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SNK

Logo: SNK, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

SNK is a Japanese video game developer and publisher (1978–2001) based in Higashiōsaka-shi.1 It was founded in Osaka by Eikichi Kawasaki.1

SNK Corporation (株式会社エス・エヌ・ケイ, Kabushiki-gaisha Esu・Enu・Kē) était un fabricant de jeux japonais qui planifiait, développait et vendait des consoles de jeux et des logiciels de jeux, et exploitait des installations de divertissement des années 1973 à 2001.2 From the French Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jul 22, 1978Founded1
  • Industryvideo game industry1
  • HeadquartersHigashiōsaka-shi, Japan1
  • Founded inOsaka1
  • Websitesnkusa.com
  • Legal formkabushiki gaisha1

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SNK CORPORATION HEADQUARTERS
Photo: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

Corporate structure

SNK sits at the top of its group. 3 entities, 2 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • SNK Higashiōsaka-shi, Japan

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Eikichi Kawasaki on Jul 22, 1978, in Osaka.1

Leadership

Who has led SNK, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Products and brands

  • video game console

Listed on Wikidata.1

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

  • SNK Playmore USA Corp.

From Wikidata.1

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by SNK1

Timeline

  1. Oct 30, 2001Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Jul 22, 1978Founded Founded in Osaka1

Sources

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