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+ | '''Highwaystar Co., Ltd.''' (株式会社ハイウェイスター) was established in February 1996 and headed by Koichi Osafune (長船浩一) [http://web.archive.org/web/20060707084933/http://www.hws.co.jp/cp.html], the former head of the digital entertainment division at adult video company Kuki. In 2003, a group of former staff established [[POT]], originally an associated company of Highwaystar that later became independent. | ||
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+ | (Non-game "digital contents" not included.) | ||
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+ | '''[[About:Research Methods|Research Methods]]:''' Online resources | ||
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===Dreamcast=== | ===Dreamcast=== | ||
+ | *<div style="color:red">''Grandia II'' (JP Publisher: [[Game Arts]]; US/EU Publisher: Ubisoft)</div> | ||
+ | *''Gundam Battle Online'' (graphics) (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
+ | :<small>Developer: [[BEC]]</small> | ||
+ | *''Kaen Seibo: The Virgin on Megiddo'' (some graphics) (JP Publisher: Kobi) | ||
+ | *''Shenmue: Isshou Yokosuka'' / ''Shenmue'' / ''US Shenmue'' (partial production) (JP/EU/US Publisher: Sega) | ||
*''Shinkisekai Evolution 2'' / ''Evolution 2: Far Off Promise'' (some graphics) (JP Publisher: ESP/[[Sting]]; US Publisher: Ubisoft; EU Publisher: Swing!) | *''Shinkisekai Evolution 2'' / ''Evolution 2: Far Off Promise'' (some graphics) (JP Publisher: ESP/[[Sting]]; US Publisher: Ubisoft; EU Publisher: Swing!) | ||
:<small>Developer: Sting</small> | :<small>Developer: Sting</small> | ||
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===Game Boy Advance=== | ===Game Boy Advance=== | ||
*''Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting'' (graphics) (JP Publisher: ESP) | *''Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting'' (graphics) (JP Publisher: ESP) | ||
+ | *''Little Buster Q'' (graphics) (JP Publisher: Tomy) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===GameCube=== | ||
+ | *''International Superstar Soccer 3'' (some programming) (EU Publisher: Konami) | ||
+ | :<small>Some Programming: [[Digitalware]], [[Quintet]]</small> | ||
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+ | ===Hybrid (Macintosh/Windows)=== | ||
+ | *''Kurayami-saka no Ie'' (JP Publisher: h.m.p) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVDZoaR6CUk] | ||
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+ | ===Nintendo 64=== | ||
+ | *''Tsumi to Batsu: Hoshi no Keishousha'' (some graphics) (JP Publisher: Nintendo) | ||
===PlayStation=== | ===PlayStation=== | ||
*''Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life'' (some graphics) (JP Publisher: SNK) | *''Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life'' (some graphics) (JP Publisher: SNK) | ||
:<small>Production: [[Yumekobo]]; Developer: [[Japan Vistec]]</small> | :<small>Production: [[Yumekobo]]; Developer: [[Japan Vistec]]</small> | ||
+ | *''Block Kuzushi 2'' / ''Block Buster'' (JP Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment; EU Publisher: Phoenix) | ||
+ | *''The Bowling'' / ''Bowling'' (US version) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher; US Publisher: Agetec) | ||
*''The Golf'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher) | *''The Golf'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher) | ||
+ | *''Hello Kitty Block Kuzushi'' (all development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher) | ||
+ | *''Hello Kitty Bowling'' (all development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher) | ||
+ | *''Hello Kitty Illust Puzzle'' (all development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher) | ||
+ | *''The Hikouki'' / ''Aces of the Air'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher; US Publisher: Agetec) | ||
*''JailBreaker'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: NEC Interchannel) | *''JailBreaker'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: NEC Interchannel) | ||
:<small>Concept Design, Character Design: Concept Factory</small> | :<small>Concept Design, Character Design: Concept Factory</small> | ||
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*''Jikuu Tantei DD 2: Hangyaku no Apsalar'' (programming, graphics) (JP Publisher: ASCII) | *''Jikuu Tantei DD 2: Hangyaku no Apsalar'' (programming, graphics) (JP Publisher: ASCII) | ||
*''Kamen Rider: The Bike Race'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher) | *''Kamen Rider: The Bike Race'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher) | ||
+ | *''Kidou Senshi Gundam: Giren no Yabou: Zeon no Keifu'' (some programming) (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
*''The Kyoutei'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher) | *''The Kyoutei'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher) | ||
*''Mezase! Meimon Yakyuu Bu'' (graphics) (JP Publisher: DaZZ) | *''Mezase! Meimon Yakyuu Bu'' (graphics) (JP Publisher: DaZZ) | ||
− | *''Mobile Suit Gundam: Giren no Yabou | + | *''Mobile Suit Gundam: Giren no Yabou - Zeon no Keifu'' (some programming) (JP Publisher: Bandai) |
+ | :<small>Developer: BEC</small> | ||
*''Ningyo no Rakuin'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: NEC Interchannel) | *''Ningyo no Rakuin'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: NEC Interchannel) | ||
*''Planetarium'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher) | *''Planetarium'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher) | ||
+ | *''The Race'' / ''Racing'' / ''Pro Racer'' (US version) (JP Publisher: Culture Publishers; US Publisher: A1 Games; EU Publisher: Midas) | ||
+ | *''SD Gundam Eiyuden: Daikessen!! Shiki vs Musha'' (programming, graphics) (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
*''The Sensha'' / ''Mobile Armor'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher; US Publisher: Agetec) | *''The Sensha'' / ''Mobile Armor'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher; US Publisher: Agetec) | ||
*''Side Pocket 3'' (production coordination?) (JP Publisher: Data East) | *''Side Pocket 3'' (production coordination?) (JP Publisher: Data East) | ||
*''The Squash'' / ''Street Racquetball'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher; US Publisher: Agetec) | *''The Squash'' / ''Street Racquetball'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher; US Publisher: Agetec) | ||
+ | *''Stray Sheep: Poe to Merry no Daibouken'' (partial production) (JP Publisher: Robot) | ||
*''The Suiei'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher) | *''The Suiei'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher) | ||
+ | *''Toshinden Subaru'' / ''Toshinden 4'' (European version) (JP Publisher: Takara; EU Publisher: Virgin) | ||
+ | *''スプーキー・プーキー!おばけのドキドキ大作戦'' (unreleased?) (graphics) (TYO) | ||
+ | *''ウォーシップ・トゥルーパーズ'' (graphics) (KSS) | ||
===PlayStation 2=== | ===PlayStation 2=== | ||
+ | *3D fighting game (unreleased) (graphics) | ||
+ | *''Akudaikan 2: Mousouden'' (some graphics) (JP Publisher: Global A Entertainment) | ||
+ | *''Akudaikan 3'' (some graphics) (JP Publisher: Global A Entertainment) | ||
+ | :<small>Programming, Some Graphics: [[Marionette]]</small> | ||
+ | *''Clock Tower 3'' (some graphics) (JP/US/EU Publisher: Capcom) | ||
+ | *''Freak Out'' / ''Stretch Panic'' / ''Hippa Linda'' (some graphics) (EU Publisher: Swing!; US Publisher: Conspiracy Entertainment; JP Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten) | ||
+ | *''The Hajimete no RPG'' (planning, graphics) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher) | ||
+ | *''Kamen Rider: Seigi no Keifu'' (programming) (JP Publisher: Banpresto) | ||
+ | *''Kidou Senshi Gundam'' / ''Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo'' (programming) (JP/US Publisher: Bandai) | ||
+ | *''Kidou Senshi Gundam: Giren no Yabou: Zeon Dokuritsu Sensouden: Kouryaku Shireisho'' (programming, graphics) (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
+ | *''Kurogane no Houkou: Warship Commander'' (programming) (JP Publisher: Koei) | ||
*''Need for Speed Underground'' (port - Japanese version?) (US/EU/JP Publisher: Electronic Arts) | *''Need for Speed Underground'' (port - Japanese version?) (US/EU/JP Publisher: Electronic Arts) | ||
*''Silpheed: The Lost Planet'' (some graphics) (JP/KR Publisher: Capcom; US Publisher: Working Designs; EU Publisher: Swing!) | *''Silpheed: The Lost Planet'' (some graphics) (JP/KR Publisher: Capcom; US Publisher: Working Designs; EU Publisher: Swing!) | ||
+ | *''Velvet File'' / ''Robot Warlords'' (graphics) (JP Publisher: DaZZ; EU Publisher: Midas) | ||
*''Wild Arms: The 4th Detonator'' / ''Wild Arms 4'' (some graphics) (JP Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment; US Publisher: Xseed Games; EU Publisher: 505 Game Street) | *''Wild Arms: The 4th Detonator'' / ''Wild Arms 4'' (some graphics) (JP Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment; US Publisher: Xseed Games; EU Publisher: 505 Game Street) | ||
*''Wild Arms Alter Code: F'' (some graphics) (JP Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment; US Publisher: Agetec) | *''Wild Arms Alter Code: F'' (some graphics) (JP Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment; US Publisher: Agetec) | ||
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*''Deep Fear'' (some graphics) (JP/EU Publisher: Sega) | *''Deep Fear'' (some graphics) (JP/EU Publisher: Sega) | ||
*''The Legend of Heroes I & II'' (all development) (JP Publisher: GMF) | *''The Legend of Heroes I & II'' (all development) (JP Publisher: GMF) | ||
− | *''Mizuki Shigeru no Youkai Zukan'' (all development) (JP Publisher: Kodansha) | + | *''Mizuki Shigeru no Youkai Zukan Soushuuhen'' (all development) (JP Publisher: Kodansha) |
+ | :<small>Production, Direction: TYO</small> | ||
*''Side Pocket 3'' (production coordination?) (JP Publisher: Data East) | *''Side Pocket 3'' (production coordination?) (JP Publisher: Data East) | ||
*''Welcome House'' (port) (JP Publisher: Imagineer) | *''Welcome House'' (port) (JP Publisher: Imagineer) | ||
+ | :<small>Production?: XCentury Studios, Gets Corporation</small> | ||
===Windows=== | ===Windows=== | ||
*''Block Vader'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: NEC Interchannel) | *''Block Vader'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: NEC Interchannel) | ||
*''Winning Post 6'' (graphics) (JP Publisher: Koei) | *''Winning Post 6'' (graphics) (JP Publisher: Koei) | ||
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+ | ===WonderSwan Color=== | ||
+ | *''SD Gundam Eiyuuden: Kishi Densetsu'' (graphics) (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
+ | *''SD Gundam Eiyuuden: Musha Densetsu'' (graphics) (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
===Xbox=== | ===Xbox=== | ||
*''Drihoo'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: Highwaystar) | *''Drihoo'' (planning, development) (JP Publisher: Highwaystar) | ||
+ | :<small>Sound: Crysta</small> | ||
+ | :<small>Originally called ''Piledriver''. The first Xbox game to be funded in part by a joint program from Microsoft and Japan Digital Contents. [https://www.gamespot.com/articles/piledriver-for-xbox-announced/1100-2838074/]</small> | ||
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+ | ==Links== | ||
+ | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20000501000000*/http://www.hws.co.jp/ Official website (Internet Archive Wayback Machine)] (Japanese) | ||
[[Category:Companies]] | [[Category:Companies]] |
Latest revision as of 05:51, 23 March 2024
Highwaystar Co., Ltd. (株式会社ハイウェイスター) was established in February 1996 and headed by Koichi Osafune (長船浩一) [1], the former head of the digital entertainment division at adult video company Kuki. In 2003, a group of former staff established POT, originally an associated company of Highwaystar that later became independent.
(Non-game "digital contents" not included.)
Research Methods: Online resources
Dreamcast
- Grandia II (JP Publisher: Game Arts; US/EU Publisher: Ubisoft)
- Gundam Battle Online (graphics) (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Developer: BEC
- Kaen Seibo: The Virgin on Megiddo (some graphics) (JP Publisher: Kobi)
- Shenmue: Isshou Yokosuka / Shenmue / US Shenmue (partial production) (JP/EU/US Publisher: Sega)
- Shinkisekai Evolution 2 / Evolution 2: Far Off Promise (some graphics) (JP Publisher: ESP/Sting; US Publisher: Ubisoft; EU Publisher: Swing!)
- Developer: Sting
DS
- Elite Beat Agents / Dowajwo! Rhythm Hero (some additional illustration, some additional digital paint) (US/AU/EU/KR Publisher: Nintendo)
- Some Additional Animation Authoring: MBA International
Game Boy Advance
- Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting (graphics) (JP Publisher: ESP)
- Little Buster Q (graphics) (JP Publisher: Tomy)
GameCube
- International Superstar Soccer 3 (some programming) (EU Publisher: Konami)
- Some Programming: Digitalware, Quintet
Hybrid (Macintosh/Windows)
- Kurayami-saka no Ie (JP Publisher: h.m.p) [2]
Nintendo 64
- Tsumi to Batsu: Hoshi no Keishousha (some graphics) (JP Publisher: Nintendo)
PlayStation
- Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life (some graphics) (JP Publisher: SNK)
- Production: Yumekobo; Developer: Japan Vistec
- Block Kuzushi 2 / Block Buster (JP Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment; EU Publisher: Phoenix)
- The Bowling / Bowling (US version) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher; US Publisher: Agetec)
- The Golf (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher)
- Hello Kitty Block Kuzushi (all development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher)
- Hello Kitty Bowling (all development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher)
- Hello Kitty Illust Puzzle (all development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher)
- The Hikouki / Aces of the Air (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher; US Publisher: Agetec)
- JailBreaker (planning, development) (JP Publisher: NEC Interchannel)
- Concept Design, Character Design: Concept Factory
- Jikuu Tantei DD 2: Hangyaku no Apsalar (programming, graphics) (JP Publisher: ASCII)
- Kamen Rider: The Bike Race (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher)
- Kidou Senshi Gundam: Giren no Yabou: Zeon no Keifu (some programming) (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- The Kyoutei (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher)
- Mezase! Meimon Yakyuu Bu (graphics) (JP Publisher: DaZZ)
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Giren no Yabou - Zeon no Keifu (some programming) (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Developer: BEC
- Ningyo no Rakuin (planning, development) (JP Publisher: NEC Interchannel)
- Planetarium (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher)
- The Race / Racing / Pro Racer (US version) (JP Publisher: Culture Publishers; US Publisher: A1 Games; EU Publisher: Midas)
- SD Gundam Eiyuden: Daikessen!! Shiki vs Musha (programming, graphics) (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- The Sensha / Mobile Armor (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher; US Publisher: Agetec)
- Side Pocket 3 (production coordination?) (JP Publisher: Data East)
- The Squash / Street Racquetball (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher; US Publisher: Agetec)
- Stray Sheep: Poe to Merry no Daibouken (partial production) (JP Publisher: Robot)
- The Suiei (planning, development) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher)
- Toshinden Subaru / Toshinden 4 (European version) (JP Publisher: Takara; EU Publisher: Virgin)
- スプーキー・プーキー!おばけのドキドキ大作戦 (unreleased?) (graphics) (TYO)
- ウォーシップ・トゥルーパーズ (graphics) (KSS)
PlayStation 2
- 3D fighting game (unreleased) (graphics)
- Akudaikan 2: Mousouden (some graphics) (JP Publisher: Global A Entertainment)
- Akudaikan 3 (some graphics) (JP Publisher: Global A Entertainment)
- Programming, Some Graphics: Marionette
- Clock Tower 3 (some graphics) (JP/US/EU Publisher: Capcom)
- Freak Out / Stretch Panic / Hippa Linda (some graphics) (EU Publisher: Swing!; US Publisher: Conspiracy Entertainment; JP Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten)
- The Hajimete no RPG (planning, graphics) (JP Publisher: D3 Publisher)
- Kamen Rider: Seigi no Keifu (programming) (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
- Kidou Senshi Gundam / Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo (programming) (JP/US Publisher: Bandai)
- Kidou Senshi Gundam: Giren no Yabou: Zeon Dokuritsu Sensouden: Kouryaku Shireisho (programming, graphics) (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Kurogane no Houkou: Warship Commander (programming) (JP Publisher: Koei)
- Need for Speed Underground (port - Japanese version?) (US/EU/JP Publisher: Electronic Arts)
- Silpheed: The Lost Planet (some graphics) (JP/KR Publisher: Capcom; US Publisher: Working Designs; EU Publisher: Swing!)
- Velvet File / Robot Warlords (graphics) (JP Publisher: DaZZ; EU Publisher: Midas)
- Wild Arms: The 4th Detonator / Wild Arms 4 (some graphics) (JP Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment; US Publisher: Xseed Games; EU Publisher: 505 Game Street)
- Wild Arms Alter Code: F (some graphics) (JP Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment; US Publisher: Agetec)
- Wild Arms: The Vth Vanguard / Wild Arms 5 (some graphics) (JP Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment; US/AU Publisher: Xseed Games; EU Publisher: 505 Games)
Saturn
- Deep Fear (some graphics) (JP/EU Publisher: Sega)
- The Legend of Heroes I & II (all development) (JP Publisher: GMF)
- Mizuki Shigeru no Youkai Zukan Soushuuhen (all development) (JP Publisher: Kodansha)
- Production, Direction: TYO
- Side Pocket 3 (production coordination?) (JP Publisher: Data East)
- Welcome House (port) (JP Publisher: Imagineer)
- Production?: XCentury Studios, Gets Corporation
Windows
- Block Vader (planning, development) (JP Publisher: NEC Interchannel)
- Winning Post 6 (graphics) (JP Publisher: Koei)
WonderSwan Color
- SD Gundam Eiyuuden: Kishi Densetsu (graphics) (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- SD Gundam Eiyuuden: Musha Densetsu (graphics) (JP Publisher: Bandai)
Xbox
- Drihoo (planning, development) (JP Publisher: Highwaystar)
- Sound: Crysta
- Originally called Piledriver. The first Xbox game to be funded in part by a joint program from Microsoft and Japan Digital Contents. [3]