Victor Interactive Software Explained

Victor Interactive Software
Fate:Merged with Marvelous Entertainment
Predecessor:Pack-In-Video
Successor:Marvelous Interactive
Foundation:October 1, 1996[1]
Defunct:March 31, 2003
Location:Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Owner:Victor Company of Japan
Parent:Victor Entertainment

was a Japanese video game software publisher and developer, established on October 1, 1996 as a division of Victor Entertainment. Their first game was Fish Eyes and their last game was Fish Eyes 3.

Some of their games used the brand.

History

On October 1, 1996, Victor Entertainment merged with Pack-In-Video to establish Victor Interactive Software.[2] On March 31, 2003, Victor Interactive Software was acquired by Marvelous Entertainment and became Marvelous Interactive,[3] which was merged into Marvelous Entertainment in June 2007.[4]

Games

TitlePlatform(s)Release dateNotes
Fish EyesPlayStationPublished under the "Pack-In-Video" label
PlayStation the Best
PSOne Books
Kensei: The King of BoxingPlayStation
Hyper Securities SSega SaturnPublished under the "Pack-In-Video" label
Wing OverPlayStationDeveloped by Beluga Computer; Published under the "Pack-In-Video" label
Yuushun Classic RoadSega Saturn
SeaBass Fishing 2Sega Saturn
PlayStation
Sega SaturnSaturn Collection
Metal Angel 3PlayStation
Marica: Shinjitsu no SekaiSega SaturnDeveloped by Feycraft
Moon CradleSega SaturnDeveloped by TOSE; Published under the "Pack-In-Soft" label
Boundary Gate: Daughter of KingdomPlayStation
My Home DreamPlayStation
PlayStation the Best
Fune TarouSuper FamicomPublished under the "Pack-In-Soft" label
Kawa no Nushi Tsuri 3Game Boy
Nintendo Power
Steep Slope SlidersSega SaturnDeveloped by Cave; Published under the "Pack-In-Soft" label
Ochige Designer Tsukutte Pon!Sega SaturnDeveloped by NineLives
Ooedo RenaissanceSega SaturnDeveloped by Bits Laboratory
Gakkou wo TsukurouPlayStation
PlayStation the Best
PSOne Books
Bokujou Monogatari GBGame Boy
Nintendo Power
Nile Kawa no YoakeSega SaturnPublished under the "Pack-In-Soft" label
Wangan TrialPlayStationDeveloped by TOSE
Sanmai Series
Dungeon Master NexusSega Saturn
Wangan Trial LoveSega Saturn
Classic Road YuushunPlayStationDeveloped by Progress Software
Dynamite BoxingPlayStation
Downhill SnowPlayStationPublished under the "Pack-In-Soft" label
Murakoshi Masami no Bakuchou Nippon RettouPlayStationDeveloped by A-Wave
Sega Saturn
Hyper Securities 2PlayStation
Umi no Nushi Tsuri 2Game BoyDeveloped by TOSE
Nintendo Power
Akagawa Jirou: YasoukyokuPlayStationDeveloped by Open Sesame
Kawa no Nushi Tsuri: Hikyou wo MotometePlayStation
PlayStation the Best
PSOne Books
PlayStation
Pilot ni NarouPlayStationDeveloped by Beluga Computer
PlayStation the Best
PSOne Books
Falcom Classics IISega Saturn
Umi no Oh! YahPlayStation
Neko no Ka-n-ke-iPlayStation
Nushi Tsuri 64Nintendo 64Published under the "Pack-In-Soft" label
Gakkou wo Tsukurou!2PlayStation
Let's Go FlyfishingPlayStation
Bokujou Monogatari 2Nintendo 64Published under the "Pack-In-Video" label
Luftwaffe: Doitsu Kuugun wo Shiki SeyoPlayStationDeveloped by Pegasus Japan
Falcom Classics CollectionSega Saturn
The AirsPlayStation
Pakuchikou Seabass FishingPlayStation
Classic Road 2PlayStationDeveloped by Progress Software
Akagawa Jirou: Majotachi no Nemuri: FukkatsusaiPlayStationDeveloped by Open Sesame
PSOne Books
Mirano no Arbeit CollectionPlayStationDeveloped by Westone
PSOne Books
Kawa no Nushi Tsuri 4Game Boy Color
Umi no Nushi Tsuri: Takarajima ni MukattePlayStationPublished under the "Pack-In-Soft" label
PSOne Books
Bokujou Monogatari GB2Game Boy Color
Kisekae MonogatariGame Boy Color
Murakoshi Masami no Bakuchou Nippon Rettou: TsuriCon EditionPlayStationDeveloped by A-Wave
Kaeru no Ehon: Adventure for the Lost MemoriesPlayStationDeveloped by Infinity
Reprint
Submarine Hunter Sya-ChiPlayStationDeveloped by Sol
Victor Best
PSOne Books
CharumeraPlayStationDeveloped by Bits Laboratory
Reprint
My Home Dream 2PlayStation
Victor the Best
Vampire Hunter DPlayStation
Victor Collection
Bokujou Monogatari: Harvest MoonPlayStation
PlayStation the Best
Fish Eyes IIPlayStationDeveloped by Open Sesame
Victor Best
Jagainu-kunGame Boy Color
Warera Mitsurin TankentaiPlayStationDeveloped by Groove Box Japan
Victor Best
Sorcerian: Shichisei Mahou no ShitoDreamcast
Victory BoxingPlayStation
Nushi Tsuri 64: Shiokaze Ni NotteNintendo 64
Mushi TarouPlayStation
PSOne Books
Nushi Tsuri Adventure: Kite no BoukenGame Boy ColorDeveloped by TOSE
Doguu Senki: HaouDreamcast
Murakoshi Masami no Bakuchou Nippon Rettou 2PlayStationDeveloped by Infinity
Bokujou Monogatari GB3Game Boy Color
Gakkou wo TsukurouKouchou Sensei MonogatariPlayStationDeveloped by Groove Box Japan
Reprint
Tricolore CriseDreamcast
Bokujou Monogatari: Harvest Moon for GirlPlayStation
Aqua Paradise: Boku no SuizokukanPlayStationDeveloped by Open Sesame
Fish Eyes WildDreamcast
Pilot ni Narou2PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2 the Best
Kisekae Series 2: Oshare NikkiGame Boy Color
Hana to Taiyou to Ame toPlayStation 2Developed by Grasshopper Manufacture
Victor the Best
Akagawa Jirou: Yasoukyoku 2PlayStation
PSOne Books
Bokujou Monogatari 3: Heart ni Hi wo TsuketePlayStation 2
PlayStation 2 the Best
Ouma ga TokiPlayStationDeveloped by Break
Ouma ga Toki 2PlayStationDeveloped by Break
KomocchiPlayStationDeveloped by Open Sesame
DokiDoki Sasete!Game Boy Color
Gekitou! Car Battler Go!!Game Boy Advance
Gakkou wo Tsukurou!AdvanceGame Boy AdvanceDeveloped by Groove Box Japan
Sansara Naga 1x2Game Boy AdvanceDeveloped by Groove Box Japan
Kisekae Series 3: Kisekae HamsterGame Boy ColorDeveloped by Kouyousha
Cinema Surfing: Youga TaizenPlayStation 2
Kawa no Nushi Tsuri 5: Fushigi no Mori KawaGame Boy AdvanceDeveloped by TOSE
Reveal FantasiaPlayStation 2Developed by Infinity
Victor the Best
PukuPuku Tennen KairanbanGame Boy Advance
Tsuki no Hikari: Shizumeru Kane no SatsujinPlayStation 2Developed by Open Sesame
Best Collection
My Home wo Tsukurou!PlayStation 2
Boku wa ChiisaiPlayStation 2
Inaka Kurashi: Nan no Shima no MonogatariPlayStation 2
ChulipPlayStation 2Developed by Punchline
Victor the Best
Funky BoxersPlayStation
Muzzle FlashXbox
Fish Eyes 3PlayStation 2

Localizations

TitlePlatform(s)Release dateNotes
Tomb RaiderSega Saturn
PlayStation
Sega SaturnSaturn Collection
Break PointSega SaturnPublished under the "Pack-In-Video" label
Tomb Raider IIPlayStation
PSOne Books

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: COMPANY. https://web.archive.org/web/19980131075044/http://www.victor.co.jp/studio/vis/comp/company.htm. dead. 1998-01-31. Victor Company of Japan. 2019-09-06.
  2. Web site: Company Outline. Marvelous Interactive, Inc. January 16, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20090422202742/http://www.mmv-i.net/company/en/outline/index.html. April 22, 2009.
  3. Web site: Niizumi. Hirohiko. The creator of the Harvest Moon series is being bought out by Marvelous Entertainment. Gamespot. January 16, 2012. March 24, 2003.
  4. Web site: History. MarvelousAQL Inc.. August 7, 2012.