Pack-In-Video Co. Ltd

A Japanese video game publisher and developer active from 1984 to 1996, known for licensed titles and the Harvest Moon series.

Action

Simulation

Racing

Driving

Sports

Founded

1970

Acquired

1996

HQ

Tokyo, Japan

Parent

Victor Interactive Software

Known for

Adventure / RPG / Action

31

Games

1985–1996

Years

9

Platforms

$71.50

Ø CIB

-7.8%

24M change

About

Pack-In-Video Co., Ltd. was established as a joint venture between Victor Entertainment and other companies. They developed and published numerous titles for the Famicom, MSX, and PC Engine, often based on Western movie licenses like Rambo and Predator. In 1996, the company merged with Victor Entertainment's video game division to form Victor Interactive Software.

The company's early software catalog heavily leveraged international cinematic properties. In 1985, the publisher released Rambo and the adventure game Young Sherlock: The Legacy Of Doyle. These were followed by Super Rambo Special and the science-fiction themed Space Camp in 1986. Continuing this trend of adapting major Hollywood intellectual properties, the company published Labyrinth in 1987, based on the Jim Henson fantasy film.

In 1988, the publisher released two distinct action titles: Predator and another adaptation titled Rambo. Beyond these licensed action games, the company also developed original intellectual properties, simulation games, and role-playing titles, establishing a diverse portfolio before its eventual consolidation. Its localization efforts brought numerous Western-themed experiences to Japanese console players during the 8-bit and 16-bit eras, serving as a key bridge for cinematic tie-ins in the domestic market.