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| + | '''SIMS Co., Ltd.''' (シムス株式会社) is a publisher and developer established on June 12, 1991 [https://www.sims.co.jp/company.html], by former [[Sanritsu]] president Mamoru Shigeta (重田守) with backing from Sega Enterprises. At the time, Sega owned 67% of the company, and Shigeta owned 31%. [https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File%3AMdfan_JP_1991-11.pdf&page=99] <sup>[[#foot1|1]]</sup> Most of the original 50 employees came from Sanritsu. [https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File%3ABeepMD_JP_1992-04.pdf&page=93] <sup>[[#foot2|2]]</sup> | ||
| − | + | As a Sega subsidiary, SIMS developed games for most Sega platforms and also non-Sega platforms, namely the PlayStation and the WonderSwan, even before its parent company left the console business. Starting with the Dreamcast version of ''Sega Bass Fishing'', the Shibuya, Tokyo-based firm found a niche as a maker of fishing games. | |
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| + | Shigeta was the first president of SIMS. (''Game Machine'' 1991/8/15, pg. 7) He was replaced by Noboru Machida (町田登) after Shigeta became Sega's director of consumer software. [https://www.wired.com/1994/11/rocket-science/] Machida was formerly development director at Sanritsu [https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File:BeepMD_JP_1990-09.pdf&page=85], served on SIMS' board of directors, and was SIMS' head of development. (''Game Machine'' 1991/8/15, pg. 7) | ||
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| + | On June 25, 2004, Machida acquired SIMS from Sega. [https://web.archive.org/web/20040716060026/http://www.sims.co.jp:80/outline.html] (SIMS had become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sega by this point. [https://web.archive.org/web/20040608023036/http://www.sims.co.jp:80/outline.html]) He continues to own and operate the company today, primarily as a temporary staffing business. [https://www.sims.co.jp/company.html] | ||
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| + | <small>'''Footnotes:'''</small><br /> | ||
| + | <span id="foot1"><small>1. ''Game Machine'' (1991/8/15, pg. 7) has a slightly different breakdown: "The new company, SIMS, was established on June 12 with a capital of 50 million yen, 67% of which was invested by Sega, and 33% by Shigeta and his internal staff."</small></span><br /> | ||
| + | <span id="foot2"><small>2. ''Mega Drive Fan'' (1991/11, pg. 99) [https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File%3AMdfan_JP_1991-11.pdf&page=99]: "Established by the former president of Sanritsu Denki, the company has nothing to do with Sanritsu Denki."</small></span> | ||
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| + | '''[[About:Research Methods|Research Methods]]:''' Actual mentions, code comparisons, online resources, shared staff [https://gdri.smspower.org/credits/simscredits.txt] [https://gdri.smspower.org/wiki/index.php/Sanritsu/SIMS_(credits)] | ||
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| + | ===3DS=== | ||
| + | *''Alien Panic!'' [eShop] (JP Publisher: Starsign) | ||
| + | *''Beyblade: Evolution'' / ''Metal Fight Beyblade 4DxZEROG Ultimate Tournament'' (US/AU/EU Publisher: Rising Star Games; JP Publisher: Intergrow) | ||
| + | *''Bingo de NouTore: BinTore'' / ''Bingo Collection'' [eShop] (JP/US Publisher: Starsign) | ||
| + | *''Danger Road'' / ''Dangerous Road'' [eShop] (JP/US Publisher: Starsign) | ||
| + | *''Deaidama'' / ''Collide-a-Ball'' [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign) | ||
| + | *''Fish On'' / ''Fish On 3D'' (JP Publisher: ASCII Media Works; US/EU Publisher: Agetec) | ||
| + | *''Genkai! Yamazumi Battle'' / ''Stack 'em High'' [eShop] (JP/US Publisher: Starsign) | ||
| + | *''Imomushi Wars'' [eShop] (JP Publisher: Starsign) | ||
| + | *''Ping Pong Trick Shot'' [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign) | ||
| + | *''Ping Pong Trick Shot 2'' [eShop] (JP/US Publisher: Starsign) | ||
===Arcade=== | ===Arcade=== | ||
| − | *'' | + | *''Gun Survivor 2: Biohazard Code: Veronica'' (co-developed with Nextech) (Capcom) |
| − | + | *''Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jan'' (AQ Interactive) | |
| − | *'' | + | *''Manic Panic Ghosts!'' (co-developed with [[Aspect]]) (Sega) [http://www.mobygames.com/game/arcade/manic-panic-ghosts/credits] |
| − | *'' | + | :<small>Movies: Visual Entertainment R&D Dept.</small> |
| − | + | *''Maximum Speed'' (Sammy) | |
| − | + | *<div style="color:red">''Quiz Aa Megami-sama: Tatakau Tsubasa to Tomo ni'' (Sega)</div> | |
| − | *'' | + | *''Sega Marine Fishing'' (programming, graphics, sound) (Sega) |
| − | *'' | + | :<small>Production, Planning, Direction: Wow Entertainment</small> |
| − | *'' | + | *<div style="color:red">''Sports Shooting USA'' (Sammy)</div> |
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===Dreamcast=== | ===Dreamcast=== | ||
*''Charge'n Blast'' (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Xicat Interactive) | *''Charge'n Blast'' (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Xicat Interactive) | ||
| − | *''Get Bass / Sega Bass Fishing'' (JP/US/CA/UK/AU Publisher: Sega) | + | *''Get Bass'' / ''Sega Bass Fishing'' (JP/US/CA/UK/AU Publisher: Sega) |
*''Harusame Youbi'' (JP Publisher: NEC Interchannel) | *''Harusame Youbi'' (JP Publisher: NEC Interchannel) | ||
| + | :<small>Event CG: Mink</small> | ||
| + | *''Maboroshi Tsukiyo'' (JP Publisher: SIMS) | ||
| + | :<small>Background Art: Bihou, Studio Tulip</small> | ||
| + | *''Quiz Aa Megami-sama: Tatakau Tsubasa to Tomo ni'' (JP Publisher: Sega) | ||
| + | :<small>Production, Sound: Wow Entertainment; Script Support: OLM Digital</small> | ||
| + | *''Sega Marine Fishing'' (programming, graphics, sound) (US/JP Publisher: Sega) | ||
| + | :<small>Production, Planning, Direction: Wow Entertainment</small> | ||
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| − | *'' | + | *''Elemix!'' (JP Publisher: SIMS) |
===Game Gear=== | ===Game Gear=== | ||
*''Alien Syndrome'' (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Sega) | *''Alien Syndrome'' (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Sega) | ||
| − | + | :<small>Programming: [[Hidaka Electronics]]</small> | |
| + | *''Baku Baku Animal: Sekai Shiiku Gakari Senshuken'' / ''Baku Baku'' (JP/US Publisher: Sega) | ||
| + | :<small>Programming: [[Minato Giken]]</small> | ||
*''Buster Fight'' (JP Publisher: Sega) | *''Buster Fight'' (JP Publisher: Sega) | ||
*''Disney's Aladdin'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sega) | *''Disney's Aladdin'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sega) | ||
| − | *'' | + | *''Doraemon: Waku Waku Pocket Paradise'' (JP Publisher: Sega) |
*''Fred Couples Golf'' (JP/US Publisher: Sega) | *''Fred Couples Golf'' (JP/US Publisher: Sega) | ||
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*''Godzilla: Kaijuu Daishingeki'' (JP Publisher: Sega) | *''Godzilla: Kaijuu Daishingeki'' (JP Publisher: Sega) | ||
| − | *''Heavyweight Champ'' (JP Publisher: SIMS) | + | *''Heavyweight Champ'' / ''George Foreman's KO Boxing'' (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Flying Edge) |
| − | * | + | *''Honoo no Toukyuuji: Dodge Danpei'' (JP Publisher: Sega) |
| − | *''In the Wake of Vampire / Vampire: Master of Darkness'' (JP Publisher: SIMS; US Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | + | :<small>Programming: [[Opera House]]</small> |
| + | *''In the Wake of Vampire'' / ''Vampire: Master of Darkness'' (JP Publisher: SIMS; US Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | ||
*''J.League GG Pro Striker '94'' (JP Publisher: Sega) | *''J.League GG Pro Striker '94'' (JP Publisher: Sega) | ||
*''J.League Soccer: Dream Eleven'' (JP Publisher: Sega) | *''J.League Soccer: Dream Eleven'' (JP Publisher: Sega) | ||
| − | * | + | *''Kaitou Saint Tail'' (direction, sound support) (JP Publisher: Sega) |
| − | *''Kick & Rush / Tengen World Cup Soccer'' (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Tengen) | + | :<small>Developer: Minato Giken</small> |
| + | *''Kick & Rush'' / ''Tengen World Cup Soccer'' (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Tengen) | ||
*''McDonald's: Donald no Magical World'' (JP Publisher: Sega) | *''McDonald's: Donald no Magical World'' (JP Publisher: Sega) | ||
| + | *''Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible'' (JP Publisher: Sega) | ||
| + | *''Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible Special'' (JP Publisher: Sega) | ||
*''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'' (US Publisher: Sega) | *''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'' (US Publisher: Sega) | ||
*''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie'' (US Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | *''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie'' (US Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | ||
*''Out Run'' (JP/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | *''Out Run'' (JP/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | ||
| − | *'' | + | *''Pet Club: Inu Daisuki!'' (JP Publisher: Sega) |
| − | + | *''Putt & Putter'' / ''Minigolf'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sega; KR Publisher: Samsung; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | |
| + | :<small>Programming: [[Natsu System]]?</small> | ||
| + | *''Scratch Golf'' (production?, sound) (JP/US Publisher: VIC Tokai) | ||
| + | :<small>Developer: [[Eleca]]</small> | ||
| + | *''Slam Dunk, From TV Animation: Shouri e no Starting 5'' (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
| + | *''Sonic Labyrinth'' (direction) (JP/US Publisher: Sega) | ||
| + | :<small>Developer: Minato Giken</small> | ||
*''Tempo Jr.'' (JP/US Publisher: Sega) | *''Tempo Jr.'' (JP/US Publisher: Sega) | ||
*''Tom and Jerry: The Movie'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | *''Tom and Jerry: The Movie'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | ||
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*''Top Angler: Real Bass Fishing'' (EU/US Publisher: Xicat Interactive) | *''Top Angler: Real Bass Fishing'' (EU/US Publisher: Xicat Interactive) | ||
| − | ===Mark III/Master System=== | + | ===Mark III/Master System=== |
| − | + | *''Air Rescue'' (EU Publisher: Sega; KR Publisher: Samsung; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | |
| − | *''Air Rescue'' (EU Publisher: Sega; | + | *''Baku Baku'' (BR Publisher: Tec Toy) |
| − | *'' | + | :<small>Programming: Minato Giken</small> |
| − | + | :<small>Converted to Master System by Tec Toy?</small> | |
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*''Buggy Run'' (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | *''Buggy Run'' (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | ||
*''Disney's Aladdin'' (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | *''Disney's Aladdin'' (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | ||
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*''George Foreman's KO Boxing'' (EU Publisher: Flying Edge, BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | *''George Foreman's KO Boxing'' (EU Publisher: Flying Edge, BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | ||
| − | + | *''Line of Fire'' (EU/AU Publisher: Sega; KR Publisher: Samsung; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | |
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| − | *''Line of Fire'' (EU/AU Publisher: Sega; | + | |
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*''Masters of Combat'' (EU/AU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | *''Masters of Combat'' (EU/AU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | ||
*''Master of Darkness'' (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | *''Master of Darkness'' (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | ||
*''Ninja Gaiden'' (EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | *''Ninja Gaiden'' (EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | ||
| − | *'' | + | *''Putt & Putter'' / ''Minigolf'' (EU Publisher: Sega; KR Publisher: Samsung; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) |
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*''Tecmo World Cup '93'' (EU Publisher: Sega) | *''Tecmo World Cup '93'' (EU Publisher: Sega) | ||
| − | + | *''Tom and Jerry: The Movie'' (EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | |
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*''Wimbledon'' (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | *''Wimbledon'' (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | ||
*''Wimbledon II'' (EU Publisher: Sega) | *''Wimbledon II'' (EU Publisher: Sega) | ||
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| + | ===Mega CD/Sega CD=== | ||
| + | *''Capcom no Quiz: Tono-sama no Yabou'' (JP Publisher: SIMS) | ||
| + | *<div style="color:red">''Popful Mail'' (JP Publisher: Sega; US Publisher: Working Designs)</div> | ||
| + | *<div style="color:red">''Ranpin'' (unreleased) (SIMS)</div> | ||
| + | *''Shin Megami Tensei'' (JP Publisher: SIMS) | ||
===Mega Drive/Genesis=== | ===Mega Drive/Genesis=== | ||
| − | *''ATP Tour Championship Tennis / ATP Tour'' (US/EU Publisher: Sega) | + | *''ATP Tour Championship Tennis'' / ''ATP Tour'' (US/EU/AU Publisher: Sega) |
| − | *'' | + | *''Crayon Shin-chan: Arashi o Yobu Enji'' (JP Publisher: Ma-Ba) |
| + | *<div style="color:red">''Devil Buster'' (unreleased) (SIMS)</div> | ||
| + | *''From TV Animation Slam Dunk: Kyougou Makkou Taiketsu!'' (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
*''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie'' (US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | *''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie'' (US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | ||
| − | *'' | + | *''Ninja Burai Densetsu'' (JP Publisher: Sega) |
| − | *'' | + | :<small>Developer: IT? (Predecessor of [[Genki]]?)</small> |
| − | *''Wimbledon Championship Tennis'' (US/EU/JP Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | + | *''Shura no Mon'' (JP Publisher: Sega; KR Publisher: Samsung) |
| + | *''Wimbledon Championship Tennis'' / ''Wimbledon'' (US/EU/JP Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | ||
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| + | ===PlayStation=== | ||
| + | *''Maboroshi Tsukiyo: Tsukiyo no Kitan'' (JP Publisher: Naxat) | ||
| + | :<small>?: GAPS</small> | ||
===PlayStation 2=== | ===PlayStation 2=== | ||
| − | *''Mark Davis Pro Bass Challenge'' (US Publisher: Natsume) | + | *''Brave Story: Wataru no Bouken'' (JP Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhG-DhdD6Gg] |
| − | *''Real Bass Fishing: Top Angler / Top Angler: Real Bass Fishing'' (JP Publisher: SIMS; US Publisher: Xicat Interactive) | + | *''Mark Davis Pro Bass Challenge'' / ''Big Bass: Bass Tsuri Kanzen Kouryaku'' (US/EU Publisher: Natsume; JP Publisher: Success) |
| + | *''Monkey Turn V'' (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
| + | *''Real Bass Fishing: Top Angler'' / ''Top Angler: Real Bass Fishing'' (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Xicat Interactive) | ||
| + | *''Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 10: After Burner II'' (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages) | ||
| + | *''Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 11: Hokuto no Ken'' (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages) | ||
*''Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 13: Out Run'' (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages) | *''Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 13: Out Run'' (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages) | ||
| + | *''Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 3: Fantasy Zone'' (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages) | ||
| + | *''Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5: Golden Axe'' (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages) | ||
| + | *<div style="color:red">''Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 7: Columns'' (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages)</div> | ||
| + | *''Sengoku Basara X'' (some storyboarding) (JP/KR Publisher: Capcom) | ||
| + | *''Steamboy'' (JP Publisher: Bandai) [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm13746426] | ||
| + | :<small>?: Cavia</small> | ||
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| + | ===PlayStation 4=== | ||
| + | *''Legendary Fishing'' (US/EU/AU Publisher: Ubisoft) | ||
===PlayStation Portable=== | ===PlayStation Portable=== | ||
| − | *''Saru Get You P! / Ape Escape: On the Loose / Ape Escape P'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment) | + | *<div style="color:red">''Fish Eyes Portable'' / ''Reel Fishing: The Great Outdoors'' (JP Publisher: Marvelous Interactive; US Publisher: Natsume; EU Publisher: Zoo Digital Publishing)</div> |
| + | *''Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jan'' (JP Publisher: AQ Interactive) | ||
| + | *<div style="color:red">''Revel Cross'' (JP Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)</div> | ||
| + | *''Saru Get You P!'' / ''Ape Escape: On the Loose'' / ''Ape Escape P'' (co-developed with SCEI) (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment) | ||
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| + | ===PlayStation Vita=== | ||
| + | *''Let's Try Bass Fishing: Fish On Next'' / ''Lets Fish! Hooked On'' (JP Publisher: Kadokawa Games; US/EU/AU Publisher: Wired Productions) | ||
===Saturn=== | ===Saturn=== | ||
| − | *''Kaitei Daisensou / In the Hunt'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer; US/EU Publisher: Kokopeli) | + | *<div style="color:red">''AB'' (unreleased; rollerblading game) (SIMS)</div> |
| + | *''Deep Fear'' (some CG movie design) (JP/EU Publisher: Sega) | ||
| + | *''Dark Savior'' (movie authoring) (JP Publisher: Climax Entertainment; US/EU/AU Publisher: Sega) | ||
| + | :<small>Some Character Design - Other Characters: [[Max Entertainment]], [[Rit's]]</small> | ||
| + | *''Garou Densetsu 3: Harukanaru Tatakai'' (co-developed with Sega) (JP Publisher: SNK) | ||
| + | *''Heartbeat Scramble'' (some graphics?) (JP Publisher: Imagineer) | ||
| + | :<small>Developer: [[JAMP]]; Programming, Some Graphics?: [[TamTam]]</small> | ||
| + | *<div style="color:red">''I Love Mickey Mouse: Fushigi no Oshiro Daibouken & I Love Donald Duck: Georgia Ou no Hihou'' (JP Publisher: Sega)</div> | ||
| + | *''J.League Victory Goal '97'' (co-developer) (JP Publisher: Sega) | ||
| + | *''Kaitei Daisensou'' / ''In the Hunt'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer; US/EU Publisher: Kokopeli) | ||
| + | *''Kuusou Kagaku Sekai Gulliver Boy'' (JP Publisher: Hudson) | ||
| + | :<small>Some Sound: T's Music</small> | ||
| + | *''Message Navi'' (JP Publisher: SIMS) | ||
| + | *''Message Navi Vol. 2'' (JP Publisher: SIMS) | ||
| + | *''Momotarou Douchuuki'' (JP Publisher: Hudson) | ||
| + | :<small>Some Programming: [[Arc System Works]]?</small> | ||
| + | *<div style="color:red">"MT" (unreleased; Maboroshi Tsukiyo prototype) (Sega)</div> | ||
| + | *<div style="color:red">''Nippon Daihyou Team no Kantoku ni Narou!'' (sound support?) (JP Publisher: Enix)</div> | ||
| + | *''Ninku: Tsuyokina Yatsura no Daigekitotsu!'' (JP Publisher: Sega) | ||
| + | *''PD Ultraman Link'' (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
| + | *<div style="color:red">''Phantasy Star Collection'' (JP Publisher: Sega)</div> | ||
| + | *''Sakura Taisen Teigeki Graph'' (JP Publisher: Sega) | ||
| + | *''Samurai Spirits: Zankurou Musouken'' (co-developed with Sega) (JP Publisher: SNK) | ||
| + | *''Sokkou Seitokai: Sonic Council'' (JP Publisher: Banpresto) | ||
| + | :<small>Character Action: Digimotion</small> | ||
| + | *''Stellar Assault SS'' (JP Publisher: SIMS) | ||
| + | *''Taiheiyou no Arashi 2: Shippuu no Moudou'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer) | ||
| + | :<small>3D Weapon Data Collection Production (Programming, Specifications): [[ALU]] [http://web.archive.org/web/20040619150539/http://www.alu.co.jp/Product11.html]</small> | ||
| + | *''Touge King the Spirits 2'' (JP Publisher: Atlus) | ||
| + | *''Ultraman: Hikari no Kyojin Densetsu'' (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
| + | *''Virtual Volleyball'' (JP Publisher: Imagineer) | ||
| + | *''Virus'' (programming, graphics) (JP Publisher: Hudson) | ||
| + | *''Worldwide Soccer '98'' / ''Sega Worldwide Soccer '98: Club Edition'' / ''Sega Worldwide Soccer '98'' (co-developer) (US/EU/JP Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy) | ||
| − | === | + | ===Switch=== |
| − | *'' | + | *''Animal Hunter Z'' [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign) |
| + | *''Battle & Crash'' [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign) | ||
| + | *''Deaidama 2'' / ''Collide-a-Ball 2'' [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign) | ||
| + | *''Dungeon Shooting'' [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign) | ||
| + | *''Imomushi Wars DX'' / ''Caterpillar Royale'' [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign) | ||
| + | *''Legendary Fishing'' (US/JP Publisher: Ubisoft) | ||
| + | *''Party Bingo'' / ''Bingo for Nintendo Switch'' [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign) | ||
| + | *''Ping Pong Trick Shot Evolution'' [eShop] (JP/US Publisher: Starsign) | ||
| + | *''Super Ping Pong Trick Shot'' [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign) | ||
===Wii=== | ===Wii=== | ||
| − | *''Bass Fishing Wii: Rokumaru Densetsu / Hooked! Real Motion Fishing'' ( | + | *''All Round Hunter'' (AU/EU Publisher: 505 Games) |
| + | *''Bass Fishing Wii: Rokumaru Densetsu'' / ''Big Catch Bass Fishing'' / ''Hooked! Real Motion Fishing'' (JP Publisher: Arc System Works; EU Publisher: 505 Games; US Publisher: Aksys Games) | ||
| + | *''Bokujou Monogatari: Wakuwaku Animal March'' / ''Harvest Moon: Animal Parade'' (graphic support) (JP Publisher: Marvelous; US Publisher: Natsume) | ||
| + | *''Derby Dog'' / ''Derby Dogs'' [WiiWare] (JP Publisher: SIMS; US Publisher: Aksys Games) | ||
| + | *''Fish Eyes Wii'' / ''Reel Fishing: Angler's Dream'' (JP Publisher: Marvelous; US/EU Publisher: Natsume) | ||
| + | *''Hooked! Again: Real Motion Fishing'' / ''Big Catch Bass Fishing 2'' / ''Bass Fishing Wii: World Tournament'' (US Publisher: Aksys Games; EU Publisher: 505 Games; JP Publisher: Arc System Works) | ||
| + | *''Reel Fishing Challenge'' / ''Fish Eyes Challenge'' [WiiWare] (US Publisher: Natsume; JP Publisher: Marvelous) | ||
| + | *''Sega Bass Fishing'' / ''Uchi Tsuri! Bass Fishing'' (US/JP/AU/EU Publisher: Sega) | ||
| + | :<small>Production: Cavia</small> | ||
| + | *''Sekai no Omoshiro Party Game'' [WiiWare] (JP Publisher: SIMS) | ||
| + | *''Sekai no Omoshiro Party Game 2'' [WiiWare] (JP Publisher: SIMS) | ||
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| + | ===Windows=== | ||
| + | *''Eberouge 2'' (some scenario, programming, some graphics; under subcontract with JAMP?) (JP Publisher: Fujitsu) [https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm29196839] | ||
| + | :<small>Some Material Design: DARTS; Some Material Design, Some Graphics: Umitsuki Production</small> | ||
| + | *''Guilty Gear X'' (JP Publisher: CyberFront) | ||
| + | *<div style="color:red">''Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai III'' (JP Publisher: Harvest)</div> | ||
| + | *<div style="color:red">''Idol Mahjong Final Romance 4'' (JP Publisher: Harvest)</div> | ||
| + | *''The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel'' (XSEED Games/Marvelous USA) | ||
| + | *''Little King's Story'' (XSEED Games/Marvelous USA) | ||
| + | *<div style="color:red">''Sega Marine Fishing'' (EU Publisher: Empire Interactive)</div> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===WonderSwan=== | ||
| + | *''Cardcaptor Sakura: Sakura to Fushigi na Clow Card'' (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
| + | *''Digimon Adventure 02: Tag Tamers'' (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
| + | *''Digimon Adventure: Anode Tamer'' (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
| + | *<div style="color:red">''Digimon Adventure: Cathode Tamer'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)</div> | ||
| + | *''Digital Monsters Ver. WonderSwan'' (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
| + | *''Mobile Suit Gundam MSVS'' (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
| + | :<small>CG Data and Modeling: [[BEC]]</small> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===WonderSwan Color=== | ||
| + | *<div style="color:red">''Digimon: Anode Tamer & Cathode Tamer: Veedramon Version'' (AS Publisher: Bandai)</div> | ||
| + | *''Digimon Adventure 02: D1 Tamers'' (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
| + | *<div style="color:red">''Digimon Tamers: Brave Tamer'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)</div> | ||
| + | *<div style="color:red">''Golden Axe'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)</div> | ||
| + | *''Inuyasha: Kagome no Sengoku Nikki'' (JP Publisher: Bandai) | ||
| + | :<small>Production: Caramel Mama</small> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Xbox=== | ||
| + | *''Top Angler: Real Bass Fishing'' (unreleased) (Xicat Interactive) | ||
| − | == | + | ==Links== |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://www.sims.co.jp/ Official SIMS website] (Japanese) |
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.sims.co.jp/ Official SIMS website (Internet Archive Wayback Machine)] (Japanese) |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://www.smspower.org/forums/6909-WhodunitSanritsuSIMS SMS Power thread] |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/~kitaros/index.html Former SIMS employee Masahiro Itou's website] (Japanese) |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20040331081715/http://kyupiin.hp.infoseek.co.jp/game/game.html Former SIMS employee Hiroyuki Yagi's game works (Internet Archive Wayback Machine)] (Japanese) |
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[[Category:Sega]] | [[Category:Sega]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:40, 9 January 2024
SIMS Co., Ltd. (シムス株式会社) is a publisher and developer established on June 12, 1991 [1], by former Sanritsu president Mamoru Shigeta (重田守) with backing from Sega Enterprises. At the time, Sega owned 67% of the company, and Shigeta owned 31%. [2] 1 Most of the original 50 employees came from Sanritsu. [3] 2
As a Sega subsidiary, SIMS developed games for most Sega platforms and also non-Sega platforms, namely the PlayStation and the WonderSwan, even before its parent company left the console business. Starting with the Dreamcast version of Sega Bass Fishing, the Shibuya, Tokyo-based firm found a niche as a maker of fishing games.
Shigeta was the first president of SIMS. (Game Machine 1991/8/15, pg. 7) He was replaced by Noboru Machida (町田登) after Shigeta became Sega's director of consumer software. [4] Machida was formerly development director at Sanritsu [5], served on SIMS' board of directors, and was SIMS' head of development. (Game Machine 1991/8/15, pg. 7)
On June 25, 2004, Machida acquired SIMS from Sega. [6] (SIMS had become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sega by this point. [7]) He continues to own and operate the company today, primarily as a temporary staffing business. [8]
Footnotes:
1. Game Machine (1991/8/15, pg. 7) has a slightly different breakdown: "The new company, SIMS, was established on June 12 with a capital of 50 million yen, 67% of which was invested by Sega, and 33% by Shigeta and his internal staff."
2. Mega Drive Fan (1991/11, pg. 99) [9]: "Established by the former president of Sanritsu Denki, the company has nothing to do with Sanritsu Denki."
Research Methods: Actual mentions, code comparisons, online resources, shared staff [10] [11]
3DS
- Alien Panic! [eShop] (JP Publisher: Starsign)
- Beyblade: Evolution / Metal Fight Beyblade 4DxZEROG Ultimate Tournament (US/AU/EU Publisher: Rising Star Games; JP Publisher: Intergrow)
- Bingo de NouTore: BinTore / Bingo Collection [eShop] (JP/US Publisher: Starsign)
- Danger Road / Dangerous Road [eShop] (JP/US Publisher: Starsign)
- Deaidama / Collide-a-Ball [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign)
- Fish On / Fish On 3D (JP Publisher: ASCII Media Works; US/EU Publisher: Agetec)
- Genkai! Yamazumi Battle / Stack 'em High [eShop] (JP/US Publisher: Starsign)
- Imomushi Wars [eShop] (JP Publisher: Starsign)
- Ping Pong Trick Shot [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign)
- Ping Pong Trick Shot 2 [eShop] (JP/US Publisher: Starsign)
Arcade
- Gun Survivor 2: Biohazard Code: Veronica (co-developed with Nextech) (Capcom)
- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jan (AQ Interactive)
- Manic Panic Ghosts! (co-developed with Aspect) (Sega) [12]
- Movies: Visual Entertainment R&D Dept.
- Maximum Speed (Sammy)
- Quiz Aa Megami-sama: Tatakau Tsubasa to Tomo ni (Sega)
- Sega Marine Fishing (programming, graphics, sound) (Sega)
- Production, Planning, Direction: Wow Entertainment
- Sports Shooting USA (Sammy)
Dreamcast
- Charge'n Blast (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Xicat Interactive)
- Get Bass / Sega Bass Fishing (JP/US/CA/UK/AU Publisher: Sega)
- Harusame Youbi (JP Publisher: NEC Interchannel)
- Event CG: Mink
- Maboroshi Tsukiyo (JP Publisher: SIMS)
- Background Art: Bihou, Studio Tulip
- Quiz Aa Megami-sama: Tatakau Tsubasa to Tomo ni (JP Publisher: Sega)
- Production, Sound: Wow Entertainment; Script Support: OLM Digital
- Sega Marine Fishing (programming, graphics, sound) (US/JP Publisher: Sega)
- Production, Planning, Direction: Wow Entertainment
Game Boy Advance
- Elemix! (JP Publisher: SIMS)
Game Gear
- Alien Syndrome (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Sega)
- Programming: Hidaka Electronics
- Baku Baku Animal: Sekai Shiiku Gakari Senshuken / Baku Baku (JP/US Publisher: Sega)
- Programming: Minato Giken
- Buster Fight (JP Publisher: Sega)
- Disney's Aladdin (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sega)
- Doraemon: Waku Waku Pocket Paradise (JP Publisher: Sega)
- Fred Couples Golf (JP/US Publisher: Sega)
- Godzilla: Kaijuu Daishingeki (JP Publisher: Sega)
- Heavyweight Champ / George Foreman's KO Boxing (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Flying Edge)
- Honoo no Toukyuuji: Dodge Danpei (JP Publisher: Sega)
- Programming: Opera House
- In the Wake of Vampire / Vampire: Master of Darkness (JP Publisher: SIMS; US Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- J.League GG Pro Striker '94 (JP Publisher: Sega)
- J.League Soccer: Dream Eleven (JP Publisher: Sega)
- Kaitou Saint Tail (direction, sound support) (JP Publisher: Sega)
- Developer: Minato Giken
- Kick & Rush / Tengen World Cup Soccer (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Tengen)
- McDonald's: Donald no Magical World (JP Publisher: Sega)
- Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible (JP Publisher: Sega)
- Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible Special (JP Publisher: Sega)
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (US Publisher: Sega)
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (US Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- Out Run (JP/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- Pet Club: Inu Daisuki! (JP Publisher: Sega)
- Putt & Putter / Minigolf (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sega; KR Publisher: Samsung; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- Programming: Natsu System?
- Scratch Golf (production?, sound) (JP/US Publisher: VIC Tokai)
- Developer: Eleca
- Slam Dunk, From TV Animation: Shouri e no Starting 5 (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Sonic Labyrinth (direction) (JP/US Publisher: Sega)
- Developer: Minato Giken
- Tempo Jr. (JP/US Publisher: Sega)
- Tom and Jerry: The Movie (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- Wimbledon (EU/JP Publisher: Sega)
GameCube
- Mark Davis Pro Bass Challenge (US Publisher: Natsume)
- Top Angler: Real Bass Fishing (EU/US Publisher: Xicat Interactive)
Mark III/Master System
- Air Rescue (EU Publisher: Sega; KR Publisher: Samsung; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- Baku Baku (BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- Programming: Minato Giken
- Converted to Master System by Tec Toy?
- Buggy Run (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- Disney's Aladdin (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- George Foreman's KO Boxing (EU Publisher: Flying Edge, BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- Line of Fire (EU/AU Publisher: Sega; KR Publisher: Samsung; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- Masters of Combat (EU/AU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- Master of Darkness (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- Ninja Gaiden (EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- Putt & Putter / Minigolf (EU Publisher: Sega; KR Publisher: Samsung; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- Tecmo World Cup '93 (EU Publisher: Sega)
- Tom and Jerry: The Movie (EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- Wimbledon (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- Wimbledon II (EU Publisher: Sega)
Mega CD/Sega CD
- Capcom no Quiz: Tono-sama no Yabou (JP Publisher: SIMS)
- Popful Mail (JP Publisher: Sega; US Publisher: Working Designs)
- Ranpin (unreleased) (SIMS)
- Shin Megami Tensei (JP Publisher: SIMS)
Mega Drive/Genesis
- ATP Tour Championship Tennis / ATP Tour (US/EU/AU Publisher: Sega)
- Crayon Shin-chan: Arashi o Yobu Enji (JP Publisher: Ma-Ba)
- Devil Buster (unreleased) (SIMS)
- From TV Animation Slam Dunk: Kyougou Makkou Taiketsu! (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
- Ninja Burai Densetsu (JP Publisher: Sega)
- Developer: IT? (Predecessor of Genki?)
- Shura no Mon (JP Publisher: Sega; KR Publisher: Samsung)
- Wimbledon Championship Tennis / Wimbledon (US/EU/JP Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
PlayStation
- Maboroshi Tsukiyo: Tsukiyo no Kitan (JP Publisher: Naxat)
- ?: GAPS
PlayStation 2
- Brave Story: Wataru no Bouken (JP Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment) [13]
- Mark Davis Pro Bass Challenge / Big Bass: Bass Tsuri Kanzen Kouryaku (US/EU Publisher: Natsume; JP Publisher: Success)
- Monkey Turn V (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Real Bass Fishing: Top Angler / Top Angler: Real Bass Fishing (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Xicat Interactive)
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 10: After Burner II (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages)
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 11: Hokuto no Ken (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages)
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 13: Out Run (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages)
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 3: Fantasy Zone (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages)
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5: Golden Axe (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages)
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 7: Columns (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages)
- Sengoku Basara X (some storyboarding) (JP/KR Publisher: Capcom)
- Steamboy (JP Publisher: Bandai) [14]
- ?: Cavia
PlayStation 4
- Legendary Fishing (US/EU/AU Publisher: Ubisoft)
PlayStation Portable
- Fish Eyes Portable / Reel Fishing: The Great Outdoors (JP Publisher: Marvelous Interactive; US Publisher: Natsume; EU Publisher: Zoo Digital Publishing)
- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jan (JP Publisher: AQ Interactive)
- Revel Cross (JP Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)
- Saru Get You P! / Ape Escape: On the Loose / Ape Escape P (co-developed with SCEI) (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)
PlayStation Vita
- Let's Try Bass Fishing: Fish On Next / Lets Fish! Hooked On (JP Publisher: Kadokawa Games; US/EU/AU Publisher: Wired Productions)
Saturn
- AB (unreleased; rollerblading game) (SIMS)
- Deep Fear (some CG movie design) (JP/EU Publisher: Sega)
- Dark Savior (movie authoring) (JP Publisher: Climax Entertainment; US/EU/AU Publisher: Sega)
- Some Character Design - Other Characters: Max Entertainment, Rit's
- Garou Densetsu 3: Harukanaru Tatakai (co-developed with Sega) (JP Publisher: SNK)
- Heartbeat Scramble (some graphics?) (JP Publisher: Imagineer)
- I Love Mickey Mouse: Fushigi no Oshiro Daibouken & I Love Donald Duck: Georgia Ou no Hihou (JP Publisher: Sega)
- J.League Victory Goal '97 (co-developer) (JP Publisher: Sega)
- Kaitei Daisensou / In the Hunt (JP Publisher: Imagineer; US/EU Publisher: Kokopeli)
- Kuusou Kagaku Sekai Gulliver Boy (JP Publisher: Hudson)
- Some Sound: T's Music
- Message Navi (JP Publisher: SIMS)
- Message Navi Vol. 2 (JP Publisher: SIMS)
- Momotarou Douchuuki (JP Publisher: Hudson)
- Some Programming: Arc System Works?
- "MT" (unreleased; Maboroshi Tsukiyo prototype) (Sega)
- Nippon Daihyou Team no Kantoku ni Narou! (sound support?) (JP Publisher: Enix)
- Ninku: Tsuyokina Yatsura no Daigekitotsu! (JP Publisher: Sega)
- PD Ultraman Link (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Phantasy Star Collection (JP Publisher: Sega)
- Sakura Taisen Teigeki Graph (JP Publisher: Sega)
- Samurai Spirits: Zankurou Musouken (co-developed with Sega) (JP Publisher: SNK)
- Sokkou Seitokai: Sonic Council (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
- Character Action: Digimotion
- Stellar Assault SS (JP Publisher: SIMS)
- Taiheiyou no Arashi 2: Shippuu no Moudou (JP Publisher: Imagineer)
- Touge King the Spirits 2 (JP Publisher: Atlus)
- Ultraman: Hikari no Kyojin Densetsu (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Virtual Volleyball (JP Publisher: Imagineer)
- Virus (programming, graphics) (JP Publisher: Hudson)
- Worldwide Soccer '98 / Sega Worldwide Soccer '98: Club Edition / Sega Worldwide Soccer '98 (co-developer) (US/EU/JP Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
Switch
- Animal Hunter Z [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign)
- Battle & Crash [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign)
- Deaidama 2 / Collide-a-Ball 2 [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign)
- Dungeon Shooting [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign)
- Imomushi Wars DX / Caterpillar Royale [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign)
- Legendary Fishing (US/JP Publisher: Ubisoft)
- Party Bingo / Bingo for Nintendo Switch [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign)
- Ping Pong Trick Shot Evolution [eShop] (JP/US Publisher: Starsign)
- Super Ping Pong Trick Shot [eShop] (JP/US/EU Publisher: Starsign)
Wii
- All Round Hunter (AU/EU Publisher: 505 Games)
- Bass Fishing Wii: Rokumaru Densetsu / Big Catch Bass Fishing / Hooked! Real Motion Fishing (JP Publisher: Arc System Works; EU Publisher: 505 Games; US Publisher: Aksys Games)
- Bokujou Monogatari: Wakuwaku Animal March / Harvest Moon: Animal Parade (graphic support) (JP Publisher: Marvelous; US Publisher: Natsume)
- Derby Dog / Derby Dogs [WiiWare] (JP Publisher: SIMS; US Publisher: Aksys Games)
- Fish Eyes Wii / Reel Fishing: Angler's Dream (JP Publisher: Marvelous; US/EU Publisher: Natsume)
- Hooked! Again: Real Motion Fishing / Big Catch Bass Fishing 2 / Bass Fishing Wii: World Tournament (US Publisher: Aksys Games; EU Publisher: 505 Games; JP Publisher: Arc System Works)
- Reel Fishing Challenge / Fish Eyes Challenge [WiiWare] (US Publisher: Natsume; JP Publisher: Marvelous)
- Sega Bass Fishing / Uchi Tsuri! Bass Fishing (US/JP/AU/EU Publisher: Sega)
- Production: Cavia
- Sekai no Omoshiro Party Game [WiiWare] (JP Publisher: SIMS)
- Sekai no Omoshiro Party Game 2 [WiiWare] (JP Publisher: SIMS)
Windows
- Eberouge 2 (some scenario, programming, some graphics; under subcontract with JAMP?) (JP Publisher: Fujitsu) [16]
- Some Material Design: DARTS; Some Material Design, Some Graphics: Umitsuki Production
- Guilty Gear X (JP Publisher: CyberFront)
- Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai III (JP Publisher: Harvest)
- Idol Mahjong Final Romance 4 (JP Publisher: Harvest)
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel (XSEED Games/Marvelous USA)
- Little King's Story (XSEED Games/Marvelous USA)
- Sega Marine Fishing (EU Publisher: Empire Interactive)
WonderSwan
- Cardcaptor Sakura: Sakura to Fushigi na Clow Card (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Digimon Adventure 02: Tag Tamers (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Digimon Adventure: Anode Tamer (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Digimon Adventure: Cathode Tamer (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Digital Monsters Ver. WonderSwan (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Mobile Suit Gundam MSVS (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- CG Data and Modeling: BEC
WonderSwan Color
- Digimon: Anode Tamer & Cathode Tamer: Veedramon Version (AS Publisher: Bandai)
- Digimon Adventure 02: D1 Tamers (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Digimon Tamers: Brave Tamer (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Golden Axe (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Inuyasha: Kagome no Sengoku Nikki (JP Publisher: Bandai)
- Production: Caramel Mama
Xbox
- Top Angler: Real Bass Fishing (unreleased) (Xicat Interactive)
