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Martin Webb was a software programmer. He is credited with programming the following software titles for the TI-99/4A.
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| name        = Martin Webb
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| alt        = Martin Webb
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| caption    = Martin Webb
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| birth_date  = {{birth date and age|1968|5|2}}
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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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| known_for  = TI-99/4A Programming, OutRun (Commodore 64)
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| children    = 5, including Thomas Webb
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| residence  = Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
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==Game Credits for Martin Webb==
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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.
* [[Adventuremania]]
 
* [[Lilo and the Dragons]]
 
* [[Main]]
 
* [[Panic on the Titanic]]
 
* [[Santa and the Goblins]]
 
  
[[Category:Software programmer]]
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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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== Career ==
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=== TI-99/4A and Commodore 64 Programming ===
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Martin Webb developed several notable titles for the TI-99/4A and Commodore 64, including:
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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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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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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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== References ==
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* [https://dadgum.com/giantlist/#W Dadgum's Giant List of Programmers]
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* [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://www.martinwebb.net/ Martin Webb's Official Website]
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* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4948505/ IMDB: Martin Webb]
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* [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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* [https://www.martinwebb.net/ Martin Webb's Official Website]
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[[Category:Software programmers]]

Latest revision as of 21:24, 20 July 2024

Martin Webb
Martin Webb
Martin Webb
Born (1968-05-02) May 2, 1968 (age 56)
United Kingdom
Residence Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Nationality British
Occupation Software Programmer, Tech Entrepreneur
Known for TI-99/4A Programming, OutRun (Commodore 64)
Children 5, including Thomas Webb

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.

Early Life

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.

Career

TI-99/4A and Commodore 64 Programming

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

  • Lionel and the Ladders (TI-99/4A, Intrigue)
  • Adventuremania (TI-99/4A, Intrigue)
  • Mania (TI-99/4A, Intrigue)
  • Atlantis (TI-99/4A, Intrigue)
  • Panic on the TI Tanic (TI-99/4A, Intrigue)
  • Santa and the Goblins (TI-99/4A, Intrigue)
  • Beneath the Stars (TI-99/4A, Intrigue)
  • Shuttle Attack (TI-99/4A)
  • Snapdragon (C64, Bubble Bus)
  • Max Torque (1987, C64, Bubble Bus)
  • Out Run (1988, C64, US Gold) from COIN
  • RoadBlasters (1988, C64, US Gold) from COIN

Later Life and Entrepreneurship

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.

Personal Life

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, webb.game.

References

External Links