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'''Now Production Co., Ltd.''' (株式会社ナウプロダクション) (Nowpro) is a development company based in Osaka, Japan, with a studio in Tokyo. [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/company/gaiyou/] Historically, it has developed games for many of the industry's major players including Bandai Namco, Capcom, Sega, and Konami. Since 2000, the company has self-published original titles. [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/company/history/] It is also involved in edutainment software development [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/result/edutainment/], pachinko/pachislot software and hardware development [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/result/pachinko/], and sound production through its MDR Sound Production group. [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/mdr/]
 
'''Now Production Co., Ltd.''' (株式会社ナウプロダクション) (Nowpro) is a development company based in Osaka, Japan, with a studio in Tokyo. [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/company/gaiyou/] Historically, it has developed games for many of the industry's major players including Bandai Namco, Capcom, Sega, and Konami. Since 2000, the company has self-published original titles. [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/company/history/] It is also involved in edutainment software development [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/result/edutainment/], pachinko/pachislot software and hardware development [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/result/pachinko/], and sound production through its MDR Sound Production group. [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/mdr/]
  
Nowpro was established on June 17, 1986 [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/company/gaiyou/], by then-CEO Yutaka Nakata (中田豊) and then-chief director Toshiaki Awamura (粟村敏明) with two other employees. [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/company/history/] The company has grown to over 100 employees (as of October 2021). [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/company/gaiyou/] Awamura is the current CEO (since June 1997). [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/company/history/]
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Nowpro was established on June 17, 1986 [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/company/gaiyou/], by then-CEO Yutaka Nakata (中田豊) and then-chief director Toshiaki Awamura (粟村敏明) with two other employees. [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/company/history/] Today, the company has over 100 employees (as of October 2021). [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/company/gaiyou/] Awamura is the current CEO (since June 1997). [https://www.nowpro.co.jp/company/history/]
  
Companies started by former Nowpro staff include [[N-Tech]], [[Tetra]], [[Astec21]], [[Workman]], and [http://www.musicworx.co.jp/ Music Worx].
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Companies started by former Nowpro staff include [[N-Tech]], [[Tetra]], [[Astec21]], [[Workman]], [https://www.musicworx-studio.com/ Music Worx], and [http://www.case-u.co.jp/ case-U].
  
 
'''[[Interviews|Related Interviews]]:''' [[Interview:Steven Dwyer|Steven Dwyer]]
 
'''[[Interviews|Related Interviews]]:''' [[Interview:Steven Dwyer|Steven Dwyer]]
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*''Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney'' / ''Gyakuten Saiban 4'' (US/JP/EU Publisher: Capcom)
 
*''Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney'' / ''Gyakuten Saiban 4'' (US/JP/EU Publisher: Capcom)
 
:<small>Online resource (Nowpro website)</small>
 
:<small>Online resource (Nowpro website)</small>
*''Hamatora: Look at Smoking World'' (JP Publisher: FuRyu)
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*''Hamatora: Look at Smoking World'' (JP Publisher: FuRyu) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arPRfthSuAs]
:<small>Online resources</small>
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:<small>Actual mention | Shared staff</small>
 
*''Transformers Prime: The Game'' (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision)
 
*''Transformers Prime: The Game'' (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision)
:<small>Actual mention</small>
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:<small>Actual mention | Shared staff</small>
  
 
===DS===
 
===DS===
*''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'' (US/EU/AU Publisher: Activision)
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*''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'' (co-developed with Premium Agency) (US/EU/AU Publisher: Activision)
 
:<small>Actual mention | Shared staff</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention | Shared staff</small>
 
*''Bakugan: Defenders of the Core'' / ''Bakugan Battle Brawlers DS: Defenders of the Core'' (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision; JP Publisher: Sega)
 
*''Bakugan: Defenders of the Core'' / ''Bakugan Battle Brawlers DS: Defenders of the Core'' (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision; JP Publisher: Sega)
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
*''Hirameki Action: Chibikko Wagan no Ooki na Bouken'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
 
*''Hirameki Action: Chibikko Wagan no Ooki na Bouken'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
:<small>[http://raido.moe/staff/nds/nds_hirameki_action_chibikko_wagan.html Actual mention] | [http://raido.moe/staff/nds/nds_hirameki_action_chibikko_wagan.html Shared staff]</small>
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:<small>Actual mention | [http://raido.moe/staff/nds/nds_hirameki_action_chibikko_wagan.html Shared staff]</small>
 
*''Kodawari Saihai Simulation: Ocha no Ma Pro Yakyuu DS'' (JP Publisher: Now Production)
 
*''Kodawari Saihai Simulation: Ocha no Ma Pro Yakyuu DS'' (JP Publisher: Now Production)
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
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:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
*''Mitsukete! Keroro Gunsou: Machigai Sagashi Daisakusen de Arimasu!'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
 
*''Mitsukete! Keroro Gunsou: Machigai Sagashi Daisakusen de Arimasu!'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
:<small>[http://raido.moe/staff/nds/nds_mitsukete_keroro_gunsou.html Shared Staff]</small>
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:<small>[http://raido.moe/staff/nds/nds_mitsukete_keroro_gunsou.html Shared staff]</small>
 
*''Nazotte Oboeru Otona no Kanji Renshuu'' (JP Publisher: Now Production)
 
*''Nazotte Oboeru Otona no Kanji Renshuu'' (JP Publisher: Now Production)
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
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:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
*''New Chuugaku Eitango Target 1800 DS'' (JP Publisher: IE Institute)
 
*''New Chuugaku Eitango Target 1800 DS'' (JP Publisher: IE Institute)
:<small>[https://www.mobygames.com/game/nintendo-ds/new-chgaku-eitango-target-1800-ds/credits Actual mention] | [https://www.mobygames.com/game/nintendo-ds/new-chgaku-eitango-target-1800-ds/credits Shared staff]</small>
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:<small>Actual mention | Shared staff</small>
*<div style="color:red">''Oshiri Kajiri Mushi no Rhythm Lesson DS: Kawai Ongaku Kyoushitsu Kanshuu'' (JP Publisher: Sega)</div>
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*''Oshiri Kajiri Mushi no Rhythm Lesson DS: Kawai Ongaku Kyoushitsu Kanshuu'' (JP Publisher: Sega)
:<small>[http://www26.atwiki.jp/gcmatome/pages/1418.html Online resource]</small>
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:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
*''Picross DS'' (sound) (JP/EU/AU/US/KR Publisher: Nintendo)
 
*''Picross DS'' (sound) (JP/EU/AU/US/KR Publisher: Nintendo)
 
:<small>Online resource (US copyright registration) | Shared staff</small>
 
:<small>Online resource (US copyright registration) | Shared staff</small>
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*''WireWay'' (US/JP/EU Publisher: Konami)
 
*''WireWay'' (US/JP/EU Publisher: Konami)
 
:<small>Some Graphics: [[Opus]]; Opening Movie: Workman, Rainbow-Motion-Graphics; Sound: Soundtech</small>
 
:<small>Some Graphics: [[Opus]]; Opening Movie: Workman, Rainbow-Motion-Graphics; Sound: Soundtech</small>
:<small>Actual mention</small>
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:<small>Actual mention | Shared staff</small>
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*''Zaidanhoujin Nippon Kanji Nouryoku Kentei Kyoukai Koushiki Soft: 250 Mannin no Kanken Premium - Zenkyuu Zen-Kanji Kanzen Seiha'' (JP Publisher: IE Institute)
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:<small>Actual mention | [[Now Production (credits)#Zaidanhoujin Nippon Kanji Nouryoku Kentei Kyoukai Koushiki Soft: 250 Mannin no Kanken Premium - Zenkyuu Zen-Kanji Kanzen Seiha (DS)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''Zero Kara Hajimeru: Otona no 5-Kokugo Nyuumon'' (JP Publisher: Now Production)
 
*''Zero Kara Hajimeru: Otona no 5-Kokugo Nyuumon'' (JP Publisher: Now Production)
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
*''Zombie Shiki: Eigo Ryoku Sosei Jutsu: English of the Dead'' (JP Publisher: Sega)
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*''Zombie Shiki: Eigo Ryoku Sosei Jutsu: English of the Dead'' (JP Publisher: Sega) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKcw0Pi3rEg]
:<small>Sound: Soundtech [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKcw0Pi3rEg]</small>
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:<small>Sound: Soundtech</small>
:<small>Actual mention</small>
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:<small>Actual mention | Shared staff</small>
 
*''Zoobles! Spring to Life!'' (US/EU Publisher: Activision)
 
*''Zoobles! Spring to Life!'' (US/EU Publisher: Activision)
 
:<small>Sound: Sound AMS</small>
 
:<small>Sound: Sound AMS</small>
:<small>Actual mention</small>
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:<small>Actual mention | [[Now Production (credits)#Zoobles! Spring to Life! (DS)|Shared staff]]</small>
  
 
===Famicom/NES===
 
===Famicom/NES===
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:<small>[[Now Production (hidden data)#Kamen no Ninja: Hanamaru / Yo! Noid (FC/NES)|Hidden data]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (hidden data)#Kamen no Ninja: Hanamaru / Yo! Noid (FC/NES)|Hidden data]]</small>
 
*''Kyuukyoku Harikiri Stadium'' (JP Publisher: Taito)
 
*''Kyuukyoku Harikiri Stadium'' (JP Publisher: Taito)
:<small>Shared assets</small>
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:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Kyuukyoku Harikiri Stadium (FC) Kyuukyoku Harikiri Stadium: '88 Senshu Shin Data Version (FC)|Shared staff]]</small>
*''Kyuukyoku Harikiri Stadium '88 Senshu Shin Data Version'' (JP Publisher: Taito)
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*''Kyuukyoku Harikiri Stadium: '88 Senshu Shin Data Version'' (JP Publisher: Taito)
:<small>Shared assets</small>
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:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Kyuukyoku Harikiri Stadium (FC) Kyuukyoku Harikiri Stadium: '88 Senshu Shin Data Version (FC)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''Metro-Cross'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
 
*''Metro-Cross'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
:<small>[http://game.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/poke/1042010813/690-696 Online resource]</small>
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:<small>Online resource</small>
 
*''Ms. Pac-Man'' (US Publisher: Namco)
 
*''Ms. Pac-Man'' (US Publisher: Namco)
 
:<small>[[Now Production (hidden data)#Ms. Pac-Man (NES)|Hidden data]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (hidden data)#Ms. Pac-Man (NES)|Hidden data]]</small>
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:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti (FC)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti (FC)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''Taito Grand Prix: Eikou e no License'' (JP Publisher: Taito)
 
*''Taito Grand Prix: Eikou e no License'' (JP Publisher: Taito)
:<small>Shared assets</small>
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:<small>[https://jp.linkedin.com/posts/%E6%B2%BB%E9%9B%84-%E8%8C%B6%E8%B0%B7-38219a212_%E8%8C%B6%E8%B0%B7%E6%B2%BB%E9%9B%84%E4%BD%9C%E5%93%81%E5%B1%A5%E6%AD%B4%E6%A6%82%E7%95%A5%E4%B8%80%E9%83%A8%E3%81%A7%E3%81%99-%E3%82%BF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B0%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%97%E3%83%AA-%E6%A0%84%E5%85%89%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%BB%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9-activity-6799588644492500992-bwxk Online resource]</small>
 
*''Takahashi Meijin no Boukenjima III'' / ''Adventure Island 3'' (JP/US Publisher: Hudson)
 
*''Takahashi Meijin no Boukenjima III'' / ''Adventure Island 3'' (JP/US Publisher: Hudson)
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Takahashi Meijin no Boukenjima III / Adventure Island 3 (FC/NES)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Takahashi Meijin no Boukenjima III / Adventure Island 3 (FC/NES)|Shared staff]]</small>
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*''Famista Advance'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
 
*''Famista Advance'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Famista Advance (GBA)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Famista Advance (GBA)|Shared staff]]</small>
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*''Field of Nine: Digital Edition 2001'' (JP Publisher: Konami)
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:<small>Production: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo</small>
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:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Field of Nine: Digital Edition 2001 (GBA)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''Gachinko Pro Yakyuu'' (JP Publisher: Now Production)
 
*''Gachinko Pro Yakyuu'' (JP Publisher: Now Production)
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
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*<div style="color:red">''Metal Max 2 Kai'' (JP Publisher: Now Production)</div>
 
*<div style="color:red">''Metal Max 2 Kai'' (JP Publisher: Now Production)</div>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
*''One Piece: Going Baseball: Kaizoku Yakyuu'' (production?, sound, some debugging) (JP Publisher: Bandai)
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*''One Piece: Going Baseball: Kaizoku Yakyuu'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
 
:<small>Developer: Tarui Manufacturing?</small>
 
:<small>Developer: Tarui Manufacturing?</small>
 
:<small>[http://raido.moe/staff/gba/gba_one_piece_going_baseball.html Shared staff]</small>
 
:<small>[http://raido.moe/staff/gba/gba_one_piece_going_baseball.html Shared staff]</small>
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===Game Boy Color===
 
===Game Boy Color===
 
*''Dance Dance Revolution GB'' (JP Publisher: Konami)
 
*''Dance Dance Revolution GB'' (JP Publisher: Konami)
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:<small>Production: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Dance Dance Revolution GB (GBC)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Dance Dance Revolution GB (GBC)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''Dance Dance Revolution GB2'' (JP Publisher: Konami)
 
*''Dance Dance Revolution GB2'' (JP Publisher: Konami)
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:<small>Production: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Dance Dance Revolution GB2 (GBC)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Dance Dance Revolution GB2 (GBC)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''Dance Dance Revolution GB3'' (JP Publisher: Konami)
 
*''Dance Dance Revolution GB3'' (JP Publisher: Konami)
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:<small>Production: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Dance Dance Revolution GB3 (GBC)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Dance Dance Revolution GB3 (GBC)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''Dance Dance Revolution GB Disney Mix'' (JP Publisher: Konami)
 
*''Dance Dance Revolution GB Disney Mix'' (JP Publisher: Konami)
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:<small>Production: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo</small>
 
:<small>[[Talk:Now_Production|Actual mention]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Talk:Now_Production|Actual mention]]</small>
 
*''Data-Navi Pro Yakyuu'' (JP Publisher: Media Gallop)
 
*''Data-Navi Pro Yakyuu'' (JP Publisher: Media Gallop)
:<small>Programming, Some Graphics?: Floor?</small>
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:<small>Programming, Some Graphics: [[Floor]]</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention | [[Now Production (credits)#Data-Navi Pro Yakyuu (GBC)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention | [[Now Production (credits)#Data-Navi Pro Yakyuu (GBC)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''Data-Navi Pro Yakyuu 2'' (JP Publisher: Now Production)
 
*''Data-Navi Pro Yakyuu 2'' (JP Publisher: Now Production)
:<small>Actual mention</small>
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:<small>Programming, Some Graphics: Floor</small>
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:<small>Actual mention | [[Now Production (credits)#Data-Navi Pro Yakyuu 2 (GBC)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''Oha Star Dance Dance Revolution GB'' (JP Publisher: Konami)
 
*''Oha Star Dance Dance Revolution GB'' (JP Publisher: Konami)
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:<small>Production: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Oha Star Dance Dance Revolution GB (GBC)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Oha Star Dance Dance Revolution GB (GBC)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''Pac-Man: Special Color Edition'' / ''Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition'' (US Publisher: Namco; EU Publisher: Acclaim)
 
*''Pac-Man: Special Color Edition'' / ''Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition'' (US Publisher: Namco; EU Publisher: Acclaim)
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*<div style="color:red">''Blodia'' / ''Timeball'' (JP Publisher: Hudson; US Publisher: NEC)</div>
 
*<div style="color:red">''Blodia'' / ''Timeball'' (JP Publisher: Hudson; US Publisher: NEC)</div>
 
:<small>Shared assets</small>
 
:<small>Shared assets</small>
*''Chou Zetsurin Jin Bravoman'' / ''Bravoman'' (JP Publisher: Namco; US Publisher: NEC)
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*''Chouzetsurinjin Berabohman'' / ''Bravoman'' (JP Publisher: Namco; US Publisher: NEC)
 
:<small>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/turbo-grafx/bravoman/credits Shared staff]</small>
 
:<small>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/turbo-grafx/bravoman/credits Shared staff]</small>
 
*''Doraemon: Nobita no Dorabian Night'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
 
*''Doraemon: Nobita no Dorabian Night'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
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*''Final Soldier'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
 
*''Final Soldier'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Final Soldier (PCE)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Final Soldier (PCE)|Shared staff]]</small>
*''Genpei Touma Den'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
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*''Genpei Toumaden'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Genpei Touma Den (PCE)|Shared staff]]</small>
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:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Genpei Toumaden (PCE)|Shared staff]]</small>
*''Genpei Touma Den: Kan no Ni'' / ''Samurai Ghost'' (JP Publisher: Namco; US Publisher: NEC)
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*''Genpei Toumaden Kan no Ni'' / ''Samurai Ghost'' (JP Publisher: Namco; US Publisher: NEC)
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Genpei Touma Den (PCE)|Shared staff]]</small>
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:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Genpei Toumaden Kan no Ni / Samurai Ghost (PCE/TG-16)|Shared staff]]</small>
*''Jackie Chan'' / ''Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu'' (JP Publisher: Hudson; US Publisher: NEC Home Electronics)
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*''Jackie Chan'' / ''Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu'' (JP Publisher: Hudson; US Publisher: NEC)
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Jackie Chan / Jackie Chan's Action Kung-Fu (PCE/TG-16)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Jackie Chan / Jackie Chan's Action Kung-Fu (PCE/TG-16)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''Power League '93'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
 
*''Power League '93'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
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*''Power Tennis'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
 
*''Power Tennis'' (JP Publisher: Hudson)
 
:<small>[[Now Production (hidden data)#Power Tennis (PCE)|Hidden data]] | [[Now Production (credits)#Power Tennis (PCE)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (hidden data)#Power Tennis (PCE)|Hidden data]] | [[Now Production (credits)#Power Tennis (PCE)|Shared staff]]</small>
*''Takahashi Meijin no Shin Boukenjima'' / ''New Adventure Island'' (JP Publisher: Hudson; US Publisher: NEC Home Electronics)
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*''Takahashi Meijin no Shin Boukenjima'' / ''New Adventure Island'' (JP Publisher: Hudson; US Publisher: NEC)
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Takahashi Meijin no Shin Boukenjima / New Adventure Island (PCE/TG-16)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Takahashi Meijin no Shin Boukenjima / New Adventure Island (PCE/TG-16)|Shared staff]]</small>
  
 
===PlayStation===
 
===PlayStation===
*<div style="color:red">''Baseball: Pro Nami Kusa Yakyuu!'' / ''Wai Wai Kusa Yakyuu'' / ''Big League Slugger Baseball'' (JP Publisher: Media Gallop/Hamster; US Publisher: Agetec)</div>
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*<div style="color:red">''Baseball: Pro-nami Kusayakyuu!'' / ''Wai Wai Kusayakyuu'' / ''Big League Slugger Baseball'' (JP Publisher: Media Gallop/Hamster; US Publisher: Agetec)</div>
:<small>Sound: Music Worx</small>
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:<small>Developer: Workman?; Sound: Music Worx</small>
:<small>Actual mention | [[Now Production (credits)#Baseball: Pro Nami Kusa Yakyuu! / Wai Wai Kusa Yakyuu / Big League Slugger Baseball (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
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:<small>Actual mention | [[Now Production (credits)#Baseball: Pro-nami Kusayakyuu! / Wai Wai Kusayakyuu / Big League Slugger Baseball (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''Block Kuzushi: Kowashite Help!'' / ''Block Kuzushi'' (JP Publisher: Media Gallop/Hamster)
 
*''Block Kuzushi: Kowashite Help!'' / ''Block Kuzushi'' (JP Publisher: Media Gallop/Hamster)
:<small>Direction, Programming, Graphics: [[Floor]]</small>
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:<small>Direction, Programming, Graphics: Floor</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention | [[Now Production (credits)#Block Kuzushi: Kowashite Help! / Block Kuzushi (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention | [[Now Production (credits)#Block Kuzushi: Kowashite Help! / Block Kuzushi (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*<div style="color:red">''Chibi Maruko-chan: Maruko Enikki World'' (JP Publisher: Takara)</div>
 
*<div style="color:red">''Chibi Maruko-chan: Maruko Enikki World'' (JP Publisher: Takara)</div>
 
*''Digical League'' (JP Publisher: Aques)
 
*''Digical League'' (JP Publisher: Aques)
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
*''Dragon Valor'' (JP/AS/US Publisher: Namco; EU Publisher: SCEE)
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*''Dragon Valor'' (JP/AS/US Publisher: Namco; EU Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)
 
:<small>Opening CG Movie: Frameworks Entertainment</small>
 
:<small>Opening CG Movie: Frameworks Entertainment</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Dragon Valor (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Dragon Valor (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
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:<small>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/playstation/goemon-shin-sedai-shmei/credits Shared staff]</small>
 
:<small>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/playstation/goemon-shin-sedai-shmei/credits Shared staff]</small>
 
*''Kart Race: Kimete wa Drift!'' / ''Wai Wai Kart'' / ''Extreme Go-Kart Racing'' (JP Publisher: Media Gallop/Hamster; US Publisher: Agetec)
 
*''Kart Race: Kimete wa Drift!'' / ''Wai Wai Kart'' / ''Extreme Go-Kart Racing'' (JP Publisher: Media Gallop/Hamster; US Publisher: Agetec)
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:<small>Some Programming, Some Graphics: Workman?</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention | [[Now Production (credits)#Kart Race: Kimete wa Drift! / Wai Wai Kart / Extreme Go-Kart Racing (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention | [[Now Production (credits)#Kart Race: Kimete wa Drift! / Wai Wai Kart / Extreme Go-Kart Racing (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''Namco Museum Encore'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
 
*''Namco Museum Encore'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
 
:<small>[http://raido.moe/staff/ps1/ps1_namco_museum_encore.html Shared staff]</small>
 
:<small>[http://raido.moe/staff/ps1/ps1_namco_museum_encore.html Shared staff]</small>
*''Namco Museum Vol. 1'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
+
*''Namco Museum Vol. 1'' (JP/US Publisher: Namco; EU/AU Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)
:<small>[http://web.archive.org/web/*/www.kulawanka.ne.jp/~hally/profile.html Online resource] | [http://www.mobygames.com/game/playstation/namco-museum-vol-1/credits Shared staff]</small>
+
:<small>Some Programming: [[Japan System Supply]]</small>
 +
:<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980204152555/www.kulawanka.ne.jp/~hally/profile.html Online resource] | [[Now Production (credits)#Namco Museum Vol. 1 (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''Namco Museum Vol. 3'' (JP/US Publisher: Namco; EU/AU Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)
 
*''Namco Museum Vol. 3'' (JP/US Publisher: Namco; EU/AU Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)
:<small>[http://web.archive.org/web/*/www.kulawanka.ne.jp/~hally/profile.html Online resource] | [[Now Production (credits)#Namco Museum Vol. 3 (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
+
:<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980204152555/www.kulawanka.ne.jp/~hally/profile.html Online resource] | [[Now Production (credits)#Namco Museum Vol. 3 (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''Namco Museum Vol. 4'' (JP/US Publisher: Namco; EU/AU Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)
 
*''Namco Museum Vol. 4'' (JP/US Publisher: Namco; EU/AU Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Namco Museum Vol. 4 (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Namco Museum Vol. 4 (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
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*''Smash Court 3'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
 
*''Smash Court 3'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Smash Court 3 (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Smash Court 3 (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
 +
*''World Stadium 2'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
 +
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#World Stadium 2 (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''World Stadium 3'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
 
*''World Stadium 3'' (JP Publisher: Namco)
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#World Stadium 3 (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#World Stadium 3 (PS)|Shared staff]]</small>
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===PlayStation 2===
 
===PlayStation 2===
*''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'' (US/EU/AU Publisher: Activision)
+
*''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'' (co-developed with Premium Agency) (US/EU/AU Publisher: Activision)
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
*<div style="color:red">''Gachinko Pro Yakyuu'' (JP Publisher: Now Production)</div>
+
*''Gachinko Pro Yakyuu'' (JP Publisher: Now Production)
:<small>Developer?: Floor; Sound?: Studio Cliche</small>
+
:<small>Developer: Floor; ?: Studio Cliche</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
*''Ikusagami'' / ''Demon Chaos'' (some planning, programming, some graphics) (JP Publisher: [[Genki]]; EU Publisher: Konami)
 
*''Ikusagami'' / ''Demon Chaos'' (some planning, programming, some graphics) (JP Publisher: [[Genki]]; EU Publisher: Konami)
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===PlayStation 3===
 
===PlayStation 3===
*''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'' (US/EU/AU Publisher: Activision)
+
*''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'' (co-developed with Premium Agency) (US/EU/AU Publisher: Activision)
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
*''Bakugan: Defenders of the Core'' (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision)
 
*''Bakugan: Defenders of the Core'' (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision)
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*''Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown'' (''Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War'' port) (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
 
*''Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown'' (''Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War'' port) (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
 
:<small>Included as a pre-order bonus</small>
 
:<small>Included as a pre-order bonus</small>
*<div style="color:red">''Dragon Ball Xenoverse'' (JP/US/AU/EU Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)</div>
+
*<div style="color:red">''Dragon Ball Xenoverse'' (development support) (JP/US/AU/EU Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)</div>
 +
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
*''Mato Kurenai Yuugekitai: Daybreak Special Gigs'' / ''Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs'' (co-developed with Toybox) (JP Publisher: Arc System Works; US Publisher: Aksys Games; EU Publisher: NIS America)
 
*''Mato Kurenai Yuugekitai: Daybreak Special Gigs'' / ''Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs'' (co-developed with Toybox) (JP Publisher: Arc System Works; US Publisher: Aksys Games; EU Publisher: NIS America)
 
:<small>[https://www.nowpro.co.jp/result/1766/ Online resource]</small>
 
:<small>[https://www.nowpro.co.jp/result/1766/ Online resource]</small>
 +
*''Pac-Man Museum+'' (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
 +
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 +
*''Pac-Man World Re-Pac'' (AU/US/EU/JP Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
 +
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 +
 +
===PlayStation 5===
 +
*''Pac-Man World Re-Pac'' (AU/JP/US/EU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
 +
:<small>Actual mention</small>
  
 
===PlayStation Portable===
 
===PlayStation Portable===
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===Saturn===
 
===Saturn===
 
*''Zoku Gussun Oyoyo'' (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
 
*''Zoku Gussun Oyoyo'' (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
 +
:<small>[[Now Production (credits)#Zoku Gussun Oyoyo (SS)|Shared staff]]</small>
  
 
===Super Famicom/Super NES===
 
===Super Famicom/Super NES===
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===Switch===
 
===Switch===
 +
*''Betia: Pera Pera Eigo Adventure'' (JP Publisher: Deluxe Games)
 +
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
*''Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise'' (JP Publisher: Toybox; US/EU Publisher: Rising Star Games)
 
*''Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise'' (JP Publisher: Toybox; US/EU Publisher: Rising Star Games)
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 +
*''Fit Boxing: Hokuto no Ken: Omae wa Mou Yaseteiru'' / ''Fitness Boxing: Fist of the North Star'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Imagineer)
 +
:<small>Online resource (Nowpro website)</small>
 
*''Gal Metal!'' / ''Gal Metal'' (JP Publisher: DMM Games; EU/US Publisher: XSEED Games)
 
*''Gal Metal!'' / ''Gal Metal'' (JP Publisher: DMM Games; EU/US Publisher: XSEED Games)
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 +
*''Pac-Man Museum+'' (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
 +
:<small>Actual mention | [[Now Production (credits)#Pac-Man Museum+ (NSW)|Shared staff]]</small>
 +
*''Pac-Man World Re-Pac'' (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
 +
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 +
*''Shark Copter vs. Bon Odori Zombies'' / ''Shark Copter vs. Zombie Dancers'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Now Production)
 +
:<small>Actual mention | [[Now Production (credits)#Shark Copter vs. Bon Odori Zombies / Shark Copter vs. Zombie Dancers (NSW)|Shared staff]]</small>
  
 
===Wii===
 
===Wii===
*''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'' (US/EU/AU Publisher: Activision)
+
*''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'' (co-developed with Premium Agency) (US/EU/AU Publisher: Activision)
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
*''Bakugan: Defenders of the Core'' (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision)
 
*''Bakugan: Defenders of the Core'' (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision)
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*''Sonic and the Secret Rings'' / ''Sonic to Himitsu no Ring'' (party games) (US/EU/AU/JP Publisher: Sega)
 
*''Sonic and the Secret Rings'' / ''Sonic to Himitsu no Ring'' (party games) (US/EU/AU/JP Publisher: Sega)
 
:<small>Actual mention | Shared staff</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention | Shared staff</small>
*''Super Mario Stadium: Family Baseball / Mario Super Sluggers'' (JP/US Publisher: Nintendo)
+
*''Super Mario Stadium: Family Baseball'' / ''Mario Super Sluggers'' (under subcontract with Namco Bandai Games?) (JP/US Publisher: Nintendo)
:<small>Online resource (US copyright record) | Shared staff</small>
+
:<small>Opening and Ending Movies: PolyAssets United; Mix Engineering: Alchemy Studio</small>
 +
:<small>Online resource (US copyright record) | [[Now Production (credits)#Super Mario Stadium: Family Baseball / Mario Super Sluggers (WII)|Shared staff]]</small>
 
*''Transformers Prime: The Game'' (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision)
 
*''Transformers Prime: The Game'' (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision)
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
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===Windows===
 
===Windows===
 +
*''KAMiBAKO: Mythology of Cube'' [Steam] (Gravity Game Arise)
 +
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
*''Mega Man Legacy Collection 2'' (some planning) (US Publisher: Capcom)
 
*''Mega Man Legacy Collection 2'' (some planning) (US Publisher: Capcom)
 
:<small>Developer: [[Bullets]]; Sound: Sound Fountain?</small>
 
:<small>Developer: [[Bullets]]; Sound: Sound Fountain?</small>
 +
*''Pac-Man Museum+'' [Steam] (Bandai Namco Entertainment)
 +
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 +
*''Pac-Man World Re-Pac'' [Steam] (Bandai Namco Entertainment)
 +
:<small>Actual mention</small>
  
 
===Xbox===
 
===Xbox===
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*''Beautiful Katamari'' / ''Beautiful Katamari Damacy'' (US/JP/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
 
*''Beautiful Katamari'' / ''Beautiful Katamari Damacy'' (US/JP/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
 
:<small>Shared staff</small>
 
:<small>Shared staff</small>
*''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'' (US/EU/AU Publisher: Activision)
+
*''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'' (co-developed with Premium Agency) (US/EU/AU Publisher: Activision)
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
*''Bakugan: Defenders of the Core'' (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision)
 
*''Bakugan: Defenders of the Core'' (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision)
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===Xbox One===
 
===Xbox One===
 +
*''Pac-Man Museum+'' (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
 +
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 +
*''Pac-Man World Re-Pac'' (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
 +
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
*''Tani Masaki's Golfercise'' (JP Publisher: East Field)
 
*''Tani Masaki's Golfercise'' (JP Publisher: East Field)
 +
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 +
 +
===Xbox Series X|S===
 +
*''Pac-Man World Re-Pac'' (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
 
:<small>Actual mention</small>
  
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
*[http://www.nowpro.co.jp/ Official website] (Japanese)
+
*[https://www.nowpro.co.jp/ Official website] (Japanese and English)
 
*[http://review-site.net/dt/index.php/な#.E3.83.8A.E3.82.A6.E3.83.97.E3.83.AD.E3.83.80.E3.82.AF.E3.82.B7.E3.83.A7.E3.83.B3.EF.BC.88NOW_Production.EF.BC.89 Developer Table entry] (Japanese)
 
*[http://review-site.net/dt/index.php/な#.E3.83.8A.E3.82.A6.E3.83.97.E3.83.AD.E3.83.80.E3.82.AF.E3.82.B7.E3.83.A7.E3.83.B3.EF.BC.88NOW_Production.EF.BC.89 Developer Table entry] (Japanese)
 
*[http://www.eonet.ne.jp/~sho/History.html "Sho"'s game production history] (Japanese)
 
*[http://www.eonet.ne.jp/~sho/History.html "Sho"'s game production history] (Japanese)

Latest revision as of 06:11, 30 November 2023

Now Production logo

Now Production Co., Ltd. (株式会社ナウプロダクション) (Nowpro) is a development company based in Osaka, Japan, with a studio in Tokyo. [1] Historically, it has developed games for many of the industry's major players including Bandai Namco, Capcom, Sega, and Konami. Since 2000, the company has self-published original titles. [2] It is also involved in edutainment software development [3], pachinko/pachislot software and hardware development [4], and sound production through its MDR Sound Production group. [5]

Nowpro was established on June 17, 1986 [6], by then-CEO Yutaka Nakata (中田豊) and then-chief director Toshiaki Awamura (粟村敏明) with two other employees. [7] Today, the company has over 100 employees (as of October 2021). [8] Awamura is the current CEO (since June 1997). [9]

Companies started by former Nowpro staff include N-Tech, Tetra, Astec21, Workman, Music Worx, and case-U.

Related Interviews: Steven Dwyer

3DS

  • Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney / Gyakuten Saiban 4 (US/JP/EU Publisher: Capcom)
Online resource (Nowpro website)
  • Hamatora: Look at Smoking World (JP Publisher: FuRyu) [10]
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Transformers Prime: The Game (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention | Shared staff

DS

  • Bakugan Battle Brawlers (co-developed with Premium Agency) (US/EU/AU Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Bakugan: Defenders of the Core / Bakugan Battle Brawlers DS: Defenders of the Core (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision; JP Publisher: Sega)
Actual mention
  • Hirameki Action: Chibikko Wagan no Ooki na Bouken (JP Publisher: Namco)
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Kodawari Saihai Simulation: Ocha no Ma Pro Yakyuu DS (JP Publisher: Now Production)
Actual mention
  • Kodawari Saihai Simulation: Ocha no Ma Pro Yakyuu DS 2010 Nendohan (JP Publisher: Now Production)
Actual mention
  • Imi made Wakaru Otona no Jukugo Renshuu: Kadokawa Ruigo Shinjiten Kara 5-Man Mon (JP Publisher: Now Production)
Actual mention
  • Ippan Zaidan Houjin: Nippon Kanji Shuujukudo Kentei Kikou Kounen: Tsuutenkaku DS (JP Publisher: Now Production)
Actual mention
  • Mitsukete! Keroro Gunsou: Machigai Sagashi Daisakusen de Arimasu! (JP Publisher: Bandai)
Shared staff
  • Nazotte Oboeru Otona no Kanji Renshuu (JP Publisher: Now Production)
Actual mention
  • Nazotte Oboeru Otona no Kanji Renshuu Kaitei-ban (JP Publisher: Now Production)
Actual mention
  • Nazotte Oboeru Otona no Kanji Renshuu Kanzen-ban (JP Publisher: Now Production)
Actual mention
  • New Chuugaku Eitango Target 1800 DS (JP Publisher: IE Institute)
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Oshiri Kajiri Mushi no Rhythm Lesson DS: Kawai Ongaku Kyoushitsu Kanshuu (JP Publisher: Sega)
Actual mention
  • Picross DS (sound) (JP/EU/AU/US/KR Publisher: Nintendo)
Online resource (US copyright registration) | Shared staff
  • Shoho Kara wa Hajimeru Otona no Eitango Renshuu (JP Publisher: Now Production)
Actual mention
  • SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters DS (JP/US Publisher: SNK Playmore; EU/AU Publisher: Ignition Entertainment)
Shared staff
  • Squinkies 2: Adventure Mall Surprize! (US Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention
  • Unsolved Crimes (US Publisher: Atari; EU Publisher: Empire Interactive)
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Urusei Yatsura: Endless Summer (JP Publisher: Marvelous)
  • WireWay (US/JP/EU Publisher: Konami)
Some Graphics: Opus; Opening Movie: Workman, Rainbow-Motion-Graphics; Sound: Soundtech
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Zaidanhoujin Nippon Kanji Nouryoku Kentei Kyoukai Koushiki Soft: 250 Mannin no Kanken Premium - Zenkyuu Zen-Kanji Kanzen Seiha (JP Publisher: IE Institute)
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Zero Kara Hajimeru: Otona no 5-Kokugo Nyuumon (JP Publisher: Now Production)
Actual mention
  • Zombie Shiki: Eigo Ryoku Sosei Jutsu: English of the Dead (JP Publisher: Sega) [11]
Sound: Soundtech
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Zoobles! Spring to Life! (US/EU Publisher: Activision)
Sound: Sound AMS
Actual mention | Shared staff

Famicom/NES

  • Adventure Island II / Takahashi Meijin no Boukenjima II (US/JP/EU/AU Publisher: Hudson)
Shared staff
  • Dragon Spirit: Arata-naru Densetsu / Dragon Spirit: The New Legend (JP Publisher: Namco; US Publisher: Bandai)
Shared staff
  • Jackie Chan's Action Kung-Fu / Jackie Chan (US/JP/EU Publisher: Hudson)
Shared staff
  • Jikuu Yuuden Debias (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared assets
  • Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari (JP Publisher: Asmik)
Shared assets
  • Kamen no Ninja: Hanamaru / Yo! Noid (JP/US Publisher: Capcom)
Hidden data
  • Kyuukyoku Harikiri Stadium (JP Publisher: Taito)
Shared staff
  • Kyuukyoku Harikiri Stadium: '88 Senshu Shin Data Version (JP Publisher: Taito)
Shared staff
  • Metro-Cross (JP Publisher: Namco)
Online resource
  • Ms. Pac-Man (US Publisher: Namco)
Hidden data
  • Spelunker II: Yuusha e no Chousen (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared assets
  • Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Taito Grand Prix: Eikou e no License (JP Publisher: Taito)
Online resource
  • Takahashi Meijin no Boukenjima III / Adventure Island 3 (JP/US Publisher: Hudson)
Shared staff
  • Takahashi Meijin no Boukenjima IV (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Shared staff
  • Wagan Land (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Wagan Land 2 (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Youkai Douchuuki (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff

Game Boy

  • Barcode Boy: Kattobi Road (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Dig Dug (US Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Mickey's Dangerous Chase / Mickey's Chase (US Publisher: Capcom; JP Publisher: Kemco)
Shared staff
  • Momotarou Dengeki (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Online resource | Shared staff
  • Momotarou Dengeki 2 (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Shared staff
  • Pac Panic / Pac-Attack (JP/US Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Takahashi Meijin no Boukenjima III / Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise (JP/US/EU Publisher: Hudson)
Shared staff

Game Boy Advance

  • Famista Advance (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Field of Nine: Digital Edition 2001 (JP Publisher: Konami)
Production: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
Shared staff
  • Gachinko Pro Yakyuu (JP Publisher: Now Production)
Actual mention
  • Goemon: New Age Shutsudou! (direction, some planning, art direction) (JP Publisher: Konami)
Some Planning, Programming, Graphics: Workman; Sound: Music Worx
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Kaze no Klonoa: Yumemiru Teikoku / Klonoa: Empire of Dreams (JP/US Publisher: Namco; EU Publisher: Infogrames)
Shared staff
  • Kaze no Klonoa G2: Dream Champ Tournament / Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament (JP/US/CA Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Metal Max 2 Kai (JP Publisher: Now Production)
Actual mention
  • One Piece: Going Baseball: Kaizoku Yakyuu (JP Publisher: Bandai)
Developer: Tarui Manufacturing?
Shared staff
  • Silent Scope (US/EU Publisher: Konami)
Shared staff
  • WTA Tour Tennis Pocket / WTA Tour Tennis (JP/US Publisher: Konami)
Shared staff

Game Boy Color

  • Dance Dance Revolution GB (JP Publisher: Konami)
Production: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
Shared staff
  • Dance Dance Revolution GB2 (JP Publisher: Konami)
Production: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
Shared staff
  • Dance Dance Revolution GB3 (JP Publisher: Konami)
Production: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
Shared staff
  • Dance Dance Revolution GB Disney Mix (JP Publisher: Konami)
Production: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
Actual mention
  • Data-Navi Pro Yakyuu (JP Publisher: Media Gallop)
Programming, Some Graphics: Floor
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Data-Navi Pro Yakyuu 2 (JP Publisher: Now Production)
Programming, Some Graphics: Floor
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Oha Star Dance Dance Revolution GB (JP Publisher: Konami)
Production: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
Shared staff
  • Pac-Man: Special Color Edition / Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition (US Publisher: Namco; EU Publisher: Acclaim)
Shared staff

Game Gear

  • Galaga '91 / Galaga 2 (JP Publisher: Namco; EU Publisher: Sega)
Shared staff
  • Ms. Pac-Man (US Publisher: Namco)
Code comparison
  • Pac-Attack (US Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Wagyan Land (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff

GameCube

  • Family Stadium 2003 (JP Publisher: Namco) [12]
  • Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut / Sonic Adventure DX (co-developer) (US/JP/EU Publisher: Sega)
Shared staff
  • Sonic Riders (co-developer) (US/JP/EU/AU Publisher: Sega)
Interview | Shared staff
  • Super Mario Stadium: Miracle Baseball / Mario Superstar Baseball (JP/US/EU Publisher: Nintendo)
Interview | Online resource (US copyright record) | Shared staff
  • WTA Tour Tennis Pro Evolution / Pro Tennis WTA Tour / WTA Tour Tennis (JP/EU/US Publisher: Konami)
Online resource

Mega Drive/Genesis

  • MegaTrax / Quad Challenge (JP/US Publisher: Namco)
Code comparison
  • Rolling Thunder 3 (US Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Splatterhouse 3 / Splatterhouse Part 3 (US/JP Publisher: Namco; KR Publisher: Samsung)
Shared staff
  • Splatterhouse Part 2 / Splatterhouse 2 (JP/US/EU Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff

Neo Geo

  • Neo Bomberman (sound) (Hudson)
Developer: Produce!; Some Graphics: ADS
Actual mention
Online resource

PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16

  • Be Ball / Chew-Man-Fu (JP Publisher: Hudson; US Publisher: NEC)
Shared staff
  • Blodia / Timeball (JP Publisher: Hudson; US Publisher: NEC)
Shared assets
  • Chouzetsurinjin Berabohman / Bravoman (JP Publisher: Namco; US Publisher: NEC)
Shared staff
  • Doraemon: Nobita no Dorabian Night (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Online resource | Shared staff
  • Dragon Saber (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Final Soldier (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Shared staff
  • Genpei Toumaden (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Genpei Toumaden Kan no Ni / Samurai Ghost (JP Publisher: Namco; US Publisher: NEC)
Shared staff
  • Jackie Chan / Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu (JP Publisher: Hudson; US Publisher: NEC)
Shared staff
  • Power League '93 (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Shared staff
  • Power League II (JP Publisher: Hudson) [13]
  • Power League III (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Shared staff
  • Power League IV (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Shared staff
  • Power League V (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Shared staff
  • Power Tennis (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Hidden data | Shared staff
  • Takahashi Meijin no Shin Boukenjima / New Adventure Island (JP Publisher: Hudson; US Publisher: NEC)
Shared staff

PlayStation

  • Baseball: Pro-nami Kusayakyuu! / Wai Wai Kusayakyuu / Big League Slugger Baseball (JP Publisher: Media Gallop/Hamster; US Publisher: Agetec)
Developer: Workman?; Sound: Music Worx
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Block Kuzushi: Kowashite Help! / Block Kuzushi (JP Publisher: Media Gallop/Hamster)
Direction, Programming, Graphics: Floor
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Chibi Maruko-chan: Maruko Enikki World (JP Publisher: Takara)
  • Digical League (JP Publisher: Aques)
Actual mention
  • Dragon Valor (JP/AS/US Publisher: Namco; EU Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)
Opening CG Movie: Frameworks Entertainment
Shared staff
  • Ganbare Goemon: Ooedo Daikaiten (JP Publisher: Konami)
Shared staff
  • Goemon: Shin Sedai Shuumei! (JP Publisher: Konami)
Shared staff
  • Kart Race: Kimete wa Drift! / Wai Wai Kart / Extreme Go-Kart Racing (JP Publisher: Media Gallop/Hamster; US Publisher: Agetec)
Some Programming, Some Graphics: Workman?
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Namco Museum Encore (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Namco Museum Vol. 1 (JP/US Publisher: Namco; EU/AU Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)
Some Programming: Japan System Supply
Online resource | Shared staff
  • Namco Museum Vol. 3 (JP/US Publisher: Namco; EU/AU Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)
Online resource | Shared staff
  • Namco Museum Vol. 4 (JP/US Publisher: Namco; EU/AU Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)
Shared staff
  • PlayStadium (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
Shared staff
  • PlayStadium 2 (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
Shared staff
  • PlayStadium 3 (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
Shared staff
  • PlayStadium 4: Fumetsu no Dai League Ball (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
Shared staff
  • Power League (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Shared staff
  • Rescue Shot Bubibo / Rescue Shot (JP Publisher: Namco; EU Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)
Shared staff
  • Smash Court 2 / Anna Kournikova's Smash Court Tennis (JP/EU Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Smash Court 3 (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • World Stadium 2 (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • World Stadium 3 (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • World Stadium 5 (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Zoku Gussun Oyoyo (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
Shared staff

PlayStation 2

  • Bakugan Battle Brawlers (co-developed with Premium Agency) (US/EU/AU Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention
  • Gachinko Pro Yakyuu (JP Publisher: Now Production)
Developer: Floor; ?: Studio Cliche
Actual mention
  • Ikusagami / Demon Chaos (some planning, programming, some graphics) (JP Publisher: Genki; EU Publisher: Konami)
Actual mention
  • Katamari Damacy (co-developed with Namco) (JP/US Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Keroro Gunsou: MeroMero Battle Royale (JP Publisher: Bandai)
Online resource
  • Keroro Gunsou: MeroMero Battle Royale Z (JP Publisher: Bandai)
Online resource
  • Mahou Tsukai Kurohime (JP Publisher: Tomy)
Shared staff
  • Minna Daisuki Katamari Damacy / We Love Katamari (co-developed with Namco) (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Nechu! Pro Yakyuu 2003 (JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Ninja Assault (JP/EU/US Publisher: Namco) [14]
Some Programming: System Prisma
Shared staff
  • Saiyuki Reload: Gunlock (JP Publisher: Bandai) [15]
Some Graphics: O-Two; Debugging: Pole To Win
Shared staff
  • Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament 2 / Smash Court Pro Tournament 2 (EU Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment; US/JP Publisher: Namco)
Shared staff
  • Sonic Riders (co-developer) (US/JP/EU/AU/KR Publisher: Sega)
Interview | Shared staff
  • Surfing Air Show with Ratboy (JP Publisher: Now Production)
Actual mention
  • Takahashi Naoko no Marathon Shiyouyo! (JP Publisher: Taito)
Production: Cavia
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Twinkle Star Sprites: La Petite Princesse (JP Publisher: SNK Playmore)
Some Programming: System Prisma; Some Graphics: O-Two; Sound Production: plugin kzo, Wavelink Zeal; Some Advising: Tenky
Shared staff

PlayStation 3

  • Bakugan Battle Brawlers (co-developed with Premium Agency) (US/EU/AU Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention
  • Bakugan: Defenders of the Core (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention
  • Little League World Series Baseball 2010 (US Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention
  • Mato Kurenai Yuugekitai / Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters (co-developed with Toybox) (JP Publisher: Arc System Works; US Publisher: Aksys Games; EU Publisher: NIS America)
Online resource
  • Mato Kurenai Yuugekitai: Daybreak Special Gigs / Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs (co-developed with Toybox) (JP Publisher: Arc System Works; US Publisher: Aksys Games; EU Publisher: NIS America)
Online resource

PlayStation 4

  • Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War port) (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Included as a pre-order bonus
  • Dragon Ball Xenoverse (development support) (JP/US/AU/EU Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
Actual mention
  • Mato Kurenai Yuugekitai: Daybreak Special Gigs / Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs (co-developed with Toybox) (JP Publisher: Arc System Works; US Publisher: Aksys Games; EU Publisher: NIS America)
Online resource
  • Pac-Man Museum+ (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Actual mention
  • Pac-Man World Re-Pac (AU/US/EU/JP Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Actual mention

PlayStation 5

  • Pac-Man World Re-Pac (AU/JP/US/EU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Actual mention

PlayStation Portable

  • Bakugan: Defenders of the Core (US/EU Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention
  • Higanjima (JP Publisher: Now Production)
Actual mention
  • Intelligent License / PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient (JP Publisher: Now Production; US/EU Publisher: D3 Publisher)
Co-Developer: O-Two; Sound Creation: Game Republic
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Intelligent License 2 / PQ2: Practical Intelligence Quotient 2 / Practical IQ (AS/JP Publisher: Now Production; US/EU Publisher: D3 Publisher)
Actual mention
  • Undead Knights (US/JP/EU Publisher: Tecmo)
Some Cutscene Design: Dynamite; Sound: Reeb
Actual mention

PlayStation Vita

  • Mato Kurenai Yuugekitai / Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters (co-developed with Toybox) (JP Publisher: Arc System Works; US Publisher: Aksys Games; EU Publisher: NIS America)
Online resource
  • Mato Kurenai Yuugekitai: Daybreak Special Gigs / Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs (co-developed with Toybox) (JP Publisher: Arc System Works; US Publisher: Aksys Games; EU Publisher: NIS America)
Online resource

Saturn

  • Zoku Gussun Oyoyo (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
Shared staff

Super Famicom/Super NES

  • 3x3 Eyes: Juuma Houkan (production?) (JP Publisher: Nihon Create)
Developers: N-Tech, Tetra; Sound: Music Worx
Shared staff
  • Go! Go! Dodge League (under subcontract with Mebio Software?) (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Video)
Hidden data | Shared staff
  • Kishin Douji Zenki: Denei Raibu (JP Publisher: Hudson)
Shared staff
  • King of the Monsters 2 (JP/US Publisher: Takara)
Graphics: Winds
Shared staff
  • Miracle Girls: Tomomi to Mikage no Miracle World Adventure (JP Publisher: Takara)
Shared staff
  • The Sporting News Baseball / Super Power League 2 (US Publisher: Hudson)
Is this by N-Tech/Tetra?
Sound: Music Worx?
Shared staff
  • Supapoon (JP Publisher: Yutaka)
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Supapoon DX (JP Publisher: Yutaka)
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Super Kyuukyoku Harikiri Stadium 2 (JP Publisher: Taito)
Shared staff
  • Super Mahjong 2: Honkaku 4 Nin Uchi! (JP Publisher: I'Max)
Hidden data
  • Super Zugan 2: Tsukanpo Fighter (JP Publisher: J-Wing)
Shared staff
Shared staff

Switch

  • Betia: Pera Pera Eigo Adventure (JP Publisher: Deluxe Games)
Actual mention
  • Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise (JP Publisher: Toybox; US/EU Publisher: Rising Star Games)
Actual mention
  • Fit Boxing: Hokuto no Ken: Omae wa Mou Yaseteiru / Fitness Boxing: Fist of the North Star (JP/US/EU Publisher: Imagineer)
Online resource (Nowpro website)
  • Gal Metal! / Gal Metal (JP Publisher: DMM Games; EU/US Publisher: XSEED Games)
Actual mention
  • Pac-Man Museum+ (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Pac-Man World Re-Pac (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Actual mention
  • Shark Copter vs. Bon Odori Zombies / Shark Copter vs. Zombie Dancers (JP/US/EU Publisher: Now Production)
Actual mention | Shared staff

Wii

  • Bakugan Battle Brawlers (co-developed with Premium Agency) (US/EU/AU Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention
  • Bakugan: Defenders of the Core (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention
  • Little League World Series Baseball 2008 (US Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention
  • Little League World Series Baseball 2009 (US Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention
  • The Munchables / Tabemon (US Publisher: Bandai Namco Games; EU/JP Publisher: Namco)
Some Sound Effects: Grasshopper, Ayanehonpo
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • SD Gundam Gashapon Wars (JP Publisher: Bandai)
Online resource
  • Sonic and the Secret Rings / Sonic to Himitsu no Ring (party games) (US/EU/AU/JP Publisher: Sega)
Actual mention | Shared staff
  • Super Mario Stadium: Family Baseball / Mario Super Sluggers (under subcontract with Namco Bandai Games?) (JP/US Publisher: Nintendo)
Opening and Ending Movies: PolyAssets United; Mix Engineering: Alchemy Studio
Online resource (US copyright record) | Shared staff
  • Transformers Prime: The Game (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention

Wii U

  • Just Dance: Disney Party 2 (US/AU/EU Publisher: Ubisoft)
Online resource
  • Transformers Prime: The Game (US/EU/AU Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention

Windows

  • KAMiBAKO: Mythology of Cube [Steam] (Gravity Game Arise)
Actual mention
  • Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 (some planning) (US Publisher: Capcom)
Developer: Bullets; Sound: Sound Fountain?
  • Pac-Man Museum+ [Steam] (Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Actual mention
  • Pac-Man World Re-Pac [Steam] (Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Actual mention

Xbox

  • Sonic Riders (co-developer) (US/JP/EU/AU Publisher: Sega)
Interview | Shared staff

Xbox 360

  • Beautiful Katamari / Beautiful Katamari Damacy (US/JP/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
Shared staff
  • Bakugan Battle Brawlers (co-developed with Premium Agency) (US/EU/AU Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention
  • Bakugan: Defenders of the Core (US/AU/EU Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention
  • Little League World Series Baseball 2010 (US Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention
  • Rapala for Kinect (US/EU Publisher: Activision)
Actual mention
  • Smash Court Tennis 3 (JP/EU/AU Publisher: Namco; US Publisher: Atari)
Shared staff

Xbox One

  • Pac-Man Museum+ (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Actual mention
  • Pac-Man World Re-Pac (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Actual mention
  • Tani Masaki's Golfercise (JP Publisher: East Field)
Actual mention

Xbox Series X|S

  • Pac-Man World Re-Pac (JP/US/EU/AU Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Actual mention

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