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2006 – 2026

Whirlpool

Video game developer; gaming brand

JapanGaming
Founded
2006
Closed
2026
Lifespan
20 years
Country
Japan
Sector
Gaming

In brief

Founded in 2006, Whirlpool was a video game developer; gaming brand based in Japan. It closed in 2026, after 20 years. It used to be found at whirlpool.co.jp.

Sources

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