Welcome to Studio Spotlights: an inside look at some of the most exciting game development studios and service providers around the world.
Are you a publisher searching for your next co-dev partner? An indie developer curious about outsourcing options? Or simply passionate about the games industry?
This is where you’ll meet the people behind the projects and discover the stories that drive them.
Founded: January 1st 2024Specialty: Operational outsourcing, publishing agent servicesLocation: UK (remote-first, global network) Origins & Identity When Phil Foxton’s role was made redundant in September 2023 he gave himself three months to find the next career move. After 30 years…
On Saturday 9th August, the Glasgow Independent Games Festival will be taking over the Barras Art & Design (BAaD) building, a beloved space nestled in the heart of a container yard in the city. This year, due to almost double…
If you’ve ever read Jason Schreier’s work—such as Blood, Sweat, and Pixels or Press Reset, or, if you’ve worked directly in the Games Industry, then you will be more than aware of one thing: Game development can be stressful. Now,…
Vietnam’s CGI game cinematics industry is still reasonably young, but Rare Reversee has already carved out a reputation as one of its most reliable and creative players. Founded in 2019 by veteran CGI artist Le Doan Dang Khoa, the studio now operates from Ho…
In a market that is seeing a real comeback story for indie development, it’s always a pleasure to highlight indie studios with big dreams. We recently spoke with Max, co-founder of Pinfall Games, about his journey through the indie community….
Founded in 2024, Two Fingers Studio are one of the newest faces in Vietnam’s growing 3D art outsourcing scene. Based in Hanoi, the 15-person team delivers high-quality 3D modeling, rigging, and animation services for both indie developers and larger international…
Animost is a veteran Animation Production and Motion Capture Studio based in Hanoi, Vietnam. With a history of excellence in supporting other projects and clients, Animost are now venturing into their own projects. This year Animost will be releasing their…
ThunderRoar Studio is an online art outsourcing team founded by Malaysian industry veterans. With deep experience in a range of styles and pipelines, the studio brings creativity and flair to every project. We spoke to co-founder WeiLun to learn more…
Nova Production is a bold new visual game art outsourcing studio founded by a close-knit team of eight Ukrainian artists—many of whom bring decades of AAA experience. Born in the wake of layoffs at Gunzilla Games, Nova turned an upsetting…
A Circus Lost in the Nightmare Realm I spoke with Kachain Puttiwarawut, CEO of FairPlay Studios in Bangkok, about his latest project: Nightmare Circus. While I haven’t had the chance to play it yet, the trailers, screenshots, and my interview…
This year is Sparx* 30th Anniversary! Since being founded in Paris in 1995, Sparx* has seen a tremendous journey of triumphs and pitfalls. From winning an Emmy and producing a Hollywood Blockbuster, to struggling through an Economic Crisis before being…
In 2013, Flappy Bird was released to the world by Vietnamese developer Dong Nguyen and its instant virality set the bar for Vietnamese developers to aspire to. Leo Nguyen, Chief Growth Officer at Apero Technologies, and the man in charge…
Thunder Cloud Studio is a 3D game-art powerhouse based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Nearly 100 artists craft characters, environments, cinematics, and full-pipeline animation for global clients. Their precision has earned them the rare title of Global Elite Partner in Scopely’s trusted…
Established by ex-Zynga employees over 10 years ago, Bit Egg Inc. is topping the Steam charts with its first game to venture beyond mobile. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfEBIC01K-M Bit Egg Inc. is headquartered in what Mike Judge, Creative Director, described to me as…
At Game Scout Journal, our Studio Spotlights series began as part of my journey traveling through Southeast Asia, meeting the people who power the game industry from behind the scenes. What started as curiosity quickly turned into a mission: to document the stories, culture, and creativity of studios across the region. From art outsourcing teams in Ho Chi Minh, to mobile developers in the Hanoi, to indie creators in Thailand and beyond.
Studio Spotlights is for publishers searching for new partners, developers looking for inspiration, and studios curious about how others operate. As a result, each feature goes beyond showcasing talent. It highlights the ambition, creativity, and resilience that drive the global game development community.
Because of this, every spotlight is more than a simple profile. It offers a chance to understand how a studio operates. You’ll learn what makes them unique and why their story matters.
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