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Creative Arts Creative

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Creative Assembly Creative Assembly is a British video game developer based in Horsham, West Sussex, owned by SEGA. Founded in 1987, they are one of the UK's largest developers with 800+ employees, best known for the Total War series. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 1987 - **800+ employees** - **Parent Company:** SEGA (since 2005) - **Locations:** Horsham (HQ), Sofia (Bulgaria) ## Note on Services Creative Assembly is primarily an internal development studio for SEGA, not an outsourcing provider. They develop their own IP and SEGA-owned franchises. ## Notable Franchises ### Total War Series - Total War: WARHAMMER series - Total War: THREE KINGDOMS - Total War: Rome - Total War Saga titles ### Other Games - Alien: Isolation (2014) - Hyenas (cancelled 2023) - Halo Wars 2 (co-developed with 343 Industries) ## Specializations - Real-time strategy games - Turn-based strategy - Large-scale battle simulations - Historical and fantasy settings ## Studio Network - **Creative Assembly UK** - Main development - **Creative Assembly Sofia** - Support and co-development ## Industry Position One of the UK's largest and longest-running game developers, with the Total War franchise selling over 40 million copies. ## Note This is an internal SEGA studio, not available for external outsourcing work. Listed for reference only.

Climax Studios Limited, a Keywords studio

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Climax Studios Climax Studios is one of the UK's leading independent game developers with over three decades of experience, now part of Keywords Studios. They provide creative, art, and tech solutions along with full game development for top-tier gaming clients. ## Parent Company **Keywords Studios** ## Services ### Full Game Development - Complete project development - AAA quality production ### Creative Solutions - Game design - Concept development ### Art Solutions - Asset creation - Visual design ### Tech Solutions - Engine development - Technical implementation ## Notable Projects - **Age of Empires IV** - Real-time strategy game for Microsoft ## Major Publisher Partnerships - Microsoft Studios - EA - Ubisoft - Sony - Google - Amazon ## UK Locations - **Portsmouth:** 1000 Lakeside North Harbour, Western Rd, Cosham, PO6 3EN - **London:** 110 High Holborn, WC1V 6JS - **Edinburgh:** 83 Princes Street, EH2 2ER - **Liverpool:** Albert Dock, L3 4AF ## Why Choose Climax Studios - **30+ years** of development experience - **AAA partnerships** with major publishers - **Keywords Studios** backing - **Multiple UK locations** for talent access - **Full-service development** capabilities

Consumer Insights & Media

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Nielsen (Consumer Insights & Media) Nielsen is a global market research and data analytics company, not a game development outsourcing provider. They provide consumer insights, media measurement, and market research services. ## Note This entry appears to be incorrectly categorized. Nielsen (nielsen.com) is a market research company, not a game development or creative services outsourcer. ## Company Overview - **Type:** Market research and data analytics - **Focus:** Consumer insights, media measurement, ratings - **Industries:** TV, advertising, consumer goods ## Not Applicable This is not a game industry service provider and should be recategorized or removed from the outsourcing directory.

Beemedia

Game development outsourcing studio

We help TableTop Game, TTRPG and VTT publishers achieve funding success through PPC Ads and Content Creation.

42 Bears

Game development outsourcing studio

## About 42 Bears (std42) 42 Bears (also known as std42 or Studio 42) is a mobile game development company established in 2024, specializing in puzzle games with hybrid monetization models. ## Services ### Game Development - Mobile game development - Puzzle game specialization - Hybrid monetization design ## Focus Areas - Mobile platforms - Puzzle mechanics - Hybrid monetization models (ads + IAP) ## Specializations - Mobile-first development - Puzzle game design - Casual gaming ## Why Choose 42 Bears - **Mobile specialists** with puzzle focus - **Hybrid monetization** expertise - **Casual game** development

Climax Studios

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Climax Studios Climax Studios is one of the UK's leading independent game developers with over three decades of experience. Now part of Keywords Studios, they provide creative, art, and tech solutions along with full game development for top-tier gaming clients. ## Services ### Full Game Development - Complete project development - AAA quality production ### Creative Solutions - Game design - Concept development ### Art Solutions - Asset creation - Visual design ### Tech Solutions - Engine development - Technical implementation ## Notable Projects - **Age of Empires IV** - Real-time strategy game for Microsoft ## Major Publisher Partnerships - Microsoft Studios - EA - Ubisoft - Sony - Google - Amazon ## UK Locations - **Portsmouth:** 1000 Lakeside North Harbour, Western Rd, Cosham, PO6 3EN - **London:** 110 High Holborn, WC1V 6JS - **Edinburgh:** 83 Princes Street, EH2 2ER - **Liverpool:** Albert Dock, L3 4AF ## Parent Company **Keywords Studios** ## Company History Over three decades of independent game development, establishing reputation as one of the leading creative lights in the industry. ## Why Choose Climax Studios - **30+ years** of development experience - **AAA partnerships** with major publishers - **Keywords Studios** backing - **Multiple UK locations** for talent access - **Full-service development** capabilities

Canongate Technicolor

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Technicolor Games Technicolor Games is a global team of artists and creative technologists with decades of experience in gaming and interactive entertainment. Founded in 2007 as Technicolor Interactive Services with 30 team members, they are now a TransPerfect Studio (acquired March 2025) with 450+ employees. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 2007 - **450+ employees** - **100+ AAA titles** - **17+ years** of partnerships - **Acquired by:** TransPerfect (March 2025) ## Services ### Art Production - Concept Art - 3D Art (characters, creatures, environments) - Animation - VFX - Cinematics - Surfacing and PBR assets - Scanning and photogrammetry ### Technical - Unreal Engine expertise - Unity expertise - Real-time FX - Procedural environment modeling - Lighting ### Game Capture - Gameplay capture - Reveal trailers - Narrative trailers ## Notable Projects - **Hogwarts Legacy** - Animation services (BAFTA nominated) - **Red Dead Redemption** (with Rockstar) - **L.A. Noire** (with Rockstar) - **Max Payne 3** (with Rockstar) ## Major Clients - Rockstar Games - Electronic Arts - Sony - Square Enix ## Global Presence Core creative team based in India, with client relationship teams across North America, Asia, and Europe. ## Why Choose Technicolor Games - **100+ AAA titles** experience - **450+ person** global team - **Rockstar partnership** on major franchises - **TransPerfect backing** with resources - **17+ years** in the industry

Corbax Studio LLC

Game development outsourcing studio

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Contorno Inc.

Game development outsourcing studio

## About CONTORNO Inc. CONTORNO Inc. (株式会社コントルノ) is a Japanese CG animation production company specializing in motion capture, animation, and cutscene production for major game publishers including Square Enix, Bandai Namco, and Bethesda. ## Location Japan ## Services ### Motion Production - Motion capture - Character animation - Cutscene animation ### CG Production - Background (BG) modeling - CG animation - Cinematic production ## Notable Projects ### Square Enix - **Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker (6.0)** (2021) - Motion and cutscene production - **Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.2** (2022) - Motion production - **Final Fantasy XIV Patch 5.4-5.5** (2020-2021) - Motion and cutscene production ### Tango Gameworks / Bethesda - **Hi-Fi RUSH** (2023) - BG modeling and motion production - **Ghostwire: Tokyo** (2022) - Motion production ### Bandai Namco - **ONE PIECE ODYSSEY** (2023) - Motion production ## Major Clients - Square Enix - Bandai Namco Entertainment - Bethesda / ZeniMax Media - Tango Gameworks ## Why Choose CONTORNO - **Final Fantasy XIV** regular contributor - **Major publisher experience** (Square Enix, Bethesda, Bandai Namco) - **Motion and cutscene** specialists - **Japan-based** with AAA quality

Beat Streat Studio, Leeds, England

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Beat Street Studio Beat Street Studio is an audio production studio based in Leeds, England, providing sound services for games and media. ## Location Leeds, England, United Kingdom ## Services ### Audio Production - Game audio - Sound design - Music production ## Why Choose Beat Street Studio - **UK-based** audio production - **Leeds location** - **Game audio** services

Betop Japan Inc.

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Betop Japan Betop Japan is an entertainment company specializing in CG production outsourcing, with 15+ years in business and over 200 talented creators on staff. Based in Tokyo, they serve 60+ long-term corporate clients across games, animation, and attractions. ## Company Scale - **15+ years** in business - **200+ creators** on staff - **60+ long-term clients** - **Location:** Tokyo, Machida City ## Services ### CGI Production Outsourcing - 3D modeling and animation - Video games - Amusement machines - Animation series - Theatrical films ### Theme Park Attractions - Giant machinery creature manufacturing (2-15+ meters) - Planning, design, manufacturing, installation, operation ### Dome Theater - 360-degree dome theater manufacturing - Content production - Operational services ## Core Values "Enthusiasm + Innovation + Focus + Service + Responsibility + Trust = Quality Assurance" ## Security - Strict confidentiality agreements - Information security protocols maintained 15+ years - Long-term remote and online collaboration ## Why Choose Betop Japan - **200+ creators** for scalable projects - **60+ long-term clients** demonstrating reliability - **15+ years** of experience - **Tokyo-based** with competitive rates - **Full 3D pipeline** from modeling to animation

Axis Animation

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Axis Studios (Historical) Axis Studios was an award-winning entertainment company founded in Glasgow in 2000, known for creating some of gaming's most iconic cinematics and trailers. The company went into administration in July 2024 after financial difficulties. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2000 in Glasgow by CEO Richard Scott - **Peak Size:** 300 artists across Glasgow, London, and Bristol - **Status:** Entered administration July 2024, 162 employees laid off ## Services (Historical) ### Animation - Game cinematics and trailers - CG character animation - Full animation production ### Visual Effects - VFX for games - Real-time team capabilities ### Flaunt Productions - Part of Axis Studios group ## Notable Projects - **Dead Island trailer** (2011) - Regarded as one of the best game trailers ever - **Halo** cinematics - **The Elder Scrolls** cinematics - **Warhammer 40K** cinematics - **Destiny 2: The Witch Queen** - 13 CG characters for Bungie - **Magic: The Gathering** - Back-to-back cinematics - **Love Death & Robots** (Netflix) - **LEGO: City Adventures** ## Recognition Award-winning trailer for Dead Island put Axis on the global map. ## Closure Impacted by decline in customer projects and increased labor costs, leading to severe cash flow problems and administration in 2024. ## Why Axis Studios Mattered - **Dead Island trailer** set industry standard - **Major franchise work** with AAA publishers - **300 person team** at peak - **Scotland's largest** animation studio

Capsule Studio & Les Androïds Associés

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Capsule Game Studio Capsule Game Studio is a game development company founded on creativity, quality, and player-centric design. Their motto: "If it doesn't exist, devotion will create it." ## Services ### Mobile Game Development - iOS and Android games - Stunning visuals - Seamless performance ### VR Game Development - Immersive VR experiences - Interactive content - Cutting-edge solutions ### PC Game Development - High-quality detailed games - Engaging player experiences ## Notable Projects - **Ludo The Awakening** ## Programs - **Student Program** - Industry talent development initiative ## Status Active as of 2024 ## Why Choose Capsule Game Studio - **Multi-platform** development (mobile, VR, PC) - **Player-centric** design philosophy - **Student program** for emerging talent - **Quality focus** in development

Big Bag O' Tools Ltd

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Big Bag O' Tools Ltd Big Bag O' Tools Ltd (Big Games) is a game development company providing development tools and services. ## Services ### Development - Game development - Development tools ## Why Choose Big Bag O' Tools Ltd - **Game development** services - **Development tools** provider

Actezéro

Game development outsourcing studio

## About ActeZéro ActeZéro is a narrative design agency based in Bordeaux, France, specializing in story creation, character development, and scriptwriting for video games and interactive media. Since 2017, they have contributed to 50+ projects for major studios. ## Services ### Pre-Production - World-building and lore creation - Character design and development - Story structure and narrative planning - Documentation and project scoping ### Production - Dialogue writing and scriptwriting - Narrative design integration - Scope management - Emergency writing support - Content refinement and reviewing ### Workshops - Narrative exploration sessions - Team collaboration facilitation - Creative direction guidance ### Consulting - Hourly and bi-weekly sessions - Narrative assessment - Mentoring for development teams ## Notable Projects - **Harmony: Fall of Reverie** (Don't Nod, 2023) - **Dordogne** (Un Je Ne Sais Quoi + Umanimation, 2023) - **Astral Ascent** (Hibernian Workshop, 2023) - **Empire of the Ants** (Tower Five, 2024) - **Skygard Arena** (Gemelli Games, 2024) - **A Plague Tale: Requiem** (Asobo Studio, 2022) ## Team - **Anthony Jauneaud** - Narrative Director - **Cindy Asselin de Beauville** - Senior Narrative Designer & Writer - **Laureline Denis-Venuat** - Senior Narrative Designer & Writer - **Matthew Willis** - Writer and English Specialist All core team members are fluent in French and English. ## Client Studios - Asobo Studio - Don't Nod - Focus Entertainment - Microids Studio Paris - Evil Empire - Tower Five - 20+ additional partners ## Location **Headquarters:** Bordeaux, France ## Why Choose ActeZéro - **50+ projects** since 2017 - **AAA experience** with major French studios - **Bilingual team** (French/English) - **Full narrative services** from pre-production to polish - **Flexible engagement** from consulting to full integration

Black Beard Design Studio

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Black Beard Design Studio (Kurohige) Black Beard Design Studio (株式会社黒髭/Kurohige) is a Japanese game development and design company specializing in game creation and design services. ## Services ### Game Development - Self-developed games (自社開発ゲーム) - Game design services - Design studio services ## Location Japan ## Team Actively recruits both new graduates and mid-career professionals, with established team structure and office facilities available for tours. ## Online Presence - Staff blog on Note.com - YouTube - Twitter - Facebook ## Why Choose Black Beard Design Studio - **Japanese studio** with local expertise - **Game development** and design focus - **Active recruitment** indicating growth