Japanese video game developer
Vanpool, Inc. |
| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Video games |
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| Founded | 1999 |
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| Defunct | May 31, 2023; 11 months ago (2023-05-31) |
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| Fate | Dissolved |
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| Headquarters | Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan |
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| Products | See games |
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| Website | http://www.vanpool.co.jp/ |
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Vanpool, Inc. was an independent Japanese video game, music software, computer software and toy developer. Its employees included Taro Kudou and Kazuyuki Kurashima, both of whom worked for the independent game developer Love-de-Lic.[1] The company was primarily known for its work on the Dillon's Rolling Western and Kirby series.[2] Vanpool shut down on May 31, 2023.[3][4]
Games
References
- ^ Bruno de Figueiredo. "Hardcore Gaming 101: Love de Lic". Hardcore Gaming 101. Archived from the original on 2018-04-09. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
- ^ Doolan, Liam (31 May 2023). "Dillon's Rolling Western & Kirby Developer Vanpool Shuts Down". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Carter, Justin (2023-05-31). "Kirby support developer Vanpool has shut down". Game Developer. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
- ^ "Nintendo Collaborator Known For Work On Kirby Is Shutting Down". GameSpot.
- ^ "Game Credits for Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga". MobyGames.com. Archived from the original on 2008-04-29. Retrieved 2008-09-06.
- ^ "Iwata Asks interview website where in the Paper Mario: Sticker Star interview, among other things, Vanpool is credited for the direction and script of Paper Mario: Sticker Star". Archived from the original on 2022-07-06. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ "Vanpool news". Archived from the original on 2022-12-20. Retrieved 2006-10-10.
External links
Video games portal
- Official website (in Japanese)
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| Main series | | 2D | - The Legend of Zelda
- The Adventure of Link
- A Link to the Past
- Link's Awakening
- Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
- Four Swords
- Four Swords Adventures
- The Minish Cap
- Phantom Hourglass
- Spirit Tracks
- A Link Between Worlds
- Tri Force Heroes
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| 3D | - Ocarina of Time
- Majora's Mask
- The Wind Waker
- Twilight Princess
- Skyward Sword
- Breath of the Wild
- Tears of the Kingdom
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| Remakes | - Link's Awakening DX
- Ocarina of Time 3D
- Majora's Mask 3D
- Link's Awakening
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