Hire Appeal Studios

## About Appeal Studios Appeal Studios is a Franco-Belgian video game development studio founded in 1995 by Yves Grolet, Franck Sauer, and Yann Robert. Best known as the creators of Outcast, one of the first open-world video games, they are now part of THQ Nordic (Embracer Group). ## Company History - **Founded:** 1995 in Belgium - **Original Team:** Previously worked on coin-op games at Art & Magic - **Acquired by:** THQ Nordic/Embracer Group - **Location:** 14 Audent Boulevard (4th floor), 6000 Charleroi, Belgium ## Notable Games ### Outcast Franchise - **Outcast** (1999) - One of the first open-world games, GameSpot "Adventure Game of the Year" - **Outcast: Second Contact** (2017) - Remastered edition - **Outcast: A New Beginning** (2024) - Long-awaited sequel ## Technical Innovation Appeal pioneered several technologies: - **Voxel-based graphics** - Alternative to Direct3D acceleration - **GAIA** - Advanced AI system - **Paradise** - Graphics/sound rendering API ## Specializations - Open-world game development - Action-adventure games - Technical innovation - Franchise development ## Parent Company **THQ Nordic** (Embracer Group) - Acquired through THQ Nordic GmbH and Amplifier Game Invest AB ## Why Choose Appeal Studios - **Open-world pioneers** with Outcast legacy - **Technical innovation** in graphics and AI - **THQ Nordic backing** with major resources - **Belgian development** talent - **Proven franchise** management