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Operations Outsourcing with a Purple Shirt: Fox. Chicken. Grain.
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Operations Outsourcing with a Purple Shirt: Fox. Chicken. Grain.

by Chris RedgraveAugust 16, 2025August 16, 2025

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…

Mudcat Games are Crafting a Solarpunk Future in Flowers of Tipmoore
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Mudcat Games are Crafting a Solarpunk Future in Flowers of Tipmoore

by Chris RedgraveAugust 15, 2025August 27, 2025

Mudcat Games is one of this year’s teams on the UK’s Tranzfuser programme, a national initiative that gives graduate developers the time, industry connections, and business knowledge to launch their first studio. For the Mudcat…

GIGF: Glasgow’s Wonderfully Weird Games Festival
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GIGF: Glasgow’s Wonderfully Weird Games Festival

by Chris RedgraveAugust 4, 2025August 25, 2025

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…

Game Dev Under Fire: Meet RetroStyle Games. The Full Cycle Game Art Company.
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Game Dev Under Fire: Meet RetroStyle Games. The Full Cycle Game Art Company.

by Chris RedgraveJuly 24, 2025July 31, 2025

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…

Rare Reversee: Pioneering Vietnam’s CGI Game Cinematics Scene
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Rare Reversee: Pioneering Vietnam’s CGI Game Cinematics Scene

by Chris RedgraveJuly 22, 2025July 31, 2025

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…

Pinfall Games: Small Studio, Big Heart
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Pinfall Games: Small Studio, Big Heart

by MichaelJuly 21, 2025July 31, 2025

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…

3D Art Outsourcing in Vietnam: Meet Two Fingers Studio
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3D Art Outsourcing in Vietnam: Meet Two Fingers Studio

by Chris RedgraveJuly 16, 2025July 18, 2025

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…

Animation Production and Mo-Cap in Hanoi: Meet Animost
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Animation Production and Mo-Cap in Hanoi: Meet Animost

by Chris RedgraveJuly 11, 2025July 31, 2025

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…

ThunderRoar Studio: Malaysian Art Outsourcing Team
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ThunderRoar Studio: Malaysian Art Outsourcing Team

by Chris RedgraveJuly 8, 2025July 31, 2025

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…

Thunder Cloud Studio: AAA Game-Art Outsourcing in Hanoi
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Thunder Cloud Studio: AAA Game-Art Outsourcing in Hanoi

by Chris RedgraveMarch 25, 2025July 18, 2025

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…

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