Meet Lonesome Village, Sanya, Orten Was the Case, Kredolis, and Grunnd
May 31, 2022
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Author: Bright Gambit
Stockholm, 31 May, 2022 – Bright Gambit, a project funding initiative from industry veterans supporting boutique game projects from global developers, is delighted to reveal the first five games to benefit from its brand of financial and industry support. Take a first look at them in the announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/amyyzKqqkbw
Bright Gambit is an indie support initiative by a collective of game industry veterans, established to create more opportunities for growth where it’s needed most.
The fund aims to assist a broad diversity of studios globally who may not be traditionally considered for funding due to social or economic constraints, lack of opportunities in their region or simply not having a support structure on the business side of the games industry. There are no equity or publishing claims, and developers keep full creative control and revenue from day one. Everyone benefits from access to industry knowledge, experience, connections – and an ecosystem of developers supporting each other.
“Because of financial constraints, many studios are forced to give up a large percentage of their dream company in exchange for relatively small investments, before even having the chance to work on their first game. Bright Gambit aims to bridge this funding gap by helping teams gather relevant experience and build a portfolio, which will give them a fairer negotiation position if they wish to seek equity capital later on, for example," explained a Bright Gambit spokesperson.
These are the first five projects to join the Bright Gambit umbrella:
Lonesome Village by Ogre Pixel: A cozy, puzzle-filled life sim / adventure. This team of highly engaged developers from Mexico won our hearts over when they spoke with such passion about how they melded several different genres into the wholesome game that is Lonesome Village.
Sanya by helpnode: A 2D narrative adventure game about the warmth of fleeting childhood memories. This is such a great experience that awakened our childhood nostalgia. When we first met helpnode, their love for dogs and cute minigames shone through and we knew this was a special team we had to work with!
Kredolis by Pharos Interactive: A first-person puzzle adventure game on a beautiful island with puzzles and contraptions that will take you on a mystical journey. We are honored to be able to support such a driven and dedicated self-taught developer as they make Kredolis alongside working a 9-5 job.
Grunnd by SektaHouse: A surrealist, Lynch-inspired handcrafted adventure game with an exceptional atmosphere. Olafs as an individual is a force of nature. Most indie devs are, but his drive which sees him balance parenthood, a podcast whilst plotting global domination with his many game ideas had us captivated.
Orten Was the Case by Woodhill Interactive: A Groundhog Day inspired detective / puzzle adventure game. Despite having extensive industry experience, Oskar needed help to take the leap to solo indie dev, and Orten Was The Case is such a beautifully handcrafted game that we couldn't wait to play and explore his interpretation of the neighborhood he grew up in.
Visit the Bright Gambit website or follow the Twitter account for updates and information on how to submit your projects.
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About Bright Gambit
Bright Gambit is a small support and investment initiative within video games. Founded by passionate and experienced industry professionals, between us, we have a diverse and complementary experience in many aspects of the industry. https://brightgambit.com
About Ogre Pixel
Creating fantasy stories in the form of indie video games, Ogre Pixel is an indie game studio based in Aguascalientes, México since 2014. A small team of passionate creators, their mission is to create unique game experiences that can leave a mark. https://ogrepixel.com/
About helpnode
helpnode is a small indie studio founded in 2020 by two friends with a great desire to make great games. They came together to tell touching stories about their warmest and dearest memories — childhood, friendship, partnership, finding ourselves and exploring the world around us. https://twitter.com/helpnode
About Pharos Interactive
Pharos Interactive is a one person studio working on their debut game Kredolis. The studio is passionate about creating mystical worlds with captivating storytelling. http://www.pharosinteractive.com/
About SektaHouse
Work on the studio’s first game spans the globe with contributors from Latvia, Serbia, UK, Finland, Sweden, US, Brazil and Vietnam. With most members splitting their studio responsibilities with work or school commitments, they collectively embody the indie spirit. https://grunnd.com/
About Woodhill Interactive
Woodhill Interactive is a one person studio, spawned as a phalanx of Woodhill Studios which is a Stockholm based art collective. https://ortenwasthecase.com/
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