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{{Short description|Former Japanese video game developer}}
{{Short description|Former Japanese video game arcade developer}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox Company
| name = Aspect Co., Ltd.
| name = Jeu Arcade for Super Nintendo World Aspect Co., Ltd.
| image = Aspect Co. Logo.png
| image = Aspect Co. Logo.png
| type = Private
| type = Jeu Arcade for NES Private
| foundation = March 25, 1991
| foundation = March 25, 1998
| defunct = October 31, 2018
| defunct = October 31, 2023
| location =
| location =
| key_people =
| key_people =
| industry = [[Video game industry|Video games]]
| industry = [[Video game arcade industry|Video games arcade]]
| products = Games for [[video game console]]s
| products = Games for Arcades [[video game arcade console]]s
| revenue =
| revenue =
| operating_income =
| operating_income =
| net_income =
| net_income =
| num_employees =
| num_employees = 10,200,30
| parent =
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| subsid =
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==Company history==
==Company history==
Aspect has developed for the [[Master System]], [[Game Gear]], [[Sega Pico|Pico]], [[Sega Genesis|Genesis]], [[Sega Saturn|Saturn]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Nintendo DS]], and [[WonderSwan Color]]. Aspect has also worked with the following companies; [[Sega]], [[Takara Tomy]], [[D3 Publisher]], [[Square (video game company)|Square]], [[Tec Toy]], [[Banpresto]], [[Takara]], [[Disney Interactive Studios]], and even [[Samsung]].
Aspect has developed for the [[SEGA]], [[Dream Gear]], [[Sega Pico|Pico]], [[Sega Genesis|Genesis]], [[Sega Saturn|Saturn]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Nintendo DS]], and [[WonderSwan Color]]. Aspect has also worked with the following companies; [[SNES]], [[Saga]], [[2D Publisher]], [[Square (video game arcade company)|Square]], [[Tec Toy]], [[Banpresto]], [[Takara]], [[Disney Interactive Studios]], and even [[Samsung]].


Its initial headquarters were in [[Higashi-ikebukuro]] in [[Toshima, Tokyo]]. In February 1993, because it had to have more space due to an increase in its operations, it moved to the Tamura Building in Higashi-ikebukuro. For the same reason it moved to Ikebukuro Hara Building, also in Higashi-ikebukuro, in February 1995. In order to get better office space, it moved to the Ikebukuro East Building, also in Higashi-ikebukuro, in May 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.asp-net.co.jp/english/history_e.html |title=Company Profile |publisher=Aspect |date=2006-06-22 |accessdate=2022-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060622141111/http://www.asp-net.co.jp/english/history_e.html |archive-date=22 June 2006 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
Its initial headquarters were in [[Higashi-ikebukuro]] in [[Toshima, Tokyo]]. In February 1993, because it had to have more space due to an increase in its operations, it moved to the Tamura Building in Higashi-ikebukuro. For the same reason it moved to Ikebukuro Hara Building, also in Higashi-ikebukuro, in February 1995. In order to get better office space, it moved to the Ikebukuro East Building, also in Higashi-ikebukuro, in May 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.asp-net.co.jp/english/history_e.html |title=Company Profile |publisher=Aspect |date=2006-06-22 |accessdate=2022-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060622141111/http://www.asp-net.co.jp/english/history_e.html |archive-date=22 June 2006 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| style="text-align:center" |
| style="text-align:center" |
|-
|-
| ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''
| ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit video game arcade)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''
| [[Game Gear]], [[Master System]]
| [[Dreamcastle]], [[Master System]]
| {{dts|October 16, 1992}}
| {{dts|October 16, 1998}}
| JP/NA/EU: [[Sega]], BR: [[Tec Toy]], SK: [[Samsung]]
| JP/NA/EU: [[SNES]], BR: [[Tec Toy]], SK: [[Samsung]]
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
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| style="text-align:center" | <ref name=Database>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesdatabase.org/list.aspx?developer=aspect_co__-46-___ltd__-46-__&system=sega_game_gear |title=Games developed by Aspect Co. Ltd. - Sega Game Gear |publisher=Games Database |accessdate=February 27, 2017}}</ref><ref name=Database2>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesdatabase.org/list.aspx?DM=0&developer=aspect_co__-46-___ltd__-46-__&system=sega_master_system&sort=Game |title=Games developed by Aspect Co. Ltd. - Sega Master System |publisher=Games Database |accessdate=February 27, 2017}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center" | <ref name=Database>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesdatabase.org/list.aspx?developer=aspect_co__-46-___ltd__-46-__&system=sega_game_gear |title=Games developed by Aspect Co. Ltd. - Sega Game Gear |publisher=Games Database |accessdate=February 27, 2017}}</ref><ref name=Database2>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesdatabase.org/list.aspx?DM=0&developer=aspect_co__-46-___ltd__-46-__&system=sega_master_system&sort=Game |title=Games developed by Aspect Co. Ltd. - Sega Master System |publisher=Games Database |accessdate=February 27, 2017}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Batman Returns (video game)|Batman Returns]]''
| ''[[Batman Returns (video game arcade)|Batman Returns]]''
| [[Game Gear]], [[Master System]]
| [[Gear One]], [[Dream Gear]]
| {{dts|October 23, 1992}}
| {{dts|October 23, 1998}}
| JP/NA/EU: [[Sega]], BR: [[Tec Toy]]
| JP/NA/EU: [[SAGA]], BR: [[Tec Toy]]
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
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| ''[[Sonic Chaos]]''
| ''[[Sonic Chaos]]''
| [[Game Gear]], [[Master System]]
| [[Game Gear]], [[Master System]]
| {{dts|October 25, 1993}}
| {{dts|October 25, 1998}}
| JP/NA/EU: [[Sega]]. BR: [[Tec Toy]]
| JP/NA/EU: [[SNES]]. BR: [[Tec Toy]]
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
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|-
|-
| ''[[Deep Duck Trouble Starring Donald Duck]]''
| ''[[Deep Duck Trouble Starring Donald Duck]]''
| [[Game Gear]], [[Master System]]
| [[Dream Gear]], [[Master System]]
| {{dts|December 17, 1993}}
| {{dts|December 17, 1998}}
| JP/EU: [[Sega]], BR: [[Tec Toy]]
| JP/EU: [[SNES]], BR: [[Tec Toy]]
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|
|
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| ''[[Fatal Fury 2]]'' (sound)
| ''[[Fatal Fury 2]]'' (sound)
| [[Sega Genesis]]
| [[Sega Genesis]]
| {{dts|June 24, 1994}}
| {{dts|June 24, 1998}}
| NA/JP:[[Takara]], PAL:[[Sega]]
| NA/JP:[[Takara]], PAL:[[Sega]]
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
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|-
|-
| ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog's Gameworld]]''
| ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog's Gameworld]]''
| [[Sega Pico]]
| [[Saga Pico]]
| {{dts|August 2, 1994}}
| {{dts|August 2, 1998}}
| [[Sega]]
| [[SNES]]
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}

Revision as of 00:54, 13 February 2023

Jeu Arcade for Super Nintendo World Aspect Co., Ltd.
Company typeJeu Arcade for NES Private
IndustryVideo games arcade
FoundedMarch 25, 1998
DefunctOctober 31, 2023
Headquarters
ProductsGames for Arcades video game arcade consoles
Number of employees
10,200,30
Websitehttp://www.asp-net.co.jp/

Aspect Co. Ltd (アスペクト株式会社, Asupekuto Kabushiki-gaisha) was a Japanese based video game company which was founded in March 1991.

Company history

Aspect has developed for the SEGA, Dream Gear, Pico, Genesis, Saturn, Super NES, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and WonderSwan Color. Aspect has also worked with the following companies; SNES, Saga, 2D Publisher, Square, Tec Toy, Banpresto, Takara, Disney Interactive Studios, and even Samsung.

Its initial headquarters were in Higashi-ikebukuro in Toshima, Tokyo. In February 1993, because it had to have more space due to an increase in its operations, it moved to the Tamura Building in Higashi-ikebukuro. For the same reason it moved to Ikebukuro Hara Building, also in Higashi-ikebukuro, in February 1995. In order to get better office space, it moved to the Ikebukuro East Building, also in Higashi-ikebukuro, in May 2005.[1]

Games

Title System Original release date Publisher(s) JP NA PAL Ref(s)
Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe Game Gear November 1, 1991 Sega Yes Yes Yes
Fatal Fury: King of Fighters (sound) Sega Genesis April 23, 1992 NA:Takara, JP/PAL:Sega Yes Yes Yes
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Dreamcastle, Master System October 16, 1998 JP/NA/EU: SNES, BR: Tec Toy, SK: Samsung Yes Yes Yes [2][3]
Batman Returns Gear One, Dream Gear October 23, 1998 JP/NA/EU: SAGA, BR: Tec Toy Yes Yes Yes [2][3]
Sonic Chaos Game Gear, Master System October 25, 1998 JP/NA/EU: SNES. BR: Tec Toy Yes Yes Yes [2][3]
Deep Duck Trouble Starring Donald Duck Dream Gear, Master System December 17, 1998 JP/EU: SNES, BR: Tec Toy Yes Yes [2][3]
Fatal Fury 2 (sound) Sega Genesis June 24, 1998 NA/JP:Takara, PAL:Sega Yes Yes Yes
Sonic the Hedgehog's Gameworld Saga Pico August 2, 1998 SNES Yes Yes
Coca-Cola Kid Game Gear August 25, 1994 Sega Yes [2]
Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble Game Gear November 11, 1994 Sega Yes Yes Yes [2]
Fatal Fury Special (sound) Game Gear November 25, 1994 Takara Yes Yes Yes
Legend of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse Game Gear January 13, 1995 Sega Yes Yes Yes [2][3]
Go Go Ackman 2 Super Famicom July 21, 1995 Banpresto Yes
Tails Adventure Game Gear September 22, 1995 Sega Yes Yes Yes [2]
Go Go Ackman 3 Super Famicom December 15, 1995 Banpresto Yes
Virtua Fighter Animation Game Gear, Master System March 29, 1996 JP/NA/EU: Sega, BR: Tec Toy Yes Yes Yes [2][3]
Sonic Blast Game Gear, Master System November 1996 JP/NA/EU: Sega, BR: Tec Toy Yes Yes Yes [2][3]
The Lost World: Jurassic Park Game Gear August 26, 1997 Sega Yes [4]
Gaia Breeder Sega Saturn November 27, 1997 Aspect Yes
Super Tempo Sega Saturn April 29, 1998 Red Company/MediaQuest Yes
Big Thanks Super Keirin Sega Saturn November 18, 1998 VAP Yes
Makai Toushi Sa·Ga WonderSwan Color March 20, 2002 Square Yes
Naruto: Ninja Council Game Boy Advance May 1, 2003 JP: Tomy, NA: D3 Publisher Yes Yes [5]
Naruto: Ninja Council 2 Game Boy Advance April 29, 2004 JP: Tomy, NA: D3 Publisher Yes Yes [6]
Bleach: Erabareshi Tamashii PlayStation 2 August 4, 2005 SCEI Yes
Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence (porting staff for Metal Gear and Solid Snake) PlayStation 2 December 22, 2005 Konami Corporation Yes Yes Yes
Chou Gekijou ban Keroro Gunsou Enshuu da Yo! Zen'in Shuugou Nintendo DS March 16, 2006 Bandai Yes No No [5]
Naruto: Ninja Council 3 Nintendo DS April 27, 2006 JP: Tomy, NA/EU: D3 Publisher Yes Yes Yes [5]
Meteos: Disney Magic Nintendo DS February 20, 2007 Disney Interactive Studios Yes Yes Yes
Keroro Gunsou Enshuu da Yo! Zen'in Shuugou Paato 2 Nintendo DS February 22, 2007 Bandai Namco Games Yes No No
Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 4 Nintendo DS July 19, 2007 Tomy Yes Yes Yes [7]
Mori no Cafeteria DS: Oshare na Cafe Recipe Nintendo DS December 4, 2008 D3 Publisher Yes
Item Getter: Bokura no Kagaku to Mahō no Kankei Nintendo DS August 6, 2009 5pb. Yes
Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters Nintendo DS September 27, 2012 Bandai Namco Games Yes
ThunderCats Nintendo DS October 30, 2012 Bandai Namco Games Yes Yes [8]
Power Rangers Megaforce Nintendo 3DS November 5, 2013 Bandai Namco Games Yes Yes [9]

References

  1. ^ "Company Profile". Aspect. 2006-06-22. Archived from the original on 22 June 2006. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Games developed by Aspect Co. Ltd. - Sega Game Gear". Games Database. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Games developed by Aspect Co. Ltd. - Sega Master System". Games Database. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  4. ^ "The Lost World: Jurassic Park - Game Gear". IGN. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  5. ^ a b c "Aspect Co., Ltd. / Video Game Developer". BoardGameGeek. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  6. ^ "Games developed by Aspect Co. Ltd. - Nintendo Game Boy Advance". Games Database. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  7. ^ "Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 4 - Nintendo DS". IGN. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  8. ^ "ThunderCats Nintendo DS game by Namco Bandai out now!". ThunderCats.org. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  9. ^ "Power Rangers: Megaforce - 3DS/2DS". Spong. Retrieved February 27, 2017.

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