Find Your Perfect Outsourcing Partner

Brave Zebra

Bold Game Development

## About Brave Zebra Brave Zebra is a game development outsourcing studio based in Valencia, Spain. They provide comprehensive development services across all production stages, from prototyping to live services, with expertise in Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot. ## Services ### Pre-Production - Prototyping - Game design - MVP development ### Production - Full game development - Co-development - Feature development ### Post-Production - Porting services - Performance optimization ### Post-Release - Live services - DLC development - Remakes & remasters ## Core Competencies ### Game Engineering - PC, console, mobile, VR, and web development - Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot expertise ### Game Art - 2D/3D assets - Animation and VFX - Character design ### Game Design - Level design - UI/UX design - Game balancing ## Notable Projects - **Moonlighter** - Indie hit created within Brave Zebra; team became Digital Sun - **Empyrion** - Live game optimization for Eleon Game Studios - **Endling: Extinction is Forever** - UI animation for Herobeat Studios ## Team Senior talent across code, UI/UX, art, and animation with scalable compositions that adapt to project phases. ## Location **Headquarters:** Valencia, Spain Carrer de la Creu Roja, 1, 46014 Valencia ## Why Choose Brave Zebra - **Full production cycle** from pre-production to live ops - **Multi-engine expertise** in Unity, Unreal, and Godot - **Proven indie success** including Moonlighter team - **European location** with competitive rates - **Scalable teams** for any project size

GIANTY

Unity Excellence from Japan

## About GIANTY GIANTY is a game development and software company founded in 2001 in Japan. With 350+ employees across Japan, Vietnam, and the USA, they provide art production, game development, and AI solutions with "Japanese standard" quality. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 2001 in Japan - **350+ employees** globally - **24+ years** experience ## Locations - **Japan:** Tokyo HQ (The ARGYLE Aoyama, Minato-ku) - **Vietnam:** Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang - **USA:** Reston, Virginia ## Services ### Art Production - Concept art - 2D/3D design - Animation - VFX - UI/UX design ### Game Development - Mobile games - PC games - Unity 3D - Unreal Engine - Roblox ### Software Development - App development - Web solutions - Custom software ### AI Development - Custom AI solutions - Automation - PoC R&D ## Notable Clients - DeNA - Valuenex - Betrend - Kiooverse - KidStar - JINS - Farmi ## Notable Projects - **Kioomon Origins** - Unity MVP in 90 days - **Ayakashi Tamashi** - Mobile RPG - **Gokko World** - Educational game localization - **JINS Meme Vtuner** - AR fitting app - **Nobinobi** - E-commerce app - **Gambaru** - AI-enhanced job platform ## Why Choose GIANTY - **350+ team** for scale - **Japanese quality** standards - **Vietnam offices** for competitive rates - **Unity & Unreal** expertise - **AI development** capabilities

Metavurx Studios

MoCap & Game Art Production

## About Metavurx Studios Metavurx Studios is a Philippine game development and 3D studio offering motion capture, VR development, and animation services. They serve clients across Singapore, Saudi Arabia, China, Australia, and India. ## Company Overview - **Location:** Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines - **Technology:** Xsens motion capture, Unreal Engine, Unity - **Specialty:** Motion capture, VR, game development ## Services ### Motion Capture - State-of-the-art Xsens technology - Realistic character animations - One of Asia's most reliable mocap services ### Game Development - Unity development - Unreal Engine development - VR game development - Full game production ### 3D Services - Custom 3D modeling - Architectural renderings - VR assets - Animation ### Virtual Reality - VR game development - Real estate VR experiences - Corporate VR solutions ## International Clients - Singapore - Saudi Arabia - China - Australia - India ## Notable Partnership Collaborated with Gridlock-Games on "Vi the Game" - supported by DOST and ESWF, representing Filipino game development's capability to compete globally. ## VR Facility Metavurx VR gaming center in Santa Rosa, Laguna offers state-of-the-art VR gaming experiences. ## Why Choose Metavurx Studios - **Xsens motion capture** in Asia - **VR specialists** Philippines - **International clients** across 5 countries - **Unreal + Unity** expertise - **Philippine-based** competitive rates

Qube Studio

Serbian Art Excellence

## About Qube Studio QUBE 3D Studio is a Belgrade-based game art outsourcing studio specializing in creating trendy, captivating art that enhances games' appeal. Their team works from early concept phase through final release, delivering award-winning mobile game art. ## Company Overview - **Location:** Belgrade, Serbia - **Focus:** Game art outsourcing - **Approach:** Concept to release partnership ## Team Composition - Art Directors - Game Designers - 2D Artists - 3D Modelers - Animators - UI Designers - Concept Artists ## Services ### 2D Art - Concept art - Character design - UI design - Marketing art ### 3D Art - 3D modeling - Environment art - Character creation - Asset production ### Animation - Character animation - UI animation - Promotional content ## Approach - Accommodate unique client pipelines - Flexible technical requirements - Close collaboration throughout development - Concept to release support ## Client Testimonials "Working on projects with the folks at Qube has been one of the most enjoyable aspects of game development. The process of creating and delivering art and animation assets was so smooth and the quality of their work was always outstanding." "We have collaborated with Qube multiple times, and whenever the need for outsource comes up Qube is our go to." ## Industry Presence Regular attendance at ICE London and other industry events. ## Why Choose Qube Studio - **Award-winning** mobile game art - **Belgrade-based** EU timezone - **Full team** art directors to animators - **Trusted partner** repeat clients - **Flexible** adapts to client pipelines

Babil Games

MENA Strategy Games

## About Babil Games Babil Games is a leading game publisher in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, headquartered in Amman, Jordan. As a subsidiary of Stillfront, they help developers scale, localize, and monetize games for Arabic-speaking markets. ## Services ### Strategic Direction - Market insights for MENA region - Scaling strategies - Go-to-market planning - Regional business development ### Cultural Resonance - Arabic localization - Cultural adaptation - Creative direction for MENA audiences - Content localization ### Market Impact - User acquisition - App store optimization - Influencer partnerships - Regional marketing campaigns ## Published Games - **Nida Harb 3** (2025) - Latest release - **The General** (2021) - **Arkan** (2022) - **Baloot Royale** (2019) - **Age of Kings** (2017) - **Tank Storm** (2014) ## Developer Partners - 6 Waves - Bytro - Dorado Games - Kixeye - Moonfrog - Sandbox ## Corporate Structure **Parent Company:** Stillfront (publicly traded gaming group) ## Location **Headquarters:** Amman, Jordan King Abdullah II St, 2nd Floor, Amman 11196 ## Market Focus Specialized in: - MENA region publishing - Arabic-speaking markets - Cultural adaptation for Middle Eastern audiences - Regional marketing and UA ## Why Choose Babil Games - **MENA market leaders** with regional expertise - **Stillfront backing** providing resources and reach - **Cultural specialists** for Arabic localization - **Proven track record** with 8+ published titles - **Developer-friendly** partnership approach

Testronic

First-Time Submission Success

## About Testronic Testronic is a world-class QA and localization company founded in 1998, now serving the global games industry with 2,000+ employees. Award-winning Best QA & Localization Provider (TIGA 2020, 2023), they work with Riot Games, Square Enix, Tencent Games, and more. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 1998 - **Team:** 2,000+ employees worldwide - **Parent:** Catalis Group - **Awards:** TIGA Best QA & Localization Provider (2020, 2023) - **Experience:** 20+ years ## Global Locations - London, UK (Primary) - Warsaw, Poland - Bucharest, Romania - New Orleans, USA - Belgrade, Serbia - Lisbon, Portugal - Manila, Philippines ## Services ### Quality Assurance - Functionality QA - Hardware compliance - Console, PC, mobile, VR - Social and casual games ### Localization - Translation services - Linguistic testing - Cultural adaptation ### Player Support - Community management - Customer service ### Certification - Platform certification support - Compliance testing ## Notable Clients - Riot Games - Square Enix - Tencent Games ## Parent Company Part of Catalis Group alongside: - Curve Games - Secret 6 (acquired 2023) ## Why Choose Testronic - **TIGA Award winner** industry recognized - **2,000+ employees** global scale - **Since 1998** proven expertise - **Riot, Square Enix** AAA clients - **7 locations** worldwide coverage

Brandoville Studios

Indian Game Art Excellence

## About Brandoville Studios (Historical) Brandoville Studios was an Indonesian games and animation art outsourcing company founded in 2018 by Ken Lai (former Lemon Sky Studios CPO) and a local partner. The studio was Indonesia's leading Triple-A game art and animation provider before closing in 2024. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2018 - **Location:** Jl. Sumenep No.23, Menteng, Central Jakarta, Indonesia - **Status:** Closed (August 2024) - **Founder:** Ken Lai (Co-founder, CEO) ## Services (Historical) ### Game Art - Triple-A game art production - Computer graphic assets for video games - Animation for games and series ## Leadership Background Ken Lai left his position as Chief Production Officer and Co-Owner of Lemon Sky Studios in 2020 to focus on Brandoville Studios. ## Industry Context Brandoville was one of the Southeast Asian studios contributing to the region's growing game art outsourcing industry alongside Lemon Sky Studios. ## Legacy Represented Indonesia's emergence as a destination for Triple-A game art outsourcing before closing operations. ## Why Brandoville Mattered (Historical) - **Indonesia's leading** Triple-A game art studio - **Lemon Sky alumni** leadership - **Southeast Asian** outsourcing growth

Digital Sun

Indie Development Excellence

## About Digital Sun Games Digital Sun Games is an independent video game studio based in Valencia, Spain, creators of the hit game Moonlighter. Founded in 2014, they have been developing games for third parties since 2013 while also creating successful original IPs. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 2014 - **Team:** 11-50 employees - **Offices:** Valencia (HQ) and Madrid, Spain - **Founder/CEO:** Javier Gimenez ## Services ### Game Development - Full game development - 2D Art - 2D Animation - 3D Art - Interactive experiences ### Publishing - Game publishing services ### Work-for-Hire - Game services for third parties (since 2013) ## Notable Games - **Moonlighter** - 2.5+ million units sold - **The Mageseeker** - **Cataclismo** - Real-time strategy with fortress building - **Moonlighter 2** (in development) ## Origin Story The team got their start building games for others while dreaming of creating their own. That led to Moonlighter, their breakout hit that sold over 2.5 million copies. ## Specializations - Action RPG games - 2D pixel art - Roguelite mechanics - Real-time strategy ## Why Choose Digital Sun Games - **Moonlighter success** with 2.5M+ sales - **Work-for-hire experience** since 2013 - **Spain-based** with EU advantages - **Full art and development** capabilities - **Proven IP creation** track record

Sparx* Studios

Vietnam's Premier Game Art Studio

## About Sparx* Studios Sparx* Studios is a Vietnamese game art and animation studio founded in 1995 in Ho Chi Minh City, now part of Virtuos Group. With 550+ professionals from 15+ countries, they provide end-to-end 3D art and animation services for AAA games and Hollywood films. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 1995 - **Location:** Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - **Parent:** Virtuos Group (since 2011) - **Team:** 550+ professionals - **Countries:** 15+ nationalities ## Services ### Game Art - 3D art production - Concept and level design - Character modeling - Environment art - Game cinematics ### Animation - Full animation spectrum - Cinematic production - Motion capture integration ### CGI - Hollywood film production - Visual effects - Pre-rendered content ## Notable Game Projects - Call of Duty series - Fallout series - Medal of Honor - Star Wars Battlefront ## Hollywood Credits - Marvel Cinematic Universe - Star Wars franchise - Transformers series ## Major Clients - ILM (Industrial Light & Magic) - Riot Games - Hi-Rez Studios - EA - Bethesda ## Global Network Part of Virtuos Group with studios in China, France, Ireland, North America, South Korea, and Japan. ## Why Choose Sparx* Studios - **25+ years** Vietnam's premier studio - **Virtuos Group** global network - **Hollywood + Games** dual expertise - **Call of Duty, Fallout** AAA credits - **550+ professionals** massive scale

Lobah

Saudi Indie Innovation

## About Lobah Lobah is a Saudi Arabian game developer and publisher based in Riyadh, formed by combining 20+ years of mobile social gaming experience in the Middle East with MAU Games' award-winning 14-year expertise. They focus on culturally-relevant games for the MENA region. ## Company History - **Location:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - **Founded by:** Eisa Atawi (CEO, formerly MAU Games founder) - **Background:** Combined expertise of 20+ years MENA mobile gaming - **Funding:** $12M from Social Development Bank (March 2025) ## Platform ### Lobah Play - Game publishing platform (launched January 2025) - Networking and monetization tools - Ad-free by default - Developer support ecosystem ## Games ### Released - **Habhab** - Casual fruit-merge game ### In Development - **Kingdom of Letters** - Word game - **Jackaroo** - Card/board game - **Faza** - Battle royale set in Arabian Peninsula ## Mission Create games that encourage creativity, competition, and connection for players in the MENA region. Demonstrate Saudi Arabia's ability to be a global gaming hub while fostering the local ecosystem. ## Saudi Gaming Strategy Part of Saudi Arabia's National Gaming and Esports Strategy, supported by the Social Development Bank's expanded gaming sector initiative. ## Why Choose Lobah - **$12M funded** expansion capital - **MENA expertise** 20+ years regional experience - **Lobah Play** publishing platform - **Cultural games** Arabic market focus - **Saudi gaming hub** ecosystem leader

Groove Jones

Award-Winning XR Studio

## About Groove Jones Groove Jones is an award-winning creative technology studio founded in 2015 in Dallas, Texas. They specialize in AI, AR, VR, and XR experiences for major global brands like Amazon, Intel, and Toyota. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2015 - **Location:** Dallas, Texas, USA - **Recognition:** Most award-winning digital studio in AI/AR/VR ## Leadership - Dan Ferguson - Co-Founder - Dale Carman - Executive Creative Director ## Services ### XR Development - AR (Augmented Reality) - VR (Virtual Reality) - XR (Extended Reality) - Spatial Computing - Metaverse experiences ### AI & ML - AI application development - Machine learning solutions - WebGL development - Web 3.0 experiences ### Use Cases - Marketing and advertising - Sales enablement - Enterprise training - Brand activations ## Major Clients Amazon, AT&T, Comcast, Ford, HP, IBM, Intel, Lexus, Mastercard, McDonald's, Nestle, Samsung, State Farm, Toyota, Under Armour ## Recognition - Top 10 Immersive Retail Vendors 2024 (XR Today) ## Why Choose Groove Jones - **Most awarded** AI/AR/VR studio - **Fortune 500 clients** (Amazon, Intel, Toyota) - **Dallas-based** US company - **XR specialists** for enterprise

Digital Arrow

Serbian Multi-Platform Dev

## About Digital Arrow Digital Arrow is an independent game development and outsourcing company based in Novi Sad, Serbia. Founded by Ferenc Giric and Norbert Varga, they specialize in high-quality games for PC, console, and VR platforms. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2009/2015 (conflicting sources) - **Founders:** Ferenc Giric, Norbert Varga - **Location:** Novi Sad, Serbia - **Team:** 30+ developers ## Services ### Game Development - PC development (Windows, Mac, Linux) - Console development - VR development - Mobile development (iOS, Android) - Facebook and Flash platforms ### Outsourcing Services - Mobile game outsourcing - PC/Mac game outsourcing - Co-development support ## Platform Expertise - PC (Windows, Mac, Linux) - Consoles - VR platforms - Mobile (iOS, Android) - Web (Facebook, Flash) ## Serbian Gaming Industry Digital Arrow is recognized as a significant contributor to the Balkans gaming industry. Serbia's gaming ecosystem comprises around 120 companies and studios. - Belgrade: ~58 game development teams - Novi Sad: ~22 game development teams ## Philosophy They are dedicated to building bridges between skilled, passionate talents and amazing interactive media projects through: - Development strategies - Organizational well-being culture - Talent strengthening ## Why Choose Digital Arrow - **Serbian development** hub - **30+ developers** team - **Multi-platform** expertise - **PC and Console** focus - **VR development** capabilities

Logic Artists

Strategic Game Development

## About Logic Artists Logic Artists is an independent RPG development studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Known for the Expeditions series, they create hardcore roleplaying games for PC and consoles with a loyal, passionate fanbase. ## Company History - **Founded:** Copenhagen, Denmark - **Specialty:** Squad-based tactical RPGs - **IP Sale:** Expeditions franchise sold to THQ Nordic (2018) ## Notable Games ### Expeditions Series - **Expeditions: Conquistador** - Debut title - **Expeditions: Viking** (2017) - Set in 789 AD Viking Age - **Expeditions: Rome** - Third installment, published by THQ Nordic ## Game Design Philosophy Logic Artists creates historically-grounded tactical RPGs with realistic settings. Their Viking game features Norse people without ahistorical elements like horned helmets or double-headed axes, focusing on authentic representation. ## THQ Nordic Partnership In November 2018, THQ Nordic acquired the Expeditions intellectual property from Logic Artists. The partnership continued with Expeditions: Rome entering pre-production shortly after Viking's release. ## Note Logic Artists is primarily a game developer creating original IP rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference as a notable Danish studio. ## Why Logic Artists Matters - **Expeditions series** critical acclaim - **THQ Nordic** partnership - **Copenhagen-based** Danish studio - **Tactical RPG** specialists - **Historical authenticity** focus

Gamajun Games

Czech F2P Excellence

## About Gamajun Games Gamajun Games is a AAA-quality game development studio founded in 2012 in Brno, Czech Republic. The studio was formed by veterans of Illusion Softworks and Vatra Games who worked on Mafia, Silent Hill, and Hidden & Dangerous. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2012 in Brno, Czech Republic - **Origin:** Spin-off from Vatra Games - **Heritage:** Illusion Softworks veterans ## Founders - Alexander Sila - CEO (Producer on Mafia 2, Silent Hill: Downpour) - Jan Sedlacek - Mike Cox - Dave Hawkins ## Team Background The founders have 20+ years of AAA game development experience, having worked on: - **Hidden & Dangerous** series - Illusion Softworks - **Mafia 1 and 2** - 2K Czech - **Silent Hill: Downpour** - Vatra Games - **Rush'N Attack** - Vatra Games ## Services ### Game Development - AAA-quality development - Mobile game development (iOS, Android, Windows) - Free-to-play games ### Current Technology Focus - **Gamma Guard** - LiDAR technology solution - Real-time 3D modeling from point cloud data - AI object recognition - Multi-sensor data integration (LiDAR, Sonar, Radar, Stereoscopic camera) ## Specializations - Free-to-play games - Mobile platforms - AAA quality standards - Technology R&D ## Why Choose Gamajun Games - **AAA pedigree** (Mafia, Silent Hill veterans) - **20+ years** combined experience - **Czech Republic** location - **Quality-focused** development - **Technology innovation** with LiDAR systems

Frozenbyte

Physics Puzzle Pioneers

## About Frozenbyte Frozenbyte is an independent Finnish video game developer founded in 2001, based in Helsinki. With approximately 80 employees, they are one of Finland's biggest independent high-end developers, best known for the Trine series which has sold 15+ million copies. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 2001 - **~80 employees** (as of October 2025) - **Location:** Helsinki, Finland - **Status:** Independent ## Founders - Lauri Hyvärinen - Juha Hiekkamäki ## Notable Games ### Trine Series - **Trine** (2009) - First on Steam from Finland - **Trine 2** (2011) - **Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power** (2015) - **Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince** (2019) - **Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy** (2023) - **15+ million copies** sold worldwide ### Shadowgrounds Series - **Shadowgrounds** (2005) - First commercial game - **Shadowgrounds: Survivor** (2007) - First Finnish game published on Steam (2006) ### Other Titles - **Shadwen** (2016) - Stealth game - **Starbase** (2021) - Sci-fi MMO (5+ years in secret development) ## Technical Uses proprietary Storm3D engine developed by Sebastian Aaltonen. ## Why Choose Frozenbyte - **Trine franchise** with 15M+ sales - **Finland's largest** indie high-end developer - **24+ years** of development experience - **Independent** with creative freedom - **Finnish quality** game development

Leartes Studios

Art That Powers Your Games

## About Leartes Studios Leartes Studios is a Turkish AAA game art outsourcing studio and one of the most prominent publishers on Unreal Engine Marketplace and Unity Asset Store. They partner with Microsoft, Epic Games, Adobe, and Nintendo on custom game art projects. ## Company Overview - **Location:** Turkey - **Leadership:** CEO Oğuzhan KAR, CTO Serdar Ürkmez - **Specialty:** AAA game art outsourcing - **Marketplace Presence:** Major publisher on UE Marketplace & Unity Store ## Services ### Game Art - Environment art - 3D characters - Props and assets - Modular building systems ### Engine Expertise - Unreal Engine - Unity ### Asset Development - Marketplace asset packs - Custom bespoke solutions - Modular architecture systems ## Notable Asset Packs - **Techtopia 2080s:** 2000+ unique meshes, characters, vehicles, buildings - Various environment packs - Modular building systems ## Major Clients - Microsoft - Epic Games - Adobe - Nintendo ## Approach They specialize in creating modular building parts, giving developers the ability to create varied buildings and cities easily. Available for custom outsourcing projects in addition to marketplace assets. ## Industry Presence - GDC 2024 attendance - Prominent Unreal Marketplace publisher - Active Unity Asset Store presence ## Why Choose Leartes Studios - **Microsoft, Epic, Nintendo** partners - **Top marketplace** publisher - **AAA art** quality - **Turkey-based** competitive rates - **Modular systems** expertise

Game If You Are

Community-First Game Marketing

## About Game If You Are (GIYA) Game If You Are is an indie game marketing and PR agency that specializes in helping independent developers and publishers get their games noticed. They have delivered hundreds of campaigns for indie games of all sizes. ## Services ### Marketing & PR - Customized marketing plans - Press outreach - PR campaigns - Launch strategy ### Community Building - Social media development - Community presence building - Engagement strategy ### Creative Services - English language script revision - Game description optimization - Trailer development ### Outreach - Press pitching - YouTuber and influencer outreach - Media relations ### Business Development - Funding pathway development - Publisher connections ## Approach GIYA takes time to understand each game and creates customized plans that include pathways to funding and release. They allow developers to focus on development while handling marketing professionally. ## Properties - Owns The Indie Game Website - Editorial policy: No scored reviews of represented games ## Budget Guidance Advises indie developers to allocate 25-50% of development budget for marketing. ## Focus Exclusively indie games - from solo developers to small publishers. ## Why Choose Game If You Are - **Hundreds of campaigns** delivered - **Indie-focused** exclusively - **Full-service** marketing and PR - **Press & influencer** connections - **Funding pathways** included

Storm in a Teacup

Italian Horror Specialists

## About Storm in a Teacup Storm in a Teacup is an Italian indie game developer founded in 2013 in Rome by industry veterans Carlo Ivo Alimo Bianchi and Alberto Belli. Known for N.E.R.O. (2 Drago D'Oro Awards), Close to the Sun, and Steel Seed, they have 11-50 employees. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2013 - **Location:** Rome, Italy - **Founders:** Carlo Ivo Alimo Bianchi (Creative Director), Alberto Belli (Executive Director) - **Team:** 11-50 employees ## Notable Games ### N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure (2015) - Xbox One exclusive debut at E3 2014 - Developed with Unity - Drago D'Oro Award: Best Italian Game 2016 - Drago D'Oro Award: Best Artistic Direction 2016 - Best Video Game Trailer (Trailers FilmFest 2014) ### Close to the Sun (2019) - First-person horror adventure - Published by Wired Productions - Unreal Engine development ### Steel Seed (2025) - Sci-fi stealth game - April 2025 release ## Platforms - PC (Windows) - Xbox One - PlayStation 4 ## Technology - Unity - Unreal Engine ## Funding $161K grant funding (2023) ## Note Storm in a Teacup is primarily a game developer rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference as a notable Italian indie studio. ## Why Storm in a Teacup Matters - **N.E.R.O.** 2 Drago D'Oro Awards - **Rome-based** Italian indie - **Close to the Sun** horror acclaim - **Unity + Unreal** multi-engine - **E3 debut** Xbox showcase

Pirate PR

Indie Game Marketing Experts

## About Pirate PR Pirate PR is a UK-based indie game marketing and PR agency with 6+ years of experience. Made by players for players, they help indie developers build marketing strategies, gaming communities, and achieve MetaCritic ratings. ## Company Overview - **Location:** United Kingdom - **Experience:** 6+ years - **Focus:** Indie game marketing - **Philosophy:** "We arrr your audience" ## Services ### PR & Marketing - Marketing strategy - Press outreach - Campaign planning - Launch support ### Community Building - Discord management - Community development - Player engagement ### Events - In-person events setup - Event hosting - Industry presence ### Coaching - DIY marketing guidance - Developer training - Strategy consulting ## Tools & Methods - PressEngine for press outreach (since 2022) - MetaCritic rating achievement focus - Player-first approach ## Team Background - Former videogame journalists - Content creators - Players first ## Client Success Stories - **Voxlands** - 0 to 20K+ wishlists - **SCHiM** - Far exceeded expectations - **Realm Architect** - Ongoing partnership ## Client Testimonials "Sets totally new standards for how a relationship between a developer/publisher and a PR agency should look and work." ## Why Choose Pirate PR - **Indie-exclusive** focused expertise - **Players first** authentic approach - **20K+ wishlists** proven results - **UK-based** European reach - **6+ years** industry experience

Pieces Interactive

Co-Development Excellence

## About Pieces Interactive Pieces Interactive was a Swedish game development studio founded in 2007 in Skövde, acquired by THQ Nordic in 2017. Known for Alone in the Dark reboot and Titan Quest series, the studio was closed in 2024. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2007 - **Location:** Skövde, Sweden - **Founders:** 9 people - **Acquired by:** THQ Nordic (2017, 2.8M kr) - **Closed:** 2024 ## Notable Games ### Original Development - Puzzlegeddon (PC, XBLA, PSN) - Fret Nice (XBLA, PSN) - Kill to Collect - Robo Surf (iOS, Android) - Roby Tumbler (iOS, Android) ### Paradox Partnership - Magicka: Other Side of the Coin - Various Magicka DLC packs - Magicka 2 - Leviathan: Warships ### THQ Nordic Era - Titan Quest series work - Alone in the Dark (reboot) ## Studio Philosophy Specialized in smaller scope but high quality, unique digital distribution games. ## Closure Closed by Embracer Group in 2024 as part of cost-cutting restructuring. ## Note Pieces Interactive is closed. Entry exists for historical reference. ## Why Pieces Mattered - **Alone in the Dark** reboot - **Titan Quest** series - **Magicka 2** development - **Skövde, Sweden** university hub - **THQ Nordic** partnership

Vicarious PR

PR That Gets Games Noticed

## About Vicarious PR Vicarious PR (now Vicariously) is an award-winning video game PR and marketing agency founded in 2017 by two former games journalists. Based in Oceanside, California with 10+ specialists, they've won 30+ international awards for holistic communications. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2017 - **Location:** Oceanside, California, USA - **Founders:** Two former games journalists/content creators - **Team:** 10+ PR, advertising, influencer specialists - **Awards:** 30+ international ## Services ### Public Relations - Game messaging and market analysis - Press releases and pitches - Creative story pitching workshops - Preview/review key distribution - Interviews and media training - Virtual and physical media tours ### Influencer Marketing - Content creator partnerships - Influencer campaigns ### Advertising - Digital advertising - Paid media campaigns ## Geographic Reach - Specialize in North America and Europe - Global campaigns with partner agencies - LATAM and Asia through partnerships ## Approach Data-focused approach with bespoke strategies prioritizing game discovery and impact. Team brings decades of marketing experience as former journalists who understand the industry inside out. ## Client Range - Indie developers - AAA publishers - Any budget level ## Why Choose Vicarious PR - **30+ awards** industry recognized - **Former journalists** insider perspective - **Data-focused** strategic approach - **NA + Europe** core markets - **Holistic** PR + advertising + influencer

Stride PR

Take the Next Step in Marketing

## About Stride PR Stride PR is a boutique video game public relations agency founded in 2014 by PR veteran Robert Brown. Based in Torrance, California with 22 employees, they specialize in PR strategy, media relations, and influencer outreach for indie to AAA clients. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2014 - **Founder:** Robert Brown - **Location:** Torrance, California, USA - **Team:** 22 employees - **Revenue:** $5M ## Services ### Public Relations - PR strategy and counsel - Press releases and pitches - Creative story pitching - Media training - Preview and review key distribution - Media tours (virtual and physical) ### Influencer Marketing - Influencer outreach - Content creator partnerships - Steam Wishlist optimization ### Events - E3 presence - PAX support - Industry event coordination ## Client Range - Indie developers self-publishing - Mid-sized studios - International publishers - AAA companies ## Notable Clients - tinyBuild - 505 Games - Ysbryd Games - IGDA (5+ years partnership) ## Approach Team of communications experts including games media graduates, combining best PR practices with experience across PC, console, VR, mobile, and tabletop gaming. ## Why Choose Stride PR - **10+ years** industry experience - **tinyBuild, 505 Games** notable clients - **IGDA partner** industry connected - **Full-service** PR and influencer - **California-based** US timezone