Natsume (company)
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| Type | Private |
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| Founded | October 20, 1987 |
| Headquarters | |
| Key people | Takashi Matsumoto (CEO) |
| Industry | Video game developer and publisher |
| Products | Harvest Moon series Pocky and Rocky Power Rangers |
| Revenue | ¥717.0 million |
| Employees | 70 |
| Subsidiaries | Natsume Inc. Atari Inc. |
| Website | http://www.natsume-game.com (Japanese) http://www.natsume.com (International) |
Natsume Company Ltd. (ナツメ株式会社 Natsume Kabushiki kaisha) is a video game developer and publisher in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan founded on October 20, 1987. Its American branch, Natsume Inc., is located in Burlingame, California.[1] It is best known for publishing unique, family-oriented niche games, such as the Harvest Moon series and River King. Most Natsume games on Nintendo's DS and Wii consoles are distributed by Nintendo Australia. The only game not to be distributed by Nintendo's Australian subsidiary is Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon which is distributed by AFA Interactive under license from Marvelous Entertainment's European division, Rising Star Games, which publishes the Harvest Moon games in PAL regions. All Natsume games distributed by Nintendo Australia use Rising Star Games' localizations but distribute in Australia and New Zealand for Natsume.
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[edit] History
During the NES and SNES era, they published several action titles such as S.C.A.T., Wild Guns and Shadow of the Ninja. Natsume also released the SNES game Pocky & Rocky as well as Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals and Power Rangers.
Since the end of the Super NES era, Natsume Inc. is known for publishing a series of Harvest Moon games in North America. The most recent game released is Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots for the Nintendo DS. All the Harvest Moon games are translations of those produced first in Japan by Marvelous Interactive. Natsume also has developed Medabot games.
[edit] Corporate divisions
The company has a publishing branch in the United States named Natsume Inc. located in Burlingame, California, founded in October 1988.
In October 2002, Natsume founded Atari Inc. (not to be confused with the American game company) in Osaka, specialized on developing slot and pinball machines.
On May 6, 2005, Natsume Solution began operation in Shinjuku, Osaka. This division specializes on web site development, providing mobile solutions/services and developing web systems. On March 1, 2006, Natsume Solution was merged with Evolve co.,ltd.
[edit] Works
[edit] 1989
[edit] Famicom/NES
- Abadox (アバドックス)
Developer, JP Publisher
- Dungeon & Magic: Sword of the Element (ダンジョン&マジック ソード オブ エレメント) / Dungeon Magic: Sword of the Elements
Developer, JP Publisher
[edit] MSX
[edit] 1990
[edit] Famicom/NES
- Dragon Fighter (ドラゴンファイター)
Developer
- Final Mission (ファイナルミッション) / S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team / Action in New York
Developer, JP/US (1991) Publisher
- Kage / Shadow of the Ninja / Blue Shadow
Developer, JP/US Publisher
[edit] 1991
[edit] Famicom/NES
- Tokkyuu Shirei: Solbrain (特救指令 ソルブレイン) / Shatterhand
Developer
- Chaos World (カオスワールド)
Developer, JP Publisher
[edit] Game Boy
- Lucky Monkey (ラッキーモンキー) / Spanky's Quest
Developer, JP/US (1992) Publisher
- Ninja Gaiden: Shadow / Ninja Ryukenden GB: Matenrou Kessen (忍者龍剣伝GB 摩天楼決戦)
Developer
[edit] Super Famicom/SNES
- Hansei Zaru Jiro kun no Daibouken (反省ザルジローくんの大冒険) (JP) / Spanky's Quest (US)
Developer, JP/US (1992) Publisher
[edit] 1992
[edit] Famicom/NES
- The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper (ジェットソン)
Developer
- Mitsume ga Tooru (三つ目がとおる)
Developer
[edit] Sega Master System
Developer
Developer
[edit] Super Famicom/NES
- Kiki Kaikai: Nazo no Kuro Manto (奇々怪界 謎の黒マント) (JP) / Pocky & Rocky (US, EU)
Developer, JP/US (1993)/EU (1993) Publisher
[edit] 1993
[edit] Sega Master System
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[edit] Super Famicom/NES
- Zen Nihon Pro Wres (全日本プロレス)
Developer
[edit] 1994
[edit] Super Famicom/Super NES
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[edit] 1995
[edit] Super Famicom/Super NES
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[edit] Game Boy
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[edit] 1996
[edit] Super Famicom/Super NES
US publisher
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[edit] Sega Saturn
[edit] 1997
[edit] Super Famicom/Super NES
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[edit] 1998
[edit] Game Boy
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US publisher
[edit] Nintendo 64
US publisher
[edit] 1999
[edit] Nintendo 64
US publisher
[edit] PlayStation
US publisher
[edit] Game Boy Color
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[edit] 2000
[edit] Game Boy Color
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[edit] PlayStation
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[edit] 2001
[edit] Game Boy Color
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[edit] Game Boy Advance
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[edit] PlayStation
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[edit] PlayStation 2
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[edit] 2002
[edit] Game Boy Advance
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[edit] PlayStation 2
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[edit] 2003
[edit] Game Boy Advance
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[edit] PlayStation 2
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[edit] 2004
[edit] Nintendo DS
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[edit] Game Boy Advance
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[edit] Nintendo GameCube
US publisher
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[edit] PlayStation Portable
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[edit] Mobile (Java)
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[edit] 2005
[edit] Nintendo DS
Developer
[edit] Game Boy Advance
[edit] Nintendo GameCube
[edit] PlayStation 2
US, Japan (rerelease only) publisher
US publisher
[edit] 2006
[edit] Nintendo GameCube
US publisher
[edit] PlayStation 2
US & EU publisher
[edit] Nintendo DS
[edit] 2007
[edit] PlayStation 2
US Publisher
[edit] Nintendo DS
[edit] PlayStation Portable
[edit] 2008
[edit] Nintendo DS
- Harvest Moon DS
- Harvest Moon DS Cute
- Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness
- Princess Debut
- Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
[edit] Wii
[edit] 2009
[edit] WiiWare
[edit] Upcoming
[edit] PlayStation 2
- Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon Special Edition
[edit] PlayStation 3
- Afrika (video game) & Metropolismania 3
US Publisher
US Publisher (Co-published with Empire Interactive)
- Kurayami
US Publisher
US Publisher
[edit] Nintendo DS
US Publisher
[edit] Wii
US Publisher
- Harvest Moon: Animal Parade [2]
- Chulip Special Edition
US Publisher
[edit] WiiWare
[edit] Xbox Live Arcade
[edit] Xbox 360
US Publisher (Co-published with Empire Interactive)
- Chulip Special Edition
US Publisher
US Publisher
[edit] PC
- Chulip Special Edition
US Publisher
[edit] External links
- Natsume Co.,Ltd. homepage (Japanese)
- Official Natsume Inc. website
- Natsume Solution/evolve co., ltd. homepage (Japanese)
- Games made by Natsume
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Natsume". Natsume. http://www.natsume.com/support_main.html. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
- ^ a b "Natsume Announce Next Two Harvest Moons, DS and Wii". Gaming Union. 2009-05-21. http://www.gamingunion.net/news/natsume-announce-next-two-harvest-moons-ds-and-wii--90.html. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
- ^ a b "IGN: Natsume Reveals E3 Lineup". IGN. 2009-05-28. http://wii.ign.com/articles/987/987415p1.html. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
