99/4A and Commodore 64 Programming ===

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=== Intrigue Software and the TI-99/4A years ===

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Martin Webb developed several notable titles for the TI-99/4A and Commodore 64, including:

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Webb's earliest commercial programming work was carried out through '''Intrigue Software''', a United Kingdom-based software publisher for the TI-99/4A. Retrospective sources describe Intrigue as a father-and-son operation associated with Dennis Webb and Martin Webb, with much of the programming carried out by Martin Webb while still very young.

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* ''Lionel and the Ladders'' (TI-99/4A, Intrigue)

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* ''Adventuremania'' (TI-99/4A, Intrigue)

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* ''Mania'' (TI-99/4A, Intrigue)

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* ''Atlantis'' (TI-99/4A, Intrigue)

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* ''Panic on the TI Tanic'' (TI-99/4A, Intrigue)

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* ''Santa and the Goblins'' (TI-99/4A, Intrigue)

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* ''Beneath the Stars'' (TI-99/4A, Intrigue)

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* ''Shuttle Attack'' (TI-99/4A)

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* ''Snapdragon'' (C64, Bubble Bus)

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* ''Max Torque'' (1987, C64, Bubble Bus)

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* ''Out Run'' (1988, C64, US Gold) from COIN

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* ''RoadBlasters'' (1988, C64, US Gold) from COIN

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=== Later Life and Entrepreneurship ===

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Titles associated with Webb’s early period include ''Adventuremania'', ''Lionel and the Ladders'', ''Atlantis'', ''Beneath the Stars'', ''Mania'', ''Panic on the TI Tanic'', ''Santa and the Goblins'', and ''Shuttle Attack''.

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After his early success in programming, Martin Webb transitioned into the tech entrepreneurship space. He has been a tech entrepreneur for almost 40 years. Webb founded Britain's first internet car showroom, findmycar.com, and the American-based workshop platform Tudodesk, which was acquired in 2022 by a US-based private equity company based in New York City. Webb currently resides in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, with his five children.

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== Personal Life ==

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These early works established Webb as part of the generation of British bedroom programmers who created complete commercial games under the technical constraints of early home computers.

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Martin Webb has five children and is currently living in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. His son, Thomas Webb, is a magician and game engineer, and the CEO of the crypto metaverse game company, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Webb_(artist) webb.game].

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=== Commodore 64 and ''Out Run'' ===

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After the TI-99/4A period, Webb moved into Commodore 64 development. His credited Commodore 64 work includes ''Snapdragon'', ''Max Torque'', ''Out Run'', and ''RoadBlasters''.

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Webb is particularly noted for programming the Commodore 64 version of ''Out Run'' while still a teenager. Retrospective accounts describe him as a 17-year-old programmer who had already built a fast racing prototype before being contracted to work on the home conversion after U.S. Gold secured the license.

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The project was developed under severe technical constraints, with Webb focusing on speed, motion, and playability within the limitations of the Commodore 64. Later accounts describe him solving the game’s hills by moving the horizon with raster timing, while the larger challenge was balancing roadside graphics, speed, and memory limitations. During development, U.S. Gold requested that all routes from the arcade game be included, forcing Webb to study and reconstruct them for the home version.

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Although reviews were mixed, the game sold strongly. U.S. Gold later reported sales of around 250,000 copies across formats over the Christmas period, and the title became one of the most commercially significant home conversions of its time.

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Following ''Out Run'', Webb also worked on the Commodore 64 version of ''RoadBlasters'', reusing tools developed during the earlier project.

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=== Internet entrepreneurship ===

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After his games-industry work, Webb moved into internet and software entrepreneurship. In 2000, the ''Kentish Express'' profiled him in connection with the launch of '''Findmycar.com''', describing it as “the first website in Britain where you can view, buy and arrange delivery of your new car from your own desktop”. An archived June 2000 snapshot of the site confirms that the platform was live during that period.

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=== Later work ===

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Webb later expanded his work into commercial software systems, product architecture, SaaS platforms, and AI-related technology ventures.

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He is now based in Manaus, Brazil, and works through '''INC64''', a technology and IP studio. According to the studio and personal sites, his current work focuses on AI-native software, platform development, software architecture, and strategic technology assets.

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== Significance ==

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Webb’s career spans the 8-bit home-computer era, early internet entrepreneurship, SaaS platform building, and AI-native software development. His work links the generation of early British microcomputer programmers with later commercial software and platform ventures.

== References ==

== References ==

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* [https://dadgum.com/giantlist/#W Dadgum's Giant List of Programmers]

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* [https://www.mobygames.com/person/138699/martin-webb/ MobyGames: Martin Webb]

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* [https://www.mobygames.com/company/25630/intrigue-software/ MobyGames: Intrigue Software]

* [https://www.eurogamer.net/the-boy-behind-the-biggest-coin-op-conversion-of-the-80s Eurogamer: The Boy Behind the Biggest Coin-Op Conversion of the 80s]

* [https://www.eurogamer.net/the-boy-behind-the-biggest-coin-op-conversion-of-the-80s Eurogamer: The Boy Behind the Biggest Coin-Op Conversion of the 80s]

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* [https://www.mobygames.com/person/138699/martin-webb/ MobyGames: Martin Webb]

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* [https://littlebitsofgaming.com/2021/09/03/outrun-the-teenager-and-the-commodore-64-port/ Little Bits of Gaming: OutRun, The Teenager and the Commodore 64 Port]

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* [https://www.martinwebb.net/ Martin Webb's Official Website]

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* [https://www.ninerpedia.org/wiki/Intrigue_Software Ninerpedia: Intrigue Software]

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* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4948505/ IMDB: Martin Webb]

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* [https://www.ti99iuc.it/web/index.php?pagina=cerca&ricerca=intrigue&cerca=Cerca TI99 IUC archive results for Intrigue Software]

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* [https://www.ti99iuc.it/web/_archivio/209/download/Intrigue_Software_catalog_1985_3rd_Edition.pdf Intrigue Software Catalog 1985 (3rd Edition)]

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* [https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/cgi/archive.pl?type=Games&platform=TI-99/4A&author=&publisher=Intrigue%20Software&order=Publisher Centre for Computing History: Intrigue Software]

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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20000609060907/http://www.findmycar.com/ Findmycar.com archived snapshot, 9 June 2000, via the Wayback Machine]

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* Mike Bennett, "Businessman spreads his web", ''Kentish Express'', 1 June 2000, p. 30.

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* [https://inc64.com INC64]

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* [https://www.martinwebb.net Martin Webb official website]

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* [https://dadgum.com/giantlist/#W Dadgum's Giant List of Classic Game Programmers]

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* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4948505/ IMDb: Martin Webb]

* [https://www.giantbomb.com/martin-webb/3040-6542/ GiantBomb: Martin Webb]

* [https://www.giantbomb.com/martin-webb/3040-6542/ GiantBomb: Martin Webb]

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* [https://littlebitsofgaming.com/2021/09/03/outrun-the-teenager-and-the-commodore-64-port/ Little Bits of Gaming: OutRun, The Teenager and the Commodore 64 Port]

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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Webb_(artist) Thomas Webb (artist) Wikipedia]

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== External Links ==

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== External links ==

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* [https://www.martinwebb.net/ Martin Webb's Official Website]

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* [https://www.martinwebb.net/ Martin Webb official website]

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* [https://inc64.com/ INC64]

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* [https://www.mobygames.com/person/138699/martin-webb/ Martin Webb at MobyGames]

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