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Native name | 株式会社アクワイア |
|---|---|
| Company type | Kabushiki gaisha |
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 6 December 1994 [1] |
| Headquarters |
Chiyoda, Tokyo , Japan |
Key people | Takuma Endo ( Representative Director) |
| Products | |
| Services | motion capture |
Number of employees | 120 (2020) [1] |
| Parent |
GungHo Online Entertainment (2011–2024) Kadokawa Corporation (2024-present) |
| Website | acquire.co.jp |
Acquire Corp. (株式会社アクワイア, Kabushikigaisha Akuwaia) is a Japanese video game developer and publisher, mainly known for their Tenchu and Way of the Samurai series. [1]
History
Acquire was founded on December 6, 1994, and in 1998 developed Tenchu: Stealth Assassins for the PlayStation, which turned into a franchise. The developer pushed for a more sandbox approach to the level design, which found its way in other Acquire titles like Way of the Samurai and Shinobido: Way of the Ninja. [2]
In 2011, the company was acquired by GungHo Online Entertainment. [3] It co-developed Octopath Traveler with Square Enix, releasing in 2018.
Acquire was chosen as development partner for the game based on their affinity with pixel-art and prior work on the What Did I Do to Deserve This, My Lord? series. [4] It developed Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story, which released in 2020, following the cancellation of a fifth Way of the Samurai entry. [5]
In 2024, the company was acquired by Kadokawa Corporation. [6]
Games developed
References
- ^ a b c "会社概要 | 会社情報 | 株式会社アクワイア ACQUIRE Corp". 2021-10-31.
- ^ "Q&A: Tenchu developer talks stealth, now that it's back in fashion". Gamasutra. 6 November 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ "Tenchu Developer to Become Subsidiary of GungHo Online". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
- ^ "'We just created the game that we wanted to play as Japanese developers'". Eurogamer. 12 July 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- ^ "Acquire Developers on How a Cancelled Way of the Samurai 5 Led to Katanakami". Siliconera. 4 February 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ "Kadokawa Corporation acquires ACQUIRE". Gematsu. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ 2013-09-17, Holy Heroes, Badman Is Back For PlayStation Vita, Siliconera
- ^ "Prepare to Enter Labyrinth of Zangetsu in 2021". Siliconera. 7 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- ^ Welsh, Oli (September 13, 2022). "Octopath Traveler has a sequel, due early next year". Polygon. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ "IzanagiGames and Acquire announce 'side-scrolling, soul-shifting action adventure' game AMEDAMA for PC". Gematsu. July 9, 2023.
- ^ Romano, Sal (June 26, 2023). "Acquire announces twin-stick shooter XALADIA: Rise of the Space Pirates X2 for PS5, Switch, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ Romano, Sal (August 30, 2023). "Acquire announces roguelike action game Ancient Weapon Holly for PS5, PC". Gematsu. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "Ancient Weapon Holly launches March 8 for PS5, Switch, and PC, later for PS4". Gematsu. January 28, 2024.
- ^ "Acquire announces real-time RPG Scars of Mars for PC". Gematsu. September 20, 2023.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Official website (in English)
 | This Japanese video game corporation or company article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- Video game publishers
- Kadokawa Corporation subsidiaries
- Video game companies of Japan
- Video game development companies
- Video game companies established in 1994
- Japanese companies established in 1994
- Software companies based in Tokyo
- 2011 mergers and acquisitions
- 2024 mergers and acquisitions
- Japanese video game company stubs
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Native name | 株式会社アクワイア |
|---|---|
| Company type | Kabushiki gaisha |
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 6 December 1994 [1] |
| Headquarters |
Chiyoda, Tokyo , Japan |
Key people | Takuma Endo ( Representative Director) |
| Products | |
| Services | motion capture |
Number of employees | 120 (2020) [1] |
| Parent |
GungHo Online Entertainment (2011–2024) Kadokawa Corporation (2024-present) |
| Website | acquire.co.jp |
Acquire Corp. (株式会社アクワイア, Kabushikigaisha Akuwaia) is a Japanese video game developer and publisher, mainly known for their Tenchu and Way of the Samurai series. [1]
History
Acquire was founded on December 6, 1994, and in 1998 developed Tenchu: Stealth Assassins for the PlayStation, which turned into a franchise. The developer pushed for a more sandbox approach to the level design, which found its way in other Acquire titles like Way of the Samurai and Shinobido: Way of the Ninja. [2]
In 2011, the company was acquired by GungHo Online Entertainment. [3] It co-developed Octopath Traveler with Square Enix, releasing in 2018.
Acquire was chosen as development partner for the game based on their affinity with pixel-art and prior work on the What Did I Do to Deserve This, My Lord? series. [4] It developed Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story, which released in 2020, following the cancellation of a fifth Way of the Samurai entry. [5]
In 2024, the company was acquired by Kadokawa Corporation. [6]
Games developed
References
- ^ a b c "会社概要 | 会社情報 | 株式会社アクワイア ACQUIRE Corp". 2021-10-31.
- ^ "Q&A: Tenchu developer talks stealth, now that it's back in fashion". Gamasutra. 6 November 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ "Tenchu Developer to Become Subsidiary of GungHo Online". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
- ^ "'We just created the game that we wanted to play as Japanese developers'". Eurogamer. 12 July 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- ^ "Acquire Developers on How a Cancelled Way of the Samurai 5 Led to Katanakami". Siliconera. 4 February 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ "Kadokawa Corporation acquires ACQUIRE". Gematsu. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ 2013-09-17, Holy Heroes, Badman Is Back For PlayStation Vita, Siliconera
- ^ "Prepare to Enter Labyrinth of Zangetsu in 2021". Siliconera. 7 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- ^ Welsh, Oli (September 13, 2022). "Octopath Traveler has a sequel, due early next year". Polygon. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ "IzanagiGames and Acquire announce 'side-scrolling, soul-shifting action adventure' game AMEDAMA for PC". Gematsu. July 9, 2023.
- ^ Romano, Sal (June 26, 2023). "Acquire announces twin-stick shooter XALADIA: Rise of the Space Pirates X2 for PS5, Switch, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ Romano, Sal (August 30, 2023). "Acquire announces roguelike action game Ancient Weapon Holly for PS5, PC". Gematsu. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "Ancient Weapon Holly launches March 8 for PS5, Switch, and PC, later for PS4". Gematsu. January 28, 2024.
- ^ "Acquire announces real-time RPG Scars of Mars for PC". Gematsu. September 20, 2023.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Official website (in English)
|
| This Japanese video game corporation or company article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- Video game publishers
- Kadokawa Corporation subsidiaries
- Video game companies of Japan
- Video game development companies
- Video game companies established in 1994
- Japanese companies established in 1994
- Software companies based in Tokyo
- 2011 mergers and acquisitions
- 2024 mergers and acquisitions
- Japanese video game company stubs