Difference between revisions of "Bits Laboratory"
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− | '''Bits Laboratory''' was established on December 24, 1985 [http://web.archive.org/web/ | + | '''Bits Laboratory''' (有限会社ビッツラボラトリー) was established on December 24, 1985 [http://web.archive.org/web/*/www.highway.ne.jp/bitslabo/bits/index.htm], by a group of freelancers. [http://review-site.net/dt/index.php/ひ#.E3.83.93.E3.83.83.E3.83.84.E3.83.A9.E3.83.9C.E3.83.A9.E3.83.88.E3.83.AA.E3.83.BC.EF.BC.88Bits_Laboratory.EF.BC.89] It was originally called Workss. |
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Not to be confused with British developer Bits Studios. | Not to be confused with British developer Bits Studios. | ||
− | '''[[Research Methods]]:''' Actual mentions, code comparisons, online resources (see [[#Links|links]]), shared staff | + | '''[[About:Research Methods|Research Methods]]:''' Actual mentions, code comparisons, online resources (see [[#Links|links]]), shared staff |
===Famicom/NES=== | ===Famicom/NES=== | ||
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:<small>Planning, Graphics: Vanguard Works</small> | :<small>Planning, Graphics: Vanguard Works</small> | ||
*''Gain Ground SX'' (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue) | *''Gain Ground SX'' (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue) | ||
− | :<small>Graphics | + | :<small>Some Graphics: [[Fill in Cafe]]</small> |
− | * | + | *''Hellfire S'' (some graphics, some assistance) (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue) |
− | * | + | *''Hi-Leg Fantasy'' (JP Publisher: Games Express) |
*''Side Arms Special'' (some programming) (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue) | *''Side Arms Special'' (some programming) (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue) | ||
*''Splash Lake'' (JP/US Publisher: NEC Avenue) | *''Splash Lake'' (JP/US Publisher: NEC Avenue) | ||
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===PlayStation=== | ===PlayStation=== | ||
*''Charamela'' (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Soft) | *''Charamela'' (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Soft) | ||
− | * | + | *''TearRing Sega: Yutona Eiyuu Senki'' (development cooperation) (JP Publisher: Enterbrain) |
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*''True Love Story'' (JP Publisher: ASCII) | *''True Love Story'' (JP Publisher: ASCII) | ||
*''True Love Story 2'' (JP Publisher: ASCII) | *''True Love Story 2'' (JP Publisher: ASCII) | ||
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*''Monstania'' (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Video) | *''Monstania'' (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Video) | ||
:<small>Planning: Amccus</small> | :<small>Planning: Amccus</small> | ||
+ | *<div style="color:red">''SD Gundam X: Super Gachapon World'' (JP Publisher: Yutaka)</div> | ||
*''Sengoku no Hasha'' (JP Publisher: Banpresto) | *''Sengoku no Hasha'' (JP Publisher: Banpresto) | ||
===Wii=== | ===Wii=== | ||
− | *''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' (development cooperation) | + | *''Dairantou Smash Brothers X / Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' (development cooperation) |
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
*[http://bits-labo.com/ Official website] (Japanese) | *[http://bits-labo.com/ Official website] (Japanese) | ||
− | *[http://review-site.net/dt/index.php/ひ#.E3.83.93.E3.83.83.E3.83.84.E3.83.A9.E3.83.9C.E3.83.A9.E3.83.88.E3.83.AA.E3.83.BC.EF.BC.88Bits_Laboratory.EF.BC.89 Developer Table entry] | + | *[http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.highway.ne.jp/bitslabo/ Official website (Internet Archive Wayback Machine)] (Japanese) |
+ | *[http://review-site.net/dt/index.php/ひ#.E3.83.93.E3.83.83.E3.83.84.E3.83.A9.E3.83.9C.E3.83.A9.E3.83.88.E3.83.AA.E3.83.BC.EF.BC.88Bits_Laboratory.EF.BC.89 Developer Table entry] (Japanese) | ||
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Revision as of 14:55, 22 February 2011
Bits Laboratory (有限会社ビッツラボラトリー) was established on December 24, 1985 [1], by a group of freelancers. [2] It was originally called Workss.
Not to be confused with British developer Bits Studios.
Research Methods: Actual mentions, code comparisons, online resources (see links), shared staff
Famicom/NES
- Gambler Jiko Chuushinha (under subcontract with Game Arts?) (JP Publisher: Asmik)
- Music: Mecano Associates
- Gambler Jiko Chuushinha 2 (some music [sound driver?]; under subcontract with Game Arts?) (JP Publisher: Asmik)
- Some Music (Composition?): Mecano Associates
- Ghostbusters (JP Publisher: Tokuma Shoten; US Publisher: Activision)
- Hanjuku Hero (main programming) (JP Publisher: Square)
- King's Knight (JP/US Publisher: Square)
- Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Remember Dream (JP Publisher: Yutaka)
- Music Composition: T's Music
- Minna no Taabou no Nakayoshi Dai Sakusen (JP Publisher: Character Soft)
- SD Gundam Gachapon Senshi 4: New Type Story (under subcontract with Game Arts?) (JP Publisher: Yutaka)
- Direction, Scenario Design: Game Arts
- Thexder (JP Publisher: Square)
Famicom Disk System
- Kiki Kaikai: Dotou-hen (JP Publisher: Taito)
Game Boy
- Kitchen Panic (JP Publisher: Coconuts Japan)
Mega/Sega CD
- Prince of Persia (US Publisher: Brøderbund)
- Rise of the Dragon (JP Publisher: Sega; US Publisher: Dynamix)
- Wing Commander (US Publisher: Origin; JP Publisher: Sega)
PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16
- After Burner II (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue)
- Darius Alpha (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue)
- Darius Plus (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue)
- Fantasy Zone (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue; US Publisher: NEC Home Electronics)
- Veigues Tactical Gladiator (JP Publisher: Victor; US Publisher: NEC Home Electronics)
PC Engine/TurboGrafx-CD
- Ai Chouaniki (JP Publisher: Masaya)
- Planning, Graphics: Vanguard Works
- Gain Ground SX (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue)
- Some Graphics: Fill in Cafe
- Hellfire S (some graphics, some assistance) (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue)
- Hi-Leg Fantasy (JP Publisher: Games Express)
- Side Arms Special (some programming) (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue)
- Splash Lake (JP/US Publisher: NEC Avenue)
- Super Darius (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue)
PlayStation
- Charamela (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Soft)
- TearRing Sega: Yutona Eiyuu Senki (development cooperation) (JP Publisher: Enterbrain)
- True Love Story (JP Publisher: ASCII)
- True Love Story 2 (JP Publisher: ASCII)
- True Love Story Fan Disc (JP Publisher: ASCII)
- True Love Story: Remember My Heart (JP Publisher: ASCII)
PlayStation 2
- Chenuen no San Goku Shi (development cooperation) (JP Publisher: Game Arts)
- Kimi Kiss (programming) (JP Publisher: Enterbrain)
- Gungrave O.D. / Gungrave: Overdose (development cooperation) (JP Publisher: Red; US Publisher: Mastiff; UK/AU Publisher: Play It)
Saturn
- Derby Stallion (JP Publisher: ASCII)
- Game Basic for Sega Saturn (JP Publisher: ASCII)
- Mahou Gakuen Lunar (JP Publisher: Game Arts)
- Ooedo Renaissance (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Soft)
- Puyo Puyo Tsuu (JP Publisher: Compile)
Super Famicom/Super NES
- Gambler Jiko Chuushinha 2: Dorapon Quest (under subcontract with Game Arts?) (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Video)
- Monstania (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Video)
- Planning: Amccus
- SD Gundam X: Super Gachapon World (JP Publisher: Yutaka)
- Sengoku no Hasha (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
Wii
- Dairantou Smash Brothers X / Super Smash Bros. Brawl (development cooperation)
Links
- Official website (Japanese)
- Official website (Internet Archive Wayback Machine) (Japanese)
- Developer Table entry (Japanese)