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D3Publisher

A Japanese video game publisher and developer established in 1992, best known for its budget-priced Simple series.
Action
Driving
Racing
Role-playing (RPG)
Sports
Founded
1992
Acquired
2009
HQ
Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
Parent
Bandai Namco Holdings
Known for
Action / Shooter / Puzzle
147
Games
2000–2019
Years
23
Platforms
$13.42
Ø CIB
+32.2%
24M change

About

D3Publisher, originally a subsidiary of Culture Convenience Club, gained prominence in the video game industry by publishing the Simple series of budget games for various consoles. The company has published and developed titles across multiple genres, including puzzle, racing, and licensed anime games. In 2009, it became a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Holdings.
In the early 2000s, the publisher expanded its catalog with diverse software offerings across multiple platforms. Early releases included the PlayStation 2 titles Maze Action (2000), Pro Racer (2003), and Shoot (2004). These games demonstrated the company's strategy of targeting niche markets with straightforward gameplay mechanics.
As handheld gaming grew, the company transitioned many of its properties to portable systems. In 2005, it released Simple DS Series Vol. 1: The Mahjong and the brick-breaking game Break Em All for the Nintendo DS. During this same period, the publisher secured prominent licensing and localization agreements, distributing Naruto Ninja Council European Version (2005) to European audiences and publishing the fighting game K-1 World Max 2005 (2005). The company also targeted younger demographics with original handheld intellectual properties, such as the role-playing game Fossil League Dino Tournament (2005). Through these varied releases, the publisher established a global footprint, bridging Japanese-developed niche titles with international markets.

Key People

Yuji Ito
President & CEO
Toshihiro Nada
President (historical)
Yuji Ito
Executive Chairman

Company History

Former names
D3 Go! (North America)

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