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Back to EpisodesIdea Factory: History and Ludography
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Idea Factory Holdings Co., Ltd. is a prominent Japanese enterprise established in 1994 that specializes in the creation and distribution of video games. The company is widely recognized for its extensive catalog of role-playing games and visual novels, often developed under specialized sub-brands. One such division, Otomate, focuses exclusively on the production of otome games, while the more recent Altergear brand targets a male audience. To facilitate the localization and global reach of its titles, the organization launched Idea Factory International in California in 2013. The provided documentation lists a vast history of software releases across various platforms, highlighting the company’s long-standing influence in the gaming industry.