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Compile

Former Japanese game developer

Founded: April 7, 1982
Founded by: Masamitsu Niitani
Headquarters: Japan
Country: Japan
Industry: video game industry

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Compile Corporation was a Japanese video game developer, most notable for having developed the Puyo Puyo series, a franchise derived from the Madō Monogatari series. On November 6, 2003, the company shut down amid bankruptcy. As a result, key staff moved to Compile Heart, the company's spiritual successor, whereas shoot-'em-up staff moved to MileStone Inc.

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Dissolved: November 6, 2003
Official name: 株式会社コンパイル literal translation: Compile Corporation
Product or material produced: Puyo Puyo
Madō Monogatari
Power Strike
Legal form: kabushiki gaisha
Replaces: Programmers-3
Replaced by: Compile Heart

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