Artdink

Artdink is a Japanese developer of video game console and computer games, currently based in Tsukishima, Tokyo.

By far Artdink s biggest international success was the award-winning A-Train (known in Japan as A Ressha de Ikou , or Take the A-Train ) strategy game released for the IBM PC compatible and Amiga, which was published by SimCity creators Maxis. An NES version was also developed, but it never saw release outside of Japan. Artdink have released several sequels to this game, the most recent being A Ressha de Ikou 2001 for the PlayStation 2.

A few other Artdink titles have seen US and . Despite critical acclaim, none of these titles have achieved mainstream success due to their unconventional nature.

Recently the European publisher Midas Interactive has obtained the rights to some of Artdink s PlayStation 2 games and published versions localised in English and other languages in Pal countries. Games released by Midas include Golful Golf ( Mr. Golf ), The Seed , Buchigire Kongou ( Battle Construction Vehicles ), and A Ressha de Ikou 6 ( A-Train 6 ).

The company is currently working with CyberConnect2 on .hack//frägment , an online game in the .hack series.

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