[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.

[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.

[10] A 2003 report in the Chicago Reader estimated that cartridges would sell for as much $3000 at the time.