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Hamster

Hamster Corporation is a Japanese video game publisher known for releasing classic arcade ports and console titles.
Founded
1999
HQ
Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Known for
Arcade / Shoot 'em up / Platform
26
Games
1997–2015
Years
6
Platforms
$53.07
Ø CIB
+12%
24M change

About

Founded in Tokyo, Hamster Corporation published and re-released various titles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Raiden DX, Refrain Love: Anata Ni Aitai, and Angel Blade: Neo Tokyo Guardians. They also published games such as Blue Breaker - Egao No Yakusoku, Blue Breaker Burst - Egao No Asuni, Tall Infinite, and Egg. The company is highly regarded for preserving retro gaming history through its publishing efforts.
Operating primarily during the 32-bit console era, the publisher established its market presence by securing licensing rights for prominent arcade and console properties. Within the broader Heavy Fire franchise ecosystem, these releases represented a diverse portfolio spanning tactical simulations, shoot 'em ups, and role-playing games. The company's early catalog featured the critically acclaimed port of Raiden DX and its Sony Computer Entertainment-partnered edition Raiden DX [SCE], which brought intense arcade shooting action to home consoles.
Expanding further into narrative-driven experiences, the publisher handled Refrain Love: Anata Ni Aitai and the futuristic tactical title Angel Blade: Neo Tokyo Guardians. RPG and strategy elements were further developed through the releases of Blue Breaker - Egao No Yakusoku and its follow-up Blue Breaker Burst - Egao No Asuni, which offered deep character interactions and combat systems. The puzzle and simulation segments of this lineup were anchored by the quirky physics-based title Tall Infinite and the unique digital pet simulation Egg. Together, these titles solidified the publisher's reputation for delivering niche Japanese gaming experiences to a dedicated console audience, bridging the gap between arcade cabinets and home entertainment systems.

Key People

Satoshi Hamada
Founder

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