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Company Profile
Annapurna Interactive
Website
annapurnainteractive.com/
About
Established in 2016, Annapurna Interactive works with independent game creators from around the world, helping them create and release personal experiences for everyone. The company is a division of Annapurna Pictures.
Some notable games released by the company include What Remains of Edith Finch (2017 BAFTA Game of the Year), Gorogoa, Donut County, and Outer Wilds (2019 BAFTA Game of the Year).
Accolades
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Jobs In Games
Leanne Loombe joins Annapurna as executive VP and head of games
She will report to the firm's president of interactive and new media Hector Sanchez
Publishing News
Former Annapurna Interactive employees take over Private Division portfolio
Haveli Investments is backing the venture
Excecutive Fallout
Annapurna Interactive faces mass resignation over leadership dispute
Negotiations to spin off the video game division as an independent entity fell through when Ellison withdrew from further talks
Buyout
Annapurna to acquire previous partner 24 Bit Games
Building on their long-standing partnership, the South African Studio will become a "key development asset" for Annapurna
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Netflix Games
Netflix Games gears up for end of year release blitz
The company is launching two new titles from Annapurna Interactive with a further two new games coming in the new year
Director Deluge
Annapurna Interactive makes multiple hires to internal development studio
Helmed by game director Chelsea Hash, the new additions – Brett Lajzer, Evan Hembacher, and Cosimo Galluzzi – will push forward with an unannounced project
Best Of 2021
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Breath Of The Who?
The Pathless: From Abzû to Apple Arcade headliner to launch
Giant Squid founder and creative director Matt Nava details the four-year journey
Set Up Shop
Annapurna Interactive opens new internal dev studio in Los Angeles
"Many of us came from an internal development background and are excited to make this a part of Annapurna Interactive moving forward"
Walk The Path
Annapurna Interactive launches The Pathless for Apple Arcade on November 12th
It was first announced for the service one year ago
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Welcome Aboard
Annapurna Interactive hires Capybara Games co-founder Nathan Vella
"I'm really excited to leverage my experience to help these awesome creators make the best games they can."
Sayonara Self Publishing
Indie developer Simogo signs publishing deal with Annapurna Interactive
They worked together on Sayonara Wild Hearts
Neo Cab Nod
Sayonara Wild Hearts nabs two BAFTA 2020 nominations
Awards take place on April 2nd at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London
Wheelie Good Time
Sayonara Wild Hearts set to sparkle as Apple Arcade launch title
Also coming to PS4 and Switch
Deal Closed
Annapurna Pictures reportedly resolves more than $200 million in debt
The agreed deal will see participants in revolving credit facility receive an estimated $0.82 on the dollar
Legal Advice
Update: Annapurna Pictures seeks bankruptcy protection
The company owns Annapurna Interactive, publisher of indie titles such as Florence and Donut County
Telling Tales
Sam Barlow talks publishing and selling narrative games ahead of his next title Telling Lies
"The games market is still one of extremes with the huge $100 million games at one end and the indie games at the other"
Indie Spotlight
"I had way too much confidence": Ben Esposito on Donut County's six year journey through development
“One of the biggest challenges was the decision to make it by myself"
Awards
Gorogoa and Golf Clash score accolades at the BAFTAs
Pixel Hunt’s Bury Me, My Love was also nominated in several categories
Gdc Awards
Gorogoa grabs a brace of awards at GDC
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild bags a hattrick, Vlambeer co-founder wins Ambassador Award
First Love
Annapurna Interactive to publish Melbourne dev Mountains' debut narrative-focused game Florence
Title to be published on the Apple App Store in 2018
Pictures To Publishing
Annapurna Pictures wants to explore interactive storytelling with new games publishing arm
Signs deals with a number of indie developers