Arika

Official Website: www.arika.co.jp

Company Description: Arika, a video game developer located in Tokyo, Japan, was founded on November 1, 1995 by Akira Yasuda and Akira Nishitani. The company's name is derived from the founders' first names. Arika released its first title, Street Fighter EX, for arcade platforms in 1996 and is also known for developing the Tetris: The Grand Master and Cardcaptor Sakura series. The company has released titles for major platforms including the Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, and Sony Playstation 3.

Recent Games: Endless Ocean 2: Blue World, Endless Ocean, Tetris: The Grand Master Ace