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Chaosmonger Studio

Masters of Interactive Fiction

## About Chaosmonger Studio Chaosmonger Studio is a multimedia production company headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, originally founded in Bologna, Italy in the early 2000s by Nicola Piovesan. With nearly 20 years of experience, they produce various entertainment including video games, documentaries, films, and music videos. ## History - **Founded:** Early 2000s in Bologna, Italy - **Current HQ:** Tallinn, Estonia - **Founder:** Nicola Piovesan - **Gaming since:** 2019 ## Recognition - 100+ awards in hundreds of festivals worldwide - Including prestigious A-Series festivals - Gained worldwide attention when entering games in 2019 ## Services ### Game Development - Indie game development - Game publishing - Metroidvania/platformer specialization ### Multimedia Production - Documentaries - Science fiction films - Animations - Music videos - Graphic design ## Notable Games - **Clunky Hero** - Story-driven platformer metroidvania with RPG elements - **ENCODYA** (Neo Berlin 2062) - Adventure game released January 2021 - **Speedollama** - Fast platformer shooter released October 2024 - **Three Minutes to Eight** - Side-scrolling adventure - **Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior** - Upcoming Metroidvania ## Why Choose Chaosmonger Studio - **100+ awards** in film and gaming - **20 years** multimedia experience - **Indie game** development and publishing - **Estonia-based** with EU advantages - **Cross-media** production capabilities

DON'T NOD

Narrative Adventure Masters

## About DON'T NOD DON'T NOD (formerly Dontnod Entertainment) is a French video game developer and publisher based in Paris, France. Founded in 2008 by former Criterion Games, Ubisoft, and EA staff, they are best known for creating Life is Strange. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** May 1, 2008 - **250+ employees** in France - **Offices:** Paris (HQ) and Montréal, Canada (since 2020) - **Status:** Independent developer and publisher ## Founders - Hervé Bonin - Aleksi Briclot - Alain Damasio (created "Dontnod" palindrome) - Oskar Guilbert - Jean-Maxime Moris ## Notable Games ### Life is Strange Series - **Life is Strange** (2015) - 1M units in first month, 3M+ players - Created the franchise that defined narrative adventure gaming ### Other Titles - **Remember Me** (2013) - **Vampyr** (2018) - **Tell Me Why** (2020) - with Xbox Game Studios - **Jusant** (2023) - puzzle platformer - **Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden** (2024) - ARPG - **Lost Records: Bloom & Rage** - from Montréal studio ## Current Status 7+ games currently in development, including Netflix partnership for new narrative game. ## Specializations - Narrative adventure games - Episodic storytelling - ARPG development - Strong character-driven experiences ## Why Choose DON'T NOD - **Life is Strange creators** with narrative expertise - **250+ person team** across Paris and Montréal - **Independent** developer and publisher - **Multiple projects** in parallel - **Netflix partnership** for new content

Talespinners

Weaving Interactive Stories

## About Talespinners Talespinners is a UK-based game narrative outsourcing studio founded in 2016. Specializing in writing, narrative design, and story development for games, their team has contributed to BAFTA-winning Agatha Christie: Hercule Poirot and award-winning Disco Elysium. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** April 2016 - **Location:** Broadstairs, Kent, UK + Canada - **Focus:** Narrative design and game writing ## Services ### Writing - Plot development - Dialogue writing - Text and script - Editing and review ### Narrative Design - Story structure - Character development - Setting and world-building - Narrative systems ### Creative Services - Direction - Consultancy - Story workshops - Artist and actor direction ## Notable Projects ### BAFTA-Winning Work - Agatha Christie: Hercule Poirot - The First Cases (Blazing Griffin) - Nancy Drew: Midnight in Salem (HeR Interactive) ### Award-Winning Games - Disco Elysium (Game Awards, D.I.C.E., BAFTA Best Narrative) - Sunless Sea: Zubmariner - Sunless Skies - Fallen London ### AAA Credits - Battlefield 1 (DICE) - Total War: Rome II (Creative Assembly) - Binary Domain (SEGA) - Driver San Francisco (Ubisoft Reflections) ## Why Choose Talespinners - **Disco Elysium** award-winning credit - **BAFTA-winning** Agatha Christie game - **UK + Canada** team coverage - **Story workshops** collaborative approach - **AAA + indie** diverse experience

Lienzo

Mexican Culture in Gaming

## About Lienzo Lienzo is a Mexican video game studio founded in 2012 in Chihuahua. Known for culturally-inspired games like Mulaka (Tarahumara mythology) and Aztech: Forgotten Gods, they pioneered Mexican indigenous themes in gaming. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2012 - **Location:** Chihuahua, Mexico - **Founders:** Serrano (lead), Adolfo Rico (lead programmer) - **Initial Team:** 8 people - **Origin:** Advergaming and museum games ## Notable Games ### Mulaka - 3D action-adventure based on Tarahumara indigenous culture - Set in northern Mexico's breathtaking landscape - Play as a Sukurúame (shaman) - Preserves oral Tarahumara lore in visual form ### Hunter's Legacy - 2D action-platformer - Starring Ikki, a cat warrior - Sword and bow combat ### Aztech: Forgotten Gods - Action-adventure - Aztec mythology meets sci-fi ## Cultural Impact Lienzo was the first Mexican studio to embrace indigenous themes rather than emulating Western styles. They proved Mexican cultural content could succeed internationally, inspiring a new generation of Latin American developers. ## Approach Started without formal game design education (unavailable in Mexico at the time). Built expertise through advergaming and museum projects before creating original IP. ## Note Lienzo is primarily a game developer creating culturally-inspired original IP. ## Why Lienzo Matters - **Mulaka** cultural breakthrough - **Tarahumara mythology** preservation - **Mexico's pioneer** indie studio - **Indigenous themes** in gaming - **International success** with local culture

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

Out of the Blue

Narrative Adventure Studio

## About Out of the Blue Out of the Blue Games is an independent studio based in Madrid, Spain, founded by industry veteran Tatiana Delgado. Known for Call of the Sea and American Arcadia, they specialize in narrative-driven puzzle games with a 10-12 person remote-first team. ## Company History - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Team:** 10-12 people (remote-first) - **Founder:** Tatiana Delgado (17+ years experience) - **Background:** Gameloft, King, Tequila Works, Vertical Robot ## Notable Games ### Released - **Call of the Sea** (2020) - Lovecraft-inspired adventure, published by Raw Fury - **American Arcadia** - Narrative puzzle game ### Upcoming - **Call of the Elder Gods** - Sequel with Kwalee, featuring Yuri Lowenthal - **The Vigilante Diaries** ## Platforms - Windows PC - Xbox (One, Series X/S) - PlayStation (4, 5) - Nintendo Switch - Amazon Luna ## Philosophy Remote-first studio design (pre-COVID), veteran developers creating narrative puzzle experiences inspired by literature. ## Note Out of the Blue is primarily a game developer rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference as a notable Spanish studio. ## Why Out of the Blue Matters - **Call of the Sea** critical acclaim - **Raw Fury** publishing partnership - **Madrid-based** Spanish studio - **Narrative puzzles** specialists - **Remote-first** pioneer

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

Storm in a Teacup

Italian Horror Specialists

## About Storm in a Teacup Storm in a Teacup is an Italian indie game developer founded in 2013 in Rome by industry veterans Carlo Ivo Alimo Bianchi and Alberto Belli. Known for N.E.R.O. (2 Drago D'Oro Awards), Close to the Sun, and Steel Seed, they have 11-50 employees. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2013 - **Location:** Rome, Italy - **Founders:** Carlo Ivo Alimo Bianchi (Creative Director), Alberto Belli (Executive Director) - **Team:** 11-50 employees ## Notable Games ### N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure (2015) - Xbox One exclusive debut at E3 2014 - Developed with Unity - Drago D'Oro Award: Best Italian Game 2016 - Drago D'Oro Award: Best Artistic Direction 2016 - Best Video Game Trailer (Trailers FilmFest 2014) ### Close to the Sun (2019) - First-person horror adventure - Published by Wired Productions - Unreal Engine development ### Steel Seed (2025) - Sci-fi stealth game - April 2025 release ## Platforms - PC (Windows) - Xbox One - PlayStation 4 ## Technology - Unity - Unreal Engine ## Funding $161K grant funding (2023) ## Note Storm in a Teacup is primarily a game developer rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference as a notable Italian indie studio. ## Why Storm in a Teacup Matters - **N.E.R.O.** 2 Drago D'Oro Awards - **Rome-based** Italian indie - **Close to the Sun** horror acclaim - **Unity + Unreal** multi-engine - **E3 debut** Xbox showcase

Spiders

French AA RPG Studio

## About Spiders Spiders is a French video game developer founded in 2008 in Paris, now a subsidiary of Nacon. Known for action RPGs including GreedFall (2M+ copies), Mars: War Logs, and Steelrising, they develop games using their proprietary Silk Engine. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2008 - **Location:** Paris, France - **Director:** Jehanne Rousseau - **Parent:** Nacon (acquired 2019) - **Focus:** Action role-playing games ## Technology ### Silk Engine - Modified Sony PhyreEngine - Proprietary development - Used for all Spiders games ## Notable Games ### GreedFall (2019) - 2M+ copies shipped - Early 18th century fantasy setting - PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series ### GreedFall 2: The Dying World - Currently in development - Prequel to original ### Other Titles - Steelrising (French Revolution setting) - The Technomancer (Cyberpunk RPG) - Bound by Flame (Medieval fantasy) - Mars: War Logs ## Platforms - PC (Windows) - PlayStation 4 & 5 - Xbox One & Series X/S ## Note Spiders is primarily a game developer rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference as a notable French RPG studio. ## Why Spiders Matters - **GreedFall** 2M+ copies - **Paris-based** French studio - **Silk Engine** proprietary tech - **Nacon-owned** publisher backing - **Action RPG** specialists

LKA

Psychological Horror Experts

## About LKA LKA is an Italian independent game studio founded in 2014 in Florence by veteran artist Luca Dalcò. Known for psychological horror games The Town of Light and Martha Is Dead, set in Tuscany, Italy. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2014 - **Location:** Florence (Chianti region), Tuscany, Italy - **Founder:** Luca Dalcò ## Background Founder's expertise: - Computer graphics - Real-time applications - Theatrical stage design - Documentaries - Cultural heritage ## Notable Games ### The Town of Light (2016) - Psychological horror adventure - Volterra Psychiatric Asylum setting - 1938 mental health themes - PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch - Wired Productions published ### Martha Is Dead (2022) - Psychological thriller - Tuscany, Italy setting - Follow-up to Town of Light ## Focus Story-driven experiences exploring: - Mental health - Historical trauma - Italian culture - Difficult themes ## Note LKA is a game developer creating original IP, not an outsourcing provider. ## Why LKA Matters - **Town of Light** acclaim - **Italian horror** pioneer - **Psychological** storytelling - **Cultural authenticity** Florence-based

YAGER

Berlin Shooter Specialists

## About YAGER YAGER Development is a German video game developer founded in 1999 in Berlin by five friends from East Berlin. With 150+ employees from 30 countries, they're known for Spec Ops: The Line (5 German Developer Awards), Dreadnought, and The Cycle. Tencent acquired a minority stake in 2020. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 1999 - **Location:** Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany - **Founders:** Timo Ullmann, Uwe Beneke, Roman Golka, Philipp Schellbach, Mathias Wiese - **Team:** 150+ employees - **Countries:** 30 nationalities - **Investor:** Tencent (minority stake, 2020) ## Notable Games ### Spec Ops: The Line (2012) - 5 German Developer Awards - Best Action Game - Best German Game - Best Storyline - Best Graphics - Best Console Game ### Dreadnought (2017-2018) - PS4 and PC release - German Developer Prize 2017 (Best Technical Achievement) ### The Cycle - First self-published title (2019) ### Current Projects - Multiple unannounced projects ## Awards - Best Studio Germany (2012) - Multiple German Developer Awards ## Partnerships - Tencent second party studio family - GAME (German games industry association) - Unreal Tech Advisory Board ## Location Heart of Berlin-Kreuzberg overlooking river Spree and East Side Gallery. ## Why Choose YAGER - **Spec Ops: The Line** critically acclaimed - **Tencent-backed** strategic investor - **Berlin-based** German quality - **150+ employees** from 30 countries - **Self-publishing** capability

Narrative Tattoo

Stories That Leave a Mark

## About Narrative Tattoo Narrative Tattoo is a Poland-based narrative design and game writing consultancy. They specialize in helping game developers craft compelling stories, dialogue, and world-building for interactive entertainment. ## Company Overview - **Location:** Poland - **Focus:** Narrative design, game writing - **Services:** Story development, dialogue writing ## Services ### Narrative Design - Story architecture - Player choice systems - Branching narratives - World-building ### Game Writing - Dialogue writing - Character development - Quest/mission design - Lore documentation ### Consulting - Narrative reviews - Story consulting - Writing workshops - Mentorship ## Poland Gaming Industry Poland has a strong game development ecosystem known for narrative-driven games: - CD Projekt RED (The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077) - Techland (Dying Light) - 11 bit studios (This War of Mine) - Flying Wild Hog ## Why Consider Narrative Services - **Story-driven games** growing market - **Player engagement** through narrative - **Poland-based** narrative expertise - **Central Europe** timezone alignment

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

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

Sweet Baby Inc

Narrative Consultation for Games

## About Sweet Baby Inc Sweet Baby Inc is a Canadian narrative development and consultation studio founded in 2018 in Montreal by former Ubisoft developers. They consult on video game narratives to promote diverse, empathetic storytelling, having worked on God of War Ragnarök, Alan Wake 2, and Spider-Man 2. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2018 - **Location:** Montreal, Canada - **Founders:** Kim Belair (CEO), David Bédard (COO) - **Background:** Former Ubisoft developers - **Focus:** Narrative consulting ## Mission "Tell better, more empathetic stories while diversifying and enriching the video games industry" and "make games more engaging, more fun." ## Services ### Narrative Consulting - Story development - Character writing - Cultural authenticity review - Inclusive storytelling ### Developer Support - Consultation with cultural representatives - Team training - Credits guidance - Pay equity support ## Notable Projects - God of War Ragnarök (Santa Monica Studio) - Alan Wake 2 (Remedy) - Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games, 3-year collaboration) - Sable ## Major Clients - Valve - Xbox - 2K - Electronic Arts - Rocksteady - Santa Monica Studio - Square Enix - Ubisoft - Warner Bros. Games - Wizards of the Coast ## Why Choose Sweet Baby Inc - **God of War, Alan Wake 2** AAA credits - **Montreal-based** Canadian studio - **Narrative specialists** story expertise - **Major publishers** trusted partner - **Cultural authenticity** inclusive focus

Actezéro

Game development outsourcing studio

## About ActeZéro ActeZéro is a narrative design agency based in Lyon, 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