Level-5

Fukuoka-based publisher that's known for the Layton and Inazuma Eleven series. Also served as developer on such games as Dragon Quest VIII and White Knight Chronicles.

Namco Bandai Beats Nintendo in First Half 2012 Sales

Famitsu shares sales stats for all systems and publishers.

Level-5 Announces "Level-5 World" Event

Two day event to be held in October at Tokyo Big Site.

Level-5 Opens Shop in Santa Monica

Professor Layton and Inazuma Eleven developer begins overseas expansion.

Level-5 Also Planning European Subsidiary

Company to kick off overseas expansion this summer according to newspaper report.

Level-5 Planning American Expansion

CEO shares details on console plans, new Tokyo office and expansion outside of Japan.

Level-5 Working on New Wii and PS3 Titles

CEO Akihiro Hino hints at new projects during recent speech.

Level-5 Expands to Tokyo

Professor Layton publisher establishes studio with focus on mobile and overseas businesses.

Level-5 Details Tokyo Game Show Lineup

Bonus demo cartridge to include unlockable fourth title.

Level-5 Vision 2009 Live Blog

Akihiro Hino is in Tokyo again. Bring out the paramedics! As it happens coverage from the Professor Layton publisher's press conference.

Level-5's Akihiro Hino talks consoles, Layton and the recession

Nikkei gets the industry's busiest producer in the hot seat.