CRIWare

CRI Middleware Co., Ltd., founded in Japan in 2001, has become an industry leader behind some of the country’s most iconic digital experiences. Specializing in audio, video, and haptic middleware, the CRI’s technology is woven into video games, cars, e-commerce platforms, and karaoke systems.

Their flagship software Criware is especially well-known in the gaming world, powering rich soundscapes and fluid music transitions in popular titles from major Japanese game developers.

If you’ve played a top-tier Japanese game in the past two decades, there’s a good chance CRI’s proprietary technology has helped bring it to life.