Natsume is the name of two video games publishers, Natsume-Atari and Natsume Inc, that were once the same company but are now completely separated.
Natsume Co Ltd was founded in Japan on October 20, 1987. It established in 1988 an American division called Natsume Inc. In 1995, Natsume Inc split from Natsume Co Ltd to become an independent company. The name "Natsume" was retained by both companies in their respective countries. In 2013, Natsume Co Ltd renamed itself Natsume-Atari following a merger with its subsidiary Atari that year. Also in 2013, Natsume Inc (the American company) inaugurated a Japanese division called Natsume Inc Japan with no connection to its former parent company.
Natsume-Atari is based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan and is known for developing licensed titles and mobile games. Natsume Inc is located in Burlingame, California and is best known for publishing unique, family-oriented niche games, such as Harvest Moon and Reel Fishing.
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Products
During the NES and SNES era, Natsume-Atari developed numerous titles, often licensed, such as Power Rangers. Natsume Inc published a wide range of titles, including those developed by Natsume-Atari, 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. Natsume-Atari had also developed the Medabot games up until the end of the GBA era, which Natsume Inc published.
From the end of the Super NES era up until late 2014, Natsume Inc was known for publishing a series of Story of Seasons games in North America. The last game in the series they published was Harvest Moon: A New Beginning for the Nintendo 3DS. In 2015 the developer of the series, Marvelous AQL, brought the next game in the series, Story of Seasons, to North America with their own US branch, Xseed Games, ending the relationship they had with Natsume. Since then, Natsume has released their own games under the Harvest Moon name, starting with Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley, continuing with Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories and the upcoming Harvest Moon: Skytree Village.
Natsume has also operated an eBay shop, selling copies of older games sealed in their original packaging, collected from storage at its offices. At auction, the company sold a sealed copy of Pocky & Rocky for over $1,600.
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Corporate divisions
Natsume Co Ltd was previously the parent company of Natsume Inc, founded in May 1988. Although founded in 1988, Natsume Inc started publishing video games in 1990 By 1995 Natsume Inc had broken away into its own company and is separately owned and operated.
In October 2002, Natsume Co Ltd founded the pachinko company 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.
Meanwhile, Natsume Inc opened up a development studio of their own, named Natsume Inc Japan
Natsume Co Ltd company is now known as Natsume-Atari since 2013, and is not directly connected to Natsume Inc USA or its subsidiary Natsume Inc Japan.
Works
Pre-split Natsume
These are games produced while Natsume Inc., was still operating as a subsidiary of Natsume Co., Ltd. Natsume Inc. would publish only Natsume Co., Ltd games until becoming independent in the mid-90s.
Nintendo Entertainment System
Developer
- Ch?jin Sentai Jetman (???? ??????)
- Idol Hakkenden (???????)
- The Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper!
- Mitsume ga Tooru (The Three-Eyed One)
- Power Blade
- Power Blade 2
- Shatterhand
- Touhou Kenbun Roku
Developer, JP Publisher
- Abadox
- Chaos World (???????)
- Dragon Fighter
- Dungeon Magic: Sword of the Elements
Developer, JP/US Publisher
- S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team
- Shadow of the Ninja
MSX
Developer, JP Publisher
- Mitsume ga Tooru: The Three-Eyed One Comes Here
Game Boy
Developer, JP/US Publisher
- Amazing Penguin
- Spanky's Quest
- Tail 'Gator
Developer
- Ninja Gaiden: Shadow
Super NES
Developer, JP/US Publisher
- Pocky & Rocky
- Pocky & Rocky 2
- Spanky's Quest
- Wild Guns
Developer, US Publisher
- Natsume Championship Wrestling
Developer
- Zennihon Pro Wrestling (???????)
- Ghost Sweeper Mikami: Joreishi ha Nice Body
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (SNES Version)
- The Ninja Warriors (SNES)
Sega Master System
Developer
- Sagaia
- Special Criminal Investigation
- Renegade
Natsume-Atari / Natsume Co., Ltd.
Natsume-Atari, formerly Natsume Co., Ltd, has mostly acted as a developer since splitting from Natsume Inc. - although it has also published some games, notably in the Medarot series.
Super NES
Developer
- The Ninja Warriors (1994 video game)
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Fighting Edition
- Shin Kid? Senki Gundam Wing: Endless Duel (?????????W Endless Duel)
- Power Rangers Zeo: Battle Racers
- Gekis? Sentai Carranger: Zenkai! Racer Senshi
Game Boy
- Medarot: Kuwagata Version
- Medarot: Kabuto Version
- Medarot: Parts Collection
- Medarot: Parts Collection 2
Game Boy Color
Developer
- Hole in One Golf (published by Natsume Inc.)
- Keitai Denj? Telefang
- WWF WrestleMania 2000
- Dragon Dance
- Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
- Croc 2
- Power Rangers Time Force
- The Land Before Time
- Action Man: Search for Base X
Game Boy Advance
Developer
- Shaun Palmer's Pro Snowboarder
- WWF Road to WrestleMania
- Medarot Navi
- Power Rangers: Wild Force
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King
- Power Rangers Ninja Storm
- Power Rangers: Dino Thunder
- WWE Survivor Series
- Keitai Denj? Telefang II
- WWE Road to WrestleMania X8
- Medabots (Published by Natsume Inc.)
- Medabots AX (Published by Natsume Inc.)
GameCube
Publisher
- Medabots Infinity
Nintendo DS
Developer
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy
- Nicktoons: Battle for Volcano Island
- Kirby: Squeak Squad
- Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots
- SpongeBob SquarePants featuring Nicktoons: Globs of Doom
- Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight
Xbox 360
Developer
- Omega Five (Xbox Live Arcade)
Natsume Inc.
These are games published by Natsume Inc. and/or developed by its subsidiary in Japan after becoming independent from Natsume Co., Ltd.
Most of these games were only published by Natsume in North America, although some reached Europe under the Natsume name through distribution deals with European companies, and some digital releases were self-published by Natsume in Europe.
Super NES
Publisher
- Casper
- Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals
- Harvest Moon
Sega Saturn
Publisher
- Highway 2000
- Virtual Casino
Nintendo 64
Publisher
- Harvest Moon 64
PlayStation
Publisher
- Lode Runner
- Reel Fishing
- Bust-A-Move 4
- Burstrick Wake Boarding
- Turnabout
- Blockids
- Reel Fishing II
NA Publisher
- Harvest Moon: Back to Nature
- Skydiving Extreme
- Gekioh Shooting King
- Tetris Plus
PlayStation 2
Publisher
- Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland
- Metropolismania
- Metropolismania 2
- Reel Fishing III
- Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life Special Edition
- River King: A Wonderful Journey
- Ruff Trigger: The Vanocore Conspiracy
- Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon Special Edition
- Chulip
Game Boy
Publisher
- Casper
- Harvest Moon GB
- Legend of the River King
Game Boy Color
Developer/Publisher
- Lufia: The Legend Returns (co-developed with Neverland)
Publisher
- Harvest Moon 2
- Harvest Moon 3
- Hole in One Golf (developed by Natsume Co., Ltd.)
- Legend of the River King
- Legend of the River King 2
Game Boy Advance
Publisher
- Car Battler Joe
- CIMA: The Enemy
- Pocky & Rocky with Becky
- Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town
- Gundam SEED: Battle Assault
- Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town
- Medabots (Developed by Natsume Co., Ltd)
- Medabots AX (Developed by Natsume Co., Ltd)
- Wizardry Summoner (Unreleased)
GameCube
Publisher
- Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life
- Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life
- Harvest Moon: Magical Melody
- Medabots Infinity
Nintendo DS
Publisher
- Freedom Wings
- Puzzle de Harvest Moon
- Hi Hamtaro! Little Hamsters Big Adventure
- Princess Debut
- Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands
- Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals
- Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
- Harvest Moon DS
- Harvest Moon DS Cute
- Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness
- Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming
- 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
- Witch's Wish
- Cheer we Go
- River King: Mystic Valley
iPhone and iPod Touch
Developer/Publisher
- Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming
- Cheer we Go
Developer
- Gabrielle's Zombie Attack
- Gabrielle's Sweet Defense
- Gabrielle's Monster Match
- Ninja Climb
- Reel Fishing Pocket
PlayStation Portable
Publisher
- Adventures To Go!
- Carnage Heart EXA
- Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl
- Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley
- Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon
- Mystic Chronicles
- Reel Fishing: The Great Outdoors
Wii
Publisher
- Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition
- Gabrielle's Ghostly Groove: Monster Mix (WiiWare)
- Harvest Moon: Animal Parade
- Harvest Moon: My Little Shop (WiiWare)
- Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility
- Moki Moki (WiiWare)
- Reel Fishing Angler's Dream
- Reel Fishing Challenge (WiiWare)
- Reel Fishing Challenge II (WiiWare)
- Reel Fishing: Ocean Challenge (WiiWare)
PlayStation 3
Publisher
- Afrika
- Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny
Nintendo 3DS
Developer
- Gabrielle's Ghostly Groove 3D
- Reel Fishing Paradise 3D
Publisher
- Brave Tank Hero
- Gotcha Racing
- Hometown Story
- Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns 3D
- Harvest Moon: A New Beginning
- Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley
- Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
- Yumi's Odd Odyssey
References
External links
- Natsume Co.,Ltd. homepage (Japanese)
- Official Natsume Inc. website
- Natsume Solution/evolve co., ltd. homepage (Japanese)
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