When did Hudson Soft open as CQ Hudson in Sapporo Japan?
Hudson Soft opened on the 18th of May 1973. The business began as an amateur radio shop founded by brothers Yuji and Hiroshi Kudo.
Questions about Hudson Soft
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What video game console did Hudson Soft develop alongside NEC engineers in July 1987?
Hudson Soft developed the PC Engine console alongside NEC engineers in July 1987. This hardware achieved second-best status behind Nintendo in Japan and launched as the TurboGrafx-16 in North America.
Which Hudson Soft series won eight console installments for Nintendo before Konami took control?
The Mario Party series won eight console installments for Nintendo before Konami took control of operations. Two handheld spin-offs followed this successful run within the franchise.
How many entries does the Momotaro Dentetsu board game series have in Japan alone?
Momotaro Dentetsu has 16 entries in Japan alone. It remains a long-running board game style series created by Hudson Soft.
During which years did the Hudson All-Japan Caravan Festival run annually across Japan?
The Hudson All-Japan Caravan Festival ran annually from 1985 through 2000 across Japan. Early competitions focused heavily on shoot em up titles like Star Force released in 1985.