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Playerium

AI-Enhanced Game Art

## About Playerium Playerium is a Taipei-based game development support studio founded in 2015 by industry veterans. Specializing in technical and creative support using automation, procedural asset creation, and AI, they've worked on critically acclaimed titles like Horizon, The Last of Us, Resident Evil, and Monster Hunter. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2015 - **Location:** Taipei, Taiwan - **Revenue:** ~$3M annually - **Focus:** Technical and creative development support ## Mission Reduce non-creative workflows and processes surrounding development, allowing creative professionals to imagine and build amazing gaming experiences. ## Services ### Technical Support - Automation and procedural workflows - Custom tool development - Development pipeline optimization - AI-assisted asset creation ### Creative Production - 3D modeling and texturing - Procedural asset creation - Co-development support - Engine integration (Unity, Unreal) ### Technologies - Houdini - Maya - Blender - Substance - C++, C#, Python, Blueprint ## Notable Projects - Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - Resident Evil 4 - Horizon series - The Last of Us - Monster Hunter series ## Team International team with professionals from all continents, credited on critically acclaimed AAA titles. ## Why Choose Playerium - **AAA credits** Resident Evil, Horizon - **Automation expertise** procedural workflows - **Taipei-based** APAC timezone - **Tool development** custom solutions - **Veteran-founded** industry experience

Pole To Win

End-to-End Game Services

## About Pole To Win (PTW) Pole To Win is a Japanese QA and localization company founded in 1994, pioneering video game outsourcing services. With 40+ studios in 16 countries and brands including SIDE and 1518 Studios, they provide testing, localization, art, audio, and player support globally. ## Company History - **Founded:** 1994 (Japan) - **Studios:** 40+ globally - **Countries:** 16 - **Pioneer:** First video game QA outsourcing company ## Brand Family - PTW (parent) - SIDE (audio) - 1518 Studios (art) - Ghostpunch Games (development) ## Services ### Quality Assurance - Functional testing - Compliance testing - Localization QA (LQA) - Platform-specific testing ### Localization - Translation services - Culturalization - Transcreation - Linguistic testing ### Additional Services - Art production - Game development - Audio production - Player support - Community management - Data collection ## Platform Coverage - PC - Xbox One - PS5 - Nintendo Switch - Wii - PS Vita - DS - VR - Mobile/Tablet ## Languages 50+ languages including CJK, FIGS, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, and many more for QA, localization, and player support. ## Why Choose PTW - **Since 1994** industry pioneer - **40+ studios** global scale - **50+ languages** comprehensive coverage - **Full-service** QA to player support - **Japan-founded** global reach

Program-Ace

30+ Years of VR/AR Innovation

## About Program-Ace Program-Ace is a Ukrainian-founded software development company with 30+ years of experience and 400+ specialists. Their Game-Ace division provides game development outsourcing, VR/AR, and Web3 services for clients including Unity, Epic Games, Wargaming, and Namco. ## Company History - **Founded:** 30+ years ago - **Team:** 400+ specialists - **HQ:** Nicosia, Cyprus - **Offices:** USA, Poland, Ukraine, Slovakia, Hungary, Japan ## Divisions - **Program-Ace** - Software development - **Game-Ace** - Game development division (since 2005) ## Services ### Game Development - Unity development - Unreal Engine development - Roblox development - Mobile game development - Web3/Blockchain games ### Immersive Tech - VR development - AR development - MR/Metaverse - Digital twins - Simulations ### Art & Animation - 2D art - 3D modeling - Animation - VFX ### Specialized - Slot game development - iGaming software - Gamification solutions ## Notable Clients - Unity - Epic Games - Wargaming - GSN Games - Flying Wild Hog - Namco - Bigpoint - Pixomondo ## Recognition - Forbes Technology Council member - TOP 10 VR/AR developers (Clutch) - Global Outsourcing 100 (IAOP) - Unity Certified Developers ## Why Choose Program-Ace - **30+ years** proven experience - **Unity, Epic Games** client roster - **400+ specialists** scaled team - **Forbes Council** member - **Cyprus + Ukraine** global presence

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

Rayark

Rhythm Game Masters

## About Rayark Rayark Inc. is a Taiwanese indie game developer founded in 2011 in Taipei, best known for rhythm games Cytus and Deemo. Winner of iOS Game of the Year for Asia (2015), they develop for mobile, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. ## Company History - **Founded:** September 2011 - **Location:** Taipei, Taiwan (+ Tokyo branch) - **Focus:** Rhythm games, action games ## Flagship Games ### Cytus Series - Original Cytus (2012) - Cytus II - Cytus α (Nintendo Switch, 2019) - 210 songs across multiple genres ### Deemo Series - Deemo - Deemo: Reborn (PlayStation 4) - Deemo II (January 2022, 10th anniversary) ### Other Titles - Implosion: Never Lose Hope (iOS Game of the Year Asia 2015) - Strategy RPGs ## Awards - iOS Game of the Year for Asia (2015) - Bahamut ACG Award (2015) - Unity Golden Cube (2014) ## Partnerships - Capcom (Japanese arcade machines) ## Platforms - iOS - Android - PlayStation 4 - Nintendo Switch - PC ## Note Rayark is primarily a game developer rather than an outsourcing provider. ## Why Rayark Matters - **Cytus, Deemo** rhythm game icons - **iOS Game of the Year** Asia 2015 - **Taiwan-based** APAC studio - **10+ years** indie success - **Multi-platform** mobile to console

Rhea Writers

Words That Build Worlds

## About Rhea Writers Rhea Writers is a game writing and narrative services company providing story and dialogue development for video games. They offer narrative design and writing support for game studios. ## Company Overview - **Focus:** Game writing and narrative - **Industry:** Video games ## Services ### Game Writing - Story development - Dialogue writing - Character writing - Script creation ### Narrative Design - Narrative structure - Story systems - World-building - Lore development ## Industry Context Game narrative has become increasingly important as players seek meaningful stories and character development in their gaming experiences. ## Why Consider Rhea Writers - **Narrative focus** story specialists - **Game writing** dialogue expertise - **Story development** full narrative support - **Character work** compelling characters

ServReality

AR/VR & AI Development

## About ServReality ServReality is a Ukrainian VR/AR and AI development company founded in 2013 in Kyiv. With 100+ full-time experts, 18+ years of experience, and offices in Ukraine and Miami, they've completed 100+ AR/VR apps and 40+ games, winning 15+ awards for innovation. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2013 - **Location:** Kyiv, Ukraine + Miami, USA - **Team:** 100+ full-time experts - **Experience:** 18+ years - **Awards:** 15+ for VR/AR innovation ## Services ### VR/AR Development - PlayStation VR - Samsung Gear - HTC Vive - Google Daydream - Google Cardboard - Oculus Rift ### AI & Machine Learning - Custom AI solutions - ML integration - Intelligent systems ### Game Development - Mobile games - PC games - VR games - AR games ### Additional Services - 3D Modeling & Animation - WebXR Development - IT Consulting ## Portfolio - 100+ completed AI projects - 100+ AR/VR mobile apps - 40+ games developed - 100+ satisfied clients ## Technology Expertise - Unity - Unreal Engine - ARKit - VR platforms - AI/ML frameworks ## Recognition - 15+ prestigious awards - Industry recognition for VR/AR innovation - Leading Ukraine-based provider ## Why Choose ServReality - **100+ VR/AR apps** proven portfolio - **15+ awards** recognized excellence - **Ukraine + Miami** dual presence - **18+ years** deep experience - **Full-service** VR, AR, AI, games

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

Steer Studios

Saudi AAA Development

## About Steer Studios Steer Studios (formerly Savvy Games Studios) is an international game development studio headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Part of Savvy Games Group (backed by Saudi PIF), they aim to create the first blockbuster video game from the Arab world with 50+ staff, 30% women. ## Company Overview - **Headquarters:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - **Parent:** Savvy Games Group - **Owner:** Saudi Public Investment Fund - **CEO:** Yannick Theler - **Team:** 50+ staff (50%+ Saudi, 30% women) ## Mission Create groundbreaking gaming experiences for global players and develop a new generation of Saudi talent, aligned with Vision 2030 goals for the gaming industry. ## Games ### Grunt Rush - Mobile strategy game - One year development cycle - 20-person team - 50% Saudi developers ### Upcoming - Console project in development ## Investment Context Savvy Games Group plans to invest 142 billion riyals ($38B) to transform Saudi Arabia into a global gaming hub. ## Strategic Rebrand Rebranded from Savvy Games Studios to Steer Studios to carve a unique identity within the gaming landscape. ## Why Choose Steer Studios - **Saudi Vision 2030** aligned mission - **Savvy Games Group** $38B backing - **50% Saudi** talent development - **30% women** diverse team - **First Arab blockbuster** ambitious goal

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

Wargaming

Military F2P Giants

## About Wargaming Wargaming is a Belarusian video game company founded in 1998 in Minsk, now headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Creators of World of Tanks (100M+ players), World of Warships, and World of Warplanes, they suffered $250M+ losses leaving Russia and Belarus in 2022. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** August 2, 1998 - **Founder:** Victor Kislyi - **Original HQ:** Minsk, Belarus - **Current HQ:** Nicosia, Cyprus (since 2011) - **Focus:** Military-themed team-based games ## Major Games ### World of Tanks - 100M+ registered players - Best Belarusian brand (2012) - Free-to-play MMO ### Other Titles - World of Tanks Blitz - World of Tanks Modern Armor - World of Warplanes - World of Warships - World of Warships Legends - World of Warships Blitz ## 2022 Exit from Russia/Belarus - Closed Minsk, Moscow, St. Petersburg offices - $250M+ losses, 30% market impact - Donated $1M to Ukrainian Red Cross - Opened Warsaw and Belgrade offices ## Current Studios - Warsaw, Poland (2022) - Belgrade, Serbia (2022) - Nicosia, Cyprus (HQ) ## Note Wargaming is primarily a game developer/publisher rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference as a major Eastern European studio. ## Why Wargaming Matters - **World of Tanks** 100M+ players - **Belarus-founded** tech pioneer - **Cyprus HQ** current operations - **$1M donation** Ukraine support - **Military games** genre leader

Wizards Productions

Arab World MMO Specialists

## About Wizards Productions Wizards Productions was a Jordanian game development studio founded in 2008 by Sohaib Thaib and Hussam Hammo. Pioneers in Arab online gaming, they created Operation Arabia (first 3D MMO developed locally in MENA) before closing due to the mobile gaming shift. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** Late 2008 - **Location:** Jordan - **Founders:** Sohaib Thaib, Hussam Hammo - **Focus:** Arab online social gaming - **Status:** Closed ## Notable Games ### Arabian Hitman - Localized concept from Hitman's Life ### Operation Arabia - First 3D MMO developed entirely locally in Middle East - Battle game for Arab audiences ### Aqua Jam - Mobile pivot game (2012) - Part of global mobile expansion ## Industry Impact - One of gaming industry's fastest growing startups - Addressed gap in Arab online social gaming - Worked across platforms (web, mobile) - Track record of successful F2P and MMO games ## Closure Closed when the industry shifted from web-based to mobile-based games, unable to adapt to changing trends. ## Post-Wizards: Tamatem Co-founder Hussam Hammo founded Tamatem in 2013 after 500 Startups acceleration program. Tamatem has since published 40+ games with 45M+ downloads, becoming MENA's leading mobile game publisher. ## Why Wizards Productions Mattered - **First MENA 3D MMO** regional pioneer - **Arab gaming** early advocate - **Tamatem founder** industry legacy - **Jordan-based** MENA representation - **Paved the way** for regional gaming

Wizcorp

Bringing Back Magic to Game Development

## About Wizcorp Wizcorp is a Tokyo-based game development studio founded in 2008, acquired by Keywords Studios in 2019 for $1.1M. With 11-50 employees across 10 nationalities, they specialize in HTML5 mobile games and have worked with LINE, Square Enix, Bandai Namco, and Platinum Games. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2008 - **Location:** Tokyo, Japan - **Parent:** Keywords Studios (2019) - **Team:** 11-50 employees - **Countries:** 10 nationalities - **Model:** 100% remote ## Services ### Game Development - Full-cycle development - Core engineering - Prototyping - Work-for-hire development ### Technical Services - Porting (Flash to HTML5) - Integrations - Real-time proxy development - Web-based game conversions ### Specializations - HTML5 games - Mobile games - JavaScript development - Node.js backend ## Technology ### Mithril Engine - Proprietary HTML5 game engine - High-performance JavaScript - Node.js backend integration ## Notable Projects - Dofus (Flash to HTML5 port for Ankama) - 60fps WebGL mobile adaptation ## Major Clients - LINE - Square Enix - Bandai Namco - Yahoo Japan - Arc System Works - Platinum Games - Avex ## Why Choose Wizcorp - **Keywords Studios** backing - **Square Enix, Bandai Namco** clients - **HTML5 pioneers** proprietary engine - **Tokyo-based** Japan expertise - **Remote-first** 10 nationalities

Big Games Machine

UK Game Marketing Agency

## About Big Games Machine Big Games Machine is a games PR and communications agency providing marketing and public relations services for video game publishers and developers. ## Services ### Public Relations - Press outreach and media relations - Review coordination - Launch campaigns - Crisis communications ### Marketing Communications - Marketing strategy - Content creation - Social media management - Influencer relations ### Events - Trade show support - Press events - Community events - Preview and review events ## Client Focus Working with game publishers and developers to: - Build awareness for new releases - Manage ongoing PR campaigns - Coordinate with games media - Support marketing initiatives ## Industry Expertise - Video game industry specialization - Games media relationships - Launch campaign experience - Long-term PR partnerships ## Why Choose Big Games Machine - **Games PR specialists** with industry focus - **Media relationships** across gaming press - **Launch expertise** for new releases - **Strategic communications** for publishers and developers - **Event support** for trade shows and press events

Big Viking Games

Social Casino Experts

## About Big Viking Games Big Viking Games is the largest independent mobile and social game studio in Canada, with over 80 employees across offices in Toronto and London, Ontario. Their mission is to "Make Fans" - both in their games and within their studio. ## Company Scale - **80+ employees** - **Two Canadian offices** - Largest independent mobile/social studio in Canada ## Services ### Game Development - Mobile game development (iOS, Android) - Social game development (Facebook) - HTML5 game creation - Mobile web games ### Live Operations - Game updates and content - Community management - Player engagement ## Notable Games - **YoWorld** - Popular social world-building game - **FishWorld** - Aquarium simulation game - Additional titles across mobile and social platforms ## Platforms - iOS (Apple App Store) - Android (Google Play) - Facebook - Mobile Web (HTML5) ## Locations - **Toronto, Ontario** (Headquarters) - **London, Ontario** ## Company Culture Strong emphasis on creating fans both through games and workplace culture. Focus on building engaging experiences that create lasting player communities. ## Why Choose Big Viking Games - **Canada's largest** independent mobile/social studio - **Multi-platform expertise** across mobile, social, and web - **Live ops experience** with established games - **Canadian development** with competitive rates - **Fan-focused** development philosophy

Croteam

Croatian Gaming Pioneers

## About Croteam Croteam is an independent game developer and publisher known for creating thought-provoking puzzle games and action shooters. They partner with Devolver Digital for publishing. ## Notable Games ### The Talos Principle Philosophical puzzle franchise: - **The Talos Principle: Reawakened** (2025) - **The Talos Principle 2** (2023) - **The Talos Principle 2: Road to Elysium** (DLC, 2024) - **The Talos Principle** (Original) ### Serious Sam Classic action shooter franchise: - **Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope** (2017) - Serious Sam series ## Evolution Croteam has evolved from "developers who knew how to do shooters" to creators of acclaimed puzzle experiences with The Talos Principle franchise. ## Publishing Partner **Devolver Digital** ## Community Active presence on: - Discord - Reddit - Steam ## Specializations - Philosophical puzzle games - First-person shooters - VR experiences - Independent development ## Why Choose Croteam - **Puzzle game excellence** with Talos Principle - **Devolver Digital** partnership - **Shooter heritage** with Serious Sam - **Creative evolution** showing versatility - **Independent spirit** with quality focus

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

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

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

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

Gamestar China

China Outsourcing Pioneer

## About Gamestar China Gamestar (China) Ltd. was the first independent game outsourcing company in China, founded in 2002 in Shanghai by David Zhu. Acquired by Disney Interactive Studios in 2008, the studio has produced high-quality art and technology solutions for the interactive entertainment industry. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2002 - **Founder:** David Zhu (former Ubisoft Shanghai) - **Location:** Shanghai and Wuhan, China - **Acquired:** Disney Interactive Studios (April 2008) - **Team:** 90+ people (at acquisition) ## Background Gamestar was opened as the first independent game outsourcing company in China. The studio initially started contributing to casual game titles for WildTangent. The team consisted mostly of former Ubisoft Shanghai employees. ## Services & Expertise ### Art Production - High-quality art production - Next-gen art projects - Cross-platform art assets ### Technology Solutions - Technology solutions for interactive entertainment - Game engine development (PSP) ### Platform Experience - PlayStation 2 - GameCube - Xbox - PSP - Cross-platform multi-SKU projects ## Notable Projects - **Midway Arcade Treasures 3** (cross-platform multi-SKU) - WildTangent casual game titles - Various next-gen art projects ## Disney Acquisition In April 2008, Disney Interactive Studios acquired Gamestar, noting the company's "six-year track record producing high quality art and technology solutions for interactive entertainment software development." ## Why Gamestar Matters - **Pioneer** of China's outsourcing industry - **Disney** acquired (quality validation) - **Ubisoft Shanghai** alumni team - **Cross-platform** development expertise - **90+ person** studio at acquisition

Hinterland Studio

Survival Game Pioneers

## About Hinterland Studio Hinterland Studio is an independent Canadian game developer founded in 2012 in Vancouver by Raphael van Lierop. They are the creators of The Long Dark, which has reached 10+ million players worldwide. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2012 - **Location:** Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - **Founder:** Raphael van Lierop (former Relic Entertainment) ## Founding Team Industry veterans including: - Alan Lawrance (Volition Inc.) - Hokyo Lim (League of Legends) - David Chan (BioWare) - Marianna Krawczyk (God of War series) ## Notable Games ### The Long Dark (2017) - **10+ million players** worldwide - Survival game set in Canadian wilderness - Kickstarter funded (2013) - Steam Early Access (2014) - Full release: August 2017 - Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox ### Expansions - Tales from the Far Territory (2022) ## Funding - Canada Media Fund seed financing - Successful Kickstarter campaign (2013) ## Mission Creating thought-provoking, story-rich entertainment experiences set in compelling original worlds. ## Note Hinterland is primarily a game developer, not an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference. ## Why Hinterland Matters - **The Long Dark** 10M+ players - **Vancouver-based** Canadian studio - **AAA veteran** founding team - **Independent** creative vision

Ironbelly Studios

Technical Indie Co-Development

## About Ironbelly Studios Ironbelly Studios is a game development and art outsourcing studio with locations in Montreal, Canada and Manchester, New Hampshire. They specialize in VR/AR development, art production, and co-development services with a focus on "AAA Quality at Indie Prices." ## Locations - Montreal, QC, Canada - Manchester, NH, USA ## Services ### VR/AR Development - HTC Vive development - Oculus Rift development - GearVR development - Touch controller support - AR applications ### Art Production - 2D concept art - 3D models and animation - VFX - Level design - UI/UX design ### Development - Unity development - Unreal Engine 3/4 development - Co-development support ## Tools - 3D Studio Max - Maya - ZBrush ## Notable Projects - **Marvel's Iron Man AR Robot** and app - Hold Your Own: Survival Crafting Game - Empathy: Path of Whispers - LawBreakers - Transport Fever ## Unity Asset Store Active publisher with VR-ready asset packs. ## Why Choose Ironbelly - **Marvel Iron Man AR** credits - **VR/AR specialists** - **Unity & Unreal** expertise - **Montreal-based** North American studio - **"AAA at Indie Prices"** positioning