Shin'en Multimedia
TypeGmbH
IndustryVideo games
Founded1999
HeadquartersMunich, Germany
ProductsGames and audio middleware
Websitewww.shinen.com

Shin'en Multimedia is a German independent video game developer. Based in Munich, the company was founded in 1999 by former members of the demoscene group Abyss and is an official third-party developer for Nintendo.[1] They develop games primarily for the Nintendo Switch, some non-Nintendo platforms such as the PlayStation 4, and previously for the Wii U, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance, and Game Boy Color.

In addition to developing games, Shin'en created the soundtracks for around 200 video games by other developers, and built the GHX, GAX, DSX, and NAX (which is based on the GAX) handheld audio middleware.

Their name is derived from the Japanese word 深淵 (shin'en, "abyss"), as a nod towards their original name.

Games[2][3]

YearTitlePlatform(s)Publisher
2001Käpt'n Blaubärs verrückte Schatzsuche[2][4]Game Boy ColorRavensburger Interactive Media
Iridion 3DGame Boy AdvanceMajesco Entertainment
2002Maya the Bee: The Great AdventureAcclaim Entertainment
2003Iridion IIMajesco Entertainment
2005Maya the Bee: Sweet GoldMidway Games
NanostrayNintendo DSMajesco Entertainment (NA),
THQ (EU), Taito (JP)
2006Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends: Harvest Time Hop and FlyThe Game Factory
2007Garfield's Nightmare
Pet Alien: An Intergalactic Puzzlepalooza
Strawberry Shortcake: The Four Seasons Cake
2008Nanostray 2Majesco Entertainment
Zenses Rainforest EditionThe Game Factory
Zenses Ocean Edition
Fun! Fun! MinigolfWiiWareSelf-published
2010Jett Rocket
Art of Balance
2011Fast Racing League
Nano Assault[lower-alpha 1]Nintendo 3DSMajesco Entertainment
2012Fun! Fun! Minigolf Touch!Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo eShop)Self-published
Art of Balance TOUCH!
Nano Assault NeoWii U (Nintendo eShop)
2013Nano Assault EXNintendo 3DS (Nintendo eShop)
Jett Rocket II: The Wrath of Taikai
2014Art of BalanceWii U (Nintendo eShop)
Nano Assault Neo XPlayStation 4 (PlayStation Store)
2015Family Tennis SP[lower-alpha 2]Wii U (Nintendo eShop)
Fast Racing Neo[lower-alpha 3]
2016Art of BalancePlayStation 4 (PlayStation Store)
2017Fast RMXNintendo Switch (Nintendo eShop)
2018Art of Balance
2019The Touryst
2020Xbox One
Xbox Series X (Microsoft Store (digital))
Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Store (digital))
2022The PunchuinNintendo Switch (Nintendo eShop)
PlayStation 4 (PlayStation Store)
PlayStation 5 (PlayStation Store)

In addition, Shin'en has developed the audio of hundreds of games on Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, WiiWare and Nokia N-Gage as an outsourced audio developer, using their proprietary audio engines.[5][6]

Notes

  1. ↑ This game is released in North America only.
  2. ↑ This game is published, but not developed by Shin'en Multimedia.
  3. ↑ A physical retail version of Fast Racing Neo was published by Nintendo in 2016 for the PAL region.

References

  1. ↑ "4Sceners.de". www.4players.de. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Shin'en Multimedia - Nintendo Switch™, WiiU, Nintendo 3DS™, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, Game Boy Advance® Development". www.shinen.com. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  3. ↑ "Games by Shin'en Multimedia". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  4. ↑ "Käpt'n Blaubär: Die Verrückte Schatzsuche (Game)".
  5. ↑ "Shin'en Multimedia - Nintendo Switch™, PS4, PS5, Xbox, WiiU, Nintendo 3DS™, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, Game Boy Advance® Development".
  6. ↑ "Shin'en Multimedia - Nintendo Switch™, PS4, PS5, Xbox, WiiU, Nintendo 3DS™, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, Game Boy Advance® Development".
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