History Creator / Arika

** ''[[VideoGame/KidIcarus 3D Classics Kid Icarus]]'' (2011, Nintendo [=3DS=])

Although they have mostly flown under the radar since [[TheNewTens the 2010s]], Arika saw a resurgence in the late 10's with the launch of ''VideoGame/FightingEXLayer'', a CreatorDrivenSuccessor to ''Street Fighter EX'' featuring the games' [[OriginalGeneration original]] [[CanonForeigner characters]], as well as a series of {{Battle Royale Game}}s for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch's Nintendo Switch Online service based on classic video games, putting a massively multiplayer PlayerVersusPlayer twist on retro favorites. [[TheNewTwenties The 2020s]] saw the company tapped by Creator/{{Bandai Namco|Entertainment}} to aid in development of the (then) latest entry in [[Franchise/{{Tekken}} their flagship fighting game series]], ''VideoGame/Tekken8''.

*** ''Street Fighter EX Plus α'' (1997, UsefulNotes/PlayStation)

** ''Street Fighter [=EX3=]'' (2000, UsefulNotes/PlayStation2)

** ''VideoGame/FightingEXLayer'' (2018, UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, PC)

*** ''Fighting EX Layer: Another Dash'' (2021, UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch)

** ''Tetris: The Grand Master ACE'' (2006, UsefulNotes/Xbox360)

** ''Endless Ocean'' (2007, [[UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} Nintendo Wii]])

** ''Dr. Mario Online Rx'' (2008, UsefulNotes/NintendoWii via UsefulNotes/WiiWare)
** ''Dr. Mario Express'' (2008, UsefulNotes/{{Nintendo DS}}i)
** ''Dr. Luigi'' (2013, UsefulNotes/WiiU)
** ''Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure'' (2015, UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS)

** ''VideoGame/Tekken8'' (2024, UsefulNotes/PlayStation5 / UsefulNotes/XboxSeriesXAndS / PC, with Bandai Namco)

* ''VideoGame/MegaManNetworkTransmission''[[/index]] (2003, UsefulNotes/NintendoGameCube)

** ''VideoGame/PacMan99'' (2021, Nintendo Switch)

Although they have mostly flown under the radar since [[TheNewTens the 2010s]], Arika saw a resurgence in the late 10's with the launch of ''VideoGame/FightingEXLayer'', a SpiritualSuccessor to ''Street Fighter EX'' featuring the games' [[OriginalGeneration original]] [[CanonForeigner characters]], as well as a series of {{Battle Royale Game}}s for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch's Nintendo Switch Online service based on classic video games, putting a massively multiplayer PlayerVersusPlayer twist on retro favorites. [[TheNewTwenties The 2020s]] saw the company tapped by Creator/{{Bandai Namco|Entertainment}} to aid in development of the (then) latest entry in [[Franchise/{{Tekken}} their flagship fighting game series]], ''VideoGame/Tekken8''.

* ''[[VideoGame/ChocoboRacing Chocobo GP]]'', (2022, Nintendo Switch)

** ''VideoGame/FZero99'' (2023, Nintendo Switch)

** ''[[VideoGame/FZero F-Zero 99]]'' (2023, Nintendo Switch)

Arika (アリカ) is a Japanese video game company founded by Creator/AkiraNishitani.[[labelnote:*]]The company's name is a SignificantAnagram of Nishitani's given name.[[/labelnote]] Initially created in 1995 under the name [=ARMtech=] K.K., the company is most famously associated with the ''VideoGame/StreetFighterEX'' spin-off series. They have a primary focus on arcade games, such as the [[NintendoHard infamously challenging and brutal]] ''VideoGame/TetrisTheGrandMaster'' series, though in more recent years they have shifted away from the struggling arcade scene in favor of ports and more experimental titles.

** ''F-ZERO 99'' (2023, Nintendo Switch)

** ''VideoGame/Tekken8'' (2023, UsefulNotes/PlayStation5 / UsefulNotes/XboxSeriesXAndS / PC, with Bandai Namco)

!Other games developed by Arika:

Although they have mostly flown under the radar since [[TheNewTens the 2010s]], Arika saw a resurgence in the late 10's with the launch of ''VideoGame/FightingEXLayer'', a SpiritualSuccessor to ''Street Fighter EX'' featuring the games' [[OriginalGeneration original]] [[CanonForeigner characters]], as well as a series of {{Battle Royale Game}}s for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch's Nintendo Switch Online service based on classic video games, putting a massively-multiplayer PlayerVersusPlayer twist on retro favorites. With their resurgence also came a reputation -- [[MemeAcknowledgment one acknowledged by Arika themselves]] -- for the company unveiling their latest projects on AprilFoolsDay; ''Fighting EX Layer'' was first showcased on April 1st, 2017 (with vice president Ichiro Mihara [[https://twitter.com/miharasan/status/847840152223268864 having to clarify afterwards]] that the game was a real thing that was indeed in development), its mobile and Switch ports were released on the same day in 2019 and 2021, and 2022 saw Arika reveal a proof of concept for ''Prayer to Death'', a [=1v1=] mecha combat game in the vein of ''VideoGame/VirtualOn'', on April Fools'.

* ''[[Franchise/{{Tekken}} Tekken 3D: Prime Edition]]'' (2012, Nintendo [=3DS=], with Creator/{{Bandai Namco|Entertainment}})

*** ''Tetris with Manga/CardcaptorSakura - Eternal Heart'' (2000, [=PlayStation=])

** ''[=TGM2015=]'' ([[VaporWare Unknown]], Arcade)

** ''Dr. Mario Express'' (2008, [[UsefulNotes/NintendoDS Nintendo DSi]])

* ''Teddy Together'' (2013, Nintendo [=3DS=])

Arika (アリカ) is a Japanese video game company founded by Akira Nishitani, best known for his role alongside former co-worker Creator/AkiraYasuda in creating some of Creator/{{Capcom}}'s greatest hits of all time, including ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII'' and ''VideoGame/FinalFight''.[[labelnote:*]]The company's name is a SignificantAnagram of Nishitani's given name.[[/labelnote]] Initially created in 1995 under the name [=ARMtech=] K.K., the company is most famously associated with the ''VideoGame/StreetFighterEX'' spin-off series. They have a primary focus on arcade games, such as the [[NintendoHard infamously challenging and brutal]] ''VideoGame/TetrisTheGrandMaster'' series, though in more recent years they have shifted away from the struggling arcade scene in favor of ports and more experimental titles.

Arika (アリカ) is a Japanese video game company founded by Akira Nishitani, best known for his role alongside former co-worker Akira Yasuda in creating some of Creator/{{Capcom}}'s greatest hits of all time, including ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII'' and ''VideoGame/FinalFight''.[[labelnote:*]]The company's name is a SignificantAnagram of Nishitani's given name.[[/labelnote]] Initially created in 1995 under the name [=ARMtech=] K.K., the company is most famously associated with the ''VideoGame/StreetFighterEX'' spin-off series. They have a primary focus on arcade games, such as the [[NintendoHard infamously challenging and brutal]] ''VideoGame/TetrisTheGrandMaster'' series, though in more recent years they have shifted away from the struggling arcade scene in favor of ports and more experimental titles.

* ''[[VideoGame/TheTowerOfDruaga The Nightmare of Druaga]]: [[VideoGame/MysteryDungeon Fushigino Dungeon'' (2004, [=PlayStation=] 2, with [[Creator/SpikeChunsoft Chunsoft]])

* ''[[VideoGame/TheTowerOfDruaga The Nightmare of Druaga: Fushigi no Dungeon]]'' (2004, [=PlayStation=] 2, with [[Creator/SpikeChunsoft Chunsoft]])

Although they have mostly flown under the radar since [[TheNewTens the 2010s]], Arika saw a resurgence in the late 10's with the launch of ''VideoGame/FightingEXLayer'', a SpiritualSuccessor to ''Street Fighter EX'' featuring the games' [[OriginalGeneration original]] [[CanonForeigner characters]], as well as a series of {{Battle Royale Game}}s for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch's Nintendo Switch Online service based on classic video games, putting a massively-multiplayer PlayerVersusPlayer twist on retro favorites. With their resurgence also came a reputation -- [[MemeAcknowledgement one acknowledged by Arika themselves]] -- for the company unveiling their latest projects on AprilFoolsDay; ''Fighting EX Layer'' was first showcased on April 1st, 2017 (with vice president Ichiro Mihara [[https://twitter.com/miharasan/status/847840152223268864 having to clarify afterwards]] that the game was a real thing that was indeed in development), its mobile and Switch ports were released on the same day in 2019 and 2021, and 2022 saw Arika reveal a proof of concept for ''Prayer to Death'', a [=1v1=] mecha combat game in the vein of ''VideoGame/VirtualOn'', on April Fools'.

** ''Street Fighter EX Plus'' (1997, Arcade)
** ''Street Fighter EX Plus α'' (1997, UsefulNotes/PlayStation)

** ''Street Fighter [=EX2=] Plus'' (1999, Arcade, [=PlayStation=])

Arika (アリカ) is a Japanese video game company founded by Akira Nishitani, best known for his role alongside former co-worker Akira Yasuda in creating some of Creator/{{Capcom}}'s greatest hits of all time, including ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII'' and ''VideoGame/FinalFight''. Initially created in 1995 under the name [=ARMtech=] K.K., the company is most famously associated with the ''VideoGame/StreetFighterEX'' spin-off series. They have a primary focus on arcade games, such as the [[NintendoHard infamously challenging and brutal]] ''VideoGame/TetrisTheGrandMaster'' series, though in more recent years they have shifted away from the struggling arcade scene in favor of ports and more experimental titles.

Arika (アリカ) is a Japanese video game company founded by Akira Nishitani, best known for his role alongside former co-worker Akira Yasuda in creating some of {{Creator/Capcom}}'s greatest hits of all time, including ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII'' and ''VideoGame/FinalFight''. Initially created in 1995 under the name [=ARMtech K.K.=], the company is most famously associated with the ''VideoGame/StreetFighterEX'' spin-off series. They have a primary focus on arcade games, such as the [[NintendoHard infamously challenging and brutal]] ''VideoGame/TetrisTheGrandMaster'' series, though in more recent years they have shifted away from the struggling arcade scene in favor of ports and more experimental titles.

Although they have mostly flown under the radar since the 2010s, Arika saw a resurgence in the late 10's with the launch of ''Fighting EX Layer'', a SpiritualSuccessor to ''Street Fighter EX'' featuring the games' original characters, as well as a series of {{Battle Royale Game}}s for the Nintendo Switch's Nintendo Switch Online service based on classic video games, putting a massively-multiplayer PlayerVersusPlayer twist on retro favorites.

* ''VideoGame/Everblue'' series:

** ''Endless Ocean'' (2007, Nintendo Wii)

** ''[[{{VideoGame/Excitebike}} 3D Classics Excitebike]]'' (2011, Nintendo [=3DS=])
** ''[[{{VideoGame/Xevious}} 3D Classics Xevious]]'' (2011, Nintendo [=3DS=])

** ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros35'' (2020, Nintendo Switch) [[note]]Discontinued on April 1st, 2021[[/note]]

* ''VideoGame/MegaManNetworkTransmission''[[/index]] (2003, UsefulNotes/GameCube)

* ''[[{{VideoGame/Ketsui}} Ketsui: Death Label]]'' (2008, Nintendo DS)

* ''[[{{Franchise/Tekken}} Tekken 3D: Prime Edition]]'' (2012, Nintendo [=3DS=], with Creator/BandaiNamco)

* ''Everblue'' series:
** ''Everblue'' (2001, [=PlayStation=] 2)
** ''Everblue 2'' (2002, [=PlayStation=] 2)

* ''VideoGame/MegaManNetworkTransmission'' (2003, UsefulNotes/GameCube)

[[/index]]

!Notable games developed by Arika:

** ''[[{{VideoGame/Tetris}} Tetris 99]]'' (2019, Nintendo Switch)

* ''[[VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork Mega Man Network Transmission]]'' (2003, UsefulNotes/GameCube)

** ''[[VideoGame/PacMan PAC-MAN 99]]'' (2021, Nintendo Switch)

Arika (アリカ) is a Japanese video game company founded by Akira Nishitani, best known for his role alongside former co-worker Akira Yasuda in creating some of {{Creator/Capcom}}'s greatest hits of all time, including ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII'' and ''VideoGame/FinalFight''. Initially created in 1995 under the name [=ARMtech K.K.=], the company is most famously associated with the ''VideoGame/StreetFighterEX'' spin-off series, whose original characters would go on to form the spin-off ''VideoGame/FightingLayer'' and its SpiritualSuccessor, ''VideoGame/FightingEXLayer''. In more recent years, they have developed the [[NintendoHard infamously challenging and brutal]] ''VideoGame/TetrisTheGrandMaster'' series, worked on ports and variations of the ''VideoGame/DrMario'' games, and began a series of massively-multiplayer {{Battle Royale Game}}s based on classic video games with an ArcNumber in the title, including ''[[{{VideoGame/Tetris}} Tetris 99]]'', ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros35'', and ''[[VideoGame/PacMan PAC-MAN 99]]''.

* The ''Everblue'' series:

** ''VideoGame/EndlessOcean'' (2007, Nintendo Wii)
** ''Endless Ocean 2: Adventures of the Deep'' (2009/2010, Nintendo Wii)

* The ''3D Classics'' series: