Sting (company)
Japanese video game developer
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Sting (株式会社スティング) is a Japanese game development studio. Some of their titles include Treasure Hunter G, Evolution: The World of Sacred Device, and the Dept. Heaven series of games. Its active properties currently include Baroque, Dokapon, and the Dept. Heaven series.
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Native name | 株式会社スティング |
|---|---|
| Company type | Private company |
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | February 7, 1989 |
| Headquarters | Iwamotochō, Chiyoda, Tokyo |
| Products | Dept. Heaven series |
Number of employees | 31[1] |
| Website | sting.co.jp |
History
Sting was founded in 1989. The developer has focused on experimental game design, combining role-playing video games with elements from other genres.[2]
On March 10, 2009, Atlus and Sting announced a partnership where Sting games would be published by Atlus in Japan.[3] Atlus also expressed an interest in having Sting develop Atlus games.[3]
In March 2012, Sting and fellow game developer Idea Factory formed a partnership, wherein members from both companies would collaborate to create games that would showcase both their talents.[4] Titles developed by both companies were released under the label of Super Sting. Their first title, Generation of Chaos: Pandora’s Reflection, was released three months later, in July 2012.[5]
Works
Sting has developed many games, both original creations and contract work, across many platforms. They also regularly port and remake games for new platforms.