Questions about NTT Publishing

Short answers, pulled from the story.

What is NTT Publishing and who owned it?

NTT Publishing operated as a specialized arm of the telecommunications giant Nippon Telegraph and Telephone. The company functioned in the shadows of the Japanese music industry to package and distribute iconic video game soundtracks.

When did NTT Publishing release Final Fantasy VI Grand Finale album?

NTT Publishing released the Final Fantasy VI Grand Finale album in the early 1990s. This release occurred between 1987 and 1994, a period that saw the rapid evolution of video game audio technology.

Which albums did NTT Publishing release for the Final Fantasy series?

NTT Publishing released albums including Piano Collections: Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy IV Celtic Moon, Final Fantasy: Pray, Final Fantasy VI Original Sound Version, and Final Fantasy VI Special Tracks. The label also produced Final Fantasy: Love Will Grow and Symphonic Suite Final Fantasy.

What role did NTT Publishing play in the development of Chrono Trigger?

NTT Publishing released the Chrono Trigger Original Sound Version which captured the epic scope of the game's soundtrack. The label also produced Final Fantasy III: Yūkyū no Kaze Densetsu and Final Fantasy V Dear Friends to preserve the evolution of video game music during the 1990s.

Did NTT Publishing produce any video games besides soundtracks?

NTT Publishing was the producer of Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals, a video game released in the mid-1990s. This project required the coordination of multiple departments and featured a soundtrack composed by Nobuo Uematsu.

Why did NTT Publishing eventually fade from the public eye?

NTT Publishing faded from the public eye despite its significant contributions to the video game music industry. The company left behind a legacy of high-quality albums and soundtracks as the industry began to shift towards digital distribution.