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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Defunct | May 31, 2023 |
| Fate | Dissolved |
| Headquarters | Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan |
| Products | See games |
| Website | http://www.vanpool.co.jp/ |
Vanpool, Inc. was an independent Japanese video game, music software, computer software and toy developer. Its employees included Taro Kudo and Kazuyuki Kurashima, both of whom worked for the independent game developer Love-de-Lic.[1] The company was primarily known for its work on the Dillon's Rolling Western and Kirby series.[2] Vanpool shut down on May 31, 2023.[3][4]
- ^ Bruno de Figueiredo. "Hardcore Gaming 101: Love de Lic". Hardcore Gaming 101. Archived from the original on 2018-04-09. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
- ^ Doolan, Liam (31 May 2023). "Dillon's Rolling Western & Kirby Developer Vanpool Shuts Down". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Carter, Justin (2023-05-31). "Kirby support developer Vanpool has shut down". Game Developer. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
- ^ "Nintendo Collaborator Known For Work On Kirby Is Shutting Down". GameSpot.