Japanese Game Developers @ GC 2011

The following Japanese game developers that will participate in the JAPAN/JETRO booth at GC 2011:

• Acquire Corporation
• Arc System Works Co. Ltd.
• Compile Heart Co., Ltd.
• CyberStep, Inc.
• Digital Scape Co., Ltd Bauhaus Entertainment
• iNiS Corporation
• InterOne Inc.
• Magic Pictures, Inc.
• NetDimension Corporation
• R-Force Entertainment Inc.
• Vanguard Co., Ltd.

Japanese Game Developers

Acquire Corporation

For the past 16 years, Acquire established itself as one of Japan's top video game developers. Acquire is well known for its popular stealth-action video game series called, "Tenchu" and other games based on Samurai-era Japan. Acquire currently has multiple development teams working on various titles for Playstation 3, Xbox360, PSP2 and Nintendo 3DS.

To view snapshots of Acquire's games, please click here ( 740 KB).

Date of creation: December 6, 1994
Contact Person: Richie Casper, +81-3-5297-2355
Website: http://www.acquire.co.jp
Main platforms: (1) PS3, (2) XBox360, (3) PSP2

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Arc System Works Co. Ltd.

ARC System Works is a well known developer of action games and is well acclaimed for its 2D fighting games. Arc System Works has been developing games for leading publishers since the 8-bit era. With over 20 years of history, ARC Systems Works is capable of leading and executing a wide range of OEM development projects. Currently, they are working on a secret project for a major U.S video game publisher.

To view snapshots of Arc System Works' games, please click here ( 2.79 MB).

Date of creation: May 1988
Contact Person: Hiroyuki Masuno, +81-45-470-1550
Website: http://www.arcsystemworks.jp/
Main platforms: (1) Xbox360 (Kinect), (2) Playstation 3 (Playstation Move), (3) Nintendo 3DS

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Compile Heart Co., Ltd.

Compile Heart specializes in the development of original and licensed anime games. In Japan, Compile Heart is recognized as one of the leaders in female-oriented games. They are widely acclaimed for their character designs and in-depth plot lines. Their popular titles include: HAKUOKI, Fushigi Yuugi, Hiiro no Kakera, AGAREST, and Spectral Force. They develop between 30 to 40 titles a year for the Japanese market (mainly for PSP, PS3 and Xbox 360). For the U.S and European markets, they are mainly developing RPG and adventure games with Capcom, Sega, Koei, Nippon Ichi, Gust, Red Entertainment and others.

To view snapshots of Compile Heart's games, please click here ( 1.24 MB).

Date of creation: June 2006
Contact Person: Damien Urvois, +81-3-5985-6801
Website: http://www.compileheart.com
Main platforms: (1) PS3, (2) PSP, (3) Xbox360

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CyberStep, Inc.

Since 2001, CyberStep, Inc. has developed and managed the best original online games in its genre. Their titles are played worldwide in over 10 different countries. Their popular titles include: C21, GetAmped (also known as SplashFighters in English-speaking countries), CosmicBreak, GetAmped2, and Holy Beast. CyberStep also develops high-tech business solutions which clients can utilize to experience the next generation of online shopping. CyberStep is always expanding and aiming to connect different cultures around the world through the medium of high quality entertainment and technology.

To view snapshots of CyberStep's games, please click here ( 943 KB).

Date of creation: January 14, 2011
Contact Person: Ryota Takahashi, 408-309-1693
Website: http://www.cyberstep.com/
Main platforms: (1) PC, (2) Windows, (3) MeeGo OS

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Digital Scape Co., Ltd Bauhaus Entertainment

In 2006, a Japanese human resource agency called Digital Scape established Bauhaus Entertainment in Japan. In September 2009, Bauhaus Entertainment merged with Digital Scape to enhance the efficiency and quality of their services. Bauhaus Entertainment is proficient in supporting the development, planning and full production of various video game projects for PS3, PSP, XBOX360, Wii, 3DS and PC. Being the human resource solution for game industry, Bauhaus Entertainment utilized Digital Scape's networks to create auspicious relationships with many publishers in Japan. With the synergy of more than 400 experienced and highly skilled staff members, they produce successful digital content business from the early state game planning to full scale production.

To view snapshots of Bauhaus' games, please click here ( 8.07 MB).

Date of creation: January 15, 2011
Contact Person: Riki Kataoka, +81-3-5459-6209
Websites: http://www.dsp.co.jp/ | http://www.dsp.co.jp/bhe/
Main platforms: (1) PS3, (2) XBox360, (3) Nintendo 3DS

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iNiS Corporation

iNiS is an independent entertainment software and technology company specializing in the fusion of music with the digital interactive experience. They are known for their strengths in designing and developing music games with strong mass market appeal. They are experts in directing the entire game development process; from creating an original game concept to game designing, inlcuding 3D graphics, music and sound effect producing. They have experience in developing for all major platforms including Nintendo DS, Wii, PSP, Xbox 360, etc. INiS titles have received critical acclaims from Japan, North America, Europe and other Asian markets.

Date of creation: February 3, 1997
Contact Person: Andy Tsai, +81-3-5768-5152
Website: http://www.inis.jp/en/
Main platforms: (1) Xbox360, (2) Nintendo DS, (3) PSP

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InterOne Inc.

InterOne specializes in licensing and developing titles for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, 3DS, PSP, iPhone, Android, and social gaming. InterOne has talented Japanese developers who are highly skilled in leading projects for console games and mobile phones. For the past four years, they have worked on more than 15 projects for the U.S and European markets and 20 licensing projects worldwide. InterOne supports and manages projects in the field of international localization and management.

To view snapshots of InterOne's games, please click here ( 439 KB).

Contact Person: Tetsuo Fukuda, +81-3-5283-2385
Website: http://www.interone.co.jp/
Main platforms: (1) 3DS, (2) XBox360 Kinect, (3) iPhone

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Magic Pictures, Inc.

MagicPictures, Inc. is an award-winning visual effect studio established in 2000. For the past 10 years, MagicPictures has provided high quality, realistic graphic animations and visual effects for TV commercials, films, game cinematic, and music videos. To create high quality CG animations, MagicPictures utilizes internally-developed, original in-house animation software. Utilizing their experienced digital artists and advanced R&D, MagicPictures offers unique solutions for a wide range of game-cut scenes and cinematic for various platforms. In 2009, MagicPictures opened a studio in Los Angeles, CA to grow their business in the U.S market.

To view snapshots of Magic Pictures' games, please click here ( 279 KB).

Date of creation: December 2000
Contact Person: Makoto Chiba, +81-50-5532-8708
Website: http://www.magicpics.com/
Main platforms: (1) PS3, (2) XBox360, (3) PC

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NetDimension Corporation

NetDimension develops the MatricEngine Solution, a high-end authoring tool for mobile 3D game developers. The MatricEngine Solution also features a universal playback engine that can be used to create games on a variety of platforms, such as PC, Android, iPhone, etc. NetDimension's user-friendly MatricEngine enables users to maximize their ideas, even with limited knowledge in programming skills. With years of experience in avatar and online game community development in Japan, NetDimension is capable of reducing costs for both development and maintenance.

To view snapshots of NetDimension's games, please click here ( 838 KB).

Date of creation: May 23, 2000
Contact Person: Makoto Miyakawa
Website: http://www.net-dimension.com/
Main platforms: (1) Android, (2) iPhone, (3) Windows

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R-Force Entertainment Inc.

Since 1999, R-Force Entertainment has been focusing their production of game titles for hand held consoles (PSP, DS, etc), mobile phones and SNS games for casual gamers.

To view snapshots of R-Force Entertainment's games, please click here ( 855 KB).

Date of creation: December 6, 1994
Contact Person: Nobuyuki Kimura
Website: http://www.r-force.co.jp/
Main platforms: (1) Android, (2) iOS, (3) Mobile Consoles (PSP/3DS)

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Vanguard Co., Ltd.

Vanguard is an online game development specialist for consoles, mobile and PC. They provide simple and easy-to-play strategy games (i.e. German �style board game), advanced server programming technologies, and self�progressing style online games (the game progresses even when the user is logged off). Through the research and use of different advanced technologies like Adobe Flash and Adobe AIR, they develop games that run on low spec PCs. Vanguard also has experience in developing different genres of games including: RPG, Action, Puzzle, Strategy, and etc. Their most acclaimed work in the self-progressing online game series is titled, "The Gundam Network Operations." It was release in 2002 and is the longest active PC online game in Japan to date.

To view snapshots of VanGuard's games, please click here ( 426 KB).

Date of creation: October 29, 1993
Contact Person: Tomonori Sugiyama
Website: http://www.vgd.co.jp
Main platforms: (1) Web Browser, (2) Facebook

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