Hello! Today, we’d like to introduce IGS (Information Global Service)—a slightly nostalgic name that, while tucked into a corner of gaming history, left a solid footprint. Even avid game fans might ask, “Wait, was there such a company?”—but actually, they were quite an interesting presence.

Let’s start with the name. IGS stands for Information Global Service—a name that sounds futuristic even now. It was founded in 1989, right in the golden age of the Famicom, a time when the gaming industry was heating up. Their first release? A rather unusual game.

IGS's debut title was none other than the Famicom game “Super Mogura Tataki Pokkun Moguraa”, which used a dedicated floor mat. For players who found traditional controllers lacking, this motion-based game brought a new layer of fun to home gaming. For kids at the time, stomping away in front of the TV was pure entertainment innovation—IGS was ahead of its time.

IGS wasn’t just about games—they also developed accessories for the Famicom, including a device called the “Battle Box”. This peripheral allowed users to save data from IGS games, a groundbreaking concept at the time. Nowadays, saving is standard, but back then, many Famicom titles didn’t allow saves or relied on password systems. Creating an external device to enable saves was both daring and innovative.

Then in 1993, IGS released their final Famicom title: “J.League Fighting Soccer”, capitalizing on the J.League boom. It marked IGS's last foray into the gaming world. After that, the company quietly exited the scene, but their ideas and games are still fondly remembered by retro game enthusiasts.

IGS may not have operated on the grand scale of major manufacturers, but their bold creativity and love for fun made them shine brightly. With innovations like dedicated play mats and save peripherals, their commitment to enhancing user experience still earns respect today.

“Let’s do what no one else is doing”—that spirit of passion defines IGS’s game catalog. If you’re into retro games, following the trail they left behind could be a fascinating journey.