[1] The company was founded by Dr. Irwin Gaines, Dr. John Bronstein, and Dr. Joseph Biel[2] under the name Computer Magic Video, which was shortened to Com Ma Vid, or CommaVid.

[3] In addition to developing its own titles, CommaVid ported the arcade game Venture to the 2600 for Coleco which was released in 1982.

In 2010 the Retroist wrote, "CommaVid is one of those companies whose games are hit or miss.

[4] The following games were released by CommaVid:[1] MagiCard is an Atari 2600 programming tool on a cartridge that originally came with a 100-page manual and was only available via mail order.

[9] Video Life was only available through a special mail order offer to owners of CommaVid's MagiCard.