List of companies with minor representation: Difference between revisions

'''4J Studios''', formerly known as '''VIS Entertainment''', is a British video game developer located in Scotland. Founded in April 2005 by Chris van der Kuyl, back when it was known as VIS Entertainment, Paddy Burns, and Frank Arnot, the company is best known for porting video games on other consoles, notably {{uv|Minecraft}} and titles from the {{uv|Banjo-Kazooie}} series to consoles and handheld platforms.

In ''Ultimate'', the majority of ''Minecraft''{{'}}s featured soundtrack are sourced from the minigames developed for the console ports by the company. Those being "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Minecraft|Toys on a Tear}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Minecraft|Dance of the Blocks}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Minecraft|Glide}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Minecraft|Clockwork Crafter}}''", all originally composed by {{iw|wikipedia|Gareth Coker}}. Additionally, some of the spirits' artwork and specific content such as [[Steve]] and [[Alex]]'s [[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Steve|alternate costumes]] from the Legacy Console Edition of ''Minecraft'' are featured in ''Ultimate''.

'''Acquire''' is a Japanese video game developer. Originally founded in 1994, they have developed many well known franchises like ''Tenchu'', ''Way of the Samurai'', ''Shinobido'', ''No Heroes Allowed'' and ''Akiba's Trip''. They also provide motion capture for other companies.

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'''Argonaut Games''' was a British video game and software developer originally founded by {{iw|wikipedia|Jez San}} in 1982. The name is based on his initials, J. San, being a play on {{iw|wikipedia|Jason and the Argonauts}}. Argonaut first developed a relation with [[Nintendo]] when they presented a method of defeating the {{iw|nintendowiki|Game Boy}} copyright protection mechanism.<ref>https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-07-04-born-slippy-the-making-of-star-fox</ref> This led to both companies working on a prototype flight simulator called ''SNESGlider''. Nintendo published Argonaut's Game Boy action game ''{{iw|nintendowiki|X}}'' in 1992. Full development of SNESGlider then entered production, and San convinced Nintendo to make custom hardware for it. The hardware became the Super FX chip and the game became ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox|game}}'', released in 1993. Nintendo would then publish the Argonaut-developed ''{{iw|nintendowiki|Stunt Race FX}}'' in 1994. Argonaut then started development of ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox 2}}'' and got far into development before Nintendo shut it down. The most likely reasons for this are the game looking primitive by then-current hardware standards and Nintendo making ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox 64}}'' in-house without their involvement. Argonaut then pitched a 3D platformer starring [[Yoshi]] but this was rejected. The project eventually evolved into ''{{iw|wikipedia|Croc: Legend of the Gobbos}}''. Argonaut would continue to develop games and chips for other companies until going bankrupt in 2004 and forced to liquidate their assets, effectively shutting themselves down.

In ''Brawl'', ''Smash 4'', and ''Ultimate'', "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Tunnel Scene (X)}}''", a remix of the game's Tunnel scene appears. Additionally, the Training Academy Coach appears as a sticker and a spirit.

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In ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', Eddy, the water spirit and main character of ''Fluidity: Spin Cycle'', appears as a [[trophy]] and a Spirit respectively.

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'''Double Eleven''' is a British video game developer and publisher based in Middlesbrough. It was founded by former {{iw|wikipedia|Rockstar Games}} developers, Lee Hutchinson and Matt Shepcar in June 2009. It is well-known for developing ''{{iw|wikipedia|LittleBigPlanet PS Vita}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Rust|video game}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Minecraft Dungeons}}'' with help of [[Mojang]]. More recently, they have worked on the [[Nintendo Switch]] and PlayStation 4 port of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Red Dead Redemption}}''.

'''Eighting''', formerly known as '''Raizing''', is a Japanese video game developer. Eighting is known for developing fighting games and shoot 'em up games, such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bloody Roar}}'' series, some ''Vs.'' series with Capcom such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Castlevania Judgment}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Kamen Rider Series}}'', and the upcoming ''DNF Duel'' alongside Arc System Works. They have also developed some games for Nintendo, such as the {{uv|Kururin}} series, ''Master of Illusion'', and ''{{iw|pikipedia|Pikmin 3 Deluxe}}''.

The [[Helirin]], the main vehicle from the {{uv|Kururin}} series, appears as a [[trophy]] in ''Melee''. The Helirin appears in ''Brawl'' as an [[Assist Trophy]], where it slowly spins around the stage and its blades can push back fighters. It also appears as a trophy as well. Several Action Helirins from ''Kururin Squash'' appear as a shared trophy. These include the Helibokaan, Helibashan, Heliboboh, Helirburuun, and Helibibyuun. Kururin himself, as well as the Helibokaan, appear as stickers. In ''Ultimate'' the Helirin does not reprise its role as an Assist Trophy. However, it does appear as a support [[spirit]], with Kururin himself piloting it in the artwork.

Characters from the ''Oracle'' games and ''The Minish Cap'' of ''The Legend of Zelda'' series also appear as stickers and spirits in ''Brawl'' and ''Ultimate.

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'''Hudson Soft''' was a Japanese video game publisher and developer. The company was known for the {{uv|Bomberman}}, ''{{iw|wikipedia|Adventure Island}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bloody Roar}}'', and the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bonk}}'' series. They were also known for their partnership with NEC to develop video game consoles such as the {{iw|wikipedia|TurboGrafx-16}}. Hudson Soft formally partnered with Nintendo to develop the [[Mario (universe)#Mario Party series|''Mario Party'']] series all the way until 2007, with subsequent games being worked on by Nintendo subsidiary Nd Cube. In April 2011, Hudson was acquired by [[Konami]], and in March 2012 the former company ceased to exist as it dissolved into Konami Digital Entertainment. Despite this, products and services will continue to be provided under the Hudson brand through Konami.

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'''Kojima Productions''' is a prominent Japanese video game development studio founded in 2005 by video game designer Hideo Kojima, creator of the {{uv|Metal Gear}} series as well as the ''Lords of Shadow'' subseries for {{uv|Castlevania}}. It was established as a subsidiary of [[Konami]]. Due to restructuring in the company, as well as a falling out during production of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain}}'', Kojima Productions was closed and Kojima left Konami, canceling many projects in the process including ''{{iw|wikipedia|Silent Hills}}'', a game co-directed with {{iw|wikipedia|Guillermo del Toro}}. After the split, Kojima would make the studio independent from Konami, developing the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Death Stranding}}'' series, alongside {{iw|wikipedia|Sony Interactive Entertainment}} and famous actors like {{iw|wikipedia|Norman Reedus}}, who appears as the series protagonist. The first game was successful as it obtained multiple awards throughout 2019 and 2020, and accumulated over 10 million players exactly three years since its original release. A film adaptation of the series is also in production.

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'''Next Level Games''' is a Canadian video game developer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They were originally an independent developer that worked closely with [[Nintendo]], developing titles such as the ''[[Mario (universe)#Mario Strikers series|Mario Strikers]]'' series, the ''Luigi's Mansion'' series, {{uv|Punch-Out!!}} for the Nintendo Wii, and ''{{h2|Metroid (universe)|Metroid Prime: Federation Force}}''. On January 5th, 2021, it was announced that Next Level Games would be acquired by Nintendo by March 1st, essentially converting them into a first party subsidiary.  

[[Little Mac]] makes his debut as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' using his design from the rebooted Nintendo Wii installment. [[Doc Louis]] also appears as part of his taunts (voice only) and victory animations, with his [[voice actor]] Riley Inge reprising the role. The [[Boxing Ring]] stage is based on the game's aesthetics and design. Several trophies use models directly from the game, in addition to the music tracks "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Punch-Out!!|Minor Circuit (Original)}}''", "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Punch-Out!!|World Circuit Theme}}''", and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Punch-Out!!|Title (Punch-Out!!)}}''". All ''Punch-Out!!'' spirits in ''Ultimate'' use artwork from the Wii installment.

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'''noisycroak''' is a sound production company specialized in video games founded in 1996 by musician {{iw|wikipedia|Hideki Sakamoto}}. The company provided songs to many video game franchise since its inauguration, such as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Like a Dragon|franchise}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|AI: The Somnium Files}}'', ''{{iw|mdfw|Mystery Dungeon}}'' series, ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night}}'', and more. They have also participated in [[Konami]]'s music division, {{iw|wikipedia|Bemani}}, with ''{{iw|wikipedia|DanceDanceRevolution}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|GuitarFreaks and DrumMania}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|jubeat}}''.

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In ''Ultimate'', Karin from the {{uv|Street Fighter}} series, who originated from the manga ''{{iw|wikipedia|Street Fighter: Sakura Ganbaru!}}'' published by the company, appears as a [[spirit]].

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'''Skip''' (stylized as '''skip''') is a Japanese video game development company that works closely with Nintendo. They have most notably created the {{uvm|Chibi-Robo!}} series and {{uvm|Captain Rainbow}}, as well as {{uvm|GiFTPiA}} and the {{uvm|bit Generations}}/''{{iw|wikipedia|Art Style}}'' anthologies.

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|revenue      = ¥480.9 million (capital, 2021)<ref name="sc_revenue">{{cite web|url=https://gamebiz.jp/news/300402|date=July 13, 2021|title=スパイク・チュンソフト、21年3月期の決算は最終利益が183％増の6億7200万円…『ポケモン不思議のダンジョン 救助隊DX』が貢献|publisher=gamebiz|language=ja|accessdate=August 6, 2021}}</ref>

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'''Spike Chunsoft''' is a Japanese video game development studio best known for creating the ''{{iw|mdfw|Mystery Dungeon}}'' series. The company is the result of a merger between Chunsoft Co., Ltd.—founded by {{uv|Dragon Quest}} programmer {{iw|wikipedia|Koichi Nakamura}}, the company who developed ''{{iw|wikipedia|Portopia Serial Murder Case}}'', the early ''Dragon Quest'' titles, ''Sound Novel'' games, ''Mystery Dungeon'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Zero Escape}}'' series—and Spike Co., Ltd.—who developed the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Danganronpa}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Fire Pro Wrestling}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi}}'' series. The company has previously collaborated with Sega for publishing some of their games in the 2000's, including the critically acclaimed game ''{{iw|wikipedia|428: Shibuya Scramble}}''. The company also provides development support to other companies: they assisted with Nintendo for ''{{iw|wikipedia|Wii Play Motion}}'' and the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Warrior's Way}}'' minigame for {{uv|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}, collaborated with Red Entertainment for the development of {{uvm|Fossil Fighters|Fossil Fighters: Frontier}}, Sega for the development of the 3DS version of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games}}'', and Bandai Namco for games related to the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Weekly Shōnen Jump}}'' set of mangas, like ''{{iw|wikipedia|Jump Force}}''. Spike Chunsoft also publishes western games in Japan, one being the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Crypt of the NecroDancer}}'' series, including the {{uv|Zelda}} themed ''{{iw|zeldawiki|Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer feat. The Legend of Zelda}}''. Prior to the merging with Spike, Chunsoft originally developed the early ''Dragon Quest'' titles up to ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride}}'' for the NES and Super Famicom respectively. The ''[[List of minor third-party universes#Dependent universes|Mystery Dungeon]]'' series also appears as a dependent universe in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, in that case depending in the {{uv|Final Fantasy}} universe.

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|parent        = Tetris Holdings LLC.<br>Blue Planet Software

'''The Tetris Company''' is a joint venture between Tetris Holdings LLC and Blue Planet Software that owns the exclusive rights to the ''[[Tetris]]'' brand and handles licensing with third parties, similar to {{iw|bulbapedia|The Pokémon Company}}. The origins of the company can be traced back to the release of the first game in 1984. Due to {{iw|wikipedia|Alexey Pajitnov}}, the creator of ''Tetris'', being a citizen of the Soviet Union, his creation was a property of the state and he saw no direct royalties for over a decade. After the fall of the USSR in 1991, the copyright was rendered defunct, meaning anyone could make an official ''Tetris'' game without going to Alexey first. This led to a slew of games all made by different companies, most of which varying wildly in quality. Alexey wished to regain the rights to his creation to both get royalties and regulate game output and quality control. He founded Tetris Holdings LLC, and reached out to his friend and long-time business partner, {{iw|wikipedia|Henk Rogers}} and his company Bullet-Proof Software, later renamed to Blue Planet Software, to split ownership of the brand. [[wikipedia:Tetris (film)|A biopic movie]] based on the franchise's origins and its company released in 2023. The Tetris Company has worked with [[Nintendo]] several times, including games like ''{{iw|harddropwiki|Tetris DX}}'', ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Tetris}}'', ''{{iw|harddropwiki|Tetris DS}}'' and ''{{iw|harddropwiki|Tetris 99}}''. All Tetris content in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is also owned by The Tetris Company.

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*'''{{iw|wikipedia|4Kids}}''' was an American licensing company that specialized in the acquisition, production and licensing of children's entertainment around the United States. All of the Pokémon's voices in the English versions of ''64'' and ''Melee'' (outside of [[Pikachu]], [[Hitmonlee]], [[Porygon2]] and [[Mewtwo]]) reprise their roles from the dub. Despite dubbing for the anime having been switched to The Pokémon Company International in 2005, several Pokémon in ''Brawl'' are still voiced by their actors from the 4Kids dub, most notably including Rachael Lillis reprising her role as [[Jigglypuff]] in ''Brawl'' onwards through reused voice clips. In ''64'' and ''Melee'', 4Kids is credited for their work in voicing the Pokémon. Additionally, [[Sonic]] and [[Shadow]]'s voice actor from the anime ''Sonic X'', Jason Griffith, first voiced both characters in that dub, and would later reprise the role in ''Brawl''.