Professional Programming
for Game Development

Counterpunch Studios

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Counterpunch Studios Counterpunch Studios is a game development studio that was acquired by Virtuos in October 2020. Now operating as part of Virtuos, they provide character creation, animation, and performance capture services for AAA game development. ## Parent Company **Virtuos** - A Singaporean video game development company headquartered in Fusionopolis, Singapore, with studios across Asia, Europe, and North America specializing in game development and art production for AAA consoles, PC, and mobile. ## Services ### Character Creation - Character design - Character modeling - Creature creation ### Animation - Facial animation - Body animation - Motion capture planning and production ### Pre-Production - Storyboards - Previsualization (previs) - Editorial and layout ## Virtuos Network As part of Virtuos, Counterpunch has access to: - Global studio network - AAA-quality pipelines - Major publisher relationships ## Why Choose Counterpunch Studios - **Virtuos backing** with global resources - **Character specialists** for AAA games - **Full animation** pipeline capabilities - **Motion capture** planning and production - **Previs and storyboard** services

Core Tools Software Engineering

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Core Games (Manticore Games) Core Games is a free game creation platform operated by Manticore Games, Inc., based in San Mateo, California. Rather than an outsourcing studio, Core provides tools for creators to build, publish, and monetize multiplayer games. ## Company - **Operator:** Manticore Games, Inc. - **Location:** San Mateo, California, USA - **Platform Type:** Game creation platform (UGC) ## Platform Services ### Game Creation Tools - Thousands of built-in 3D shapes, props, and materials - Pre-built game frameworks (Battle Royale, Racing, etc.) - Multiplayer preview mode - No coding required options ### Publishing & Distribution - One-click publishing - Scalable high-end servers - Built-in netcode for multiplayer - Instant audience access ### Monetization - Perks system (cosmetics, battle passes, subscriptions) - 50% revenue share for creators - In-app purchase support ## Platform Details - **Current:** PC-only - **Planned:** Mobile and console expansion - **Engine:** Built on Unreal Engine technology ## Community - User-generated games - Creator events and game jams - Notable collaborations (e.g., deadmau5) ## Resources - Core Academy training - Documentation and forums - Community support ## Note Core Games is a creation platform, not a traditional outsourcing studio. It enables creators to build games using provided tools and assets.

Blue Byte

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Ubisoft Blue Byte Ubisoft Blue Byte GmbH (formerly Blue Byte) is one of Germany's oldest and most prestigious game development studios, founded in 1988 and acquired by Ubisoft in 2001. They are best known for creating the Anno and The Settlers franchises. ## Company History - **Founded:** October 1988 in Mülheim by Thomas Hertzler and Lothar Schmitt - **Acquired by Ubisoft:** 2001 (26 million marks) - **695 employees** (as of August 2024) ## Studio Locations Ubisoft Blue Byte unites three German studios: - **Ubisoft Düsseldorf** (Luise-Rainer-Straße 7, 40235) - **Ubisoft Mainz** - **Ubisoft Berlin** (established 2018) ## Key Franchises ### Anno Series - City-building strategy games - Multiple successful entries ### The Settlers Series - Die Siedler (1993) - Breakthrough success - Numerous sequels - Most well-known Blue Byte product ### Other Notable Games - Great Courts (1989) - First published game - Battle Isle (1991) - Turn-based strategy success ## Services ### Development - Full game development - Co-development for Ubisoft AAA titles - VR entertainment - Cutting-edge technology development ## Parent Company **Ubisoft** ## Why Choose Blue Byte - **35+ years** of German game development excellence - **695 employees** across three studios - **Ubisoft resources** and support - **Anno & Settlers** franchise expertise - **Co-development** for AAA titles

Avant Inc.

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Avant Inc. (Avant Games) Avant Inc., operating as Avant Games, is a game development company providing development services for the gaming industry. ## Services ### Game Development - Game development services - Interactive entertainment development ## Note Limited detailed information is available about Avant Games' specific services, team size, and notable projects. The company website (avantgames.net) provides additional details. ## Why Choose Avant Games - Game development services - Industry experience

Creative Fabworks

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Abstraction Games Abstraction Games is a AAA game development and co-development studio based in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. Founded around 2007, they have grown to 100+ employees specializing in technically demanding projects and ports for major publishers. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** ~2007 - **100+ employees** - **Location:** Valkenswaard, The Netherlands ## Services ### Game Development - AA/AAA full-cycle game development - Creative co-development partnerships - Technically demanding projects ### Porting - Game ports and platform adaptations - Multi-platform development - Console optimization ### Platforms - PlayStation 4/5 - Nintendo Switch - PC (Steam/Windows) - Xbox ## Notable Projects - **Dune: Awakening** - Funcom - **Mass Effect: Legendary Edition** - EA/BioWare - **Halo: The Master Chief Collection** - Microsoft/343 Industries - **Baldur's Gate 3** - Larian Studios - **Ark: Survival Evolved** - **Remnant: From the Ashes** ## Major Clients - EA - Microsoft/343 Industries - BioWare - Larian Studios - Funcom - Devolver Digital ## Why Choose Abstraction Games - **Mass Effect & Halo** AAA credits - **100+ developers** for scale - **Netherlands-based** with strong expertise - **Larian Studios partnership** on Baldur's Gate 3 - **Multi-platform** porting specialists

AccelByte

Game development outsourcing studio

## About AccelByte AccelByte is a multiplatform game backend-as-a-service (BaaS) provider that helps game studios build, launch, and operate online games at scale. They offer plug-and-play backend systems covering 80% of standard game backend needs while enabling custom feature development. ## Services ### Backend Services - Identity management - Matchmaking systems - Social features - Player progression - Plug-and-play solutions for 80% of standard needs ### Backend Customization (Extend) - Extensibility tools for custom features - Custom progression systems - Tailored backend logic ### Server Orchestration - Automated server management - Cloud deployment - Elastic autoscaling across regions - Multi-region support ### Build Distribution - Incremental patching - Version control - QA and testing support worldwide ### Crash Reporting - Real-time debugging - Stack traces - Player impact scoring ### Tools & Utilities - Load testing - Configuration validation - Live gameplay monitoring ## Notable Clients Games and studios using AccelByte include: - **VAIL VR** (AEXLAB) - **Wildgate/Moonshot Games** (Dreamhaven) - **Supervive** (Theorycraft) - **Deceive** (Bandit Studios/Tripwire) - **The Callisto Protocol** (Striking Distance Studios/Krafton) - **The Anacrusis** (Stray Bombay) - **Lynked: Banner of the Spark** (FuzzyBot) ## Value Proposition - Saves hundreds of thousands in engineering hires - Reduces 6-18 months of development time - Hands-on support from pre-launch through live operations - Battle-tested platform across indie to AAA titles ## Why Choose AccelByte - **Comprehensive BaaS** covering most backend needs - **Scalable infrastructure** from indie to AAA - **Proven with major titles** like The Callisto Protocol - **Time and cost savings** vs building in-house - **Hands-on support** throughout game lifecycle

Blacksteinn, Ltd.

Game development outsourcing studio

## About Blacksteinn Blacksteinn is an independent external game art development studio based in Almaty, Kazakhstan. With 9+ years of experience and 60+ high-budget projects, they provide art services to AAA studios including CD Projekt RED, Remedy, and id Software. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** ~2015 - **Location:** Almaty, Kazakhstan - **Founder/President:** Dmitry Sorokin - **Experience:** 9+ years, 60+ projects ## Services ### 3D Art - Characters - Vehicles - Weapons - Environment - Props - Full-cycle asset creation ### 2D Art - Concept art - Character design - Environment concepts ### Animation - Character animation - Creature animation - Cinematic animation ## Major Clients - CD Projekt RED - Remedy Entertainment - id Software - Obsidian Entertainment - Crytek - Saber Interactive ## Notable Projects - **Atomic Heart** - **Ready or Not** - **Miasma Chronicles** - **Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game** - **Smite** ## Business Principles - Responsibility and care at every production stage - Respect for all parties involved - Creative approach to problem solving - Protection of incoming/outgoing information - Quality comes first ## Contact - **Jobs:** job@blacksteinn.com - **Business:** business@blacksteinn.com ## Why Choose Blacksteinn - **CD Projekt RED, Remedy, id Software** clients - **60+ high-budget** projects completed - **9+ years** experience - **Full-cycle 3D** art production - **Kazakhstan-based** competitive rates

Co-Dev

Game development outsourcing studio

## About StudioKrew (Co-Development) StudioKrew is a game development outsourcing company based in India with offices in USA, Canada, and UAE. They provide co-development, dedicated teams, and game art services for mobile, PC, console, and Web3 games. ## Locations - India (primary) - USA - Canada - UAE ## Services ### Game Co-Development - Feature and module development - Production support - Team extension services - IP and creative control retained by client ### Game Development - Mobile game development - PC game development - Console game development - AR/VR game development - Web3/NFT games ### AAA Support - Environment art - Character development - Engine modules - Backend development - LiveOps support ### Technical Expertise - Unity - Unreal Engine - Flutter - React Native - SWIFT & Kotlin - C# & Python - MERN Stack - Autodesk REVIT ## Engagement Models - Hourly - Retainer - Fixed-price - Full-cycle studio - Team augmentation ## Markets USA, UK, Canada, UAE, South Africa, India ## Why Choose StudioKrew - **Flexible engagement** models - **India-based** competitive rates - **AAA co-dev** support - **Unity & Unreal** expertise - **Global offices** for timezone coverage

Room 8 Group

Complete game outsourcing solutions

## About Room 8 Group Room 8 Group is a global leader in external art production and game development, uniting seven specialized studios: Room 8 Studio, Dragons Lake, Massive Black, Solid Bash, PUGA Studios, Heroic, and highlight QA. They work with 7 of the top 10 global publishers. ## Company Overview - **Headquarters:** Cyprus - **Type:** Multi-studio holding - **Reach:** Global presence across 9+ countries - **Clients:** 7 of top 10 publishers ## Studio Family ### Room 8 Studio - Art production and game development ### Dragons Lake - Art outsourcing ### Massive Black - Concept art and design ### Solid Bash - Development services ### PUGA Studios - Art production ### Heroic - Game development ### highlight QA - Quality assurance ## Global Locations - USA (Los Angeles) - UK - Brazil - Canada - Cyprus - Japan - Poland - Romania - Ukraine ## Single Ecosystem Studios can be leveraged individually or at group level, working together within a unified ecosystem for maximum flexibility and scale. ## BAFTA-Nominated Work - Alan Wake 2 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - Diablo IV - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III - Forza Motorsport ## Why Choose Room 8 Group - **7 studios** unified ecosystem - **BAFTA nominations** proven quality - **Top 10 publishers** trusted partner - **Global presence** 9+ countries - **Full-service** art to QA

WN Media Group

Games media and development

## About WN Media Group WN Media Group is a B2B events and services ecosystem for the video game industry. Operating worldwide with 30+ online events annually, they connect game industry communities across Europe, LATAM, Canada, USA, and China through conferences, recruitment, and educational platforms. ## Company Overview - **Focus:** B2B game industry services - **Events:** 30+ online events worldwide - **Regions:** Europe, LATAM, Canada, USA, China ## Platforms & Services ### WN Hub Online communication platform connecting game industry professionals with tools for reaching professional goals. ### WN Talents Recruitment agency for gaming industry positions. ### WN Academy Educational platform empowering gaming industry professionals. ### WN Game Finder Comprehensive catalog for developers, publishers, and investors to discover games. ### Game World Observer News and insights for the gaming industry. ## Major Events ### WN Conference - Berlin (flagship European event) - Abu Dhabi (MENA region) - Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) ### WN Summit - Regional summits worldwide ### WN C-Level Summit - Decision-maker focused events ## Recent Expansion - UAE presence with Abu Dhabi events - Vietnam expansion in 2024 - Berlin return after 3-year hiatus - MENA region strengthened ## Why Choose WN Media Group - **30+ events** annual coverage - **Global reach** 5+ regions - **Full ecosystem** events to education - **WN Hub** professional networking - **Industry-focused** dedicated to games

Globant

Technology and gaming innovation

## About Globant Globant is a NYSE-listed ($7.3B market cap) technology company founded in 2003 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Their Games Studio has grown to nearly 2,000 engineers, providing game development and support services to major publishers including EA. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 2003 - **Games Studio:** ~2,000 engineers - **Total Company:** 11,000+ engineers across 17 countries - **Headquarters:** Buenos Aires, Argentina (incorporated Delaware, USA) - **Stock:** NYSE listed ## Services ### Game Development - Full game development - Co-development support - Platform and backend services - Live operations support ### Technical Services - Unreal Engine development - Unity development - C++ and custom engine support - Rendering systems - Backend infrastructure ### Animation & VFX - Animation studio (established 2008) - VFX services ## Notable Projects - **Hogwarts Legacy** - 6 years development contribution ## Major Clients - EA (Electronic Arts) - Amazon - Major AAA publishers ## Why Choose Globant - **~2,000 game engineers** massive scale - **Hogwarts Legacy** AAA credit - **EA partnership** trusted by industry leaders - **NYSE-listed** financial stability - **Latin American talent** competitive advantage

Snowdrop Studio

The Division Creators

## About Snowdrop Studio Snowdrop Studio is a game development company providing development services and support to the gaming industry. They work on various gaming projects across different platforms and genres. ## Company Overview - **Focus:** Game development - **Industry:** Video games ## Note on Snowdrop Engine Snowdrop is also the name of a proprietary game engine developed by Massive Entertainment (Ubisoft), used in games like The Division series. Snowdrop Studio as a company is separate from this game engine. ## Services ### Game Development - Full-cycle development - Multi-platform development - Technical services ## Industry Context Game development outsourcing and co-development have become essential strategies for studios managing complex, multi-year projects. ## Why Consider Snowdrop Studio - **Game development** full services - **Multi-platform** cross-platform expertise - **Industry focus** gaming dedicated