What Blaze Entertainment Ltd. does

Blaze Entertainment Ltd. is a UK-based private company (founded 2019 by CEO Andrew Byatt) that designs, manufactures, and sells the Evercade physical retro gaming ecosystem. The proprietary platform combines dedicated hardware (portable handhelds, home TV consoles, and a bartop arcade machine) with cross-compatible physical game cartridges. The line-up spans the original Evercade Handheld (2020), Evercade VS / VS-R home consoles, Evercade EXP / EXP-R handhelds, the Evercade Alpha bartop (2024), and the Evercade Nexus (2026), alongside the HyperMegaTech! sub-brand of pocket-sized devices launched in 2023. The cartridge library comprises 70 published cartridges with 650 games to date, and the company has reported 1.5 million cartridges sold cumulatively.

Blaze monetizes through unit sales of hardware and cartridges, licensing revenue from IP holders, and indie publishing fees. Pricing is held back from public disclosure, but products are sold as individual units through the company's own e-commerce storefronts (evercade.co.uk, hypermegatech.com) and a global retail and distribution network. The company maintains more than 25 licensing partnerships with IP holders including Capcom, Atari, Taito, Namco, Data East, SNK, Codemasters, Team17, Bitmap Brothers, Crystal Dynamics, Amiga, and Intellivision, with NEOGEO added in 2025 and Rare Ltd. in 2026.

Customers are primarily retro gaming enthusiasts and collectors who value physical media, with a secondary casual gamer segment served through HyperMegaTech!. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, operates with a small team of 16 employees from its Letchworth Garden City headquarters, and won the MCV/Develop Award for Hardware Innovation of the Year in 2025 for the Evercade Alpha.

Name

Blaze Entertainment Ltd.

Legal name

Blaze Entertainment Ltd.

Website

https://blazeretro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blaze Entertainment Ltd. is a UK-based private company (founded 2019) that designs and sells the Evercade physical retro gaming platform — handhelds, home consoles, a bartop arcade, and 70+ licensed cartridges — serving retro gaming enthusiasts and collectors globally through its own e-commerce sites and a network of retail and distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retro Gaming Hardware

NAICS

Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (33993), Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (459120), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

Handheld Gaming Devices (CRACAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retro Gaming Hardware (Mini Consoles, Emulation Handhelds) (CRACAOAL), Arcade & Retro Gaming Hardware (Mini Consoles, Arcade Sticks, Cabinets) (HDACANAK), Gaming Consoles (Home & Hybrid) (HDACANAA)

Keywords

• Retro gaming consoles
• Physical game cartridges
• Classic game licensing
• Handheld gaming devices
• Home arcade systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Letchworth Garden City

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of Evercade gaming consoles (handhelds, home consoles, bartop arcade machines) and HyperMegaTech! pocket-sized devices
2. Cartridge Sales: Sale of physical game cartridges featuring licensed retro titles from IP holders. Over 1.5 million cartridges sold with 70 published cartridges containing 650 games.
3. Licensing Partnerships: Revenue from licensing partnerships with IP holders (Atari, Capcom, Taito, Namco, and others) to publish their retro game libraries on the Evercade platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Blaze Entertainment designs, manufactures, and sells the Evercade ecosystem of physical retro gaming hardware—including handhelds, home consoles, and a bartop arcade machine—along with compatible physical game cartridges featuring licensed classic titles from major IP holders such as Capcom, Atari, Taito, and Namco. The company also operates the HyperMegaTech! sub-brand, offering compact pocket-sized handheld consoles for casual retro gamers.

Product overview

Blaze Entertainment is the creator of the Evercade ecosystem, the world's only physical retro gaming platform combining classic cartridge-based gaming with modern design. The product portfolio includes the Evercade handheld devices (Handheld, EXP, EXP-R, Nexus), home TV consoles (VS, VS-R), and the bartop arcade machine (Alpha), all using proprietary physical cartridges. The company also operates the HyperMegaTech! sub-brand launched in 2023, offering pocket-sized handheld devices for a broader casual audience. With over 1.5 million cartridges sold containing 650 games across 70 published cartridges, the ecosystem features licensed titles from IP holders including Capcom, Atari, Taito, Namco, Data East, Bitmap Brothers, Codemasters, SNK, and many others. The platform is unique in offering authentic physical retro gaming experiences as the only physical retro gaming platform in the market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evercade: Blaze Entertainment's flagship brand bringing the golden age of gaming to modern audiences. The only physical retro gaming platform combining classic games with contemporary design. Features consoles and cartridges with iconic titles from developers like Capcom, Atari, and Taito.
• HyperMegaTech!

Products and services

• Evercade Handheld Original handheld retro gaming console that plays physical Evercade cartridges with classic titles on the go for retro gaming enthusiasts and collectors.
• Evercade VS Home console version of Evercade that introduces multiplayer functionality and supports the Evercade cartridge library on a TV.
• Evercade EXP Upgraded Evercade handheld console featuring vertical screen mode and built-in Capcom titles, combining retro charm with modern convenience for retro gaming collectors.
• Evercade EXP-R Portable handheld Evercade console that plays the Evercade cartridge library on the go.
• Evercade VS-R Home TV console supporting up to 4 players for multiplayer retro gaming using Evercade cartridges on a television.
• Evercade Alpha Bartop-sized home arcade machine with advanced hardware, enhanced features, and community-driven functionality for retro gaming enthusiasts seeking an authentic arcade experience.
• Evercade Nexus Revised Evercade handheld supporting native 32-bit and 64-bit games with analogue sticks, with a limited 64-bit edition including Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie via the Rare Ltd. partnership.
• Evercade Cartridges Physical game cartridges featuring classic licensed titles from IP holders including Capcom, Atari, Taito, Namco, Data East, Bitmap Brothers, SNK, Codemasters, Team17, and many more. Compatible across the Evercade hardware ecosystem.
• HyperMegaTech! Super Pocket Compact, pocket-sized handheld retro gaming device under the HyperMegaTech! brand, designed for accessible pick-up-and-play retro gaming with built-in licensed titles such as Capcom.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.5 million cartridges sold
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NEOGEOcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2025New licensing partnership for 2025 to bring NEOGEO titles to Evercade cartridges and Super Pocket line-up
• CapcomcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership to publish Capcom retro titles on Evercade cartridges and HyperMegaTech! Super Pocket devices
• TaitocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Taito retro game library, with plans to expand Evercade Alpha line in 2025
• AtaricoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLong-standing partnership with Atari for publishing classic Atari titles on Evercade platform
• NamcocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership to publish Namco retro game library on Evercade cartridges
• Data EastcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Data East retro game catalog
• Bitmap BrotherscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Bitmap Brothers classic titles including X-COM, Chaos Engine, and Cannon Fodder
• SNKcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for SNK retro game library
• CodemasterscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Codemasters retro game titles
• Team17coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Team17 retro game library
• Crystal DynamicscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Crystal Dynamics classic titles
• RebellioncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Rebellion retro game library
• Gearbox SoftwarecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Gearbox retro game titles
• IntellivisioncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Intellivision classic game library
• AmigacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Amiga retro game catalog
• IremcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Irem retro game library
• JalecocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Jaleco retro game titles
• GremlincoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Gremlin classic game catalog
• SunsoftcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Sunsoft retro game library
• TechnoscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Technos classic titles
• ToaplancoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Toaplan retro game library
• Duke NukemcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Duke Nukem game franchise
• Tomb RaidercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Tomb Raider classic game titles
• The C64coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Commodore 64 retro game library
• LOKcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for LOK retro game titles
• Rare Ltd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPartnership announced in 2026 to bring 64-bit classics Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie to the Evercade Nexus platform

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Polymega: Polymega is a retro gaming console that uses a hybrid approach combining original hardware compatibility with emulation. Comparable to Evercade's cross-compatible cartridge ecosystem and multi-system ambition.
• Hyperkin: Hyperkin manufactures retro gaming consoles (RetroN series), controllers, and accessories compatible with classic cartridges. Closely comparable to Evercade's hardware-plus-cartridge model across multiple retro console form factors.
• Miyoo: Miyoo produces compact retro emulation handhelds (Miyoo Mini, Mini Plus) popular with enthusiasts seeking affordable portable retro gaming. Directly comparable form factor to Evercade handhelds at a lower price point.
• Anbernic: Anbernic makes a broad lineup of low-cost retro emulation handhelds (RG35XX, RG35XX Plus, etc.) running community ROM libraries. Comparable to Evercade as a handheld-focused retro gaming device maker competing for the same enthusiast buyer.
• AYANEO: AYANEO manufactures premium handheld gaming PCs and Android-based handhelds that often target retro gaming use cases alongside modern titles. Comparable as a high-end handheld maker competing for enthusiast buyers seeking portable gaming.
• Analogue: Analogue designs premium FPGA-based retro gaming consoles (Mega Sg, Super Nt, Pocket) that play original cartridges. Directly comparable to Evercade as a hardware-first retro gaming platform targeting enthusiasts who value authenticity over software emulation.

Others

• 8BitDo: 8BitDo designs retro-styled wireless controllers and accessories compatible with classic and modern consoles. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler in the retro gaming hardware space, supplying accessories that complement platforms like Evercade.

Broad incumbents

• Atari: Atari produces the Atari VCS hybrid console and licenses its extensive retro game catalogue. Comparable as both a major retro IP holder (partner of Evercade) and a competing hardware platform in the retro space.
• Nintendo: Nintendo released the NES Classic Edition and SNES Classic Edition mini-consoles with built-in retro game libraries. Comparable as a broad incumbent that has validated the retro gaming hardware category at mass-market scale.

Emerging players

• ModRetro: ModRetro (Chris Crawford's venture) launched the Chromatic, an FPGA-based retro handheld for Game Boy games. Comparable as an emerging premium retro handheld targeting the same collector/enthusiast segment as Evercade.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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