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===3DO===
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*''Royal Pro Wrestling: Jikkyou Live!!'' (JP Publisher: Natsume)
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[[Image:Natsumeatari.jpg|right|Natsume Atari logo]]
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'''NatsumeAtari, Inc.''' (ナツメアタリ株式会社) is a publisher and developer based in Kita-ku, Osaka, which also has a development office in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya. The company is currently headed by executive chairman Takashi Matsumoto (松本隆司) and CEO Mitsuhiro Koide (小出光宏). It was originally established on October 20, 1987 [https://www.natsumeatari.co.jp/english/company/profile/], as '''Natsume Co., Ltd.''' (ナツメ株式会社) in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. The current NatsumeAtari is the result of an October 2013 merger with Atari [https://www.natsumeatari.co.jp/english/company/history/], a company run by Matsumoto that was involved in the development of pachinko and slot machines. [http://web.archive.org/web/20140828201826/http://www.atari.ne.jp/en/intro/info.html]
  
===Arcade===
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An American branch, Natsume Inc., was established in May 1988 [https://www.natsumeatari.co.jp/english/company/history/] in Burlingame, California. Though it was originally owned by Natsume of Japan, it is now independently owned and operated and has been for most of its existence. [http://www.natsume.com/community/showpost.php?p=157422&postcount=22] It even has its own office in Tokyo, opened in 2013. [http://natsume.com/news/news_pdffiles/pid_121_June042013NatsumeJapanoffice.pdf] [http://tapenter.com/ Tap Entertainment] in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, is also an associated company of NatsumeAtari, focusing exclusively on mobile games and software.
*''Cleopatra Fortune'' (some game design, programming, some character design) (Taito)
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===DS===
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In 2015, NatsumeAtari celebrated the release of their 250th title. [https://www.natsumeatari.co.jp/250titles_campaign/action.php]
*''Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Dual Sympathy / Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy'' (JP Publisher: Bandai; US/AU Publisher: Destineer; EU Publisher: Empire Interactive)
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*''Kamen Rider Dragon Knight'' (US Publisher: D3)
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*''Negima!?: Chou Maho Ryou Taisen Check-In Zenin Shuugou'' (JP Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment) [http://www.natsume-game.com/products/index.html]
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*''Negima!?: Chou Mahora Taisen Kattoiin, Keiyaku Shikkou Dechai Masuu'' (JP Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment) [http://www.natsume-game.com/products/index.html]
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*''Nicktoons Battle For Volcano Island'' (US Publisher: THQ)
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*''Nicktoons Attack of the Toybots'' (US Publisher: THQ)
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*''Nicktoons Globs of Doom'' (US Publisher: THQ)
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*''Ore no Sentouki / Freedom Wings'' (US/JP Publisher: Natsume)
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===Famicom/NES===
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'''[[About:Research Methods|Research Methods]]:''' Actual mentions, interviews, online resources, shared staff
*''Captain Saver / Power Blade 2'' (programming, sound) (JP/US Publisher: Taito)
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*''Chaos World'' (JP Publisher: Natsume)
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*''Choujin Sentai Jetman'' (JP Publisher: Angel)
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*''Don Doko Don 2'' (JP Publisher: Taito)
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*''Dragon Fighter'' (JP Publisher: Towa Chiki, US Publisher: Sofel)
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*''Dungeon & Magic / Dungeon Magic'' (JP Publisher: Natsume, US Publisher: Taito) [http://i.neoseeker.com/p/Games/Nintendo_Entertainment_System/Role-Playing/Fantasy/dungeon_magic_sword_of_the_elements_profilelarge.jpg]
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*''The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper'' (programming, graphics) (JP/US/EU Publisher: Taito)
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*''Kage / Shadow of the Ninja / Blue Shadow'' (JP/US Publisher: Natsume, EU Publisher: Taito)
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*''Mitsume ga Tooru'' (JP Publisher: Tomy)
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*''Power Blazer / Power Blade'' (programming, sound) (US/JP/EU Publisher: Taito)
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*''Tokkyu Shirei Solbrain / Shatterhand'' (JP Publisher: Angel, US/EU Publisher: Jaleco)
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*''Toukon Club'' (JP Publisher: Jaleco)
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*''World Boxing'' (JP Publisher: TSS)
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===Game Boy===
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===3DS===
*''Bubble Bobble Part 2 / Bubble Bobble Jr.'' (US/JP Publisher: Taito)
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*''Gyakuten Saiban 123: Naruhodou Selection'' / ''Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy'' (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Capcom)
*''Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Souzoushu Utsuru!'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
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*''Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan: Shijou Psi-dai no Psi-nan!?'' (JP Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
*''Lucky Monkey / Spanky's Quest'' (US/JP Publisher: Natsume)
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*''Medarot'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer/Natsume)
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*''Medarot Parts Collection 1'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer/Natsume)
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*''Medarot Parts Collection 2'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer/Natsume)
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*''Ninja Ryukenden GB: Matenrou Kessen / Ninja Gaiden: Shadow'' (US/JP Publisher: Tecmo)
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*''Osawagase! Penguin Boy / Amazing Penguin'' (US/JP Publisher: Natsume)
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*''Ring Rage'' (US Publisher: Natsume; EU/JP Publisher: Taito)
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*''Rakuraku Mission'' (JP Publisher: Natsume)
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*''Shippo de Bun! / Tail 'Gator'' (JP Publisher: VAP; US/EU Publisher: Natsume)
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*''Tetris Plus'' (US/JP Publisher: Jaleco; EU Publisher: Nintendo)
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===Game Boy Advance===
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===PlayStation 3===
*''Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King'' (US Publisher: THQ)
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*''Godzilla'' (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
*''Family Tennis Advance'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
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*''Sakigake!! Otokojuku: Nihon yo, Kore ga Otoko Dearu!'' (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
*''Hachiemon'' (JP Publisher: Namco/KTV)
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:<small>3D Modelling: Witchcraft</small>
*''Keitai Denjyu Telefang 2'' (JP Publisher: Smilesoft/Natsume)
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*''Kidou Senshi Gundam Seed Destiny'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
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*''Medarot 2 Core / Medabots'' (US Publisher: Natsume; JP Publisher: Imagineer/Natsume)
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*''Medarot G / Medabots AX'' (US Publisher: Natsume; JP Publisher: Imagineer/Natsume)
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*''Medarot Navi'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer/Natsume)
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*''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Assault'' (US Publisher: Bandai)
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*''Monsters Inc.'' (US Publisher: Disney/THQ; JP Publisher: Tomy)
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*''Power Rangers Dino Thunder'' (US Publisher: THQ)
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*''Power Rangers Ninja Storm'' (US Publisher: THQ)
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*''Power Rangers SPD'' (US Publisher: THQ)
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*''Power Rangers Wild Force'' (US Publisher: THQ)
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*<div style="color:gray">''Rockman Zero 4 / Mega Man Zero 4'' (character and graphic support) (JP/EU/US Publisher: Capcom)</div>
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*''Samurai Deeper Kyo'' (US Publisher: Destineer/Anime Works; JP Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment)
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*<div style="color:red">''Shingata Medarot'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer)</div>
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*''WWE Survivor Series'' (US Publisher: THQ)
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*''WWE Road to WrestleMania X8'' (US Publisher: THQ)
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*''WWE Road to WrestleMania'' (US Publisher: THQ)
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===Game Boy Color===
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===PlayStation 4===
*''Action Man: Search for Base X'' (US Publisher: Mattel/THQ)
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*''Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match'' (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
*''Bass Masters Classic'' (US Publisher: THQ)
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*''Godzilla'' (JP/US Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
*''Croc 2'' (US Publisher: THQ)
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*''Nanatsu no Taizai: Britannia no Tabibito'' / ''The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia'' (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
*''Golf de Oha Star / Hole in One Golf'' (JP Publisher: Epoch; US Publisher: Natsume)
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:<small>Some 3D Modeling, Sub Scenario: Witchcraft</small>
*''Jeff Gordon XS Racing'' (US Publisher: ASC Games)
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*''Wild Guns Reloaded'' (JP Publisher: NatsumeAtari; US/EU/AU Publisher: Natsume Inc.)
*''Keitai Denjuu Telefang: Power Version'' (JP Publisher: Smilesoft)
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*''Keitai Denjuu Telefang: Speed Version'' (JP Publisher: Smilesoft)
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* ''Medarot 2 / Medarot 2 Parts Collections'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer/Natsume)
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* ''Medarot 3'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer/Natsume)
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* ''Medarot 3 Parts Collections Z kara no Chousenjou'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer/Natsume)
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* ''Medarot 4'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer/Natsume)
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* ''Medarot 5 Susutake Mura no Tenkousei'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer/Natsume)
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*<div style="color:red">''Medarot: Card Robottle'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer)</div>
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*''Naminori Yarou! / Ultimate Surfing'' (JP/US Publisher: Natsume)
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*''Pocket Color Block / Dragon Dance'' (JP Publisher: Bottom Up; US/EU Publisher: Crave)
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*''Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue'' (US Publisher: THQ)
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*''Power Rangers: Time Force'' (US Publisher: THQ)
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*''Puchi Carat'' (US/JP Publisher: Taito) [http://ryoshi.at.infoseek.co.jp/summereyes.html]
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*''Qix Adventure'' (US/JP Publisher: Taito)
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*''Real Pro Yakyu!'' (JP Publisher: Natsume)
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*''Return of the Ninja'' (JP Publisher: Natsume) [http://ryoshi.at.infoseek.co.jp/summereyes.html]
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*''Sylvania Melody: Mori no Nakama to Odori Mashi!'' (JP Publisher: Epoch)
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*''Tokoro-san no Setagaya Country Club'' (JP Publisher: Natsume)
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*''Tony Hawk's Pro Skater'' (US Publisher: THQ) [http://ryoshi.at.infoseek.co.jp/summereyes.html]
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*''Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2'' (US Publisher: THQ) [http://ryoshi.at.infoseek.co.jp/summereyes.html]
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*''Trickboarder GP / Trick Boarder'' (JP Publisher: Athena; Publisher: Natsume)
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*''WWF WrestleMania 2000'' (US/EU Publisher: THQ)
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===Gamecube===
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===PlayStation Portable===
* ''Medarot Brave / Medabots Infinity'' (US/JP Publisher: Natsume)
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*''Ailu de Puzzle'' (JP Publisher: Capcom)
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*''Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's Portable: The Battle of Aces'' (co-developer) (JP Publisher: Namco)
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*''Pop'n Music Portable 2'' (JP Publisher: Konami) [http://vjarmy.com/wiki/index.php/Pop%27n_music_portable_2_credits]
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*''Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan Kansei'' (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai)
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*''Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan Saisen'' (AS/JP Publisher: Bandai)
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*''Tiger & Bunny: On-Air Jack!'' (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai)
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:<small>Scenario: Witchcraft</small>
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*''Toriko: Gourmet Survival!'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
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:<small>Scenario Support: Witchcraft</small>
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*''Toriko: Gourmet Survival! 2'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
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:<small>Scenario Support: Witchcraft</small>
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*''Yuusha 30'' / ''Half-Minute Hero'' (some music composition) (JP/AS Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment; US Publisher: XSEED Games; EU/AU Publisher: Rising Star Games)
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*''Yuusha 30 Second'' (some music composition) (JP Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment)
  
===iPhone / iPod Touch apps [http://www.natsume-game.com/ip/pc/index.html] ===
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===Windows===
* ''Air Boxer Series''
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*''Wild Guns Reloaded'' [Steam] (Natsume Inc.)
* ''BPM Counter series''
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* ''Chitty Chitty series''
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* ''Flash ANZAN series''
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* ''Insect Arena series'' [http://www.natsume-game.com/EFI/EFInsect100114jp.pdf]
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* ''Love Sync series''
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* ''Mathematics Trainer series''
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* ''MRF Stopwatch''
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* ''NumZap series''
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* ''VoteApp''
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===Mark III/Master System===
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==Links==
*''Renegade'' (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
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*[https://www.natsumeatari.co.jp/ Official website] (Japanese and English)
*''Sagaia'' (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20000801000000*/http://www.natsume-game.com/ Official website (Internet Archive Wayback Machine)] (Japanese)
*''Special Criminal Investigation'' (EU Publisher: Sega)
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*[https://www.natsume.com/ Natsume Inc. website]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20181120155119/http://www.geocities.jp/natsume_game/ A list of games Natsume developed (Internet Archive Wayback Machine)] (Japanese)
  
===MSX 2===
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[[Category:Companies]]
* ''Mitsume ga Tooru: The Three-Eyed One Comes Here'' (JP Publisher: Natsume)  [http://chokocat.blogspot.com/2007/10/728-mitsume-ga-tooru-msx-2.html]
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[[Category:Companies based in Osaka]]
 
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===PC Engine/TurboGrafx 16===
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*''Hana Tahka Daka!?'' (programming, sound) (JP Publisher: Taito)
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*''Tsuki Sekai no Akumu / Dead Moon'' (JP Publisher: TSS; US Publisher: Natsume)
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===PC Engine CD/TurboGrafx CD===
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*''Jantei Monogatari 3: Saver Angel'' (JP Publisher: Atlus)
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===PlayStation===
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*''Digital Figure Iina'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer)
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*''Gear Senshi Dendou'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
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*''Gundam Battle Assault 2 / Kidou Butouden G Gundam: The Battle'' and ''Shin Kidou Senki Gundam W: The Battle'' (US Publisher: Bandai; JP Publisher: Bandai/D3)
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*''Gundam: The Battle Master'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
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*''Gundam: The Battle Master 2 / Gundam Battle Assault'' (JP/US Publisher: Bandai)
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*''Hokuto no Ken: Seikimatsu Kyūseishu Densetsu'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
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*''Medarot R'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer)
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*''Medarot R: Parts Collection'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer)
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*''Tetris Plus'' (JP/US Publisher: Jaleco)
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===Playstation 2===
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* ''Battle Assault 3 featuring Gundam Seed'' (US Publisher: Bandai)
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* ''Captain Tsubasa'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
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* ''D.I.C.E. - DNA Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises'' (US Publisher: Bandai)
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* ''Mobile Suit Gundam Seed'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
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* ''Shinkon Gattai Godanner'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
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===Saturn===
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*''Cleopatra Fortune'' (JP Publisher: Taito)
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*''Tetris Plus'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Jaleco)
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===Super Famicom/SNES===
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*''Casper'' (not to be confused with the American/European SNES game ''Casper'', developed by Absolute and published by Natsume) (JP Publisher: KSS)
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*''Fortune Quest: Dice o Korogase'' (JP Publisher: Zamuse)
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*''Gekisou Sentai Car Rangers'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
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*''Ghost Sweeper Mikami: Joreishi wa Nice Body'' (JP Publisher: Banalex)
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*''Hansei Zaru Jiro-kun no Daibouken / Spanky's Quest'' (US/JP Publisher: Natsume)
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*''Heian Fuuunden'' (JP Publisher: KSS)
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*''Kiki Kaikai: Nazo no Kuro Manto / Pocky & Rocky'' (US/JP Publisher: Natsume)
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*''Kiki Kaikai: Tsukiyozoushi / Pocky & Rocky 2'' (US/JP Publisher: Natsume)
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*''Masaki Shimono no Fishing to Bassing'' (JP Publisher: Natsume)
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*''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Bandai)
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*''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Fighting Edition'' (US/EU Publisher: Bandai)
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*''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie'' (US Publisher: Bandai)
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*''Natsume Championship Wrestling'' (US Publisher: Natsume)
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*''The Ninja Warriors Again / Ninja Warriors / Ninja Warriors: The New Generation'' (JP/US Publisher: Taito/EU Publisher: Titus)
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*''Ohmono Black Bass Fishing: Jinzouko Hen / Mark Davis' The Fishing Master'' (US Publisher: Natsume/JP Publisher: Acclaim)
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*''Power Rangers Zeo: Battle Racers'' (US Publisher: Bandai)
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*''Saibara Reiko no Mahjong Hourouki'' (JP Publisher: Taito)
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* ''Shimono Masaki no Fishing To Bassing / Masaki Shimono Fishing To Bassing'' (JP Publisher: Natsume)
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*''Shin Kidou Senshi Gundam Wing: Endless Duel'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
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*''Wild Guns'' (JP/US Publisher: Natsume/EU Publisher: Titus)
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*''Zen Nihon Pro Wres'' (JP Publisher: NCS Masaya)
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*''Zen Nihon Pro Wres 2: 3·4 Budoukan'' (JP Publisher: NCS Masaya)
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*''Zen Nihon Pro Wres Dash: Sekai Saikyou Tag'' (JP Publisher: NCS Masaya)
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===Wii===
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* ''Gintama Yorozuya Chūbu Tsukkomaburu Dōga'' (JP Publisher: Bandai) [http://www.natsume-game.com/products/index.html]
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====WiiWare====
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* ''Moki Moki / Mochi Mochi Q'' (US/JP Publisher: Natsume)
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===Wonderswan===
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* ''Medarot Perfect Edition'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer)
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===Xbox 360===
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* ''Omega Five'' (US/EU/JP Publisher: Hudson Soft)
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.natsume-game.com/ Japanese Natsume Website]
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* [http://www.natsume.com/ Natsume USA]
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* [http://ryoshi.at.infoseek.co.jp/summereyes.html A near-full list of games Natsume developed]
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Latest revision as of 06:38, 3 March 2023

Natsume Atari logo

NatsumeAtari, Inc. (ナツメアタリ株式会社) is a publisher and developer based in Kita-ku, Osaka, which also has a development office in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya. The company is currently headed by executive chairman Takashi Matsumoto (松本隆司) and CEO Mitsuhiro Koide (小出光宏). It was originally established on October 20, 1987 [1], as Natsume Co., Ltd. (ナツメ株式会社) in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. The current NatsumeAtari is the result of an October 2013 merger with Atari [2], a company run by Matsumoto that was involved in the development of pachinko and slot machines. [3]

An American branch, Natsume Inc., was established in May 1988 [4] in Burlingame, California. Though it was originally owned by Natsume of Japan, it is now independently owned and operated and has been for most of its existence. [5] It even has its own office in Tokyo, opened in 2013. [6] Tap Entertainment in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, is also an associated company of NatsumeAtari, focusing exclusively on mobile games and software.

In 2015, NatsumeAtari celebrated the release of their 250th title. [7]

Research Methods: Actual mentions, interviews, online resources, shared staff

3DS

  • Gyakuten Saiban 123: Naruhodou Selection / Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Capcom)
  • Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan: Shijou Psi-dai no Psi-nan!? (JP Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)

PlayStation 3

  • Godzilla (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
  • Sakigake!! Otokojuku: Nihon yo, Kore ga Otoko Dearu! (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
3D Modelling: Witchcraft

PlayStation 4

  • Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
  • Godzilla (JP/US Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
  • Nanatsu no Taizai: Britannia no Tabibito / The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Some 3D Modeling, Sub Scenario: Witchcraft
  • Wild Guns Reloaded (JP Publisher: NatsumeAtari; US/EU/AU Publisher: Natsume Inc.)

PlayStation Portable

  • Ailu de Puzzle (JP Publisher: Capcom)
  • Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's Portable: The Battle of Aces (co-developer) (JP Publisher: Namco)
  • Pop'n Music Portable 2 (JP Publisher: Konami) [8]
  • Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan Kansei (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai)
  • Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan Saisen (AS/JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • Tiger & Bunny: On-Air Jack! (JP/AS Publisher: Bandai)
Scenario: Witchcraft
  • Toriko: Gourmet Survival! (JP Publisher: Bandai)
Scenario Support: Witchcraft
  • Toriko: Gourmet Survival! 2 (JP Publisher: Bandai)
Scenario Support: Witchcraft
  • Yuusha 30 / Half-Minute Hero (some music composition) (JP/AS Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment; US Publisher: XSEED Games; EU/AU Publisher: Rising Star Games)
  • Yuusha 30 Second (some music composition) (JP Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment)

Windows

  • Wild Guns Reloaded [Steam] (Natsume Inc.)

Links