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Ancient (company)

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Ancient Corp.
Native name
株式会社エインシャント
IndustryVideo games
FoundedApril 1, 1990[1]
FounderYuzo Koshiro[1]
HeadquartersHino, Tokyo, Japan[1]
Number of employees
15[1]
Websitehttp://www.ancient.co.jp/

Ancient Corp. (株式会社エインシャント, Kabushiki-gaisha Einshanto) is a Japanese video game developer founded by composer Yuzo Koshiro and his mother and sister on April 1, 1990.[1][2][3] The company has worked on games such as the 8-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage 2, Beyond Oasis, Shenmue, and Gotta Protectors, among others.

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Kaisha annai | Kabushiki-gaisha Einshanto" 会社案内 | 株式会社エインシャント [Company Info | Ancient Corp.]. Ancient.co.jp (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2018-09-03. Retrieved 2018-12-10.
  2. ^ Parish, Jeremy (2017-06-19). "Yuzo Koshiro: Legendary game composer, family business owner". Polygon. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  3. ^ "TNL Developer Spotlight: Ancient". The Next Level. 2003-03-11. Retrieved 2011-05-12.
  4. ^ "みんなでまもって騎士 姫のトキメキらぷそでぃ - ニンテンドー3Dsダウンロードソフト".
  5. ^ Romano, Sal (2018-12-05). "Susume!! Mamotte Knight: Hime no Totsugeki Serenade announced for Switch". Gematsu. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
  6. ^ Romano, Sal (2018-12-05). "Mamotte Knight developer Ancient Games announces RPG Royal Anapoko Academy for Switch". Gematsu. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
  7. ^ "Here's Our Best Look Yet at Yuzo Koshiro's Mega Drive / Genesis Shmup 'Earthion'". 23 November 2023.
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