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Brain Zoo Studios

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Brain Zoo Studios Brain Zoo Studios is a Los Angeles-based animation and VFX studio founded in 1995. With nearly 30 years of experience, they provide comprehensive animation, visual effects, and visualization services for major entertainment franchises. ## Services ### Animation - Keyframe animation - Motion capture - Stop motion - Cinematography ### Visual Effects - In-engine VFX - Pre-render effects - Live action integration - Compositing ### Previsualization - Pitch visualization - Pre-visualization - Post-visualization - Virtual production ### AR/VR - Asset building - Animation - Visualization ## Notable Franchises - Mortal Kombat - Star Wars - Gears of War - WWE - LEGO - Star Trek - Call of Duty - Borderlands ## Major Clients - 2K - Activision - Amazon Games - Apple - Bandai Namco - Bethesda - Capcom - Disney - EA - Epic Games - Microsoft - Sony Interactive - Square Enix - Ubisoft - Warner Bros. - Xbox ## Leadership Team - **Mo Davoudian** - CEO/Executive Producer - **Al Donovan** - Executive Creative Director - **Lori Gloede** - Director of Business Development - **Tammy Holguin** - Senior Producer - **Tony Vasquez** - Creative Director/Product Designer - **Michelle Lefort** - People Resources Director ## Location **Headquarters:** Los Angeles, California **Founded:** 1995 ## Why Choose Brain Zoo Studios - **30 years** of industry experience - **Major franchise work** across games and entertainment - **AAA client roster** with top publishers - **Full-service** animation and VFX - **LA-based** with entertainment industry connections

Creative Fabworks

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Abstraction Games Abstraction Games is a AAA game development and co-development studio based in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. Founded around 2007, they have grown to 100+ employees specializing in technically demanding projects and ports for major publishers. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** ~2007 - **100+ employees** - **Location:** Valkenswaard, The Netherlands ## Services ### Game Development - AA/AAA full-cycle game development - Creative co-development partnerships - Technically demanding projects ### Porting - Game ports and platform adaptations - Multi-platform development - Console optimization ### Platforms - PlayStation 4/5 - Nintendo Switch - PC (Steam/Windows) - Xbox ## Notable Projects - **Dune: Awakening** - Funcom - **Mass Effect: Legendary Edition** - EA/BioWare - **Halo: The Master Chief Collection** - Microsoft/343 Industries - **Baldur's Gate 3** - Larian Studios - **Ark: Survival Evolved** - **Remnant: From the Ashes** ## Major Clients - EA - Microsoft/343 Industries - BioWare - Larian Studios - Funcom - Devolver Digital ## Why Choose Abstraction Games - **Mass Effect & Halo** AAA credits - **100+ developers** for scale - **Netherlands-based** with strong expertise - **Larian Studios partnership** on Baldur's Gate 3 - **Multi-platform** porting specialists

Airship Images

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Airship Interactive Airship Interactive is the UK's leading game art production studio, delivering end-to-end services from concept to release and beyond. They provide only the highest quality art services for the world's biggest studios. ## Services ### Character & Creature Design - Character and creature creation - Environment design - Key props and hard surface modeling ### Hair & Groom - Cards and strands - Proprietary hair tools - Hairstyles, fur, body hair, and feathers - Industry-leading real-time hair and fur ### Technical & Engine Specialization - Real-time VFX - Lighting - Visual development - Material creation ### Environment & Asset Creation - Environment design - 3D scanning - Hard surface modeling ### Full-Scale Art & Co-Dev - Complete art production - Co-development partnerships - Production support ## Notable Projects - **Baldur's Gate III** (Larian Studios) - **Star Wars: Hunters** - **Spider-Man: Remastered** - **Dragon Age: The Veilguard** - **Silent Hill: Ascension** - **Skull and Bones** - **Starfield** - **Horizon: Forbidden West** ## Major Partners - Larian Studios - Supermassive Games - Bossa Studios ## Location Based in the United Kingdom ## Why Choose Airship Interactive - **UK's leading** game art production studio - **AAA portfolio** with major franchises - **Industry-leading** real-time hair and fur technology - **End-to-end service** from concept to release - **Major studio partnerships** proven track record

Airship Interactive

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Airship Interactive Airship Interactive is the UK's leading game art production studio, specializing in high-quality 3D art outsourcing for AAA game developers. They provide comprehensive art production services with proven production processes and experienced leadership. ## Services ### Character & Creature Art - Character modeling and design - Creature creation - Key props and hard surface assets - Stylized and realistic aesthetics ### Hair & Grooming - Real-time hair systems - Strand-based hair technology - Fur, body hair, and feathers - Specialized grooming pipelines ### Technical Art - Real-time VFX - Lighting and visual development - Material creation - Engine optimization ### Environment & Assets - Environment design and modeling - 3D scanning and photogrammetry - Hard surface modeling - Prop creation ### Full-Scale Production - Complete art pipelines - Scalable team support - Co-development services ## Notable Projects - **Baldur's Gate III** (characters and hair) - **Dragon Age: The Veilguard** - **Spider-Man: Remastered** - **Star Wars: Hunters** - **Silent Hill: Ascension** - **FC 24** ## Studio Partners - Larian Studios - Supermassive Games - Bossa Studios ## Location **Based in:** United Kingdom ## Why Choose Airship Interactive - **UK's leading** game art production studio - **AAA portfolio** with major franchises - **Specialized expertise** in hair and grooming - **Proven processes** with experienced leadership - **Scalable capacity** for any project size

BPI Studio

Game development outsourcing studio

## About BPI Studio BPI Studio (Bretagne Production International) is a 3D animation studio established in 2006 in France, specializing in facial animation for film and video games. They are producers of films and 3D content with particular expertise in facial animation. ## Location 6 av. de la Croix Verte, 35650 Le Rheu, France Bat Triotech - CL Corp Division ## Services ### Animation - Facial animation (specialty) - 3D character animation - Cartoon and realistic styles - Rigging and motion capture ### Production - Audiovisual production - VR/4D/5D animation projects - Film production development ## Notable Projects - **A Plague Tale: Requiem** (Asobo Studio) - **NBA 2K21 & NBA 2K22** (Take-Two) - **Love, Death & Robots** (Season 1, Episode 7) - **Notre-Dame de Paris** documentary - Various VR productions and short films ## Major Clients - Dynamixyz - Take-Two Interactive - Asobo Studio - Focus Entertainment - Capcom - Supermassive Games - Guerrilla Games ## Specializations - Facial animation (cinema and games) - Performance capture - 3D character work ## Why Choose BPI Studio - **Facial animation specialists** since 2006 - **Major AAA clients** including Capcom, Guerrilla, Take-Two - **A Plague Tale** contribution - **France-based** with EU advantages - **Film and game** crossover expertise

Altagram Group

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Altagram Group Altagram is a multilingual game localization and audio production specialist headquartered in Germany. Founded in 2013, they position themselves as "The One-Stop Solution for Video Game Localization," opening the world for games through comprehensive localization services. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 2013 - **1,200+ native speaker specialists** - **13,000+ voice actors** globally - **500M+ words** localized - **6,000+ games** localized - **60+ languages** supported - **Location:** Berlin, Germany ## Services ### Game Localization - Text translation and culturalization - 60+ language support - Quality assurance ### Audio & Voiceover - Professional voice acting - 13,000+ characters voiced - Native speaker recording ### Quality Assurance - Localization QA - Functionality testing - Certification support ### AI-Powered Localization - **Alocai** - AI-powered localization technology platform ### Multimedia Localization - In-house setup services - Full multimedia support ## Notable Clients - CCP Games - Square Enix - SEGA - Supercell - Blizzard - King - Quantic Dream ## Recent Projects - **Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut** - **Life is Strange: Double Exposure** ## Why Choose Altagram Group - **6,000+ games** localized since 2013 - **60+ languages** with native speakers - **Major publisher clients** including Blizzard, Square Enix - **AI-powered** localization technology - **Comprehensive audio** with 13,000+ voice actors

Aspyr Production

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Aspyr Media Aspyr Media is a developer and publisher specializing in game porting and publishing across multiple platforms. Part of the Embracer Group, they are known for bringing established franchises to new audiences through strategic ports and remasters. ## Services ### Game Porting - Multi-platform port development - Console adaptation - Mobile optimization ### Publishing - Indie game publishing - Marketing support - Global distribution ### Remastering - Classic game remasters - Modern platform releases - Quality enhancements ## Notable Projects ### Civilization - **Civilization VI** - Ported to Android, iOS, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch ### Star Wars - Remastered and relaunched seven classic Star Wars titles - **Battlefront Classics** collection - Multi-platform releases on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox ### Tomb Raider - **Tomb Raider I-III Remastered** - **Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered** ### Other Titles - **Neverwinter Nights** - Returned to modern platforms - **Morkredd** - Indie game publishing ## Platform Coverage - Android - iOS - Linux - Mac - Nintendo Switch - PlayStation - Windows - Xbox One ## Parent Company **Embracer Group** ## Why Choose Aspyr Media - **Porting specialists** across all platforms - **Major franchise experience** with Star Wars, Tomb Raider, Civilization - **Embracer Group backing** with resources - **Full platform coverage** from mobile to console - **Indie publishing** capabilities

Compost Creative

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Compost Creative Compost Creative is a multi-Emmy award-winning creative design studio based in London, England, with over 17 years of experience in visual storytelling. They specialize in blurring the lines between animation and visual effects. ## Location 18 Ashwin Street, London, E8 3DL, United Kingdom ## Services ### Animation - Carefully crafted animation - Motion graphics - Character animation ### Visual Effects - Photoreal CGI - VFX integration - Compositing ### Additional Services - Precision maps - Motion graphics - Adaptive medium selection per project ## Recognition - **Multi-Emmy Award** winning studio ## Experience - **17+ years** in visual storytelling ## Why Choose Compost Creative - **Emmy award-winning** quality - **17+ years** experience - **London-based** with global reach - **Animation and VFX** combined expertise - **Photoreal CGI** capabilities

Agni-Flare Co., Ltd.

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Agni-Flare Co., Ltd. Agni-Flare is a Japanese VFX and computer graphics company founded in December 2010. Based in Shin-Yokohama, they specialize in visual effects design for major video game developers, anime, and movies. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** December 2010 - **Location:** Shin-Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan - **Team:** 51-200 employees - **CEO:** Takeshi Inaba - **Director:** Nobuto Iwao ## Founder Background CEO Takeshi Inaba and Director Nobuto Iwao previously worked together on House of the Dead 4 at SEGA before founding Agni-Flare. ## Services ### Visual Effects (VFX) - Real-time game VFX - Cinematic VFX - Particle effects - Shader effects ### Computer Graphics - 2D art production - 3D art production - Animation ### Development - Mobile app development - Console game software development - Video planning and production ## Notable Projects - **House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn** (2018) - **Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite** - **Splatoon 3** (Special Thanks) - **Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass** (Special Thanks) ## Major Clients - SEGA Games - Capcom - Nintendo ## Industry Initiatives - **WWVFX CONTEST FOR GAMES:** Technical competition for VFX creators worldwide - **Kanagawa SDGs Partner:** Registered December 2022 ## Original IP - **SikaQ:** Smartphone application with climate change theme character ## Why Choose Agni-Flare - **SEGA, Capcom, Nintendo** client roster - **VFX specialists** for games - **51-200 employees** studio scale - **Japan-based** with AAA experience - **10+ years** in the industry

900 Films, Inc.

Game development outsourcing studio

## About 900 Films 900 Films is a video production company based in San Diego, California, providing video production and consulting services. ## Services ### Video Production - Commercial video production - Corporate video - Consulting services ## Location San Diego, California ## Contact - Email: 900production@gmail.com - Social: @900films (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn) ## Why Choose 900 Films - **San Diego-based** video production - **Consulting** services available

Avant Inc.

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Avant Inc. (Avant Games) Avant Inc., operating as Avant Games, is a game development company providing development services for the gaming industry. ## Services ### Game Development - Game development services - Interactive entertainment development ## Note Limited detailed information is available about Avant Games' specific services, team size, and notable projects. The company website (avantgames.net) provides additional details. ## Why Choose Avant Games - Game development services - Industry experience

Access Games Inc.

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Access Games Inc. Access Games Inc. (株式会社アクセスゲーム) is a Japanese video game development studio specializing in game software creation and graphic data production. Founded on January 16, 2002, they provide development and co-development services for major publishers. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** January 16, 2002 - **69 employees** (as of March 2025) - **Capital:** 30 million yen - **Headquarters:** Tokyo (registered), Osaka (development operations) ## Leadership - **President:** Shigeru Yoshida - **Executive Director:** Kuniaki Kakuwa ## Services ### Game Development - Home video game software development and sales - Co-development support - Smartphone game app development ### CG & Asset Production - CG production - Character model creation - Animation support ### Technical Services - Motion capture studio - System development ## Notable Co-Development Projects - **Nintendo Switch Sports** (2022) - Character models for Nintendo - **Scarlet Nexus** (2021) - Support for Bandai Namco - **Street Fighter 6** (2023) - Online features and character animations for Capcom - **The Legend of Legacy** (2015) - Co-developed with FuRyu for Nintendo 3DS ## Why Choose Access Games - **20+ years** of game development experience - **Major publisher partnerships** with Nintendo, Capcom, Bandai Namco - **69-person team** for scalable projects - **Osaka development** with Tokyo presence - **Full-service** from development to motion capture

Aimsound Studio

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Aimsound Studio Aimsound Studio is a professional audio production firm for interactive games based in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2009 by Wu Kaihong after leaving Konami Shanghai, the studio provides comprehensive game audio services. ## Founding - **Founded:** July 2009 - **Founder:** Wu Kaihong (former Konami Shanghai) - **Location:** Shanghai, China ## Services ### Music Composition - Original game scores - Adaptive music systems - Interactive audio ### Sound Production - Sound design - Sound effects - Audio implementation ## Leadership - **Wu Kaihong** - Founder, with solid music composition experience and excellent project management skills - **Xiang Xiaofeng** - Leading the audio team ## Notable Work - Multiple successful XBLA (Xbox Live Arcade) titles - Various interactive game projects ## Client Testimonials "Mr. Xiang is leading a great audio team in Shanghai. We have worked together on several successful XBLA titles. Their music expertise really helped a lot to the products." "Wu is a nature leader, he always works overtime and give us full support... He has solid experience of music composing and excellent project management skills." ## Why Choose Aimsound Studio - **Konami alumni** founding team - **Shanghai-based** with Asia market understanding - **XBLA experience** with successful titles - **Professional** and hard-working reputation - **Comprehensive** game audio services

Canplaize Inc.

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Canplaize Inc. Canplaize Inc. is a Japanese CG production company based in Osaka, specializing in video production, game content, and interactive experiences. Operating under the philosophy "More Way For One Thing," they provide comprehensive visual solutions for games and entertainment. ## Company Overview - **Location:** Osaka, Kita Ward, Japan - **Philosophy:** "More Way For One Thing" - **Focus:** CG production, game content, interactive media ## Services ### CG Video Production - Key visual design - Full video pipeline - Client-to-user communication bridge - Delivery-ready content ### Game & Gaming Content - Home console software - Smartphone game development - Arcade game visuals - Motion design - Character modeling - Background modeling - Visual effects - UI design ### Exhibition Content - Interactive experiences - Event installations - Distribution content - Device-specific optimization ## Technical Capabilities - 3D modeling and animation - Motion graphics - Visual effects (VFX) - User interface design - Multi-platform development ## Location 〒530-0036 Osaka, Kita Ward, Yoryokucho 4-8 Suehiro Center Building, Japan ## Why Choose Canplaize - **Osaka-based** Japanese quality - **Full CG pipeline** video to games - **Interactive content** events and exhibits - **Multi-platform** console to mobile - **Technical expertise** gaming industry

Basiscape Co., Ltd.

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Basiscape Basiscape is an independent music and sound production company based in Tokyo, Japan. Created in 2002 by veteran composer Hitoshi Sakimoto (FINAL FANTASY XII, Valkyria Chronicles), it is now regarded as the largest independent video game music production company in Japan. ## Leadership **Hitoshi Sakimoto** - President and Head Composer - Best known for Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy XII - 40+ years in music - 400+ credits to his name - Founded Basiscape in October 2002 after leaving Square ## Team 10 composers, arrangers, sound manipulators, and sound FX designers, each bringing their own composition style. Sound manipulators specialize in game integration requirements for consoles, handhelds, mobile, and PC. ## Services ### Music Composition - Original game scores - Film and TV music - Anime soundtracks - Pop music production - Album mixing and mastering - Music arrangement/orchestration ### Sound Design - Game sound effects - Movie sound design - Sound implementation ### Audio Production - Voice-over/narration - Talent booking - Session direction - Orchestra recording sessions - Mobile/handheld music and sound ## International Support In-house interpreting from English, Korean, and Mandarin into Japanese. English-speaking representatives available in USA and Australia for international timezone coverage. ## Notable Works - Final Fantasy XII - Final Fantasy Tactics - Valkyria Chronicles - Vagrant Story - Unicorn Overlord ## Why Choose Basiscape - **Largest independent** video game music company in Japan - **Legendary composer** Hitoshi Sakimoto leadership - **40 years** of music experience - **International support** in English, Korean, Mandarin - **Full audio services** from composition to implementation

Airship

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Airship Syndicate Airship Syndicate is an American video game developer based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2014 by ex-Vigil Games staff including comic legend Joe Madureira, they are known for Battle Chasers: Nightwar, Darksiders Genesis, and Ruined King. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2014 - **Location:** Austin, Texas - **Founders:** Joe Madureira, Ryan Stefanelli, Steve Madureira - **Origin:** Ex-Vigil Games (Darksiders creators) ## Leadership - **Joe Madureira:** CEO, comic book artist (Battle Chasers, X-Men), creative director on Darksiders I & II - **Ryan Stefanelli:** President, ex-Vigil Games and Crytek USA ## Notable Games - **Battle Chasers: Nightwar** (2017) - Turn-based RPG, Kickstarter success ($850K+) - **Darksiders Genesis** (2019) - Isometric action RPG - **Ruined King: A League of Legends Story** (2021) - Riot Forge published - **Wayfinder** (2024) - MMO, now self-published ## Studio Philosophy After Vigil Games grew too large before THQ's bankruptcy, the founders wanted to build a lean, fun, independent studio creating quality games across platforms. ## Technical Approach They work with remote teams and external partners, managing outsource efforts across projects while maintaining their distinctive art style. ## Note Airship Syndicate is primarily a game developer creating original IP rather than an outsourcing service provider. Listed for reference as an Austin-based studio. ## Why Airship Syndicate Matters - **Joe Madureira** comic legend founder - **Darksiders** franchise heritage - **Riot Games** partnership (Ruined King) - **Austin, Texas** game dev hub - **Kickstarter success** track record

Blindlight

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Blindlight Blindlight is an award-winning Hollywood video game production studio based in Burbank, California. They specialize in leveraging entertainment industry expertise for game development, applying Hollywood's creative and production resources to gaming. ## Location 1111 South Flower Street, Suite 101, Burbank, CA 91502 ## Services ### Production Services - Casting - Storytelling - Recording specialists - Global reach across multiple continents ### Creative Services - Voice talent acquisition - Game writing - Collaborative storytelling support ### Celebrity Acquisition - Deal-making expertise (20+ years) - On-time, budget-conscious negotiations ## Notable Projects - Starfield - Guild Wars 2 - Deathloop - Destiny 2 - Fallout 76 ## Major Partners - Bethesda - Bungie - ArenaNet - Crystal Dynamics - EA - Microsoft - Ubisoft - Lionsgate - Square Enix - Rare - NC Soft ## Philosophy "Producing the parts of the game that benefit from Hollywood's creative and production resources" while avoiding unnecessary complications. ## Why Choose Blindlight - **Hollywood expertise** applied to gaming - **20+ years** celebrity acquisition experience - **Major AAA clients** including Bethesda, Bungie, EA, Microsoft - **Global production** reach across continents - **Award-winning** studio with proven track record

Crescent, Inc.

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Crescent Pixels Crescent Pixels is a mobile game development studio based in Peshawar, Pakistan. With a portfolio of 100+ games and over 10 billion total downloads, they specialize in mobile games across action, adventure, and casual genres. ## Company Scale - **100+ games** launched - **10+ billion** total downloads - **300 million** monthly active users - **11+ languages** supported - **Location:** Peshawar, Pakistan ## Leadership - Arsalan Hussain Shah - CEO - Sajjad Hussain Shah - Co-Founder & Digital Marketing - Asif Baig - Managing Director - Muhammad Huzaifa - Creative Director - Syed Mubashir Daud - Lead Graphic Designer ## Services ### Mobile Game Development - iOS game development - Android game development - Cross-platform mobile games ### Genres - Action games - Adventure games - Casual games - Simulation games ## Notable Games - Monster Truck Games - Super Hero Justice War League - Ninja Warrior Samurai Shadow - Various casual and action titles ## Specializations - Mobile-first game development - High-volume game production - Casual gaming expertise - Multi-language localization ## Why Choose Crescent Pixels - **10+ billion downloads** proven reach - **300M monthly users** active player base - **100+ games** production experience - **Pakistan-based** competitive rates - **Casual game** specialists

Big Idea Music Productions Inc.

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Big Idea Music Big Idea Music is a production music company providing licensing services for broadcasters, advertisers, and content producers. Distributed worldwide by BMG Production Music, their catalog includes original compositions, sound design, and visual effects audio. ## Services ### Production Music Licensing - Stemmed mixes and full compositions - Broadcast formats (60s & 30s cuts) - Television and film underscores - Sound design and visual effects ## Music Labels ### BIM General production music library with diverse genres and styles. ### TVU Television underscore specialization for dramatic and documentary content. ### Engenero Unique, unexpected music offerings for distinctive projects. ### CTT Modern sound effects for trailers and video games. ## Team A team of composers, musicians, singers, and songwriters including: - Touring musicians - DJs and remixers - Award-winning producers - Creative director who performs keyboards for CBS's The Late Late Show with James Corden ## Major Clients - Warner Bros. - Netflix - HBO - Disney - CBS - CNN - NBC/Universal - Major international broadcasters ## Distribution Represented and distributed worldwide by BMG Production Music with full catalog access at bmgproductionmusic.com. ## Why Choose Big Idea Music - **BMG distribution** for worldwide licensing - **Major client roster** including Netflix, HBO, Disney - **Multiple labels** for specialized content needs - **Award-winning** composers and producers - **Broadcast-ready** formats for immediate use

Beyond Capture

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Beyond Capture Beyond Capture (also known as Beyond Performance Capture) is a motion capture and performance capture studio providing high-quality capture services for games, film, and other entertainment media. ## Services ### Motion Capture - Full-body motion capture - Performance capture - Facial capture - Real-time capture solutions ### Performance Services - Actor casting and direction - Performance coaching - Stunt coordination - On-set capture ### Technical Services - Data processing and cleanup - Retargeting and animation - Integration support ## Industry Applications - Video game cinematics - In-game animation - Film and television - Virtual production - Interactive experiences ## Specializations - High-fidelity performance capture - Real-time motion capture - Multi-performer capture sessions - Facial performance capture ## Why Choose Beyond Capture - **Performance capture specialists** for games and film - **Full-service facility** from capture to cleanup - **Real-time capabilities** for modern pipelines - **Experienced performers** and technicians - **Industry-standard quality** for AAA productions

BUZZ Co., Ltd.

Game development outsourcing studio

## About BUZZ Co., Ltd. BUZZ Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company operating in the gaming and entertainment industry. ## Services ### Game Services - Game development support - Entertainment services ## Location Japan ## Why Choose BUZZ Co., Ltd. - **Japanese company** with local expertise - **Gaming industry** services

Atlus U.S.A., Inc.

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Atlus West (Atlus U.S.A.) Atlus West (formerly Atlus U.S.A., Inc.) is the North American subsidiary of Atlus, specializing in video game localization and publishing. Established in 1991 in Irvine, California, they are renowned for best-in-class localization of Japanese games for Western markets. ## Company History - **Founded:** January 18, 1991 (as Atlus Software) - **Origins:** Asuka Technologies (February 27, 1989) - **Location:** 6400 Oak Canyon, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618 - **Rebranded:** Atlus West (2019-2020) - **Parent:** Sega Sammy Holdings (since 2013) ## Services ### Localization - Best-in-class Japanese to English localization - Cultural adaptation - Voice recording and direction - Quality assurance ### Publishing & Distribution - North American game publishing - Digital and retail distribution - Marketing and PR - Sales operations ## Notable Franchises Localized - **Shin Megami Tensei** series - **Persona** series - **Demon's Souls** - **Guilty Gear** - **Ogre Battle** - **Catherine** ## Third-Party Publishing Atlus USA also publishes games from unaffiliated Japanese publishers including: - Aquaplus - Quest - Sting Entertainment ## Industry Recognition Known across the industry as a mark of high-quality, deeply immersive, uniquely Japanese video game experiences with award-winning titles. ## Note Atlus West is primarily a publisher/localizer rather than an outsourcing service provider. Listed for reference as a localization specialist. ## Why Atlus West Matters - **30+ years** localization expertise - **Persona, SMT** franchise success - **Best-in-class** Japanese localization - **Sega** corporate backing - **Irvine, CA** headquarters