Mitchell Corporation Explained

Mitchell Co., Ltd.
Native Name:株式会社ミッチェル
Native Name Lang:ja
Romanized Name:Mitchell Co., Ltd.
Logo Alt:Mitchell Corporation
Fate:All research and development ceased
Hq Location:Suginami
Hq Location City:Tokyo
Hq Location Country:Japan
Area Served:Worldwide
Industry:Video games
Products:Arcade games, video games, software development
Website:http://www.mitchell.jp

Mitchell Corporation (株式会社ミッチェル) was a Japanese video game developer based in the Suginami ward of Tokyo. Roy Ozaki served as president, and Koichi Niida served as vice-president. Some employees were former Capcom and TAD Corporation employees.

Mitchell Corporation developed titles for home consoles, handhelds, Japanese mobile phones, the arcade[1] and interactive kiosks located in restaurants and other places. Mitchell also distributed printed circuit boards for the arcade/coin-op market. The company also developed video games for other publishers. Starting in 2004, they started developing games only for Nintendo hardware.

History

The company was originally established on February 1, 1960, as an import/export business by the father of Roy Ozaki. Ozaki and Niida took over the company and began acting as exclusive overseas agents for such video game companies as Visco, Video System, Seta, Metro, Home Data, and other small video game manufacturers in the 1980s.

Mitchell Corporation is best known as the game developer of Puzz Loop. Copyright and trademark registration of Puzz Loop was established in December 1999, the same year it was released to the international coin-op arcade market. Prior to this, it developed the Buster Bros. series of games. Puzz Loop was first released in North America, as well as Europe, under the title Ballistic for the original PlayStation console and Game Boy Color handheld. Infogrames published the PlayStation and Game Boy Color versions in North America in late 1999, while THQ published these same versions for European territories. Capcom published both versions for the Japanese market under the original Puzz Loop title in 2000.

Nintendo of America released Puzz Loop for the Nintendo DS under the title Magnetica on June 5, 2006. A four-player version, titled Magnetica Twist was released two years later on the WiiWare service. Tokyo Crash Mobs is the latest instalment of the Puzz Loop series.

Company activity was suspended on 20 November 2012.[2]

Since 2012

In 2014 a book, The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers: Volume 1, was published containing an interview with Mitchell Corp CEO Roy Ozaki who mentioned that many of their IPs were available for licensing.[3]

In 2016 a new game using the Pang license was released, only outside Japan, by DotEmu on modern platforms,[4] citing a 2016 copyright date for Mitchell Corporation.

In 2023 an emulated version of the arcade game Cannon Dancer (Osman) was released by ININ Games[5] for modern platforms, citing a 2022 copyright date for Mitchell Corporation.[6]

Games

GameRelease dateGenre(s)Platform
Gyoretsu Nageloop (Tokyo Crash Mobs)2012-08-08 [7] Puzzle (Toss)Nintendo 3DS eShop
Wii Remote Plus Variety (Wii Play: Motion) [Treasure Twirl and Unicycle mini-games]2011-07-07 [8] ActionNintendo Wii
2010-09-17[9] Platform, Puzzle, Shooter (Gallery)Nintendo DS
Chotto Sūjin Taisen (Number Battle, Sujin Taisen: Number Battles)2009-01-28 [10] Tabletop, Puzzle, StrategyNintendo DSiWare
Kakonde Keshite Wakugumi no Jikan (Wakugumi: Monochrome Puzzle)2009-04-01 Puzzle (Match)Nintendo DSiWare
Minna de Puzzloop (Actionloop Twist, Magnetica Twist)2008-04-22 Puzzle (Toss)Nintendo WiiWare
Sūjin Taisen (Number Battle, Sujin Taisen: Number Battles)2007-06-07 [11] Tabletop, Puzzle, StrategyNintendo DS
Shunkan Puzzloop (Actionloop, Magnetica)2006-03-02 Puzzle (Toss)Nintendo DS
Tsuukin Hitofude (Polarium Advance)2005-10-13 PuzzleGame Boy Advance
Chokkan Hitofude (Polarium)2004-12-02 PuzzleNintendo DS
Kono e-Tako (This Good Octopus)[12] 2003-11-19 [13] Puzzle (Match)Arcade
Gamshara (Daredevil)[14] 2002-08 Shooter (Gallery)Arcade
Janpai Puzzle Choukou (Yangtze River Mahjong Tile Puzzle) [15] 2001-11 Tabletop, Puzzle (Match), MatureArcade
Puzz Loop 2[16] 2001-02 Puzzle (Toss)Arcade
Mighty! Pang[17] 2000-11 Platform, Puzzle, Shooter (Gallery)Arcade
Ballistic2000-10-12 Puzzle (Toss)Game Boy Color
Ballistic2000-03-16 Puzzle (Toss)PlayStation
Ballistic2000 (unreleased)[18] Puzzle (Toss)NeoGeo Pocket Color
Ballistic2000Puzzle (Toss)Nuon
Puzz Loop[19] 1998-12 Puzzle (Toss)Arcade
Buster Bros. Collection1997-03-14 [20] Platform, Puzzle, Shooter (Gallery)PlayStation
Sankokushi (Three Engraved Intentions)[21] 1996-08 Tabletop, Puzzle, Match, MatureArcade
Osman (Cannon Dancer)[22] 1996-02 Platform, Fighting (Scrolling)Arcade
Sotsugyo Shousho (Diploma)[23] 1995-11 Mini-GamesArcade
Pang! 3[24] 1995-06 Platform, Puzzle, Shooter (Gallery)Arcade
Ganbare! Gonta2 (Party Time: Gonta the Diver II)[25] 1995-05 [26] Puzzle, MatureArcade
Charlie Ninja[27] 1995Platform, Shooter (Scrolling)Arcade
Mirage Youjuu Mahjongden (Demon Mirage Mahjong)[28] 1994-05 Tabletop, Mahjong, MatureArcade
Super-X [developed by Dooyong (Korea); licensed from NTC][29] 1994Shooter (Flying Vertical)Arcade
Double Wings[30] 1993-12Shooter (Flying Vertical)Arcade
Moeyo Gonta! (Lady Killer) [licensed from Yanyaka][31] 1993-12 Puzzle, MatureArcade
Chatan Yarakuu Shanku (The Karate Tournament)[32] 1992-12 Fighting (Versus)Arcade
Funky Jet [licensed from Data East][33] 1992-07 Platform, FightingArcade
Pang Pom's [licensed from Metro][34] 1992Platform, PuzzleArcade
Super Buster Bros.1992-08 [35] Platform, Puzzle, Shooter (Gallery)Super NES
Mahjong Ikaga Desu ka (Mahjong How Are You)[36] 1991?Tabletop, Mahjong, MatureArcade
Super Buster Bros.[37] 1990-11 Platform, Puzzle, Shooter (Gallery)Arcade
Buster Bros.[38] 1989-11 Platform, Puzzle, Shooter (Gallery)Arcade
Mad Motor[39] 1989Fighting (2.5D)Arcade
Poker Ladies[40] [41] 1989Casino, MatureArcade

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CAESAR - Game Search Results . caesar.logiqx.com.
  2. Web site: Notice that company activity has been suspended . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150214161712/http://mitchell.jp/recruit/recruit.htm . February 14, 2015 . 2015-11-22 . Mitchell.jp.
  3. Web site: 2014-09-22 . Mitchell Corp Is Keen To Bring Strider's Spiritual Sequel To Home Formats . 2023-05-28 . Nintendo Life . en-GB.
  4. Web site: "PANG ADVENTURES IS NOW AVAILABLE ON CONSOLE, PC, AND MOBILE!" - Games Press . 2023-05-28 . www.gamespress.com.
  5. Web site: ININ Cannon Dancer . 2023-05-28 . www.iningames.com.
  6. Web site: Cannon Dancer – Osman . 2023-05-28 . Nintendo of Europe GmbH . en-GB.
  7. Web site: mitchell.jp . mitchell.jp . 2015-11-22 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150214115703/http://mitchell.jp/index.htm . February 14, 2015 .
  8. Web site: Iwata Asks . Iwataasks.nintendo.com . 2015-11-22.
  9. [Pang: Magical Michael]
  10. Web site: Interview | Mitchell Talks Sujin Taisen (Nintendo DSiWare) . Cubed3 . 2009-10-25 . 2015-11-22.
  11. Web site: mitchell.jp . mitchell.jp . 2015-11-22 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131022034232/http://mitchell.jp/game/game_consumer_top.htm . October 22, 2013 .
  12. Web site: Kono e-Tako - Arcade Otaku Wiki . Wiki.arcadeotaku.com . 2012-03-15 . 2015-11-22.
  13. Web site: mitchell.jp . mitchell.jp . 2015-11-22 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131022034250/http://mitchell.jp/game/game_arcade1.htm . October 22, 2013 .
  14. Web site: CAESAR - Gamshara (10021 Ver.A) . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140743/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=gamshara . dead .
  15. Web site: CAESAR - Janpai Puzzle Choukou (Japan 010820) . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140751/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=choko . dead .
  16. Web site: CAESAR - Puzz Loop 2 (Japan 010205) . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140747/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=pzloop2j . dead .
  17. Web site: CAESAR - Mighty! Pang (Japan 001011) . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140739/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=mpangj . dead .
  18. Web site: NGPC Masterlist | complete NGPC list | . Neo-geo.com . 2015-11-22.
  19. Web site: CAESAR - Puzz Loop (Japan) . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140728/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=puzzloopj . dead .
  20. Web site: Super Pang Collection - (NTSC-J) . 2013-05-29 . dead . https://archive.today/20130629143345/http://ks23364.kimsufi.com/psxdata/databasepsx/games/J/S/SLPS-00360.html . 2013-06-29 .
  21. Web site: CAESAR - Sankokushi (Japan) . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122135217/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=3kokushi . dead .
  22. Web site: CAESAR - Osman (World) . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140734/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=osman . dead .
  23. Web site: CAESAR - Sotsugyo Shousho . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140736/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=sotsugyo . dead .
  24. Web site: CAESAR - Pang! 3: Kaitou Tachi no Karei na Gogo (Japan 950511) . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122135215/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=pang3j . dead .
  25. Web site: CAESAR - Party Time: Gonta the Diver II / Ganbare! Gonta!! 2 (World Release) . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140732/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=prtytime . dead .
  26. Web site: mitchell.jp . mitchell.jp . 2015-11-22 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131022034255/http://mitchell.jp/game/game_arcade2.htm . October 22, 2013 .
  27. Web site: CAESAR - Charlie Ninja . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140753/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=charlien . dead .
  28. Web site: CAESAR - Mirage Youjuu Mahjongden (Japan) . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140726/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=mirage . dead .
  29. Web site: CAESAR - Super-X (Mitchell) . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140730/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=superxm . dead .
  30. Web site: CAESAR - Double Wings . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140749/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=dblewing . dead .
  31. Web site: CAESAR - Lady Killer . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140755/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=ladykill . dead .
  32. Web site: CAESAR - Karate Tournament, The . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2016-01-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160119062017/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=karatour . dead .
  33. Web site: CAESAR - Funky Jet (World) . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140722/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=funkyjet . dead .
  34. Web site: CAESAR - Pang Pom's (Mitchell) . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140745/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=pangpomsm . dead .
  35. [Super Buster Bros]
  36. Web site: CAESAR - Mahjong Ikaga Desu ka (Japan) . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140724/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=mjikaga . dead .
  37. Web site: CAESAR - Super Pang (World 900914) . Caesar.logiqx.com . 2015-11-22 . 2015-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122140741/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=spang . dead .
  38. Web site: CAESAR - Pomping World (Japan). caesar.logiqx.com. 2013-05-29. 2015-05-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20150518031425/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=pompingw. dead.
  39. Web site: CAESAR - Mad Motor. caesar.logiqx.com. 2013-05-29. 2015-05-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20150518032548/http://caesar.logiqx.com/php/emulator_game.php?id=mame&game=madmotor. dead.
  40. Web site: Jonas . Matt . [NSFW] Poker Ladies (ARC) ]. GameCola . https://web.archive.org/web/20110518101903/https://gamecola.net/2011/03/poker-ladies-arc-nsfw/ . May 18, 2011 . March 16, 2011 . live.
  41. Sex & Web . October 1999 . Next Gamer . Next Publishing s.r.l. . Ortolani . Mauro . 2 . 120–124. Italian.

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