Jupiter Corporation
Jupiter Corporation | |
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Founded | June 11, 1992 |
First Pokémon release | Pokémon Pikachu (1998) |
Latest Pokémon release | Pokémon Picross (Nintendo 3DS) (2015) |
Key people | Makoto Nakayama (president) |
Website | http://www.jupiter.co.jp/e/ |
The Jupiter Corporation (株式会社ジュピター Kabushiki-gaisha Jupitā ) is a Japanese video game developer based in Kyoto. It was established on June 11, 1992.[1] They are best known for creating several Picross games for Nintendo consoles, including those with a Pokémon theme. Some of their other Pokémon games include the Pokémon Pinball series and various Pokémon mini titles. Jupiter also co-developed the Game Boy Camera software alongside Nintendo Research & Development 1.
Aside from games, Juptier is responsible for various Nintendo-licensed products, most of which are Pokémon-themed. Some of these products consist of Nintendo DS accessories and papercrafts such as Pokémon Craft.
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- Pokémon Pikachu (1998)
- Picross NP Vol. 1 (1999)
- Pokémon Pinball (1999)
- Pokémon Pinball mini (2001)
- Pokémon Puzzle Collection (2001)
- Pokémon Puzzle Collection Vol. 2 (2002)
- Pokémon Rēsu mini (2002)
- Togepī no Daibōken (2002)
- Pokémon Sodateyasan mini (2002)
- Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire (2003)
- Pokémon Picross (2015)
Aside from these games, Jupiter also developed Pokémon Picross for the Game Boy Color, although it was later canceled.