Hirameki
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| Type | Visual novel publisher (previously), Manufacturer and distributor of video game accessories |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | March 2000 |
| Headquarters | Diamond Bar, CA |
| Products | AnimePlay Video game accessories |
| Website | www.hirameki-int.com |
Hirameki International Group Inc. was an American company founded in March 2000 which specialized in translating visual novels from Japan and releasing them to the American market. It is named after the Japanese word for the noun "flash" or "insight". On January 2, 2008, the company elected to bow out of games production.[1]
In November 2010,[citation needed] Hirameki returned as a video game accessories reseller for their home company, , of Japan. As of March 2011, they are the only authorized seller of Cyber Gadget video game accessories in the United States.[2]
Products[]
AnimePlay PC[]
The AnimePlay PC line—titles that are visual novels that can only be played via a PC.
- Ai Yori Aoshi
- Animamundi Dark Alchemist
- Piece of Wonder
- Ever17
- Yo-Jin-Bo
AnimePlay DVD[]
These titles are visual novels that can be played via a DVD player.
Game accessories[]
Hirameki sells accessories for the following video game consoles:
- Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL, and Nintendo 3DS
- Nintendo Wii
- Sony PS3, Sony PSP, and Sony PSP Go
References[]
- ^ "Hirameki No Longer Publishing Interactive Visual Novels". Anime News Network. January 6, 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-06.
- ^ "Hirameki International". Archived from the original on 2006-10-04. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
External links[]
- Hirameki International official website (archived from the original)
- Anime companies
- Video game companies established in 2000
- American companies established in 2000