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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

GIANTY Japan

Japan-Quality 3D Art

## About GIANTY Japan GIANTY Japan is the Japanese headquarters of GIANTY, a game development and software company with 350+ employees. Based in Tokyo, they maintain "Japanese standard" quality for game art, development, and AI services. ## Note This entry refers to the Japan office of GIANTY. See main GIANTY profile for complete company information. ## Location Tokyo, Japan - The ARGYLE Aoyama, 6F, Minato-ku ## Services Same as GIANTY global: - Art production (concept, 2D/3D, animation, VFX, UI/UX) - Game development (mobile, PC, Unity, Unreal, Roblox) - Software development - AI development ## Parent Company GIANTY (global headquarters) ## Why Choose GIANTY Japan - **Tokyo-based** Japanese operations - **Japanese quality** standards - **350+ global team** resources - **24+ years** experience since 2001

Red Kite Games

UK Co-Dev Excellence

## About Red Kite Games Red Kite Games is a UK-based game development studio founded in 2012 in Leeds, now part of Sumo Digital. Known for AAA co-development on titles like Hogwarts Legacy, Fall Guys, and Suicide Squad, they work with publishers including WB Games, Remedy, and Rocksteady. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2012 - **Founder:** Simon Iwaniszak - **Location:** Leeds city centre, UK - **Acquired by:** Sumo Digital (February 2019) ## Services - Work-for-hire development - Co-development partnerships - Original IP development ## Notable Projects ### AAA Co-Development - **Hogwarts Legacy** (WB Games) - **Fall Guys** (Mediatonic) - **Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League** (Rocksteady/WB Games) - **Control Ultimate Edition** (Remedy) - **Mafia series** (2K) - **Knockout City** (EA) - **Two Point Hospital** (SEGA) - **God of War III: Remastered** (Sony) - **Crackdown 3** (Microsoft) - **DiRT 4** (Codemasters) - **Call of Duty: Strike Team** (Activision) ## Team Background Industry veterans from Rockstar, Sony, 2K, SEGA, Microsoft, and Activision. ## Why Choose Red Kite Games - **Hogwarts Legacy** co-development - **Sumo Digital** backing - **AAA publishers** trusted partner - **Leeds-based** UK studio - **Rockstar, Sony** alumni team

Dhruva Interactive

India's Largest Art Studio

## About Dhruva Interactive Dhruva Interactive was India's oldest video game developer, founded in March 1997 in Bangalore by Rajesh Rao. The company contributed to over 100 titles for global publishers before being acquired by Rockstar Games in 2019 and merged into Rockstar India. ## Company History - **Founded:** March 1997 - **Location:** Bangalore, India - **Founder:** Rajesh Rao - **Peak Size:** 300+ employees - **Acquisition:** Sold to Rockstar Games for $7.9M in May 2019 ## Acquisition Timeline 1. **2016:** Starbreeze Studios acquired 90.5% stake for $8.5M 2. **2019:** Starbreeze sold to Rockstar Games for $7.9M due to financial difficulties 3. **Merged:** Into Rockstar India (500+ employees combined) ## Notable Project Contributions - **Halo 5: Guardians** - **Forza Horizon 3** - **Quantum Break** - **Sea of Thieves** - **Days Gone** - **Marvel's Spider-Man** - **Prey** (Arkane Studios) ## Services Provided (Historical) - Game development - Art production - Co-development support - Asset creation ## Legacy As India's pioneering game development studio, Dhruva established India as a viable outsourcing destination for AAA game development, contributing to over 100 titles across 20+ years before becoming part of Rockstar India. ## Why Choose Dhruva Interactive (Historical) - **100+ titles** contributed to - **AAA experience** with major franchises - **India's pioneer** in game development - **Now Rockstar India** with continued legacy

WN Media Group

Games media and development

A media company with game development and publishing capabilities. They offer development services, publishing support, and media coverage for games.

Kylyk Games

Thai Game Innovation

Thai game development studio creating innovative mobile and PC games. Part of Thailand's growing game development ecosystem.

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

Catness Game Studios

Console Porting Specialists

## About Catness Game Studios Catness Game Studios is a full-cycle game development company based in Castellón de la Plana, Spain. With nearly a decade of Unreal Engine specialization, they provide development, porting, and publishing services. ## Services ### Game Development Game development services adapted to client needs using Unreal Engine: - Full-cycle development - Co-development - Feature development ### Porting Multi-platform porting services: - Console ports - PC optimization - Cross-platform releases ### Publishing - Social media management - PR services - Marketing support - Distribution ## Published Games - **The Savior's Gang** - **Crimson Spires** - **Firegirl** - **Hell Pie** - **Steamroll** - **Chronicles of 2 Heroes** - **Silver Chains** ## Team Diverse team of Unreal Engine developers, artists, and marketing experts with nearly a decade of engine specialization. ## Partnerships - Thunderful Games - EastAsiaSoft ## Location **Headquarters:** Castellón de la Plana, Spain Paseo de la Universitat 23, Es 5, Pt 05, CP: 12006 ## Specializations - Unreal Engine development - Multi-platform porting - Indie game publishing - Marketing and PR ## Why Choose Catness Game Studios - **Unreal Engine specialists** with 10 years experience - **Full-cycle capabilities** from development to publishing - **Porting expertise** across platforms - **Publisher partnerships** with Thunderful and EastAsiaSoft - **European location** with competitive rates

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

Work With Indies

Indie Game Co-Development Network

Work With Indies is a platform connecting indie game developers with co-development partners, helping studios find the right collaborators for their projects.

Semaphore

VR & Simulation Experts

Veteran Saudi game development company in Riyadh specializing in games, VR, and simulation solutions for training and enterprise sectors.

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

Team Audio

Game Audio Systems Specialists

## About Team Audio Team Audio is a game audio outsourcing company trusted by legendary teams at Riot Games, Ghost Story, Obsidian, 2K, and BioWare. Positioning themselves as a "risk-reduction engine," they build audio, systems, and tools that make games sound incredible. ## Company Overview - **Focus:** Game audio services - **Approach:** Risk-reduction engine - **Clients:** Riot Games, Obsidian, 2K, BioWare, Ghost Story ## Services ### Audio Production - Sound design - Music composition - Voice production - Audio implementation ### Technical Services - Audio systems development - Tool creation - Pipeline optimization ### Integration - Engine integration - Middleware implementation - Technical audio design ## Major Clients - Riot Games - Ghost Story - Obsidian Entertainment - 2K Games - BioWare ## Philosophy "Building the audio, systems, and tools that make your games sound incredible and your pipelines silky smooth." ## Value Proposition - Seamless integration with development teams - Technical and creative expertise - Pipeline optimization - Reduced production risk ## Why Choose Team Audio - **Riot, Obsidian, BioWare** AAA clients - **Risk-reduction** proven approach - **Audio systems** technical expertise - **Pipeline tools** efficiency focus - **Full-service** sound to implementation

Smile More Productions

AAA Narrative Design

Smile More Productions is a UK-based narrative design co-development studio delivering AAA-quality narrative design content including story, dialogue, and world-building.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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