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Sharkmob

AAA Swedish Development

## About Sharkmob Sharkmob is a AAA game development studio founded in 2017 in Malmö, Sweden by veterans from Ubisoft Massive and IO Interactive. Acquired by Tencent, they develop shooter titles powered by Unreal Engine 5, including Bloodhunt and Exoborne. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2017 - **Location:** Malmö, Sweden + London, UK - **Founders:** Ubisoft Massive and IO Interactive veterans - **Owner:** Tencent - **Focus:** AAA multiplayer shooters ## Studios ### Malmö, Sweden - Headquarters - Historic downtown buildings - State-of-the-art UX lab - Sound studios - Streaming studio ### London, UK - Second studio - Unannounced project ## Games ### Bloodhunt (2022) - Battle royale - Vampire: The Masquerade universe - First released title ### Exoborne - Tactical open-world extraction shooter - Apocalyptic US setting - Forces of nature mechanics ### Unannounced Project - London studio development ## Technology - Unreal Engine 5 - Online multiplayer focus - PC and console development ## Malmö Gaming Hub Part of a thriving ecosystem: - 1,500+ developers - 70+ studios - The Game Assembly - Game Habitat - Nordic Game conference ## Why Choose Sharkmob - **Tencent-owned** AAA backing - **Ubisoft, IO Interactive** veteran founders - **Unreal Engine 5** cutting-edge tech - **Malmö + London** dual studios - **AAA shooters** multiplayer focus

Sperasoft Poland

Polish AAA Co-Development

## About Sperasoft Poland Sperasoft Poland is the Polish division of Sperasoft, a Keywords Studios company. Based in Krakow and Warsaw, they provide game development, art, and engineering services, recognized as Forbes Best Employer in Poland for three consecutive years. ## Company Overview - **Location:** Krakow and Warsaw, Poland - **Parent:** Sperasoft (Keywords Studios) - **Focus:** Game development, art, engineering ## Recognition - Forbes Best Employer in Poland (3 consecutive years) - One of the largest game studios in Poland ## Services ### Game Development - Co-development - Full game production - Multi-disciplinary teams ### Art & Animation - 2D/3D art production - Animation services ### Engineering - Technical development - Tool creation ## Krakow Office European hub providing: - Access to Polish gaming talent - International developer recruitment - Production, art, and engineering teams ## Warsaw Office Additional Polish operations supporting growing team. ## Poland Gaming Ecosystem Part of Poland's well-established video game sector with wealth of experienced talent. ## Why Choose Sperasoft Poland - **Forbes Best Employer** 3x winner - **Keywords Studios** backing - **Krakow + Warsaw** dual presence - **Polish talent** EU timezone - **Growing team** active expansion

Batovi Games

Uruguayan Pixel Sports

## About Batovi Games Batovi Games is a game development studio founded in 2005 in Montevideo, Uruguay. With over 15 years of experience, they develop original IP games and have extensive experience creating advergames for major international brands. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 2005 - **Location:** Montevideo, Uruguay ## Services ### Original IP Development - Currently 100% focused on producing own intellectual properties - Soccer/sports games - Casual and arcade games ### Advergames - 15+ years of branded game experience - Work for major international companies ## Current Games - **Pixel Cup Soccer** - **CHARRUA Soccer** - **Slidemagi** ## Upcoming Titles - CHARRUA Legend - The Abduction of Bacon at Dawn - Legendary Chess - Cookie Gluttons TD ## Major Advergame Clients - Nickelodeon - MTV Networks - Cartoon Network - Nestlé (multiple titles) - PepsiCo - McDonald's - South Park - SpongeBob SquarePants - Big Fish Games - Gamehouse ## Why Choose Batovi Games - **15+ years** of game development experience - **Major brand clients** including Nickelodeon, MTV, Nestlé - **Uruguay-based** with Latin American expertise - **Advergame specialists** for branded content - **Original IP** development capabilities

Fatshark

Cooperative Action Experts

## About Fatshark Fatshark is an independent game developer based in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 2007, they have grown from subcontractor work to becoming a self-publishing studio with over 200 employees, best known for the Warhammer: Vermintide series. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 2007 - **200+ employees** - **Location:** Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden - **Status:** Independent, self-publishing ## Founders - Martin Wahlund - Rikard Blomberg - Joakim Wahlström - Johan Jonker ## Notable Games ### Warhammer Franchise - **Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide** (2015) - **Warhammer: Vermintide 2** (2018) - 25+ million players - **Warhammer 40,000: Darktide** (2022) ### Other Titles - **Lead and Gold** (2010) - First published game (with Paradox) ## History Originally worked as subcontractors on AAA titles. In 2009, co-founded Bitsquid (game engine), which was acquired by Autodesk in 2014. The sale funded development of Vermintide. ## Acquisitions Acquired Swedish developer A Sweet Studio AB to expand capabilities. ## Specializations - First-person action games - Co-op multiplayer experiences - Warhammer universe games - Live-service operations ## Why Choose Fatshark - **25+ million players** for Vermintide 2 - **200+ person** experienced team - **Independent** and self-publishing - **Warhammer expertise** with Games Workshop - **Live-service** experience

Ghost Ship Games

Co-op Multiplayer Excellence

## About Ghost Ship Games Ghost Ship Games is a Danish video game developer and publisher based in Copenhagen. Founded in 2016 by former Press Play veterans, they are best known for Deep Rock Galactic, which has sold 8+ million copies. ## Company History - **Founded:** Spring 2016 - **44 employees** (as of 2025) - **Location:** Copenhagen, Denmark - **Acquired:** August 2021 by Embracer Group (via Coffee Stain) - **Parent:** Coffee Stain Holding ## Founders Veterans from Press Play who previously worked on: - The Division - Prince of Persia - Far Cry 3 ## Notable Games ### Deep Rock Galactic (2020) - **8+ million copies** sold (as of January 2024) - Cooperative first-person shooter - Early Access: February 2018 - Full Release: May 2020 - Published by Coffee Stain Publishing ### Upcoming - **Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core** - Second original game ## Publishing Label Ghost Ship Publishing (announced February 2023) for Danish studios: - Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor - SpellRogue - DarkSwarm ## Note Ghost Ship Games is primarily a game developer/publisher, not an outsourcing service provider. Listed for reference. ## Why Ghost Ship Games Matters - **8M+ copies** of Deep Rock Galactic - **Danish studio** success story - **Publishing arm** supporting local devs - **Embracer Group** backing

K9 Digital

UK 3D Character Specialists

## About K9 Digital K9 Digital is a 3D character art outsourcing studio based in Suffolk, UK. They specialize in creating characters for games (VR, AAA, Indie), film, and TV, covering everything from hyper-realistic to stylized designs. ## Company Overview - **Location:** Suffolk, United Kingdom - **Specialty:** 3D character art - **Platforms:** VR, AAA, Indie games, TV, Film ## Services ### Character Art - 3D character modeling - Hyper-realistic characters - Stylized characters - Creatures and animals - Groom and hair ### Production Pipeline - Concept to rigging - Engine integration - Documentation - Character customization systems ### Additional Services - Cosmetics and skins - Fashion and clothing - Cinematics - Prototyping - Pipeline development ## Platforms & Industries - Indie games - AA games - AAA games - VR experiences - TV production - Film production ## Education & Community K9 Digital maintains a strong education focus: - K9 Workshops Discord server - Industry veteran tutorials - Feedback and critiques - Entry artist mentorship ## Why Choose K9 Digital - **Character specialists** (creatures to humans) - **Hyper-real to stylized** range - **Full pipeline** concept to engine - **UK-based** studio - **Education-focused** community

Keen Games

German Sandbox Specialists

## About Keen Games Keen Games is a German video game developer founded in 2005 in Frankfurt. With 19+ years of experience, they are known for Portal Knights (3.5M+ copies) and Enshrouded, while also providing work-for-hire development for publishers like Ubisoft, Disney, and Konami. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2005 - **Location:** Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany - **Origins:** Founders from Neon Studios and JoWood AG - **Investment:** $10M (Hiro Capital & Tencent, 2021) ## Notable Games ### Original IP - **Portal Knights** (2017) - 3.5M+ copies sold - **Enshrouded** - German Developer Award winner ### Work-for-Hire Experience - Developed for Ubisoft - Developed for Disney Interactive - Developed for Konami ## Platform Expertise - PC (Windows) - PlayStation 4/5 - Xbox One/Series X|S - Nintendo Switch ## Awards ### Portal Knights - Best Online Game 2016 (Deutscher Entwicklerpreis) - Best German Game 2017 (Deutscher Computerspielpreis) - Nominated: Best Game Design, Best Technical Achievement ### Enshrouded - Best German Game (German Developer Award) - Best Game Design - Best Technical Achievement - **Studio of the Year** ## Game Specializations - Sandbox RPGs - Multiplayer experiences - Survival crafting - Procedural generation - Building systems ## Note Keen Games primarily develops original IP but has work-for-hire experience with major publishers. ## Why Keen Games Matters - **Portal Knights** 3.5M+ sales - **Enshrouded** critical success - **Studio of the Year** Germany - **19+ years** experience - **Ubisoft, Disney, Konami** work-for-hire history

KREONIT

Game Narrative Development

## About KREONIT KREONIT is a London-based game development outsourcing company with 13+ years of expertise in design, animation, and programming. Part of koloro.group, they offer full-cycle development, art outsourcing, and R&D services. ## Company Overview - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** 13+ years - **Parent:** koloro.group - **Focus:** Full-cycle development & art outsourcing ## Services ### Game Development - Full-cycle development - Mobile games (iOS, Android) - Game testing - Porting ### Art Outsourcing - Game environment art - 2D art and illustration - Material and texturing - NPC concept art - 3D modeling ### Animation & VFX - 3D animation - Visual effects - Cinematics ### Narrative - Game narrative development - Story design ### Research & Development - Market research - Trend monitoring - Player base analysis - Financial data research ## Team Structure Complete outsource game development team: - Game designers - Skilled artists - Experienced programmers - Talented marketers - R&D specialists ## Approach KREONIT crafts games tailored for clients and drives in-house projects, with commitment to delivering premium content. They emphasize market research before full-cycle development. ## Why Choose KREONIT - **13+ years** experience - **Full-cycle** development - **R&D team** for market research - **London-based** management - **Art to programming** complete team

Kylyk Games

Thai Game Innovation

## About Kylyk Games Kylyk Games is a game development and art outsourcing company providing services to the gaming industry. They offer development and art production support for game studios worldwide. ## Company Overview - **Focus:** Game development and art - **Industry:** Video games ## Services ### Game Development - Full-cycle development - Co-development support - Technical services ### Art Production - 2D and 3D art - Character design - Environment art - Concept art ## Industry Context Game art outsourcing continues to grow as studios seek specialized art teams to handle various production aspects, from concept to final assets. ## Why Consider Kylyk Games - **Art + development** dual capability - **Outsourcing** flexible engagement - **Game-focused** industry expertise - **Production support** scalable services

metricminds

German Mocap Specialists

## About Metricminds Metricminds is a German animation and cinematics studio founded in 2001, based in Frankfurt. Acquired by THQ Nordic/Embracer in 2022, they specialize in game cinematics, motion capture, and cutscene production, operating one of Europe's largest mocap volumes for 20+ years. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2001 - **Location:** Frankfurt am Main, Germany - **Acquired by:** THQ Nordic/Embracer Group (2022) - **Team:** 40+ core staff ## Services ### Cinematics Production - Game cutscenes - In-engine cinematics - Trailers - Real-time cinematics ### Motion Capture - One of Europe's largest mocap volumes - 20+ years operation - Performance capture - Face capture ### Animation - Keyframe animation - Facial animation - Motion editing - Scene creation ## Technology - MotionBuilder (central element) - Any game engine integration - Real-time delivery ## Notable Clients - Guerrilla Games - THQ Nordic - 2K Games - Crytek - EA - CD Projekt RED - Epic Games - People Can Fly - Gearbox - Ubisoft - Sony - Techland - Larian Studios ## Notable Projects - Baldur's Gate 3 - Horizon - Dying Light - Batman: Arkham Origins - EVOLVE - Darksiders III - Destroy All Humans ## Why Choose Metricminds - **20+ years** Europe's largest mocap - **Baldur's Gate 3** cinematics - **THQ Nordic** backing - **Frankfurt-based** German quality - **40+ specialists** core team

Ocellus Studio

French Art Excellence

## About Ocellus Studio Ocellus Studio is a Lyon, France-based animation and game development company specializing in stylized cinematics, trailers, and game development. As a key partner for Supercell and Epic Games, they work on franchises like Clash of Clans, Fortnite, and their own IP. ## Company Overview - **Location:** Lyon, France - **Founded by:** David Encinas, Cyril (Gobelins alumni) - **Focus:** Cinematics, trailers, game development ## Services ### Cinematics & Trailers - Game cinematics - Marketing trailers - User acquisition videos - Real-time Unreal 5.1 or pre-rendered ### Animation - 2D and 3D animation - Maya and Unreal workflows - Stylized art focus ### Game Development - Mobile game development - Console game development - Licensed games - Original IP ## Major Partners ### Supercell - Multi-billion dollar franchises - Clash of Clans cinematics - Clash Royale trailers - Brawl Stars content ### Epic Games - Second largest partner - Fortnite look development (since Chapter 04 Season 01) - Unreal Engine 5 expertise ## Original Games - **Marsupilami: The Secret of the Sarcophagus** (2021) - Award-winning first in-house title - **Smurf Dreams** - Development for Microids ## Team International team including lead animators with experience at Nike, Coca Cola, Netflix, Disney. ## Why Choose Ocellus Studio - **Supercell, Epic** primary partners - **Clash of Clans** cinematics - **Fortnite** look development - **Award-winning** original games - **France-based** EU quality

Reply Game Studios

Italian Game Development

## About Reply Game Studios Reply Game Studios is an Italian game developer based in Milan, part of Reply Group. Known for Soulstice, Joe Dever's Lone Wolf, and Theseus, they create AA games with deep combat, strong narrative, and stylish art for PC and consoles. ## Company Overview - **Location:** Milan, Italy - **Parent:** Reply Group - **Focus:** AA action games - **Platforms:** PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S ## Notable Games ### Soulstice (2022) - Dark fantasy action RPG - Dual character combat (Briar and Lute) - Voice: Stefanie Joosten (Metal Gear Solid V) - IGN Italy: 9/10 ### Other Titles - Joe Dever's Lone Wolf - Theseus ## Game Design Philosophy Deep combat systems, strong narrative, stylish art direction, spectacular boss fights, and high production values for AA games. ## Recognition IGN Italy: "An excellent product that can stand proudly alongside the best hack 'n' slash games ever made." ## Note Reply Game Studios is primarily a game developer rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference as a notable Italian studio. ## Why Reply Game Studios Matters - **Soulstice** 9/10 IGN Italy - **Reply Group** corporate backing - **Milan-based** Italian quality - **AA production** high values - **Action RPG** specialists

Semaphore

VR & Simulation Experts

## About Semaphore Semaphore is Saudi Arabia's first game development studio, founded in 2002 in Riyadh. They develop games, simulations, and virtual reality applications in both Arabic and English, including Unearthed: Trail of Ibn Battuta and Badiya. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2002 - **Location:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - **Focus:** Games, VR, simulation - **Languages:** Arabic and English ## Notable Games ### Unearthed: Trail of Ibn Battuta - Episodic action-adventure - Released 2013-2014 - PS3, PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Ouya ### Badiya - Infinite procedural survival - Desert exploration setting ### Other Projects - Badiya: Battle Royale - Out of Coverage - Misk Schools Quest - vMakkah (simulation) - vGallery, vMuseum ## Recognition - E3 2016 PC Gaming Show feature - Sony PlayStation PSN Store - Apple Editors Choice - True-Gaming Award: Best Arab Game ## Why Choose Semaphore - **Saudi Arabia's first** game studio since 2002 - **Arabic + English** bilingual development - **E3 featured** global recognition - **VR/simulation** diverse capabilities - **Regional pioneer** MENA gaming

Smile More Productions

AAA Narrative Design

## About Smile More Productions Smile More Productions is a narrative design and game writing studio founded in 2024 by Claire Lily Squire, a former Ubisoft Shanghai narrative designer. Specializing in story services for small to medium studios, they offer decades of combined experience across world-famous IPs. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2024 - **Founder:** Claire Lily Squire (CEO) - **Background:** Former Ubisoft Shanghai - **Focus:** Narrative design outsourcing ## Services ### Narrative Design - Story development - Narrative systems design - Lore creation and management - Documentation and style guides ### Game Writing - Script writing - Dialogue writing - Character development ### Localization - English localization revision - Translation review - Script reading and feedback ### Voice Production - Voice acting casting - Voice direction ### Mission Design - Design documentation - Layout and playtesting ### World Building - Setting development - World refinement ## Philosophy Founded after Claire noticed differences between how small/medium and large studios handle narrative, aiming to bring AAA narrative expertise to studios of all sizes. ## Why Choose Smile More Productions - **Ubisoft veteran** AAA experience - **Full narrative** design to direction - **World-famous IPs** background - **English localization** expertise - **Boutique approach** personalized service

Work With Indies

Indie Game Co-Development Network

## About Work With Indies Work With Indies is a job board and community platform connecting artists, designers, developers, and other professionals with indie game studios. They help passionate individuals find fulfilling roles in independent game development. ## Platform Overview - **Focus:** Indie game industry jobs - **Type:** Job board and community - **Audience:** Game developers, artists, designers ## Services ### Job Board - Indie game job listings - Developer positions - Artist opportunities - Designer roles ### Community - Industry networking - Indie game connections - Career resources ## Target Audience - Artists - Designers - Developers - QA testers - Community managers - Marketing professionals ## Philosophy Found the most fulfillment working with indie game developers after partnering with major gaming brands. ## Related Services ### Indie Pups Partnership Marketing company offering: - Game publishing consultation - Pitch deck design - Marketing services - PC, mobile, console support ## Industry Focus - Independent game studios - Small to medium developers - Passion-driven projects - Creative game development ## Why Choose Work With Indies - **Indie-focused** specialized platform - **Community-driven** networking - **Multi-discipline** all roles - **Curated jobs** quality listings - **Industry passion** aligned values

AbleGamers

Game Accessibility Leaders

## About AbleGamers / Accessible Games AbleGamers (operating as Accessible Games) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity dedicated to gaming accessibility. Their mission is to enable play, combat social isolation, foster inclusive communities, and improve quality of life for people with disabilities. ## Core Services ### Accessible Player Experiences (APX) - Certification program for accessible game design - APX Practitioner Course with multiple class offerings - Custom training for teams of 15+ people - Industry-leading accessibility standards ### Research Services - Player Panels connecting studios with disabled gamers - User testing with accessibility-focused participants - Three subscription tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold): - Discounted service rates - Priority service queue access - Project management support - Evaluations and training resources ### Consultation & Education - Accessibility audits and reviews - Best practices guidance - Developer training programs ## Accessibility Frameworks ### Access Patterns - Flexible controller options - Improved precision controls - Customizable displays - Alternative input methods ### Challenge Patterns - Difficulty modifications - Accessibility assists - Adaptive gameplay options ## Major Partners - Sony - Embracer Group - Warner Bros. Entertainment - Gearbox - Blizzard Entertainment ## Impact Industry researchers note that AbleGamers player panels provide "high quality, engaged players" for research, enabling developers to understand accessibility improvements needed for players with disabilities. ## Why Choose AbleGamers - **Industry authority** in gaming accessibility - **Direct access** to disabled gamer communities - **Certification programs** to validate accessibility efforts - **Research-backed** methodologies and frameworks - **Nonprofit mission** focused on inclusion

ACE

Surreal Game Creators

## About ACE Team ACE Team is an award-winning independent game development studio based in Chile. Founded with a passion for creating unique and visually distinctive gaming experiences, the studio has earned international recognition for its innovative approach to game design. ## Notable Games ### The Eternal Cylinder (2020) Survival adventure featuring bizarre, procedurally-generated alien worlds. ### Rock of Ages Series - **Rock of Ages III** (2020) - **Rock of Ages II: Bigger & Boulder** (2017) - **Rock of Ages** (2011) Tower defense meets racing in this unique historical comedy franchise. ### Other Titles - **The Deadly Tower of Monsters** (2016) - B-movie inspired action-adventure - **Abyss Odyssey** (2014) - Roguelike side-scrolling adventure - **Zeno Clash 2** (2013) - First-person brawler sequel - **Zeno Clash** (2009) - Breakthrough first-person melee combat game ## Awards & Recognition - **PC Gamer Indie Game of the Year** (Zeno Clash, 2009) - **IGF Excellence in Visual Arts Finalist** (Zeno Clash) - **Machinima Inside Gaming Most Original Game** (Rock of Ages, 2011) - **Gaming Excellence Best Downloadable Game of E3** (Rock of Ages, 2011) - **Best PC/Console Videogame** at Videogames Chile Awards (Abyss Odyssey, 2015) - **Game Developers Choice Awards Best Debut Studio Finalist** - **Gamasutra Honorable Mention** as top developer (2009) ## Location **Headquarters:** Santiago, Chile ## Specializations - Unique visual art direction - Innovative gameplay mechanics - Independent game development - Cross-platform releases ## Why Choose ACE Team - **Award-winning creativity** with internationally recognized titles - **Distinctive visual style** that stands out in the market - **Proven track record** of successful indie releases - **Innovative design** pushing boundaries of game genres

Game Cooks

Lebanese Mobile Games

## About Game Cooks Game Cooks is a pioneering game development studio founded in 2011 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With 14+ years experience and 25+ international awards, they specialize in VR, AR, mobile games, and custom gamified solutions for global brands. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 2011 - **14+ years** experience - **25+ international awards** - **20+ games** released - **Headquarters:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ## Leadership - Arz - Creative Director - Mark - Head of Tech - Lebnan - Partner - Abdallah - Executive Advisor ## Services ### B2B Solutions - Custom game development - Gamified brand experiences - VR experiences - AR applications - Mobile solutions ### B2C Games - Original VR games - Mobile games - Multi-platform releases ### Platforms - VR (Oculus, PSVR) - Mobile (iOS, Android) - AR ## Notable Projects ### B2B Clients - Emaar - STC - Burj Khalifa (Dubai Rising Falcon - VR Challenge winner) - Accor - E& - Skydive Dubai ### B2C Games - **Vindicta** - VR FPS - **Abunka** - MOBA shooter - Zolo, Hovr, Avo, Polyblast ## Recognition - Winner of "VR & Beyond Challenge" (selected from 125+ global teams) - First Arabic mobile game developer ## Markets GCC, Paris, San Francisco, international ## Why Choose Game Cooks - **25+ awards** proven excellence - **Saudi Arabia** leading studio - **VR/AR specialists** with major brand work - **14+ years** regional expertise - **Burj Khalifa** and Emaar projects

Mighty Plus

Minsk Mobile Development

## About Mighty Plus Mighty Plus is a mobile game development studio based in Minsk, Belarus. With expertise in game design, art, and coding, they specialize in mobile app development using Unity 3D, offering cross-functional capabilities from wireframing to deployment. ## Company Overview - **Location:** Minsk, Belarus - **Focus:** Mobile game development - **Engine:** Unity 3D - **Platforms:** iOS, Android ## Services ### Mobile Development - Client-based mobile apps - Client-server mobile apps - Cross-platform development - iOS development - Android development ### Game Production - Game design - Game art - Game coding - Gamification ### Full Development Cycle - Wireframing - Storyboarding - Development - Design - Deployment ## Technical Expertise - Unity 3D game engine - Mobile-first development - Cross-functional teams - Client-server architecture ## Belarus Gaming Industry Part of Belarus's growing game development ecosystem alongside: - Wargaming (4,500+ employees) - Melsoft Games - Altwolf Software ## Eastern Europe Advantage Belarus is known for: - High density of skilled programmers - Competitive development rates - Strong technical education - Growing gaming sector ## Why Choose Mighty Plus - **Unity 3D** specialists - **Minsk, Belarus** competitive rates - **Mobile-first** iOS and Android - **Full-cycle** wireframe to deployment - **Gamification** expertise

MiroWin Studio

PC/VR Game Development

## About MiroWin Studio MiroWin Studio is a Ukrainian full-cycle PC/VR/console game development studio and art outsourcing team founded in 2017 in Kyiv. With 20+ specialists working in Unreal Engine 4/5, they are official partners of Oculus, HTC, PlayStation, Pico, Nolo, and Huawei. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2017 - **Location:** Kyiv, Ukraine - **Team:** 20+ specialists - **Engine:** Unreal Engine 4/5 ## Official Partnerships - Oculus - HTC - PlayStation - Pico - Nolo - Huawei ## Services ### Game Development - PC game development - VR game development - Console development - Porting (Oculus, VivePort, PlayStation) ### Art Services - 2D art - 3D art - Tech art - Level design ### Additional Services - Game design - Non-entertainment VR apps - Indie game marketing - Promotion services ## Team Composition - Unreal Engine developers - Game designers - Level designers - Tech artists - 2D artists - 3D artists ## Released Titles - Guns'n'Stories: Bulletproof VR - Boiling Steel - Bureau of Contacts (PC co-op horror) - RU77 (VR game about 90s CIS) ## Outsourcing Experience 3+ years working with clients from USA, UK, Germany, Poland, Estonia, and CIS countries. ## Why Choose MiroWin Studio - **Official VR partners** Oculus, PlayStation, HTC - **Unreal specialists** UE4/5 expertise - **5 released games** proven track record - **Ukraine-based** competitive rates - **20+ specialists** dedicated team

Piranha Bytes

German RPG Masters

## About Piranha Bytes Piranha Bytes was a German RPG developer founded in 1997 in Essen, best known for the Gothic, Risen, and ELEX series. Acquired by THQ Nordic in 2019, the studio closed in 2024 after 27 years of development. ## Company History - **Founded:** 1997 (Bochum, Germany) - **Location:** Essen, Germany - **Team:** ~31 employees - **Acquired by:** THQ Nordic (2019) - **Closed:** 2024 ## Major Game Series ### Gothic Series - Fantasy RPG franchise - Multiple titles - Millions of copies sold ### Risen Series - Three fantasy RPG titles - Spiritual successor to Gothic ### ELEX Series - Post-apocalyptic sci-fi RPG - ELEX (original) - ELEX II (2022, final release) ## Legacy Created some of the most beloved European RPGs, known for: - Immersive open worlds - Player freedom - Challenging gameplay - Atmospheric settings ## Closure Closed in 2024 as Embracer Group sought buyers during restructuring following failed $2B Savvy Games deal. ## Spiritual Successors - **Pithead Studio** - Founded by former leads Björn and Jennifer Pankratz - **Gothic 1 Remake** - In development by Alkimia Interactive ## Note Piranha Bytes is closed. Entry exists for historical reference. ## Why Piranha Bytes Mattered - **Gothic series** cult classic - **27 years** German RPG history - **ELEX** unique sci-fi RPG - **Millions sold** worldwide - **European RPG** pioneer

Platige Image

Award-Winning Game Cinematics

## About Platige Image Platige Image is a Polish animation and VFX studio founded in 1997 in Warsaw, world-renowned for game cinematics and trailers. Creators of The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 cinematics, they have studios in Warsaw, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. ## Company History - **Founded:** 1997 - **Location:** Warsaw, Poland - **Founders:** Jarosław Sawko, Piotr Sikora - **Studios:** Warsaw (HQ), Los Angeles, Tokyo - **Patron:** Tomek Bagiński (Oscar-nominated director) ## Services ### Game Cinematics - Trailers - Cinematic cutscenes - Marketing content - Reveal trailers ### Animation & VFX - CGI animation - Visual effects - Pre-rendered content - Real-time (Unreal Engine 5) ## Notable Projects ### CD Projekt RED - The Witcher 4 Cinematic (ADC Gold Cube 2025) - Cyberpunk 2077 trailers ### AAA Publishers - Call of Duty: Vanguard & Warzone - Dying Light 2 - Company of Heroes 3 - Resident Evil - God of War - Total War ## Major Clients - CD Projekt RED - Ubisoft - Activision - Smilegate ## Awards - European Film Award (Best Animated Film - Another Day of Life) - ADC Gold Cube 2025 (The Witcher 4 trailer) - Oscar nomination (The Cathedral - Tomek Bagiński) ## Why Choose Platige Image - **The Witcher** cinematics creator - **Oscar-nominated** leadership - **Warsaw + LA + Tokyo** global reach - **AAA publishers** trusted partner - **Since 1997** industry pioneer

Player Research

Games UX Research Experts

## About Player Research Player Research is a UK-based games user research and playtesting studio founded in 2012, now part of Keywords Studios. With offices in Brighton and Montreal, they provide player insights through in-lab, remote, and expert-led research for games of all platforms. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2012 - **Location:** Brighton, UK and Montreal, Canada - **Team:** 11-50 employees - **Parent:** Keywords Studios ## Services ### Games User Research - Playtesting (lab and remote) - Player experience research - Usability testing - Bespoke research projects ### Research Methods - In-the-lab testing - Play-at-home research - Expert-led evaluation - Observation facilities (12-screen lab) ### Accessibility - Disabled player collaboration - Accessibility audits - Inclusive game development ## Platform Coverage - PC - Console - Mobile - VR - All ages ## Team Expertise - Human-computer interaction - Applied cognitive psychology - Accessibility specialists - Neuroscience ## Notable Projects - Goat Simulator 3 - Life is Strange 2 (award-winning) - Hundreds of games impacting billions of players ## Why Choose Player Research - **Keywords Studios** backing - **Brighton + Montreal** labs - **Accessibility experts** inclusive testing - **All platforms** PC to VR - **Since 2012** proven expertise