Vanpool (company)

Vanpool, Inc.
Native name
株式会社バンプール
TypePrivate
IndustryVideo games
Founded1999
DefunctMay 31, 2023 (2023-05-31)
FateDissolved
HeadquartersShinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
ProductsSee games
Websitehttp://www.vanpool.co.jp/

Vanpool, Inc. was an independent Japanese video game, music software, computer software and toy developer. Its employees included Taro Kudo 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

Games Developed

YearTitlePublisherPlatformNotes
2001 EndonesiaEnixPlayStation 2
2002 Coloball 2002Enterbrain
2006 Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy RupeelandNintendoNintendo DS
2007 I am a FishKemcoMobile phones
Let's YogaKonamiNintendo DS
Let's Pilates
2009 Dekisugi Tingle PackNintendoNintendo DS (DSiWare)
Irozuki Tingle no Koi no Balloon TripNintendo DS
2011 Wii Play: MotionWiiWind Runner Mini-game
2012 Dillon's Rolling WesternNintendo 3DS
2013 Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger
2015 Chibi-Robo! Zip LashCo-developed with Skip Ltd.
2018 Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers
2019 Super Kirby ClashNintendo SwitchCo-developed with HAL Laboratory
2020 Kirby Fighters 2
2023 Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Development Assistance

YearTitleDeveloperPublisherPlatformNotes
2003 Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga[5]AlphaDreamNintendoGame Boy AdvanceMini-Games
2005 Red Ninja: End of HonorTranji StudiosVivendi Universal GamesPlayStation 2Music
2008 Magician's Quest: Mysterious TimesAquriaKonamiNintendo DSMusic
2009 3°CCOOL&WARM Inc.KemcoWii (WiiWare)Music
Little King's StoryCing/Town FactoryMarvelous EntertainmentWiiSound/Voice Clips
PostPet DSAlphaDreamNintendo DSMusic
2010 Livly GardenBrownie BrownMusic
2012 Paper Mario: Sticker Star[6]Intelligent SystemsNintendoNintendo 3DSDirection and script
2022 Kirby and the Forgotten Land[7]HAL LaboratoryNintendo SwitchBackground modeling and programming assistance

References

  1. ↑ Bruno de Figueiredo. "Hardcore Gaming 101: Love de Lic". Hardcore Gaming 101. Archived from the original on 2018-04-09. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
  2. ↑ Doolan, Liam (31 May 2023). "Dillon's Rolling Western & Kirby Developer Vanpool Shuts Down". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  3. ↑ Carter, Justin (2023-05-31). "Kirby support developer Vanpool has shut down". Game Developer. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  4. ↑ "Nintendo Collaborator Known For Work On Kirby Is Shutting Down". GameSpot.
  5. ↑ "Game Credits for Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga". MobyGames.com. Archived from the original on 2008-04-29. Retrieved 2008-09-06.
  6. ↑ "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.
  7. ↑ "Vanpool news". Archived from the original on 2022-12-20. Retrieved 2006-10-10.


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