Cellius
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Native name | 株式会社セリウス |
|---|---|
| Company type | Kabushiki gaisha Joint venture |
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | June 3, 2007 |
| Defunct | February 29, 2012 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Ken Kutaragi (CEO) |
| Products | Software |
| Owner | |
| Website | http://www.cellius.jp/ |
was a Tokyo-based Japanese company specializing in video game development and publishing. Established in 2007 as a collaborative enterprise between Sony and Bandai Namco Holdings, its creation aimed to enhance Sony’s competitive edge against rivals such as Microsoft and Nintendo. The leadership role of CEO was assigned to Ken Kutaragi to spearhead this strategic effort. Ownership was divided with Bandai Namco Holdings controlling 51% and Sony holding the remaining 49%. Cellius intended to utilize Sony’s Cell microprocessor, the core technology behind the PlayStation 3, to produce titles for platforms including PlayStation 3, mobile devices, and PCs. Notable developments encompassed Misato Katsuragi's Reporting Plan for PlayStation 3 and the Ridge Racer release on the PlayStation Vita.
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- Video game companies of Japan
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Video game development companies
- Japanese companies established in 2007
- Video game companies established in 2007
- Video game companies disestablished in 2012
- Japanese companies disestablished in 2012
- Former Bandai Namco Holdings subsidiaries
- Cell BE architecture
- Software companies based in Tokyo
- Shibuya
- Defunct video game companies of Japan
- Former joint ventures