Mobile21
Japanese video game developer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mobile21 Co., Ltd.[a] was a Japanese video game developer that was a 50/50 joint venture between Nintendo and Konami established in October 1999. Mobile21 primarily concentrated on next-generation Game Boy Advance development, with a particular interest in mobile phone linking features using the Mobile Adapter GB accessory.
The company was led by Masaki Yoneoka[1] and its headquarters were located within Nintendo's offices in Asakusabashi, Tokyo.[2]
History
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Perspective
On September 2, 1999, Nintendo and Konami announced the establishment of Mobile21, a joint venture focused on developing software for Nintendo consoles with network connectivity. As part of this initiative, Nintendo planned to release an adapter the following year to connect the Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance to cell phones, enabling online interactions. The company also had plans to develop software for the future GameCube console.[3][4]
Operations began on October 7, 1999, with an initial capital of ¥200 million, evenly split between Nintendo and Konami.[2] However, each company retained only 15% of the stock, leaving 70% available to grant to employees in anticipation of an early public offering, part of an aggressive talent recruitment strategy.[3][1]
The Mobile Adapter GB and the Mobile System GB service were unveiled at the Nintendo Space World event in August 2000.[5] At the time, Nintendo planned to release them in December,[6] however, delays establishing the service pushed the launch back to January 27, 2001, for a MSRP of ¥5,800.[7][8]
The Mobile Adapter GB was not a commercial success, selling 80,000 units in its first year on the market,[9] leading the Mobile System GB service to be discontinued after less than two years on December 14, 2002.[10] The end of the Mobile Adapter GB also led to the end of Mobile21.
Games
Mobile21 produced eleven games during its time in existence, six of which used the Mobile Adapter GB.[11]
| Name | Release date | Publisher | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monster Guardians | March 21, 2001 | Konami | GBA | Mobile Adapter GB support |
| Tanbi Musou: Meine Liebe | April 26, 2001 | Konami | GBA | |
| Doraemon: Midori no Wakusei Doki Doki Daikyūshutsu! | April 27, 2001 | Epoch | GBA | Mobile Adapter GB support |
| Net de Get Minigames @100 | July 12, 2001 | Konami | GBC | Mobile Adapter GB support |
| EX Monopoly | July 13, 2001 | Takara | GBA | Mobile Adapter GB support |
| Mobile Pro Yakyū: Kantoku no Saihai | July 26, 2001 | Konami | GBA | Mobile Adapter GB support |
| Jurassic Park III: Island Attack | August 30, 2001 | Konami | GBA | |
| Okuman Chouja Game: Nottori Daisakusen! | November 30, 2001 | Takara | GBA | |
| Gradius Galaxies | January 17, 2002 | Konami | GBA | |
| Mail de Cute | February 14, 2002 | Konami | GBA | Mobile Adapter GB support |
| Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu! | March 8, 2002 | Nintendo | GBA | |
| AirForce Delta Storm | September 16, 2002 | Konami | GBA |
Notes
- Japanese: モバイル２１株式会社, Hepburn: Mobairu21 kabushiki gaisha
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