1518 Studios

About 1518 Studios (Side)

1518 Studios, now rebranded as Side, is a leading video game development and art services partner headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With 40+ studios worldwide and 30 years of experience, they serve AAA to indie developers with comprehensive game development services.

Company Background

• Formed: February 2021 (merger of 5518 Studios + Orange Rock under Pole To Win)
• Headquarters: Los Angeles, California
• Global Presence: 4 continents (Europe, Asia, North America)
• Led by: Kasturi Rangan (former Orange Rock CEO)

Art Production Team

• 200+ artists internationally
• Art directors, artists, and animators
• Spread across 12 countries
• Every style, genre, and platform

Services

Game Art

• 2D and 3D art production
• Character and environment design
• UI/UX design
• Concept art
• Weapon art

Game Development

• Full-cycle development
• Mobile, console, and PC
• Live ops support

Additional Services

• Porting
• Product development
• Staff augmentation

Notable Projects

• Call of Duty: Mobile
• Raid: Shadow Legends
• Marvel Strike Force
• Ghostrunner 2 (2D concept art, 3D weapon art with One More Level/505 Games)

Why Choose 1518 Studios

• 40+ studios global network
• 200+ artists across 12 countries
• AAA clients like Activision and Plarium
• Full-cycle art and development services
• 30 years combined industry experience