was a Japanese video game developer based in Tokyo. While Game Republic was a completely independent developer able to produce titles for any publisher and/or platform they desire, during the company's early years it had enjoyed a close relationship with Sony Computer Entertainment, with many of their early titles funded by and produced in conjunction with the publisher. Later projects were mostly funded and published by Namco Bandai Games.
History Game Republic was The company was founded on July 1, 2003 by Yoshiki Okamoto after his departure from Capcom. He began working at rival game developer and publisher Konami in the 1980s, and was responsible for such arcade games as Gyruss and Time Pilot. He then moved to Capcom, where he worked on many renowned video games; he worked on the Resident Evil series and helped produce Street Fighter II.
In June 2011 reports surfaced of Game Republic shutting down its website and vacating its offices. Many of the former Game Republic developers have been hired by Tango Gameworks. The company employed just under 300 individuals before its closure.
Games YearTitlePublisherPlatform(s)2005Shadow HuntersGame RepublicBoard gameGenji: Dawn of the SamuraiSony Computer EntertainmentPlayStation 2Every PartyMicrosoft Game StudiosXbox 3602006Brave Story: New TravelerSony Computer EntertainmentPlayStation PortableGenji: Days of the BladePlayStation 32007FolkloreDark MistToy Home2008SBI Group Kanshuu: Hajime You! Shisan Unyou DSBroadmedia Nintendo DSDragon Ball: OriginsNamco Bandai GamesCatanGame RepublicPlayStation 32010Dragon Ball: Origins 2Namco Bandai GamesNintendo DSClash of the TitansPlayStation 3, Xbox 360Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom2011Dragon Ball Kai: Ultimate ButōdenNintendo DSKnights ContractPlayStation 3, Xbox 360
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