Universal Interactive

Universal Interactive (formerly Universal Interactive Studios) was an American video game publisher. The company was established by Skip Paul and Robert Biniaz of MCA Inc. in January 1994. Through the merger of Vivendi and Universal Studios in July 2000, Universal Interactive's ownership transitioned to Vivendi's video games division, Havas Interactive, which was later renamed Vivendi Universal Games.

History
The foundation of Universal Interactive Studios was announced by MCA Inc. on January 4, 1994. Leading key personnel for the foundation were Skip Paul and Robert Biniaz. The company's first product was Jurassic Park Interactive, which was previously announced in 1993 and released on May 10, 1994, to mixed reception. Universal Interactive Studios had their biggest success with Crash Bandicoot in 1996.

When Universal Interactive Studios' parent company, Universal Studios, merged with Vivendi in July 2000, Universal Interactive Studios was re-organized under Vivendi's Havas Interactive (later Vivendi Universal Games) division. Vivendi Universal announced on March 3, 2006, that it would divest itself of the "Universal" name.