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Natsume Company Ltd. 
Type Private Industry Video game developer and publisher Founded October 20, 1987 Headquarters Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Burlingame, California, United States[1]Key people Takashi Matsumoto (CEO) Products Harvest Moon series
Lufia
Pocky and Rocky
Rune FactoryRevenue ¥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 Japanese 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 Rune Factory.
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 Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny for the Wii/PS3. All the Harvest Moon games are translations of those produced first in Japan by Marvelous Interactive. Natsume also has developed Medabot games.
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.
Works
Nintendo Entertainment System
- 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
- 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
- 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
- The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper! (ジェットソン)
Developer,publisher: Angel studios
- Chōjin Sentai Jetman (超人戦隊 ジェット男)
MSX
- Mitsume ga Tooru: The Three-Eyed One Comes Here
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
- Casper
Developer/publisher
Publisher
- Legend of the River King GB
US publisher Harvestmoon hero of leaf valley *NEW*
Developer (Published by Imagineer)
Developer (Published by Imagineer)
Developer (Published by Imagineer)
Developer (Published by Imagineer)
Super NES
- 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
- 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
- Zennihon Pro Wrestling (全日本プロレス)
Developer
Developer & publisher
- Ghost Sweeper Mikami: Joreishi ha Nice Body
Developer
Developer & publisher
Developer
- Pocky & Rocky 2
Developer
Developer & publisher
Developer
- Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals
US publisher
- Gundam Wing Endless Duel
Developer
- Gekisou Sentai Carranger: Zenkai! Racer Senshi
Developer
- Harvest Moon
Publisher
Sega Master System
Developer
Developer
Developer
Sega Saturn
- Highway 2000
- Virtual Casino
Nintendo 64
US publisher
PlayStation
- Bust-A-Move 4
US publisher
- Harvest Moon: Back to Nature
US publisher
Developer
- Burstrick Wake Boarding
Publisher
Game Boy Color
- Hone in One Golf
Developer & Publisher
- Legend of the River King GBC
Developer, US publisher
Developer
Developer
- Legend of the River King 2 GBC
Developer, US publisher
Developer
Developer
Developer
Developer & publisher
Publisher
Developer
Developer
Developer & publisher
- Harvest Moon 3
- Lufia: The Legend Returns
US publisher
Developer
- The Land Before Time (video game)
Developer
- Action Man: Search for Base X
Game Boy Advance
Developer
Developer
- Medarot Navi: Kabuto
Publisher
Developer & publisher
- Medabots AX
Developer & publisher
- Power Rangers: Wild Force
Developer
- Pocky & Rocky with Becky
Publisher
- Wizardry Summoner
Developer & publisher
- Keitai Denjū Telefang II
Publisher
Developer
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King
Developer
US publisher
Developer
- CIMA: The Enemy
US publisher
Developer
- Power Rangers: Dino Thunder
Developer
- River King
Publisher
Developer
- Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town
PlayStation 2
- Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland
US publisher
Developer & publisher
Publisher
- River King: A Wonderful Journey
US, Japan (rerelease only) publisher
- Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life Special Edition
US publisher
- River King: A Wonderful Journey
- Ruff Trigger: The Vanocore Conspiracy
US & EU publisher
US Publisher
- Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon Special Edition
Nintendo DS
- Legend of the River King Series
- Cheer We Go
- Witch's Wish
Publisher
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy
- Puzzle de Harvest Moon
- Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming
- Kirby: Squeak Squad
- Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight
- Nicktoons: Battle for Volcano Island
- Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots
Developer
- Freedom Wings
- Princess Debut
- Hi Hamtaro! Little Hamsters Big Adventure
US Publisher
- Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands[2]
- Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight
- Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals[3]
- Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
- Harvest Moon DS
- Harvest Moon DS Cute
- Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness
- Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
- Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands
- Harvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar
- Rune Factory 3: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
- Harvest Moon DS: The Tale of Two Towns
iPhone and iPod Touch
Publisher
- Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming
- Cheer we Go
Developer
- Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming
- Cheer we Go
Nintendo GameCube
- Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life
US publisher
Developer & publisher
- Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life
- Mark Davis Pro Bass Challenge
- Harvest Moon: Magical Melody
US publisher
PlayStation Portable
- Legend of the River King Series
Developer
- Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon
- Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl
US Publisher
- Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley
Wii
- Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility
Reel Fishing Challenge (Wiiware)
- Reel Fishing Angler’s Dream
- Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition[4]
US Publisher
US Publisher
- Harvest Moon: My Little Shop (Wiiware)[4]
PlayStation 3
- Afrika & Metropolismania 3
US Publisher
- Harvest Moon Online
US Publisher (Co-published with Empire Interactive)
- Kurayami
US Publisher
- Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny aka Rune Factory Oceans
US Publisher
Xbox 360
- Omega Five (Xbox Live Arcade)
Developer
External links
- Natsume Co.,Ltd. homepage (Japanese)
- Official Natsume Inc. website
- Natsume Solution/evolve co., ltd. homepage (Japanese)
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.
- ^ "RETURN TO THE WORLD OF LUFIA THIS FALL WITH NATSUME’S LUFIA: CURSE OF THE SINISTRALS FOR NINTENDO DS". natsume.com. http://www.natsume.com/coming_soon/games/lufia/images/LufiaAnnouncement.pdf. Retrieved 2010-05-31.
- ^ a b "IGN: Natsume Reveals E3 Lineup". IGN. 2009-05-28. http://wii.ign.com/articles/987/987415p1.html. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
Categories:- Companies established in 1987
- Video game companies of Japan
- Video game developers
- Video game publishers
- Companies based in Burlingame, California
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