Joining In Japan
New studio Denkiworks aims to bring "East meets West" perspective with Project Tanuki
A trio of former Q-Games designers and programmers have formed a new Kyoto-based studio
New Studio
Krafton opens new deep learning-focused studio, ReLU Games
The studio will be Krafton’s 11th independent developer
New Studio
NetEase unveils Japanese studio PinCool Inc.
The studio will be led by Dragon Quest veteran Ryutaro Ichimura
Bad Brain
NetEase introduces Canada-based Bad Brain Game Studios
The move represents a continued push for international expansion, but is mobile being left behind?
Graphical Goodness
Virtuos Labs’ new Warsaw studio aims to create "best-in-class" graphics
Peter Sikachev takes on the role of new studio’s rendering lead
New Studio
NetEase to found new European studio, Anchor Point
The Barcelona-based, veteran-founded new studio will form part of the NetEase Games group
Studios
New eco-friendly studio TreesPlease reveals debut stealth-launched title Longleaf Valley
The studio has unveiled it's first title
Big Fish In The Big Easy
Big Fish Games expands with new office in New Orleans
The company hopes to foster a diverse talent pipeline
Studios
UK developer Creative Assembly to open new studio in Newcastle
The longtime collaborator with mobile developer Feral Interactive is set to bring their new development studio North-East
A Team Of Veterans
Former Riot Games execs raise $55 million in Series A for new studio Believer
Investments came from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Bitkraft, 1Up Ventures and more
New Studio
Room 8 Group unveils trailer and cinematic production studio Heroic
The studio is led by Head of CG Sandy Heslop
New Studio
NetEase funds Studio Flare in Tokyo
Former Marvelous executive vice president Toshinori Aoki will serve as president and CEO
Scary Stories
Blumhouse gets set to shock with new gaming arm
The horror media specialists have appointed Zach Wood and Don Sechler as president and CFO of Blumhouse Games
New Studio
Boss Alien founder unveils Hardball Games following successful seed funding
The team raised $5.2 million in a round led by Griffin Gaming Group and Playdemic founders
Creating In Canada
Krafton Montreal opens with reveal of The Bird That Drinks Tears adaptation
The studio is being led by Patrik Méthé, with their first game being based on a series of novels
New Studio
NetEase opens new Western studio Spliced Inc
Spliced Inc is the latest in a wave of international studios for the company
Supersonic Studio
Sega opens new California-based office to encourage creativity and facilitate streaming
Office will be a space for 235 employees across Sega and Atlus
A Helping Of Hires
Supercell starts up two new studios, with four ex-Riot employees on board
Steve Desilets, Matt Mocarsk, Maya Kylmamaa, Kevin J Bray, Candace Thomas and Charles Lee all join Supercell
Growing Globally
Gismart opens new office in Warsaw with compensated language courses offered
The company’s latest European centre currently employs 40 staff members
New Studio
New studio Playgig launches with $10.85m in seed funding and possible MOBA IP
According to the announcement, the company will be releasing cross-platform games, starting with an initial title called “Mystic Kingdom”
New Studio
Ex Niantic staff Alexia Mandeville and Bo Boghosian form new indie studio Bodeville Games
Bodeville is fully self-funded and currently working on multiple narrative-driven games.
Studio Formation
Wildlife Studios unveils new affiliate 8-Bit Bandits, led by industry vets
The new affiliate will be led by Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! veterans Stephen Jarret and Robert Woodburn
Sega In Singapore
Sega announces Singapore-based subsidiary as it seeks to expand in the Southeast Asia market
Established as a "key base" for future activity
New Studios, New Logo
Product Madness rebrands as it opens further two studios
Canada and USA based studios expand portfolio total to seven
New Studio
Wildlife Studios open new Helsinki studio Stellar Core Games with veterans from Supercell and Rovio
The studio will be led by Touko Tahkokallio and Serdar Soganci
Expansion In Barcelona
FunPlus expands its reach in Barcelona
The new development studio is intended to strengthen the company's commitment to the city
Expansion In Australia
Keywords Studios continues expansion
The company is extending its reach in the Australian games market with two new additions
New Studio
Sandsoft opens flagship studio in Riyadh
The new studio will also be launching an internship program to shape future industry figures
New Studio
Virtuos opens new studio in the San Francisco Bay area
Calypte, headed up by Kirsten Kennedy, is the company’s first full-service studio in North America
New Studio
Square Enix to launch new western studio
Studio Onoma announced following the sale of western studios to Embracer Group
New Aaa Studio
NetEase Games invests $13.2 million in Jeff Gardiner's new studio, Something Wicked
Former project lead at Bethesda will use the $13.2 million from NetEase Games to develop Something Wicked's debut title Wyrdsong
New Studio
Virtuos launches new studio in Kuala Lumpur to bolster Southeast Asian presence
The new studio was founded by a team of veterans with over 20 years of experience in AAA game development
New Art Design Studio
Aiming Inc. expands to open new Taipei Studio
The co-developer behind World of Demon hopes the new location will grab the attention of local artists
A Studio In Seattle
NetEase Games’ new studio Jar of Sparks hopes to build "new franchises"
Founding member of Xbox Live Jerry Hook to lead the studio
Classically New
Moon Tavern Games founded by Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes and Words With Friends creative leads
Marta Velasco and Justin Jones speak to PocketGamer.biz on Moon Tavern Games' desire to create nostalgic RPG experiences with modern mobile sensibilities
Hot Five
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Coming To Pc
Supercell reveals PC-exclusive studio, Channel37
Former Ubisoft RedLynx team working on an unannounced PC title
Polish Expansion
Amber to open Polish studio following 56% revenue growth
Studio to be headed by game designer Greg Ciach
Soulful
Former Codemasters, Jagex execs establish new studio
Soul Assembly will explore games for VR and the metaverse
Gameloft Grows
Gameloft’s newest studio opens near headquarters in Paris
Developing free-to-play elements in console and PC games
Spanish Studio
Product Madness opening a new studio in Spain
Its fifth international studio after expansion in UK, Ukraine, Israel and Poland
Liverpool Launch
Tencent Games’ new UK studio is based in Liverpool
Supporting development of titles for partner studios
A Cross Between A Jackrabbit And Antelope
NetEase Games launches first US studio
Despite mobile making almost 70 per cent of 2022 revenue, Jackalope Games, a NetEase Games first-party studio, will be PC and console exclusive
Party In The Usa
Fusebox appoints Michael Cinquemani to lead new LA-based studio
TV and mobile games veteran writer and producer to spearhead US operations
Manga To Mobile
Naruto manga publisher Shueisha launches new games division
Shueisha Games to focus on all platforms, including mobile
Live At The Sands
Fortis: "None of this is disruptive until we release a game that causes a response. Until then, we’re just words on a page"
Newly-launched Las Vegas Sands-backed games company looks to social interaction in its forthcoming titles. But how much of a disruptive force will the company come to be?
Expanding Studios
Lockwood opens new office in Cambridge Science Park and expands key development hub
Lisbon studio is also expanding
From Resorts To Games
Former EA, Zynga, WB Games veterans launch Fortis
Fully financed by resort developer Las Vegas Sands
Building Blockchain
Animoca Brands opens new subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan
Expanding business
Wildlife Worldwide
Wildlife Studios launches new affiliate studio Playabit
Led by Toy Blast and Toon Blast devs