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[[Image:Grclogo.jpeg|right|GRC logo circa 1995]]
 
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'''GRC''' (Graphic Research Co., Ltd.) was established on June 8, 1984. The company appears to no longer be in business.
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'''GRC''' (aka Graphic Research; グラフィックリサーチ) was established on June 8, 1984 and no longer appears to be in business.
  
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Due to the lack of credits or the ability to look at game code, we are unsure of GRC's involvement in many of its later games. We do not trust [http://web.archive.org/web/20030324143144/http://www.grarisa.co.jp/ the old GRC website], which lists the company's more recent games. For example, the site mentions ''Monster Farm Advance'' (GBA) and says GRC was involved in planning, programming, graphics, and sound. However, [http://www.mobygames.com/game/gameboy-advance/monster-rancher-advance/credits looking at the credits], we can't seem to find a single GRC staffer.
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It seems much of GRC's early sound team (referred to in numerous games as "Team Hyakumangoku" - presumably named after GRC programmer Yasuyuki "Hyakumangoku" Hamada) left to form game music studio [http://web.archive.org/web/20010713141818/http://www.parkcity.ne.jp/~cliche/ Studio Cliche].
  
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We have added those questionable games from the old GRC website to the list below, but they have been colored gray to indicate their uncertain status. Depending on what we find in our attempt to corroborate GRC's website, a game's "status" may revert to normal or the game may be removed entirely.
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Due to the lack of credits or the ability to look at game code, we are unsure of the extent of GRC's involvement in many of its later games. We do not trust [http://web.archive.org/web/20030324143144/http://www.grarisa.co.jp/ an old version of the GRC website], which lists the company's more recent games. For example, the site mentions ''Monster Rancher Advance'' (GBA) and says GRC was involved in planning, programming, graphics, and sound. However, [http://www.mobygames.com/game/gameboy-advance/monster-rancher-advance/credits looking at the credits], we can't seem to find a single GRC staffer.
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We have added these games to the list below anyway, but they, along with any other games we are unsure about, have been colored red to indicate their uncertain status.
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Mobile games have not been included in this entry.
  
 
'''[[Research Methods]]:''' Actual mentions, code comparisons, online resources (see [[#Links|links]]), [http://gdri.smspower.org/credits/grccredits.txt shared credits]
 
'''[[Research Methods]]:''' Actual mentions, code comparisons, online resources (see [[#Links|links]]), [http://gdri.smspower.org/credits/grccredits.txt shared credits]
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*<div style="color:red">''Tomato Adventure'' (JP Publisher: Nintendo)</div>
 
*<div style="color:red">''Tomato Adventure'' (JP Publisher: Nintendo)</div>
 
*''Tottoko Hamtarou 4: Nijiiro Daikoushin Dechu / Hamtaro: Rainbow Rescue'' (co-developed with AlphaDream) (JP/EU Publisher: Nintendo)
 
*''Tottoko Hamtarou 4: Nijiiro Daikoushin Dechu / Hamtaro: Rainbow Rescue'' (co-developed with AlphaDream) (JP/EU Publisher: Nintendo)
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*<div style="color:red">''Medal Games'' (Publisher: Sega)</div>
 
  
 
===Mega Drive/Genesis===
 
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==Links==
 
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20030324143144/http://www.grarisa.co.jp/ Internet Archive Wayback Machine - Official website circa 2003]
 
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20030324143144/http://www.grarisa.co.jp/ Internet Archive Wayback Machine - Official website circa 2003]
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* [http://review-site.net/developer/ku.html#グラフィックリサーチ SIT Developer Table entry for GRC]
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* [http://review-site.net/developer/ku.html#グラフィックリサーチ SIT Developer Table entry]

Revision as of 11:58, 15 September 2007

GRC logo circa 1995

GRC (aka Graphic Research; グラフィックリサーチ) was established on June 8, 1984 and no longer appears to be in business.

It seems much of GRC's early sound team (referred to in numerous games as "Team Hyakumangoku" - presumably named after GRC programmer Yasuyuki "Hyakumangoku" Hamada) left to form game music studio Studio Cliche.

Due to the lack of credits or the ability to look at game code, we are unsure of the extent of GRC's involvement in many of its later games. We do not trust an old version of the GRC website, which lists the company's more recent games. For example, the site mentions Monster Rancher Advance (GBA) and says GRC was involved in planning, programming, graphics, and sound. However, looking at the credits, we can't seem to find a single GRC staffer.

We have added these games to the list below anyway, but they, along with any other games we are unsure about, have been colored red to indicate their uncertain status.

Mobile games have not been included in this entry.

Research Methods: Actual mentions, code comparisons, online resources (see links), shared credits

AIBO (robotic pet from Sony)

  • Another Evolution Side-One
  • Another Evolution Side-Two

Arcade

  • Fire Battle (Manufacturer: Taito)

Famicom/NES

  • Asmik-kun Land (JP Publisher: Asmik)
  • Baseball Fighter (JP Publisher: VAP)
  • J.League Fighting Soccer: The King of Ace Strikers (JP Publisher: IGS)
  • J.League Winning Goal (JP Publisher: Electronic Arts)
  • Vegas Connection: Casino Kara Ai o Komete (JP Publisher: Sigma Enterprises)
  • Widget (programming, sound) (US Publisher: Atlus)

Game Boy

  • Bakenou TV '94 (JP Publisher: Asmik)
  • Bakenou V3 (JP Publisher: Asmik)
  • Captain Tsubasa VS (JP Publisher: Tecmo)
  • DX Bakenou Z (JP Publisher: Asmik)
  • Gem Gem (JP Publisher: VIC Tokai)
  • GI King! Sanbiki no Yosouya (JP Publisher: VIC Tokai)
  • Ippatsu Gyakuten: DX Bakenou (JP Publisher: Asmik)
  • J.League Fighting Soccer (JP Publisher: IGS)
  • J.League Live 95 (JP Publisher: EA Victor)
  • J.League Winning Goal (JP Publisher: Electronic Arts)
  • Koi Wa Kakehiki (JP Publisher: Pony Canyon)
  • Lucle (JP Publisher: VIC Tokai)
  • Power Mission (JP Publisher: VAP; US Publisher: NTVIC)
  • Shin Keiba Kizoku Pocket Jockey (JP Publisher: King Records)
  • Solomon's Club (JP/US Publisher: Tecmo)
  • Tokyo Disneyland: Mickey no Cinderella Shiro Mystery Tour (JP Publisher: Tomy)
  • World Beach Volley: 1991 GB Cup (JP Publisher: IGS)
  • Xerd no Densetsu (JP Publisher: VIC Tokai)
  • Xerd no Densetsu 2: Xerd!! Gishin no Ryouiki (JP Publisher: VIC Tokai)

Game Boy Color

  • Barcode Taisen Bardigun (JP Publisher: Tamsoft)
  • Itsudemo Pachinko GB: CR Monster House (JP Publisher: Tamsoft)
  • Monster Farm Battle Card GB / Monster Rancher Battle Card GB (JP/US Publisher: Tecmo)
  • Solomon / Monster Rancher Explorer (JP/US Publisher: Tecmo)
  • Soreike! Anpanman - 5tsu no Tou no Ousama (JP Publisher: Tamsoft)
  • Soreike! Anpanman - Fushigi na Nikoniko Album (JP Publisher: Tamsoft)

Game Boy Advance

  • Boku wa Koukuu Kanseikan (JP Publisher: Tamsoft)
  • Monster Farm Advance 2 / Monster Rancher Advance 2 (co-developed with Tecmo) (JP Publisher: Tecmo)
  • Tomato Adventure (JP Publisher: Nintendo)
  • Tottoko Hamtarou 4: Nijiiro Daikoushin Dechu / Hamtaro: Rainbow Rescue (co-developed with AlphaDream) (JP/EU Publisher: Nintendo)

Mega Drive/Genesis

  • Battle Mania / Trouble Shooter (sound) (JP/US Publisher: VIC Tokai)
Developer: VIC Tokai
  • Battle Mania Daiginjou (sound) (JP Publisher: VIC Tokai)
Developer: VIC Tokai
  • Kyuukyoku Tiger / Twin Cobra: Desert Attack Helicopter (JP Publisher: Treco, US Publisher: Sega)
  • Psy-O-Blade (JP Publisher: Sigma Enterprises)
  • Socket / Time Dominator 1st (sound) (US/JP Publisher: VIC Tokai)
Developer: VIC Tokai

PC

  • Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt (JP Publisher: Ask Kodansha)
  • Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt '98 (JP Publisher: Ask)
  • Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt '98 Deluxe (JP Publisher: Ask)
  • Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt 2000 (JP Publisher: Ask)
  • Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt 2000 Plus (JP Publisher: Ask)
  • Keiba Yousu Soft: Turf & Dirt 2001 (JP Publisher: Ask)

PlayStation

  • Bomberman Fantasy Race (JP Publisher: Hudson, US Publisher: Atlus, EU Publisher: Virgin Interactive)
  • Derby Jockey R (JP Publisher: Asmik Ace)
  • Koguma-chan no Daibouken (JP Publisher: Sunmark)
  • Mach Go Go Go / Speed Racer (JP Publisher: Tomy, US Publisher: Jaleco)
  • Meisha Retsuden: Greatest 70's (JP Publisher: Epoch)
  • Myaon o Sagase (JP Publisher: Sunmark)
  • Nippon Golf Kyoukai Kanshuu: Double Eagle (JP Publisher: Sunsoft)
  • Ore no Yacht: Ganbare! Nippon Challenge (JP Publisher: Tomy)
  • Play de Oboeru Series: Nihonshi Keyword Deruderu 1800 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
  • Play de Oboeru Series: Seikaishi Keyword Deruderu 1800 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
  • Play de Oboeru: Chuugaku Eitango Deruderu 1200 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
  • Play de Oboeru: Eijukugo Deruderu 750 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
  • Play de Oboeru: Eitango Deruderu 1700 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
  • Play de Oboeru: Kanji Kentai Deruderu 1100 (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
  • Play de Oboeru: Toeic(R) Test (JP Publisher: Nagase Brothers)
  • Pururun! with Shape Up Girls (JP Publisher: J-Wing)
  • Runabout-2 (JP Publisher: Climax Entertainment, US Publisher: Hot-B, EU Publisher: Midas Interactive Entertainment)
  • Touki Denshou Angel Eyes (JP Publisher: Tecmo)

PlayStation 2

  • Runabout 3: Neo Age (JP Publisher: Hearty Robin)

Super Famicom/Super NES

  • Derby Jockey: Kishou heno Michi (JP Publisher: Asmik)
  • Mickey no Tokyo Disneyland Daibouken (JP Publisher: Tomy)
  • Pachinko Tetsujin 7ban Shobu (JP Publisher: Daikoku)
  • Shinseiki Odysselya II (sound driver) (JP Publisher: VIC Tokai)
Developer: VIC Tokai

WonderSwan

  • Senkaiden: TV Animation Senkaiden Houshin Engi Yori (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • Senkaiden Ni: TV Animation Senkaiden Houshin Engi Yori (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • SD Gundam Gashapon Senki: Episode 1 (JP Publisher: Bandai)

WonderSwan Color

  • From TV Animation One Piece: Treasure Wars (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • From TV Animation One Piece: Treasure Wars 2: Buggyland Heyou Koso (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • Shaman King: Mirahe no Ishi (JP Publisher: Bandai)

Links

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