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** ''VideoGame/PuzzleQuest 2'' (PC, UsefulNotes/XboxLiveArcade and UsefulNotes/NintendoDS versions co-published by Namco)

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** ''VideoGame/PuzzleQuest 2'' (PC, UsefulNotes/XboxLiveArcade Platform/XboxLiveArcade and UsefulNotes/NintendoDS Platform/NintendoDS versions co-published by Namco)
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D3 Publisher is a Japanese video game publisher, founded in 1992. In 2009, [[Creator/BandaiNamcoEntertainment Namco Bandai Games]] became majority owner of the company (owning 95% of its shares). In addition to its flagship ''Simple'' series of budget games, D3 Publisher also licenses Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} as video games among other licensing agreements with Creator/CartoonNetwork, Franchise/{{Barbie}}, Creator/{{Disney}}, ''WesternAnimation/MonsterHigh'', ''Literature/AmericanGirl'', ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'', Classic Media (through Creator/DreamWorksAnimation), [[Creator/{{Universal}} Universal Studios]] and ''Toys/{{Bratz}}''.

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D3 Publisher is a Japanese video game publisher, founded in 1992. In 2009, [[Creator/BandaiNamcoEntertainment Namco Bandai Games]] became majority owner of the company (owning 95% of its shares). shares) and later bought the rest out the following year, spinning off as a separate entity under [[Creator/BandaiNamcoHoldings Namco Bandai Holdings]]. In addition to its flagship ''Simple'' series of budget games, D3 Publisher also licenses Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} as video games among other licensing agreements with Creator/CartoonNetwork, Franchise/{{Barbie}}, Creator/{{Disney}}, ''WesternAnimation/MonsterHigh'', ''Literature/AmericanGirl'', ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'', Classic Media (through Creator/DreamWorksAnimation), Creator/DreamWorksAnimation, [[Creator/{{Universal}} Universal Studios]] and ''Toys/{{Bratz}}''.
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D3 Publisher is a Japanese video game publisher, founded in 1992. In 2009, Creator/BandaiNamcoEntertainment became majority owner of the company (owning 95% of its shares). In addition to its flagship ''Simple'' series of budget games, D3 Publisher also licenses Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} as video games among other licensing agreements with Creator/CartoonNetwork, Franchise/{{Barbie}}, Creator/{{Disney}}, ''WesternAnimation/MonsterHigh'', ''Literature/AmericanGirl'', ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'', Classic Media (through Creator/DreamWorksAnimation), Universal City Studios and ''Toys/{{Bratz}}''.

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D3 Publisher is a Japanese video game publisher, founded in 1992. In 2009, Creator/BandaiNamcoEntertainment [[Creator/BandaiNamcoEntertainment Namco Bandai Games]] became majority owner of the company (owning 95% of its shares). In addition to its flagship ''Simple'' series of budget games, D3 Publisher also licenses Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} as video games among other licensing agreements with Creator/CartoonNetwork, Franchise/{{Barbie}}, Creator/{{Disney}}, ''WesternAnimation/MonsterHigh'', ''Literature/AmericanGirl'', ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'', Classic Media (through Creator/DreamWorksAnimation), [[Creator/{{Universal}} Universal City Studios Studios]] and ''Toys/{{Bratz}}''.

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A series of budget games for the [=PlayStation 2=]. The name is derived from the fact that they often were simple in design and from price the games were sold at 2000 yen. Arranged in alphabetical order with the most recognizable romanization or translated Japanese title, volume number and any eventual EU/US title.

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A series of budget games for the [=PlayStation 2=].[=PlayStation=] 2. The name is derived from the fact that they often were simple in design and from price the games were sold at 2000 yen. Arranged in alphabetical order with the most recognizable romanization or translated Japanese title, volume number and any eventual EU/US title.



* ''Vol.39: Boku no Machi Zukuri: Machi-ing Maker++'' -- Original published by Media Factory in 2001 before becoming part of the Simple 2000 series in 2003. It was published by Natsume as ''[=MetropolisMania=]'' in the US and Ubisoft in Europe in 2002.
** ''Vol.121: Machi-ing Maker 2: Zoku Boku no Machi Zukuri'' -- Released in 2006 in Japan. It was picked up Natsume for a North American release in 2007 and Ubisoft for a European release in 2008.

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* ''Vol.39: Boku no Machi Zukuri: Machi-ing Maker++'' -- Original published by Media Factory in 2001 before becoming part of the Simple 2000 series in 2003. It was published by Natsume Creator/{{Natsume}} as ''[=MetropolisMania=]'' ''Metropolismania'' in the US and Ubisoft in Europe in 2002.
** ''Vol.121: Machi-ing Maker 2: Zoku Boku no Machi Zukuri'' -- Released in 2006 in Japan. It was picked up by Natsume for a North American release in 2007 and Ubisoft for a European release in 2008.2007.



* ''Vol. 61: [[VideoGame/{{Onechanbara}} The OneeChanbara]]'' -- Released in 2004, it featured scantly-clad babes hacking up zombies. It was released in Europe as ''Zombie Zone''

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* ''Vol. 61: [[VideoGame/{{Onechanbara}} The OneeChanbara]]'' -- Released in 2004, it featured scantly-clad babes hacking up zombies. It was released in Europe as ''Zombie Zone''Zone''.



* ''Vol. 91: The All*Star Kakutou Matsuri'' (AKA VideoGame/AllStarFighters)

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* ''Vol. 91: The All*Star Kakutou Matsuri'' (AKA VideoGame/AllStarFighters)''VideoGame/AllStarFighters'')






* ''VideoGame/{{Coraline}}'' ([=PS2=], Wii, and Nintendo DS.)

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* ''VideoGame/{{Coraline}}'' ([=PS2=], Wii, and Nintendo DS.)''VideoGame/{{Coraline}}''



* ''VideoGame/SamuraiMaiden''



** ''VideoGame/{{Onechanbara}} Z: Kagura'' - Sequel to Vortex.

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** ''VideoGame/{{Onechanbara}} Z: Kagura'' - Sequel to Vortex.''Vortex''.


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* ''VideoGame/WorkTimeFun'' (North American publisher)
* ''[[VideoGame/ThoseGames Yeah! You Want "Those Games," Right? So Here You Go! Now, Let's See You Clear Them!]]''
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* ''Vol. 95: The Zombie vs. Kyukyusha'' (AKA ''Zombie Virus'') -- Released in 2005 in Japan. Players drive around a zombie-infested city in a souped-up, heavily-armored ambulance, [[CarFu running down the living dead]] and rescuing survivors [[TimedMission before they succumb to the infection]].

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* ''Vol. 95: The Zombie vs. Kyukyusha'' (AKA ''Zombie Virus'') ''VideoGame/ZombieVirus'') -- Released in 2005 in Japan. Players drive around a zombie-infested city in a souped-up, heavily-armored ambulance, [[CarFu [[TheJaywalkingDead running down the living dead]] and rescuing survivors [[TimedMission before they succumb to the infection]].

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* ''Vol. 50: The Daibijin'' (AKA ''Demolition Girl'') -- Released in 2004 in Japan. Players take on the role of a member of Japan's air force who must subdue a bikini-clad young woman who has been brainwashed and [[GiantWoman turned into a giantess]] by alien invaders.



* ''Simple 2000 Series Vol. 91: The All*Star Kakutou Matsuri'' (AKA VideoGame/AllStarFighters)

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* ''Simple 2000 Series Vol.''Vol. 91: The All*Star Kakutou Matsuri'' (AKA VideoGame/AllStarFighters)
* ''Vol. 95: The Zombie vs. Kyukyusha'' (AKA ''Zombie Virus'') -- Released in 2005 in Japan. Players drive around a zombie-infested city in a souped-up, heavily-armored ambulance, [[CarFu running down the living dead]] and rescuing survivors [[TimedMission before they succumb to the infection]].
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'''D3 Publisher''' is a Japanese Video Game Publisher, founded in 1992. In 2009 Namco Bandai became majority owner of the company (owning 95% of its shares). Its United States counterpart is D3 Publisher of America. D3 Publisher also licenses ''Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}'' as video games among other licensing agreements with Creator/CartoonNetwork, Franchise/{{Barbie}}, Creator/{{Disney}}, ''WesternAnimation/MonsterHigh'', Literature/AmericanGirl, Franchise/ScoobyDoo, Classic Media (through ''Creator/DreamWorksAnimation''), Universal City Studios and Toys/{{Bratz}}. No word yet as D3 Publisher renews its ''Nickelodeon'', ''Scooby-Doo'' and ''American Girl'' video game licenses.

As of now, the North American branch is dedicated to publishing mobile phone games as D3 Go!, although a statement released mentions that they'll also localize D3 games made in Japan from time to time.

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'''D3 Publisher''' D3 Publisher is a Japanese Video Game Publisher, video game publisher, founded in 1992. In 2009 Namco Bandai 2009, Creator/BandaiNamcoEntertainment became majority owner of the company (owning 95% of its shares). Its United States counterpart is D3 Publisher In addition to its flagship ''Simple'' series of America. budget games, D3 Publisher also licenses ''Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}'' Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} as video games among other licensing agreements with Creator/CartoonNetwork, Franchise/{{Barbie}}, Creator/{{Disney}}, ''WesternAnimation/MonsterHigh'', Literature/AmericanGirl, Franchise/ScoobyDoo, ''Literature/AmericanGirl'', ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'', Classic Media (through ''Creator/DreamWorksAnimation''), Creator/DreamWorksAnimation), Universal City Studios and Toys/{{Bratz}}. No word yet as ''Toys/{{Bratz}}''.

D3 Publisher renews its ''Nickelodeon'', ''Scooby-Doo'' and ''American Girl'' video game licenses.

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also had a US branch, D3 Go! (formerly D3 Publisher of now, the North American America). This branch is mostly dedicated to publishing mobile phone games as D3 Go!, games, although a statement released mentions that they'll also localize D3 games made in Japan from time to time.
time. In June 2022, D3 Go! was acquired by Digital Bros (parent of Creator/FiveZeroFiveGames).



* Sandlot: Creator of D3's flagship series, Earth Defense Force.
* Creator/{{Tamsoft}}: Creator of D3's other flagship series, the Onechanbara.
* Vicious Cycle Software

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* Sandlot: Creator of D3's flagship series, Earth ''Earth Defense Force.
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* Creator/{{Tamsoft}}: Creator of D3's other flagship series, the Onechanbara.
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* Vicious Cycle Software
Software: An American developer formerly owned by D3. It was sold to American publisher Little Orbit in 2014.




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* Matching Maker DS
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* ''Simple 2000 Vol. 78: The Great Space War '' -- Released in 2005 in Japan and 2006 in Europe under the title ''VideoGame/SpaceWarAttack''. You play as a pilot of the "Anti Alien Airforce", fighting against giant monsters, bugs and other nasties.


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* Creator/{{Sandlot}}: Creator of D3's flagship series, Earth Defense Force.

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* Creator/{{Sandlot}}: Sandlot: Creator of D3's flagship series, Earth Defense Force.



* Creator/ViciousCycleSoftware

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* Creator/ViciousCycleSoftware
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* ''Vol.39: [[VideoGame/{{Metropolismania}} Boku no Machi Zukuri: Machi-ing Maker++]]'' -- Original published by Media Factory in 2001 before becoming part of the Simple 2000 series in 2003. It was published by Natsume as ''[=MetropolisMania=]'' in the US and Ubisoft in Europe in 2002.

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* ''Vol.39: [[VideoGame/{{Metropolismania}} Boku no Machi Zukuri: Machi-ing Maker++]]'' Maker++'' -- Original published by Media Factory in 2001 before becoming part of the Simple 2000 series in 2003. It was published by Natsume as ''[=MetropolisMania=]'' in the US and Ubisoft in Europe in 2002.



* [[VideoGame/{{Metropolismania}} Matching Maker DS]]
** [[VideoGame/{{Metropolismania}} Matching Maker 3 x Tousouchuu]]
** [[VideoGame/{{Metropolismania}} Matching Maker 4]]

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* [[VideoGame/{{Metropolismania}} Matching Maker DS]]
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** [[VideoGame/{{Metropolismania}} Matching Maker 3 x Tousouchuu]]
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* ''VideoGame/{{Coraline}}'' ([=PS2=], Wii, and Nintendo DS.)
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** ''Matt Hazard: Blood Bath & Beyond''
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As of now, the North American branch is dedicated to publishing mobile phone games as D3 Go!, although a statement released mentions that they'll localize D3 games made in Japan.

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As of now, the North American branch is dedicated to publishing mobile phone games as D3 Go!, although a statement released mentions that they'll also localize D3 games made in Japan.
Japan from time to time.

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* ''VideoGame/BulletGirlsPhantasia'' ([=PS4=], PSV, and later, PC) -- The third game in the ''Bullet Girls'' series.



** ''VideoGame/EarthDefenseForce5''- Another reboot of the 2017 title set in 2022 instead.

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** ''VideoGame/EarthDefenseForce5''- ''VideoGame/EarthDefenseForce5'' -- Another reboot of the 2017 title set in 2022 instead.
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'''D3 Publisher''' is a Japanese Video Game Publisher, founded in 1992. In 2009 Namco Bandai became majority owner of the company (owning 95% of it's shares). Its United States counterpart is D3 Publisher of America. D3 Publisher also licenses ''Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}'' as video games among other licensing agreements with Creator/CartoonNetwork, Franchise/{{Barbie}}, Creator/{{Disney}}, ''WesternAnimation/MonsterHigh'', Literature/AmericanGirl, Franchise/ScoobyDoo, Classic Media (through ''Creator/DreamWorksAnimation''), Universal City Studios and Toys/{{Bratz}}. No word yet as D3 Publisher renews its ''Nickelodeon'', ''Scooby-Doo'' and ''American Girl'' video game licenses.

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'''D3 Publisher''' is a Japanese Video Game Publisher, founded in 1992. In 2009 Namco Bandai became majority owner of the company (owning 95% of it's its shares). Its United States counterpart is D3 Publisher of America. D3 Publisher also licenses ''Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}'' as video games among other licensing agreements with Creator/CartoonNetwork, Franchise/{{Barbie}}, Creator/{{Disney}}, ''WesternAnimation/MonsterHigh'', Literature/AmericanGirl, Franchise/ScoobyDoo, Classic Media (through ''Creator/DreamWorksAnimation''), Universal City Studios and Toys/{{Bratz}}. No word yet as D3 Publisher renews its ''Nickelodeon'', ''Scooby-Doo'' and ''American Girl'' video game licenses.
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* ''VideoGame/OmegaLabyrinth''''VideoGame/OmegaLabyrinthLife''
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'''D3 Publisher''' is a Japanese Video Game Publisher, founded in 1992. In 2009 Namco Bandai became majority owner of the company (owning 95% of it's shares). Its United States counterpart is D3 Publisher of America. D3 Publisher also licenses ''Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}'' as video games among other licensing agreements with Creator/CartoonNetwork, Franchise/{{Barbie}}, Creator/{{Disney}}, ''WesternAnimation/MonsterHigh'', Literature/AmericanGirl, Franchise/ScoobyDoo, Classic Media (through ''Creator/DreamWorksAnimation''), Universal City Studios and Toys/{{Bratz}}. No word yet as D3Publisher renews its ''Nickelodeon'', ''Scooby-Doo'' and ''American Girl'' video game licenses.

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'''D3 Publisher''' is a Japanese Video Game Publisher, founded in 1992. In 2009 Namco Bandai became majority owner of the company (owning 95% of it's shares). Its United States counterpart is D3 Publisher of America. D3 Publisher also licenses ''Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}'' as video games among other licensing agreements with Creator/CartoonNetwork, Franchise/{{Barbie}}, Creator/{{Disney}}, ''WesternAnimation/MonsterHigh'', Literature/AmericanGirl, Franchise/ScoobyDoo, Classic Media (through ''Creator/DreamWorksAnimation''), Universal City Studios and Toys/{{Bratz}}. No word yet as D3Publisher D3 Publisher renews its ''Nickelodeon'', ''Scooby-Doo'' and ''American Girl'' video game licenses.
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'''D3 Publisher''' is a Japanese Video Game Publisher, founded in 1992. In 2009 Namco Bandai became majority owner of the company (owning 95% of it's shares). Its' United States counterpart is D3Publisher of America. D3Publisher also licenses ''Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}'' as video games among other licensing agreements with Cartoon Network, Barbie, Disney, Monster High, American Girl, Scooby-Doo, Classic Media (through ''Creator/DreamWorksAnimation''), Universal City Studios and Bratz. No word yet as D3Publisher renews its' ''Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}'', ''WesternAnimation/ScoobyDoo'' and ''Literature/AmericanGirl'' video game licenses.

As of now, the North American branch is dedicated to publishing mobile phone games, although a statement released mentions that they'll localize D3 games made in Japan.

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'''D3 Publisher''' is a Japanese Video Game Publisher, founded in 1992. In 2009 Namco Bandai became majority owner of the company (owning 95% of it's shares). Its' Its United States counterpart is D3Publisher D3 Publisher of America. D3Publisher D3 Publisher also licenses ''Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}'' as video games among other licensing agreements with Cartoon Network, Barbie, Disney, Monster High, American Girl, Scooby-Doo, Creator/CartoonNetwork, Franchise/{{Barbie}}, Creator/{{Disney}}, ''WesternAnimation/MonsterHigh'', Literature/AmericanGirl, Franchise/ScoobyDoo, Classic Media (through ''Creator/DreamWorksAnimation''), Universal City Studios and Bratz. Toys/{{Bratz}}. No word yet as D3Publisher renews its' ''Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}'', ''WesternAnimation/ScoobyDoo'' its ''Nickelodeon'', ''Scooby-Doo'' and ''Literature/AmericanGirl'' ''American Girl'' video game licenses.

As of now, the North American branch is dedicated to publishing mobile phone games, games as D3 Go!, although a statement released mentions that they'll localize D3 games made in Japan.
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** ''Simple 2000 Series Vol. 91: The All*Star Kakutou Matsuri'' (AKA VideoGame/AllStarFighters)


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Official site: http://d3publisher.us/

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