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Even so, pitch materials still often - [Employee Spotlight: Paulina Camargo, Investment Services Coordinator](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/employee-spotlight-paulina-camargo-investment-services-coordinator/) - Paulina is a seasoned coordinator and cultural connector with over 15 years of experience across international event production, logistics, and strategic partnerships. As a co-founding partner of a boutique agency based in Mexico, she led large-scale events across Panama, Guatemala, Mexico, and Spain, overseeing logistics, client communications, production management, and talent coordination. She worked closely - [Client Highlight: Decoy Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-decoy-games/) - Decoy Games is a multi award winning game studio focused on creating unique game experiences, merchandise and content while also using their platform to encourage innovation across all aspects of the game industry. The studio is led by co-founders and brothers, Khalil and Ahmed, who bring a refreshing new energy from a unique background into - [Client Highlight: Blackbird Interactive](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-blackbird-interactive/) - Established in 2010, Blackbird Interactive (BBI) is home to industry veterans from EA, Capcom, The Coalition, Pixar Canada, Walt Disney, etc. and the creators of the cult Homeworld IP. The studio has extensive experience in developing full games (including their own award-winning original IP, Hardspace: Shipbreaker) and providing valuable co-development, live ops, remakes, and porting services across - [Client Highlight: Parasight](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-parasight/) - Parasight is a studio founded by industry veterans who have worked at studios responsible for creating such great experiences as Layers of Fear series, OBSERVER, Blair Witch and The Medium. The Studio heads’ decade-long partnership forms the cornerstone of the studio’s vision; Parasight transforms passion and creativity into exceptional gaming experiences that bring legendary characters - [Joe'sTake](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/joestake/) - Many in the video game industry have important roles to play. The marketer. The online store manager. The members of the greenlight committee. The investor. The publishing executive. The business agent.But none of these supporting roles would have purpose without the project they orbit – the game itself. This can be easy to forget in - [Data Points: Value of Video Game Investments and M&As Q1 2025](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-value-of-video-game-investments-and-mas-q1-2025/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q1 2025 Value of Video Game Investments Q1 2025: $4.4B across 190 investments Q1 2025 investments totaled $4.4B across 190 investments (+370% in value and -8% in volume compared to Q4’s $945.9M across 207 investments) achieving a 4.7x in value growth QoQ and the highest value since - [Q1’s $7.8B in Investments/M&As Marks Largest Quarter Since 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/q1s-7-8b-in-investments-mas-marks-largest-quarter-since-2023/) - Q1 Investments Achieve 4.7x QoQ Value Growth, Largest Quarter Since Q2 2022 The game industry’s motto for all of last year was 'survive till 2025.' As the industry trudged through 2024, we saw positive signs, and with one quarter in the books, it certainly seems that things are trending in the right direction. Q1 2025 - [Game Industry Dealmaking Tops $7.8 Billion In Best Quarter Since 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/game-industry-dealmaking-tops-7-8-billion-in-best-quarter-since-2023/) - The frigid investment and M&A climate for the video game industry continued to thaw in the first quarter of 2025, topping $7.8 billion in the most active quarter since late 2023. Initial public offerings also spiked, to $2.2 billion, according to the DDM Games Investment Review’s latest quarterly report “There’s no doubt that ‘survive til - [Video Game Industry Sees $7.8 Billion Boost Thanks to AI and Blockchain, DDM Games Reports](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/video-game-industry-sees-7-8-billion-boost-thanks-to-ai-and-blockchain-ddm-games-reports/) - This marks the largest quarter since 2023 The hopes of surviving until ’25 may be paying off. During the first quarter of this year, the video games industry saw a second consecutive quarter of growth largely due to investment related AI and blockchain, a new report from DDM Games reveals. Short for Digital Development Management, DDM is - [Q1’s $7.8B in game investments and M&A marks largest quarter since 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/q1s-7-8b-in-game-investments-and-ma-marks-largest-quarter-since-2023/) - The game industry’s motto for all of last year was “survive til 2025.” And in some respects, that wasn’t just wishful thinking. As the industry trudged through 2024, market researcher DDM saw positive signs. And with one quarter of 2025 in the books, it certainly seems that things are trending in the right direction when it comes - [Video Game Business Snapshot ](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/video-game-business-snapshot/) - Updated for Q2 2025, the Video Game Business Snapshot, formerly The Project & Studio Financing Snapshot, provides the business outlook on two main methods of video game financing, project and studio, from our business development and investment services teams. Coming out of DICE and GDC, the industry is continuing to show cautious optimism. While both - [Data Points: Value of Game Developer Investments and M&As 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-value-of-game-developer-investments-and-mas-2024/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Game Developers Investment Report 2024 Value of Video Game Developer Investments and M&As 2024:$10.8B across 671 investments and M&As InvestmentsOf the $7.7B invested across 812 deals in 2024, game developers accounted for $4.4B across 580 investments (representing 57% of the total value and 71% of the volume). Since 2019, game - [Data Points: Value of Video Game Investments 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-value-of-video-game-investments-2024/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 2024 Value of Video Game Investments 2024:$7.7B across 812 investments 2024 investments totaled $7.7B across 812 investments (+68% in value and +18% in volume over 2023’s $4.6B over 691 investments); although investment values are -81% from 2021’s $41.4B, volume is bouncing back towards 2022’s record highs - [Data Points: Top 5 Active Investors in Video Games Q4 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-top-5-active-investors-in-video-games-q4-2024/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 2024 The top 5 active investors in video games from Q4 2024: Andreessen Horowitz Animoca Brands BITKRAFT Ventures Big Time Studios Play Ventures We list the most active firms by deal volume as well as the total value of the disclosed investments in which they participated - [2024 Ends as a Strong Year with $17.5B Across 985 Investments/M&As](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/2024-ends-as-a-strong-year-with-17-5b-across-985-investments-mas/) - Q4’s $6.0B Across Investments/M&As was the Largest Quarter in 2024 As the games industry moves on from chapter “survive til 25,” 2024 games investment and M&A data reveals recovery and improvement. In order to properly compare 2024 to 2023, it’s important to remember that in Q4 2023 Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard for $68.7B, the largest - [Game investments and M&A totaled $17.5B across 985 deals in 2024 | DDM](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/game-investments-and-ma-totaled-17-5b-across-985-deals-in-2024-ddm/) - As the games industry moves on from “survive til 25,” 2024 games investment and M&A data revealed recovery and improvement, according to market analyst firm Digital Development Management (DDM). In order to properly compare 2024 to 2023, it’s important to remember that in Q4 2023 Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, the largest gaming M&A - [Game Deal Making Picks Up In Q4 After Quiet 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/game-deal-making-picks-up-in-q4-after-quiet-2024/) - Thousands of layoffs and several spectacular flops battered the video game business in 2024 as it continued to endure the post-pandemic pullback in audiences. The good news: Year-end statistics on deal-making suggests a modest uptick in the sector, some $17.5 billion in 985 deals. Just don’t expect too much heat quite yet. “While the games - [2024 Investment and M&A Highlights](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/2024-investment-and-ma-highlights/) - In 2024, the investment and M&A news reflected the current market and events within the video games industry. As we near the close of 2024, we have put together a list (in no particular order) of some of the top highlights the industry has navigated. Post-COVID normalcy mixed with macroeconomic headwinds brings record layoffs, closures, - [The Project & Studio Financing Snapshot January 2025](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/the-project-studio-financing-snapshot-january-2025/) - Updated for the new year, the Project & Studio Financing Snapshot provides the business outlook on two main methods of video game financing, project and studio, from our business development and investment services teams. Overall, the industry is showing signs of cautious optimism, viewing 2025 as the year the "industry turns the corner" after a - [Joe's Take](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/joes-take-4/) - As the game industry business slowly begins to thaw, pressure on development contract negotiation is going to magnify. With so few contract opportunities to go around, how much can a studio negotiate? With so few portfolio slots approved by management, how much leverage do publishers really have in a market where many developers are questioning - [Data Points: Top 5 Active Investors in Video Games Q3 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-top-5-active-investors-in-video-games-q3-2024/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q3 2024 The top 5 active investors in video games from Q3 2024: Andreessen Horowitz BITKRAFT Ventures Play Ventures OKX Makers Fund We list the most active firms by deal volume as well as the total value of the disclosed investments in which they participated and top - [Data Points: Value of Video Game Investments YTD 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-value-of-video-game-investments-ytd-2024/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q3 2024 Value of Video Game Investments/M&As YTD 2024 (Q1-Q3):$10.4B across 726 investments2024’s YTD $10.4B Investments/M&As Already a Stronger Year than 2023 The DDM Games Investment Review Q3 2024 is available at http://ddm.agency/GIRQ324. 2024 has been on par for games investments and M&As totaling $10.38B across 726 - [Just In Time For Trump, Game Industry M&A, Investment Reviving](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/just-in-time-for-trump-game-industry-ma-investment-reviving/) - After two years of severe pullbacks in video game industry dealmaking, the sector is finally again showing signs of thawing investor interest, with three quarters of transactions in some key areas already surpassing full-year levels in 2023. It’s still a mixed picture, though, with overall spending roughly even with last year so far, according to - [Game investment and M&A deals pull ahead of 2023 at $10.38bn for Q1-Q3](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/game-investment-and-ma-deals-pull-ahead-of-2023-at-10-38bn-for-q1-q3/) - Number of deals for first nine months up 16% compared to later year The games industry's investment landscape continues to show signs of recovery, with the total value of deals so far this year tracking slightly ahead of 2023. The latest DDM Games Investment Review shows that investments and M&As for games businesses reached $10.38 - [2024’s YTD $10.4B Investments/M&As Already a Stronger Year than 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/2024s-ytd-10-4b-investments-mas-already-a-stronger-year-than-2023/) - Q3 Dampened by Lower Values, While Volume for M&As and IPOs Improved With three quarters down and one to go, 2024 has been on par for games investments and M&As totaling $10.38B across 726 transactions (+ - [Client Highlight: Grounding](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-grounding/) - Founded in 2007 by industry luminary Yukio Futatsugi, Grounding is a diverse developer headquartered in Fukuoka and with branch offices in both Tokyo and Kyoto. Staffed by industry veterans who hail from companies such as Sega and Microsoft, Grounding is unique in its ability to develop games in both the digital space (covering all platforms - [The Project & Studio Financing Snapshot October 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/the-project-studio-financing-snapshot-october-2024/) - First released in July 2024, we continue the quarterly release of our business gauge for two primary funding methods for development studios. The intelligence from our Representation Service team assesses current and future opportunities for project financing, while the intelligence from our Investment Services team and our data from the DDM Games Investment Review ground - [Introducing The Project & Studio Financing Snapshot](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/the-project-studio-financing-snapshot/) - A new way to visualize business funding for the video games industry! We are pleased to introduce the Project & Studio Financing Snapshot, the first business gauge that succinctly captures the landscape for these two primary funding methods for development studios. The most frequent question we field is regarding the state of financing for games - [Joe's Take](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/joes-take-3/) - The game industry has had free money cloud the real economics of our business for far too long. This has helped lead to the astonishing reality of games being the dominant form of entertainment… while the industry reels internally. Free money has funded game development to secure market share for platforms, storefronts, business models, technologies - [Data Points: Value of Console/PC Investments + M&As 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-value-of-console-pc-investments-mas-2023/) - Source: DDM Console/PC Games Investment Report September 2024 Value of Console/PC Investments + M&As 2023: $69.5B across 200 transactions DDM presents a retrospective look at the 2023 Console/PC segment. While it was a tough year for some segments, 2023 was a remarkable year for Console/PC as investments and M&As totaled $69.5B across 200 transactions (+612% - [Console/PC Games Investment Report](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/console-pc-games-investment-report/) - 2023’s $69.5B for Console/PC is 2x More than Last 5 Years Combined DDM Presents the Console/PC Games Investment Report DDM presents a retrospective look at the 2023 Console/PC segment. While it was a tough year for some segments, 2023 was a remarkable year for Console/PC as investments and M&As totaled $69.5B across 200 transactions (+612% in - [Client Highlight: ANDROMEDA](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-andromeda/) - Led by Final Fantasy producer Daisuke Motohashi, Andromeda is a crack team of veterans comprised of members who hail from Nintendo and Square Enix. They have one goal in mind – to make games unlike the world has seen before that leverages their strengths in character and game design, their online experience, and their passion - [Data Points: Top 5 Active Investors in Video Games Q2 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-top-5-active-investors-in-video-games-q2-2024/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q2 2024 The top 5 active investors in video games from Q2 2024: Animoca Brands Spartan Group Andreessen Horowitz Big Brain Holdings Polygon We list the most active firms by deal volume as well as the total value of the disclosed investments in which they participated and - [Joe's Take](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/joes-take-2/) - Have you seen the multi-team staffing diagram where the timing between projects is lined up just right? It is the one where teams ramp up and down between pre-production, production and post-production to keep everyone assigned. When I ran my own studio, I planned out scenarios just like this. In thirty years, I’m uncertain whether - [Client Highlight: Bloober Team](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-bloober-team/) - Bloober Team, a Polish video game developer founded in 2008 and based in Kraków, has become a prominent name in the horror genre. Initially experimenting with various game styles, the studio found its niche in psychological horror, earning acclaim for titles like the Layers of Fear series, Observer, Blair Witch, and The Medium. The team - [Joe’s Take](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/joes-take/) - I just left a video call with yet another game studio executive trying to navigate having secured initial funding and now running out of cash with a potential closure of their studio looming. In addition to sadness, I can’t help feeling as though both the investors and the studio headed down an unnecessarily dangerous path - [Disney’s Epic Games Buy-In, GameStop’s $2.1B Stock Sale Boost Overall Video Game Investments To Two-Year High – Report](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/disneys-epic-games-buy-in-gamestops-2-1b-stock-sale-boost-overall-video-game-investments-to-two-year-high-report/) - EXCLUSIVE: After “record-breaking layoffs, closures and business turmoil” in the first half of 2024, the video game business is showing signs of recovery, according to a new report from DDM Games. DDM, short for Digital Development Management, is an agency providing representation, consulting and investment services, conducts regular studies of the sector. Continue reading. - [Games Investment Crawls Back In Play In Second Quarter, Up 32 Percent](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/games-investment-crawls-back-in-play-in-second-quarter-up-32-percent/) - Like a nearly unkillable boss character, investments in the video games business have stirred back to life after a rugged 2023, rising nearly a third over the first half of 2024 to the highest levels in nearly two years, according to statistics compiled by industry consultant Digital Development Management. “Q2 2024 investments totaled $3.05 (billion) across - [Games Investments Show Momentum with Q2 2024’s $3.0B and 222 Deals](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/games-investments-show-momentum-with-q2-2024s-3-0b-and-222-deals/) - Q2’s 222 Investments is Highest Investment Volume in Nearly 2 YearsH1’s $5.2B in Investments Surpasses 2023’s Annual Value of $4.5B While the games industry goes through a tough battle of industry layoffs and business turmoil, games investments and M&As gain traction as Q2 2024 combined games investments and M&As totaled $3.8B across 262 transactions (-11% - [New report says the games industry is "showing signs of a recovery"](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/new-report-says-the-games-industry-is-showing-signs-of-a-recovery/) - DDM's Games Investment Review reports "sizeable uptick" in investments, recovering ground lost in 2023 The games industry is "showing signs of a recovery" from "record-breaking layoffs, closures, and business turmoil." That's according to DDM's Games Investment Review, which reports "a sizeable uptick" in investments, recovering ground lost in 2023. Whilst mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remain "low" - [Client Highlight: Relic Entertainment](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-relic-entertainment/) - Relic Entertainment is a Canadian video game developer based in Vancouver. Specializing in real-time strategy games, Relic has been around for more than 25 years. During this time Relic has delivered a number of notable games including the Company of Heroes series, the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War series, the original Homeworld, and Age of - [Mobile Games Annual Investment Report](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/mobile-games-annual-investment-report/) - 2023's $7.8B Mobile Investments/M&As Marks 4 Year Low DDM Presents the Mobile Games Annual Investment Report! We are proud to release the second standalone report, the Mobile Games Annual Investment Report! While it was a great year for some segments, 2023 was particularly a tough year for mobile games companies as mobile investments and M&As totaled - [Data Points: Top Developer Investments Q1 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-top-developer-investments-q1-2024/) - Source: Game Developers Annual Investment Report June 2024 Top Developer Investments Q1 2024: Epic Games Build a Rocket Boy Parallel Gunzilla Games Mountaintop Studios Get the 20 Top Developer Investments from Q1 2024 in the newly released Game Developers Annual Investment Report June 2024 report! Download our free Game Developers Annual Investment Report June 2024 - [Data Points: Value of Video Game Developer Investments Q1 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-value-of-video-game-developer-investments-q1-2024/) - Source: Game Developers Annual Investment Report June 2024 Announcing the release of the Game Developers Annual Investment Report June 2024 report! Value of Video Game Developer Investments Q1 2024: $2.0B across 127 investments Q1 2024 developer investments totaled $2.0B across 127 investments (+308% in value and +43% in volume compared to Q4 2023’s $485.7M across - [Game Developers Annual Investment Report ](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/game-developers-annual-investment-report/) - Q1’s $2.0B in Developer Investments Nears 2023’s $2.3B Total Value DDM Presents the Game Developers Annual Investment Report! By the DDM Data and Research Team DDM keeps an open line of communication with our customers to continuously improve our offering so our customers can level up their businesses effectively. DDM embarks on a new journey - [Data Points: Top Console/PC Gaming Investments Q1 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-top-console-pc-gaming-investments-q1-2024/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q1 2024 Top Console/PC Gaming Investments Q1 2024: Parallel Mountaintop Studios Gunzilla Games Elixir Games Illuvium Q1 Console/PC investments totaled $ 176.56M across 57 investments. The top 5 investments were 69% of the quarter’s value. Blockchain games developer Parallel’s $35.0M mid/late-stage investment from Distributed Global, The Operating - [Data Points: Median Investment in Console/PC Gaming Companies Q1 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-median-investment-in-console-pc-gaming-companies-q1-2024/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q1 2024 Median Investment in Console/PC Gaming Companies Q1 2024: $5.5M (-24.7% QoQ) Console/PC private placement Q1 2024 from disclosed deals and excluding grants, crowdfunding, ICOs, IPO, Post IPO: Seed by Volume - 71% Series A by Volume - 8% Other by Volume - 21% Median Segment - [Data Points: New Capital Raised for Video Game Companies Q1 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-new-capital-raised-for-video-game-companies-q1-2024/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q1 2024 New Capital Raised for Video Game Companies Q1 2024: $13.7B across 28 funds We track announcements from venture capital firms and funds on the new capital they raise that eventually become deployed in the investments in our reports. Q1 2024 new fund announcements totaled $13.7B - [Consulting Executive Highlight: John O'Connell](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/consulting-executive-highlight-john-oconnell/) - DDM is excited to announce an expanded collaboration with John O’Connell, who, along Mike Romo and Conor Kilpatrick, unite like Voltron to further bolster the Los Angeles-based Consulting team. John has guided and brought together Fortune 500 innovators like AT&T, Cisco, HP and P&G with Call of Duty, NBA 2K, Splinter Cell, and World of - [Client Highlight: Frozenbyte](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-frozenbyte/) - Frozenbyte is an independent game developer with a focus on enjoyment of their game. The company was founded in 2001 and is currently one of the biggest, independent high-end developers in Finland. Frozenbyte’s number one priorities are both the quality of their games and the well-being of the team. Their work is their passion, with - [Data Points: Segments with Highest M&A Value and Volume Q1 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-segments-with-highest-ma-value-and-volume-q1-2024/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q1 2024 Game Segments with Highest M&A Value and Volume Q1 2024: Value: Mobile (76%)Volume: eSports (27%) Kahoot!’s acquisition by Goldman Sachs, General Atlantic, KIRKBI, and Glitrafjord for $1.6B was 76% of the quarter’s value. Highest segment by value led by Mobile (76%), followed by Console/PC (13%), - [Data Points: Value of Video Game M&As Q1 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-value-of-video-game-mas-q1-2024/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q1 2024 Value of Video Game M&As Q1 2024: $2.0B across 41 investments Q1 2024 M&As totaled $2.0B across 41 transactions (-97% in value and -9% in volume over Q4’s $70.0B across 45 transactions), a significant decrease due to Microsoft’s $68.7B acquisition of Activision Blizzard in Q4 - [Data Points: Top 5 Active Investors in Video Games Q1 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-top-5-active-investors-in-video-games-q1-2024/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q1 2024 The top 5 active investors in video games from Q1 2024: Spartan Group Animoca Brands Andreessen Horowitz Cypher Capital Merit Circle We list the most active firms by deal volume as well as the total value of the disclosed investments in which they participated and - [Data Points: Game Segments with Highest Investment Value and Volume Q1 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-highest-investment-value-and-volume-by-segment-q1-2024/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q1 2024 Game Segments with Highest Investment Value and Volume Q1 2024: Value: Tech/Other (73%) Volume: Console/PC (32%) Disney’s $1.5B investment in Epic Games accounted for 67% of the quarter's investment value. Highest segment by value led by Tech/Other (73%), followed by Console/PC (9%), MCG* (8%), Mobile - [Q1’s $4.3B Over 219 Investments/M&As Marks a Positive Start to 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/q1s-4-3b-over-219-investments-mas-marks-a-positive-start-to-2024/) - Excluding Microsoft’s $68.7B acquisition of Activision Blizzard in Q4 as an outlier, Q1 2024’s $4.3B across 219 investments and M&As nearly doubles Q4 2023’s $2.3B in value By the DDM Data and Research Team Despite game industry layoffs and business turmoil, investments and M&As show a return to cautious growth. When comparing Q1 2024 to - [Data Points: Value of Video Game Investments Q1 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-value-of-video-game-investments-q1-2024/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q1 2024 Value of Video Game Investments Q1 2024: $2.2B across 178 investments Q1 2024 investments totaled $2.2B across 178 investments (+123% in value and +20% in volume compared to Q4’s $1.0B and 149 investments) marking the first quarter to achieve over $2.0B in investments since Q3 - [DDM: Gaming investments reached $2.2bn during Q1](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-gaming-investments-reached-2-2bn-during-q1/) - The quarter saw M&A activity hit $2 billion cross 41 transactions Digital Development Management (DDM) says gaming investments hit $2.2 billion in Q1. The newest report reveals that this figure was reached across 178 transactions. By comparison, last year, the quarter saw gaming investments total $755 million. Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games contributed to 67% - [‘Cautious Growth’ Returns To Q1 Video Game Dealmaking After Down 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/cautious-growth-returns-to-q1-video-game-dealmaking-after-down-2023/) - The game business saw a modest return in the first quarter of 2024 to investments, mergers & acquisitions and IPOs after a slow 2023, though it took Disney’s headline-grabbing $1.5 billion investment to to push totals higher, according to the quarterly DDM Games Investment Review. "Despite game industry layoffs and business turmoil, investments and M&As - [Data Points: Combined Value of Video Game Investments and M&As Q1 2024](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-combined-value-of-video-game-investments-and-mas-q1-2024/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q1 2024 Combined Value of Video Game Investments and M&As Q1 2024: $4.29B over 219 Investments and M&As Despite game industry layoffs and business turmoil, investments and M&As show a return to cautious growth. Compared to Q4 2023, Q1 2024 is a significant decline (-94% in value - [Data Points: Value of Video Game Investments Q4 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-value-of-video-game-investments-q4-2023/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 + Annual 2023 Value of Video Game Investments Q4 2023: $936.6M over 119 investments Q4 2023 investments totaled $936.6M across 119 investments (-22% in value and -21% in volume compared to Q3’s $1.2B and 151 investments), marking the first quarter to achieve a value under $1.0B - [Data Points: New Capital Raised for Video Game Investments Q4 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-new-capital-raised-for-video-game-investments-q4-2023/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 + Annual 2023 New Capital Raised for Video Game Companies Q4 2023: $17.8B over 26 announcements Q4 2023 fund announcements in new capital raised was +87% in value and -21% in volume compared to Q3’s $9.5B across 33 new funds which is the highest amount of - [Statista Partnership and DDM Data Points](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/statista-partnership-and-ddm-data-points/) - We are proud to announce that DDM is now a data sharing partner with the leading global business intelligence platform Statista which covers 170 industries and receives over 18 million monthly visits. We are their go-to source for providing video games investment and M&A data and insights gained from our DDM Games Investment Review reports. - [Client Highlight: Reikon Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-reikon-games/) - Founded in 2014, Warsaw (Poland) based developer Reikon Games is an independent creative team with a AAA background, focused on creating high-end video games. Reikon specializes in artistic action games, set in self-created science-fiction universes. Their multi-platform debut title Ruiner was met with critical acclaim and was a commercial success, combining fast paced twin-stick shooting - [Data Points: Top AR/VR Gaming Investments Q4 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-top-ar-vr-gaming-investments-q4-2023/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 + Annual 2023 Top AR/VR Gaming Investments Q4 2023: Rokid Thirdverse MyDearest Fast Travel Games Astrobeam Q4 AR/VR investments totaled $136.9M across 9 transactions (+1021% in value and +80% in volume compared to Q3’s $12.2M across 5 transactions). China-based hardware manufacturer and technology provider Rokid’s $112.0M - [Data Points: Median Investment in AR/VR Gaming Companies Q4 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-median-investment-in-ar-vr-gaming-companies-q4-2023/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 + Annual 2023 Median Investment in AR/VR Gaming Companies Q4 2023: $4.0M AR/VR private placement Q4 2023 from disclosed deals and excluding grants, crowdfunding, ICOs, IPO, Post IPO: Seed by Volume - 25% Series A by Volume - 25% Other by Volume - 50% Median Segment - [Data Points: Top Console/PC Gaming Investments Q4 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-top-console-pc-gaming-investments-q4-2023/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 + Annual 2023 Top Console/PC Gaming Investments Q4 2023: Strikerz BLANK. Game Studios Noodle Cat Games Farcana Quest Portal Q4 Console/PC investments totaled $107.7M across 17 investments (-61% in value and -60% in volume compared to Q3’s $272.6M across 42 investments). Cyprus-based soccer games developer Strikerz’s - [Data Points: Median Investment in Console/PC Gaming Companies Q4 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-median-investment-in-console-pc-gaming-companies-q4-2023/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 + Annual 2023 Median Investment in Console/PC Gaming Companies Q4 2023: $7.3M Console/PC private placement Q4 2023 from disclosed deals and excluding grants, crowdfunding, ICOs, IPO, Post IPO: Seed by Volume - 83% Series A by Volume - 17% Other by Volume - 0% Median Segment - [Data Points: Top Mobile Gaming Investments Q4 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/top-mobile-investment-transactions-q4-2023/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 + Annual 2023 Top Mobile Gaming Investments Q4 2023: LINE NEXT Animoca Brands Animoca Brands Matr1x Aptoide Q4 Mobile Investments totaled $305.0M across 36 investments (-36% in value and an -27% in volume compared to Q3’s $478.6M across 49 investments). The top mobile investments were dominated - [Data Points: Median Investment in Mobile Gaming Companies Q4 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-median-investment-in-mobile-gaming-companies-q4-2023/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 + Annual 2023 Median Investment in Mobile Gaming Companies Q4 2023: $2.7M Mobile Private Placement Q4 2023 from disclosed deals and excluding grants, crowdfunding, ICOs, IPO, Post IPO: Seed by Volume - 59% Series A by Volume - 15% Other by Volume - 26% Median Segment - [Data Points: Top 5 Blockchain Gaming Investors Q4 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-top-5-blockchain-gaming-investors-q4-2023/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 + Annual 2023 Top 5 Blockchain Gaming Investors Q4 2023: Animoca Brands IOSG Ventures Polygon BITKRAFT Ventures Foresight Ventures We list the most active firms by deal volume as well as the total value of the disclosed investments in which they participated and top value for - [Data Points: Blockchain Gaming Investments Q4 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-blockchain-gaming-investments-q4-2023/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 + Annual 2023 Value and Volume of Blockchain Gaming Investments Q4 2023: $337.6M across 47 deals The “crypto winter” may soon be over as blockchain investments totaled $337.6M across 47 investments (-15% in value and +21% in volume compared to Q3’s $395.4M across 39 investments), marking - [Data Points: Median Size of Acquired Game Studios Q4 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-median-size-of-acquired-game-studios-q4-2023/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 + Annual 2023 Median Size of Acquired Game Studios Q4 2023: 28 Employees Q4 2023 game developer M&As totaled $69.1B across 18 transactions (+1025% of the value and +29% of the volume), 11x compared to Q3’s $6.1B across 14 transactions, which is due to Microsoft’s behemoth - [Data Points: Median Investment in Video Game Developers 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-median-investment-in-video-game-developers-2023/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 + Annual 2023 Median Investment in Video Game Developers 2023: $2.5M While the annual median investment in game development studios fell to its lowest value in four years to $2.5M, the median investment value by quarter increased to $3.0M in Q4. This is +200% in value - [Data Points: Top 10 M&As in Video Games Q4 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-top-10-mas-in-video-games-q4-2023/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 + Annual 2023 Top 10 M&As in Video Games Q4 2023: Activision Blizzard CoreWeave nDreams Improbable (The Multiplayer Group asset) Playsimple Games Shift Up Snowprint Studios System Era Softworks Fall Damage Digital Eclipse Q4’s $69.9B M&As Propelled by Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision BlizzardQ4 2023 M&As totaled - [Data Points: Top 10 Private Investments in Video Games Q4 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-top-10-private-investments-in-video-games-q4-2023/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 + Annual 2023 Top 10 Private Investments in Video Games Q4 2023: 1. LINE NEXT 2. Rokid 3. Animoca Brands 4. Strikerz 5. Leonardo.ai 6. Noice 7. Shrapnel 8. BLANK. Game Studios 9. Gamefam 10. TapNation Although the investment median for the quarter was identical to - [Data Points: Top 5 New Fund Raises Q4 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-top-5-new-fund-raises-q4-2023/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Executive Summary Report Q4 + Annual 2023 The Top 5 Fund Raises Q4 2023: Bain Capital KKR Menlo Ventures Greylock Partners Avenir Growth Capital Q4’s $17.8B in New Funding Records Highest Capital Raised in Over a YearQ4 2023’s $17.8B raise across 26 fund announcements in new capital raised was +87% - [Data Points: Top 5 Active Investors in Video Games Q4 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/data-points-top-5-active-investors-in-video-games-q4-2023/) - Source: DDM Games Investment Review Q4 + Annual 2023 Executive Summary Report The top 5 active investors in video games from Q4 2023: Animoca Brands BITKRAFT Ventures Polygon KRAFTON IOSG Ventures We list the most active firms by deal volume as well as the total value of the disclosed investments in which they participated and - [Client Highlight: 1PXL Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-1pxl-games/) - With offices in Troy, NY, Des Moines, IA & Los Angeles, CA, 1PXL Games features industry veterans from 1st Playable and Gold Creek. With nearly two decades of expertise, the team has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality games, for high profile brands. 1PXL has worked with Disney to extend their brands to the handheld - [Game M&A Warms A Bit After Two Cold Years, With Record Q4 Coming](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/game-ma-warms-a-bit-after-two-cold-years-with-record-q4-coming/) - Video game industry mergers and acquisitions – ice cold most of the past two years after a lockdown-era boom – finally rebounded in the third quarter, up 769% from the previous quarter to $6.1 billion, with a mammoth Q4 queued up, according to data tracked by consultancy Digital Development Management. Continue reading. - [DDM: Gaming M&A activity hit $6bn during Q3](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-gaming-ma-activity-hit-6bn-during-q3/) - The period also saw investment transactions increase by 36% year-over-year across 136 deals A new report from Digital Development Management (DDM) reveals that gaming M&A activity hit $6 billion during Q3 across 30 deals. By comparison, last year's quarter saw acquisitions reach $108 million via 33 transactions. Continue reading. - [Games Industry Dealmaking Poised To Bounce Back After Brutal Year Of Decline](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/games-industry-dealmaking-poised-to-bounce-back-after-brutal-year-of-decline/) - It’s been a difficult last 12 months for dealmakers everywhere, but particularly in the formerly red-hot video-game sector, as higher interest rates, an uncertain regulatory climate, cryptocurrency crackdown, and other issues choked off most IPOs and mergers & acquisitions. - [Video Game Investments And M&A Mark Fourth Straight Quarter Of Decline In Value And Volume In Q2, DDM Reports](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/video-game-investments-and-ma-mark-fourth-straight-quarter-of-decline-in-value-and-volume-in-q2-ddm-reports/) - Although the tide could turn in the coming weeks with the expected approval of Microsoft‘s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, investment and M&A in the gaming sector declined again in the second quarter. Continue reading. - [DDM: First half gaming investments weakest since 2016](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-first-half-gaming-investments-weakest-since-2016/) - Full year could still break records with Savvy/Steer acquisition of Scopely and potentially Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Digital Development Management (DDM) released its regular report on games industry investments, mergers, and acquisitions today, with the second quarter showing across-the-board declines from a first quarter that was already the worst in more than four years. Continue reading. - [Games Dealmaking Plummets In First Quarter Amid Soft Economy, Sliding Valuations](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/games-dealmaking-plummets-in-first-quarter-amid-soft-economy-sliding-valuations/) - Dealmaking of all kinds in the $180 billion videogame sector pulled back sharply in the first quarter of 2023 “amid cautious sentiment” by investors around drooping company valuations, rising interest rates, a chilly stock market, and economic instability, according to the latest quarterly Games Investment Review by Digital Development Management. Continue reading. - [DDM: Game investments hit a four-year low in Q1](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-game-investments-hit-a-four-year-low-in-q1/) - Undisclosed M&A price tags and "prolonged crypto winter" have 2023 off to a slow start 2022 may have been the second-biggest year for games industry investments, mergers, and acquisitions, but 2023 is off to a slow start according to the latest report from Digital Development Management (DDM). Continue reading. - [2022 was the second best year for gaming investments and M&A ever](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/2022-was-the-second-best-year-for-gaming-investments-and-ma-ever/) - 1182 transactions were worth a total $51.5 billion Despite being a turbulent year for the industry, 2022 has emerged as the second best year for gaming investments, mergers and acquisitions in its history, according to DDM’s Q4 2022 Games Investment Review. Continue reading. - [DDM: 2022 was second biggest year for gaming investment](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-2022-was-second-biggest-year-for-gaming-investment/) - The games industry raised $51.5 billion over 1,182 transactions according to DDM Data and Research’s Q4 2022 Games Investment Review. This marks the year as the second highest year for investments behind 2021’s $74.5 billion over 1,219 deals. Continue reading. - [DDM: Gaming M&A activity reached $76.7bn in 2023](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-gaming-ma-activity-reached-76-7bn-in-2023/) - The year also saw investment transactions decrease by 69% year-over-year across 616 deals A new report from Digital Development Management (DDM) reveals that gaming M&A activity reached $76.7 billion during 2023 across 147 transactions. By comparison, last year saw acquisitions hit $41.4 billion throughout 295 deals. The report noted this was driven by Microsoft's acquisition - [Gaming Industry Saw $51.5B in Investments, M&A Activity Last Year](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/gaming-industry-saw-51-5b-in-investments-ma-activity-last-year/) - The sales activity — driven by transactions like Take Two Interactive's acquisition of Zynga — fell below the record set in 2021, according to a report from DDM Games. The gaming industry saw investments and M&A activity reach a valuation of $51.5 billion during 2022, falling short of the record $74.5 billion seen in 2021, - [2022 gaming deals totaled $51.5 billion](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/2022-gaming-deals-totaled-51-5-billion/) - DDM reports total values of investments, mergers, and acquisitions dropped 31% compared to a record 2021; 2023 total depends on Microsoft-Activision Blizzard approval 2022 was the second-biggest year for games industry investments, mergers, and acquisitions, according to the latest report from Digital Development Management (DDM). Continue reading. - [DDM: Gaming Investments Hit $2.2BN During Q3](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-gaming-investments-hit-2-2bn-during-q3/) - A new report from Digital Development Management (DDM) reveals that video game investments during Q3 2022 reached $2.2 billion. The video games agency notes that the figure represents a decline of 55% year-over-year at a volume of 156 deals. Continue reading. - [Game Industry M&A, Investment Still Booming In Q2 But IPOs ‘Collapse’ Amid Economic Downturn](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/game-industry-ma-investment-still-booming-in-q2-but-ipos-collapse-amid-economic-downturn/) - Despite 2022’s difficult economic headwinds, the year is again promising to be a good one for video-game dealmaking, with dozens of investments, mergers, and acquisitions happening even as the sector’s IPO market has “collapsed,” according to the latest quarterly report from industry consultancy Digital Development Management. Continue reading. - [DDM: Gaming Investments Reached $4.8BN During Q2](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-gaming-investments-reached-4-8bn-during-q2/) - A new report from Digital Development Management (DDM) reveals that video game investments during Q2 2022 reached $4.8 billion. The video games agency notes that the figure represents an increase of 37% year-over-year at a volume of 217 deals. Continue reading. - [Game Industry Dealmaking Continues Record Pace In First Quarter, Boosted Again By Blockchain](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/game-industry-dealmaking-continues-record-pace-in-first-quarter-boosted-again-by-blockchain/) - Even amid a softening economy, dealmaking in the videogame sector has continued at a breathless pace, setting another record for number of transactions in 2022’s first quarter thanks in part to interest in blockchain-based technology and titles, according to the Games Investment Review from game-industry consultant Digital Development Management. Continue reading. - [DDM: Gaming Investments Reached $3.5 Billion During Q1](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-gaming-investments-reached-3-5-billion-during-q1/) - Agency also says that M&A transactions for the quarter increased by 276% year-over-year Today in a new report, Digital Development Management (DDM) said that video game investments during Q1 2022 reached $3.5 billion. Continue reading. - [Video Game Sector Will “Struggle Finding Footing” In 2024 As Growth Retreats To Pre-Covid Levels, New Report Predicts](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/video-game-sector-will-struggle-finding-footing-in-2024-as-growth-retreats-to-pre-covid-levels-new-report-predicts/) - EXCLUSIVE: While Microsoft‘s acquisition of Call of Duty maker Acquisition Blizzard delivered a major boost in 2023, overall M&A and investment in the video game sector this year will return to quieter, pre-Covid levels, a new forecast says. Continue reading. - [Videogame Dealmaking Continues Decline, Other Than Microsoft-Activision](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/videogame-dealmaking-continues-decline-other-than-microsoft-activision/) - Last year set records for dealmaking for the vast videogame sector, topping $81.1 billion in mergers & acquisitions, IPOs and investments, Digital Development Management’s year-end Games Review shows. The fourth quarter was record-setting too. Continue reading. - [2023’s $81.1B Investments/M&As/IPOs Achieves an Unprecedented Record-Shattering Year and Quarter](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/2023s-81-1b-investments-mas-ipos-achieves-an-unprecedented-record-shattering-year-and-quarter/) - Microsoft’s $68.7B Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Represents 85% and 97% of the Year's/Quarter’s Value; Camouflaging Drop in Total Investments and M&As For the last two years, the games industry navigated macroeconomic headwinds, slower economic growth, a crypto and now eSports winter. Post COVID boom, companies are restructuring their operations through closures, layoffs, and divestitures. 2023 was - [Client Highlight: The Secret Games Company](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-the-secret-games-company/) - The Secret Games Company is an indie studio founded in 2012. Their remote team focuses on strategy games in historical settings. They have a love for hand-drawn 2D art and top-quality sound and music. Founder, Jeremy Hogan, worked at Sony London Studio, Bossa Studios and Sega. He designs games, which are simultaneously accessible and complex, - [Client Highlight: Soul Assembly](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-soul-assembly/) - Soul Assembly is a UK game studio with many years of experience creating truly iconic gaming IPs. The core team spun off from Pixel Toys to build a world class developer of XR experiences and PC and console games. The studio now counts 80+ team members. Beyond their XR experience, Soul Assembly also has a - [$51.5 Billion Over 1,182 Transactions: 2022 is the Second-Best Year for Gaming Investments/M&As](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/2022-q4-ddm-games-investment-review/) - Q4 2022 Games Investment Review Report Available By the DDM Data & Research Team It may not have been 2021’s record breaking year, but with all the challenges that plagued the industry, 2022 wasn’t just a great year, it was an incredible year. For instance, 2022 amounted to the second-best year in games investments and - [Q3’s $7.1B Investments/M&As/IPOs Receives a Bump During Industry Shakeout](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/q3s-7-1b-investments-mas-ipos-receives-a-bump-during-industry-shakeout/) - Q3’s $7.1B Across 166 Transactions is Up 769% in Value From Q2’s $818.4M and 202 Transactions Looking forward to Q4 2023, 2023 Will Become a Record-Breaking Year Due to Microsoft’s $68.7B Acquisition of Activision Blizzard (closed in October 2023) By the DDM Data and Research Team After nearly two full years of enduring macroeconomic headwinds - [Client Highlight: Tactic Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-tactic-studios/) - Founded in 2007 Tactic is a group of seasoned developers hailing from several AAA Canadian studios. Key members of their team have held lead or director positions on numerous marquee franchises. The studio’s current 40-person team has expertise creating high quality video games for PC and console through the use of their in-house technology, the - [Client Highlight: VisualCreatures](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-visualcreatures/) - DDM is excited to announce that it is working with VisualCreatures to bring their world class digital production services to our clients and partners. Entertainment industry innovators the Russo Brothers, known for innovation, quality and style across film and TV, have come together with VisualCreatures as early adopters of Unreal Engine for narrative storytelling. Leveraging - [Q2’s $784.4M Investments/M&As Marks Full-Year Decline](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/q2s-784-4m-investments-mas-marks-full-year-decline/) - H1 2023 is the weakest since 2016 while 2023 could bounce back with record-breaking H2 By the DDM Data & Research Team Over the last year, the games industry withstood macroeconomic headwinds of high inflation and recession fears, a prolonged crypto winter, bank failures, and slower global economic growth. As a result, games investments and - [Employee Spotlight: Maria Owa, Business Development Coordinator](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/employee-spotlight-maria-owa-business-development-coordinator/) - Maria is new to the video game industry and is excited to bring her past work experience to DDM. Maria worked as a supervisor in the customer support department for an online travel agency. In her role, she provided feedback to the company improving their performance, and as a senior agent, Maria would effectively handle - [Client Highlight: Jade Ember Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-jade-ember-studios/) - Jade Ember Studios excels at creating narrative action games that blend deep gameplay with character-driven storytelling. Their current and first project is Reliquary, a top-down 3D metroidvania. Largely developed by only two people, Reliquary features multiple diverse world regions with high-speed combat and a fully voiced story to drive the experience forward. Jade Ember Studios - [Employee Spotlight: Kelly Minton, Operations Manager](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/employee-spotlight-kelly-minton-operations-manager/) - After a varied career spanning years in entrepreneurship, systems administration, marketing and nonprofit development, Kelly now works on the DDM team as the company’s Operations Manager. Kelly applies her technology background and communications skills to this role, which she developed as IT Manager for the local Hospice organization, Development Director for the Northampton Montessori School - [Client Highlight: Sentient Play](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-sentient-play/) - Sentient Play is an independent, distributed indie studio headquartered in Austin, Texas. With decades of experience in game development, the team is dedicated to crafting thoughtful gaming experiences that artfully intertwine human creativity and artificial intelligence. They are especially known for releasing the interactive fiction game 'KOMRAD', listed as one of CNET's best mobile games - [Q1's $1.2B Combined Investments/M&As Reflect Cautious Sentiment](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/q1s-1-2b-combined-investments-mas-reflect-cautious-sentiment/) - Video Game Investments Totaled $755.2M, the Lowest Quarter in Four+ Years Enhanced Q1 2023 Games Investment Review Report Available! By the DDM Data & Research Team With reduced values across investments, M&As and IPOs, 2023 is off to a low start. The first quarter reflected the economic anxiety and cautious outlook that we noted - [Employee Spotlight: Conor Kilpatrick, Senior Accounts Manager](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/employee-spotlight-conor-kilpatrick-senior-accounts-manager/) - Conor supports DDM’s thriving game industry Consulting practice, where DDM helps its clients build and execute upon strategies in this ever-changing business. In addition, he manages DDM’s roster of Production Services clients, which support developers across a multitude of technical and creative disciplines throughout the entirety of the production process, including animation, UI/UX, music and - [Client Highlight: Lisa Zambretti Casting](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-lisa-zambretti-casting/) - DDM is excited to announce it is working with Lisa Zambretti Casting as an integral member of its production services network. Lisa has worked as a casting director for television and film for years, as well as casting for voiceover, motion capture and performance capture in some of the biggest video game franchises. Nominated this - [Client Highlight: Brass Token](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-brass-token/) - Brass Token is a boutique development studio based in Vancouver, Canada exploring new ways of telling stories through inventive game mechanics. Brass Token’s core creative team draws on extensive experience leading commercial and critical success in games, including Sleeping Dogs and Bully. Led by AAA veterans, its first original IP, The Chant, is a single-player third-person survival horror game with - [2022 to be Fueled by 2021 — The Largest Year Ever for Investments/M&As, Q4's Blockchain Investments Change the Games Funding Landscape](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/2022-to-be-fueled-by-2021-the-largest-year-ever-for-investments-mas-q4s-blockchain-investments-change-the-games-funding-landscape/) - Q4 2021 and Annual Games Investment Review Report Available By the DDM Data & Research Team We were impressed by 2020. We are blown away by 2021. The previous record year, 2020, was eye-popping at its time with $13.2 billion in investments and $11.3 billion in M&As across more than 600 deals. 2021 closed - [Digital Development Management Hires Guillermo Arias to Join Its Investment Services Division](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/digital-development-management-hires-guillermo-arias-to-join-its-investment-services-division/) - Arias Brings to the World’s Leading Video Games Agency Almost Three Decades of International Experience at Some of the Biggest Multinational Companies in the Financial and Industrial Markets Northampton, MA – (November 30, 2022) – Digital Development Management (DDM), the world’s leading business and talent agency for video games and digital entertainment, announced today that - [Guillermo Arias Joins Digital Development Management’s Investment Services Division](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/guillermo-arias-joins-digital-development-managements-investment-services-division/) - Arias brings almost three decades of experience to the role Digital Development Management (DDM), a business and talent agency specialising in the video game and digital entertainment industries, has appointed Guillermo Arias to in a leadership role in their investment service division. This division acts as a merger and acquisition (M&A) broker, both for companies - [Q3's $8.7B Investments/M&As Shows 2022 Slowing Down but 2022 Remains a Solid Year](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/q3s-8-7b-investments-mas-shows-2022-slowing-down-but-2022-remains-a-solid-year/) - Q3 2022 Games Investment Review Report Available By the DDM Data & Research Team As a refresher, we witnessed a record year in 2021 where the video games industry achieved “a rising tide lifts all boats” effect with unprecedented revenues and profits that fueled investments, acquisitions, and IPOs: Investments from 2020 to 2021 more-than tripled - [2022 to be Another Big Year with Q2 Games Investments +37% and M&As Double Q1 2022](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/2022-to-be-another-big-year-with-q2-games-investments/) - Q2 2022 Games Investment Review Report Available By the DDM Data & Research Team We witnessed a record year in 2021 where the video games industry achieved unprecedented revenues, investments, and acquisitions. Q1 2022 saw macroeconomic headwinds from the Ukraine war, high interest rates and inflation, and recession concerns which accelerated throughout Q2. Let’s take - [Games Investments Still Booming: Q1 2022 Busiest Q1 on Record, Fueled by Blockchain](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/games-investments-still-booming-q1-2022-busiest-q1-on-record-fueled-by-blockchain/) - Q1 2022 Games Investment Review Report Available By Kay Bros with Peggy Twardowski We’re having trouble coming up with new superlatives for a record-breaking quarter. Q1 2022 saw 243 transactions worth nearly $3.5 billion in disclosed deals, the highest volume of transactions we’ve ever seen for a first quarter and matching the all-time volume record - [DDM’s Services Include Music for Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddms-services-include-music-for-games/) - While planning the marketing and promotional trailers for its upcoming game Wanted: Dead, 110 Industries wanted to ensure that the music was as stirring as the action-packed gameplay footage. CEO Sergei Kolobashkin turned to DDM’s Production Services team to produce new versions of 80s-era synthesizer-drenched gems to be used in game trailers and the game itself. - [Client Highlight: Summitsphere](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-summitsphere/) - Established in 2018, Summitsphere is an independent, international development studio based out of Miami, Florida, focused on crafting new gaming experiences with a sense of familiarity. Growing up on classics of the ’90s like Earthworm Jim and Battletoads has helped the team develop its own style of endearing characters and incredible world building. The group - [Client Highlight: Kinali](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-kinali/) - Kinali is an all-new publisher based in Monterrey, Mexico currently developing its first project, a JRPG-inspired game infused with an international sensibility. The Kinali team was borne from another media-based company called Akaya Media (a successful webcomics platform), building off a long history of collaborating with writers and artists from different backgrounds to offer “intricate, - [Client Highlight: Bitwise Alchemy](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-bitwise-alchemy/) - Bitwise Alchemy is an engineering studio headquartered in Texas with a fully remote team. An expert in fixing, preventing and solving technical hurdles for Unreal AAA games, the studio handles optimization, debugging, creating systems and tools, implementing tricky gameplay features, building multiplayer systems, porting and more. Bitwise Alchemy has over 20 senior staff with previous - [Employee Spotlight: Holly Groverson](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/employee-spotlight-holly-groverson/) - Holly joins DDM as a Business Development Coordinator. Holly has been a lifelong gamer across all consoles and genres; the only thing stronger than her passion for video games is her desire to make a positive impact in the gaming culture. She acquired her bachelor’s from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Political - [iCandy Interactive acquires majority stake in Flying Sheep Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/icandy-interactive-acquires-majority-stake-in-flying-sheep-studios/) - DDM is proud to have worked together with Flying Sheep Studios during its acquisition process with iCandy Interactive. Since entering the market in 2014, the Cologne-based Flying Sheep Studios developed over 150 HTML games with a team less than 20 strong. The studio has shown its capabilities in creating fun-to-play and play-anywhere games with titles - [Video Game Developers Raised $5.9B During 2021](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/video-game-developers-raised-5-9b-during-2021/) - 2021 alone represented 55% of last five years’ $10.7B total, 43% of the volume By Kay Bros with Peggy Twardowski We thought 2020 was a banner year for developers, but 2021 more than doubled down on volume and then nearly quadrupled the value. For 2020, we have currently tracked $1.6B across 122 investments. For 2021, - [Q4 2020 Finishes Record-Setting Year for Games Investments](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/q4-2020-finishes-record-setting-year-for-games-investments/) - Q4 2020 DDM Games Investment Review Report Available By the DDM Data & Research Team Wow. What a year. By the end of Q3, we already declared 2020 to be a record-setting year for investments. We recorded $9.9 billion in investments by the end of Q3, which exceeded the highest full year on record, - [Q1 2021’S $18.7 Billion in Investments and $10.5 Billion in M&AS Rival 2020](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/q1-2021s-18-7-billion-in-investments-and-10-5-billion-in-mas-rival-2020/) - DDM Games Investment Review Q1 2021 Report Available By the DDM Data & Research Team After such a blockbuster 2020, we have been curious to see how the momentum carries over in 2021. As a quick recap, 2020 was the most active year we have on record since 2006 with over 600 deals, a - [2021 Another Top Year: H1 2021 Gaming Investments and M&As are Double 2020](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/2021-another-top-year-h1-2021-gaming-investments-and-mas-are-double-2020/) - DDM Games Investment Review Q2 2021 Report Available By the DDM Data & Research Team After a tremendous 2020 year and Q1 2021, this robust momentum continued in Q2 with over 200 investments and Merger & Acquisitions (M&As) deals, a total of $7.4 billion in investments and a new record $18.2 billion in acquisitions - [Q3 Extends Record-Breaking Year with YTD Nearly 3X 2020](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/q3-extends-record-breaking-year-with-ytd-nearly-3x-2020/) - DDM Games Investment Review Q3 2021 Report Available By the DDM Data & Research Team 2021 continues its tremendous investment pace. From Q2 alone, there were over 200 investments and Merger & Acquisitions (M&As) deals, a total of $7.4 billion in investments (including our estimate of transactions with undisclosed values) and a new record - [The Pressures on Apple and Google's Store Policies and Fees](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/the-pressures-on-apple-and-googles-store-policies-and-fees/) - The Walled Gardens of Apple and Google are Being Chipped Away By Peggy Twardowski The store policies and commissions from Apple and Google are under increasing legal and regulatory pressure. As we review, pressure is coming from a multitude of angles to which they have responded with piecemeal solutions. While Epic Games v. Apple - [Video Game Developers Raised 1.4 Billion in Investments in 2020](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/video-game-developers-raised-1-4-billion-in-investments-in-2020/) - 2020 alone represented 27 percent of investments raised by developers in the last five years By Kay Bros with Peggy Twardowski You have heard it a billion times over the past year: 2020 was a record-breaking year for the games industry. Let’s take a closer look at what that means for game developers. Of - [Sneak Peek: Video Game Developers Raised 1.4 Billion in Investments in 2020](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/sneak-peek-video-game-developers-raised-1-4-billion-in-investments-in-2020/) - By Kay Bros with Peggy Twardowski This is an excerpt from an upcoming report to be released in April. As we continue to analyze the wealth of data 2020 gave us, we reviewed investments in game developers. For our purposes, a game developer is someone who makes games on any platform, excluding hardware, middleware and - [Gaming Industry Diversity Initiatives](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/gaming-industry-diversity-initiatives/) - Over $250 Million Raised or Paid Out for Diversity Efforts By Kay Bros with Peggy Twardowski The summer of 2020 saw a number of companies nationwide capture headlines with commitments to increase their diversity and inclusion efforts. We’ve kept tabs on the initiatives within the gaming industry and present a light roundup of new initiatives - [Early Access Games on Steam](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/early-access-games-on-steam/) - Common for games to be 2.5 years in Early Access with the majority from Indie developers at three price points: Free, $9.99, $19.99 By Kay Bros with Peggy Twardowski A client recently asked us how long they should plan for their game to be in Early Access, which led to the following analysis. Parameters - [Client Highlight: Expression Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-expression-games/) - Founded by former PlayStation employees, the core team at Expression Games has more than 150 years of combined experience making action, shooter, and VR games to the highest standard. Expression Games is a new studio built upon a strong company culture and values, the cornerstone of which make the studio a thriving enterprise and one where people - [Client Highlight: Motion Logic Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-motion-logic-studios/) - Motion Logic Studios is an art and engineering team based in Orange County, California. The company is accustomed to working to demanding standards with some of the world’s best developers. The studio’s passion is developing and producing top-notch AAA art for game companies of all sizes. It has engineering resources to support full game development and - [DDM Statement on the War](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-statement-on-the-war/) - We are enraged and heartbroken at this war, this travesty, this horror that Putin has unleashed. Like the American Civil War, it has pitted friends, families and coworkers into conflict with each other. Game companies, just like every other type of company, are seeing their employees and their families facing devastating choices. We have clients - [Mobile Games Investments Surpassed $741 Million in Q4 2021](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/mobile-games-investments-surpassed-741-million-in-q4-2021/) - Investments reached almost $4 billion in Q4 2021 Games agency Digital Development Management (DDM) has stated that games investments reached $38.5 billion in 2021. Continue reading. - [DDM: Gaming Investments Reached $38.5 Billion During 2021](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-gaming-investments-reached-38-5-billion-during-2021/) - Agency says last year was the biggest ever with twice as many deals and three times the investment Today in a new report, Digital Development Management (DDM) said that video game investments during 2021 reached $38.5 billion. Continue reading. - [Report: Games Investments Hit $38.5bn in 2021](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/report-games-investments-hit-38-5bn-in-2021/) - The amount of money invested in the video games industry soared during 2021. That's according to research from Digital Development Management (DDM), which says that $38.5 billion was invested into the sector last year, a 191.7 percent increase on the $13.2 billion the previous year. The number of deals rose from 406 to 765, too. - [Video Game Investments, Deals Triple In 2021 To Record Levels, With Big Blockchain Boost](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/video-game-investments-deals-triple-in-2021-to-record-levels-with-big-blockchain-boost/) - For the second straight year, investments, IPOs, and mergers and acquisitions in the video game sector set records for transaction volume and value, according to statistics compiled in DDM Games Investment Review and released today. Continue reading. - [Employee Spotlight: Katie Williams](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/employee-spotlight-katie-williams/) - Working out of DDM’s headquarters, Katie is a research assistant and a member of the Data & Research team. She researches and compiles information regarding investments, mergers, and acquisitions in the video game industry. Prior to DDM, she worked as a research assistant at UMass Amherst while pursuing her graduate studies in Polymer Science and - [Client Highlight: Toylogic](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-toylogic/) - Toylogic has been in the game development business for over 15 years and is led by a team of seasoned veterans hailing from such companies as Bandai Namco Entertainment and Square Enix. Comprised of over 150 staff members, this Tokyo-based developer is most skilled at creating action games as exemplified by its work on NieR Replicant, The Evil - [Client Highlight: Flying Sheep Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-flying-sheep-studios/) - With a mission to remove barriers and allow players to play when, where, and on whichever device they have at hand, German-based Flying Sheep Studios is a developer of HTML5 and WebGL games. Having developed over 150 games to date, they have often worked on popular brands like LEGO Ninjago and Dreamworks’ Dragons. Flying Sheep’s - [VentureBeat: Digital Development Management Acquires Digi-Capital’s Game-Data Platform](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/venturebeat-digital-development-management-acquires-digi-capitals-game-data-platform/) - Data is crucial to creating a viable business, but that’s a problem from any company working in video games. That’s because it’s extremely difficult to get reliable, accurate data about this specific market. To address that issue, game-consultation and talent agency Digital Development Management has acquired industry-intelligence firm Digi-Capital. DDM did not provide the terms - [Game Investments Hit ‘Record-Setting’ $9.9 Billion In 2020 Thanks To Unity, Epic Deals](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/game-investments-hit-record-setting-9-9-billion-in-2020-thanks-to-unity-epic-deals/) - Despite the pandemic, or perhaps because of it, the already hot video game business has seen a “record-setting’ rush of investment in its third quarter, pushing total investments for the year to $9.9 billion, according to the just-released DDM Games Investment Review. Continue reading. - [Video Game Sector Scores Record $13.2 Billion In 2020 Investments, M&A](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/video-game-sector-scores-record-13-2-billion-in-2020-investments-ma/) - Investors jumped into the red-hot video game sector in 2020, with M&A, exits and investments topping a record $13.2 billion, up a whopping 77 percent over the previous year. Investment in the booming video-game sector soared in 2020 to a record $13.2 billion, up 77 percent from 2019, according to a new report by Digital - [“2021 in Video Games” with DDM’s Rebecca Owen](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/2021-in-video-games-with-ddms-rebecca-owen/) - With just over a week to go before Christmas, we catch up with Rebecca Owen, Business Development Manager at Digital Development Management (DDM), to discuss what 2021 meant for the company and the industry. Continue reading. - [Gaming Investment, M&A Activity Continue Tracking Well Above 2020](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/gaming-investment-ma-activity-continue-tracking-well-above-2020/) - DDM reports "tremendous investment pace" for 2021, with investment doubling and M&As tripling over 2020 DDM released its summary of third quarter games investment review this week, reporting that 2021 investment in the sector continues tracking well above 2020 levels. Continue reading. - [Client Highlight: Petoons Studio](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-petoons-studio/) - Petoons Studio is an independent developer located in Barcelona that aspires to create amazing games and toys for all ages around the world. It has extensive experience working with licensed properties and demonstrates great care and attention to the quality and treatment of these intellectual properties. Petoons has recently released adventure games based on high-profile - [Neon Secured $10.5 Million Investment](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/neon-secured-10-5-million-investment/) - DDM is proud to have worked with Neon on the road to its recent $10.5 million raise led by Griffin Gaming Partners and including industry leaders in Polychain Capital and Forte. Seattle-based Neon is a team of award-winning industry veterans spun out of the interactive division of HBO with aspirations of developing transmedia properties, including - [The Molasses Flood Partners with CD PROJEKT](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/the-molasses-flood-partners-with-cd-projekt/) - DDM's Investment Services group is pleased to announce that Boston-based studio The Molasses Flood, best known for its games The Flame in the Flood (2016) and Drake Hollow (2020), has joined Polish developer, publisher, and distributor CD PROJEKT, creators of Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher video games, in order to develop an ambitious new project. - [DDM Assisting SXSW](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-assisting-sxsw/) - SXSW, the premier event covering culture, technology, film, and music, features a Game Industry track with four days of thought-provoking panels and speakers discussing an array of topics relevant to games professionals. DDM is excited to announce that it is offering its insights and experience to assist the team at SXSW as it develops its - [Charities with a Game Industry Focus](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/charities-with-a-game-industry-focus/) - From its inception, DDM has been an organization with goals that involve giving back to the game industry and community. In 2021 DDM established its internal charity committee to pursue further its ongoing goal for an inclusive and enriching gaming ecosystem. This year DDM will contribute to Women In Gaming International, Able Gamers, and Special - [Client Highlight: Overload Entertainment](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-overload-entertainment/) - Seattle-based Overload Entertainment is united with a goal to create fun, exciting, and high-quality games. Overload was founded by a group of versatile industry veterans with a plethora of experience working on franchises like Halo, Destiny, SOCOM, and Saints Row. Most recently, the leadership team worked on the 2020 Sci-Fi first-person shooter Disintegration with Take - [Client Highlight: Codeglue](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-codeglue/) - Located in Rotterdam, Codeglue is one of the oldest game development studios in the Netherlands. Codeglue is known for its original titles, such as the colorful co-op platformer Ibb & Obb. The studio also likes to think of itself as a collaborative technology specialist working on external projects. Notably, Codeglue has worked on Terraria, Human: - [Client Highlight: Alchemical Works](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-alchemical-works/) - Alchemical Works is a German indie studio based around a solo developer, Alain Brunotte, who does everything from programming to game design, art, 2D and 3D asset creation and music. His first project, BattleJuice Alchemist, is a distinctive and stylized ARPG with real-time close combat and unique deck-building mechanics, set in a dark procedural world - [Keen Games Closes Investment Round](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/keen-games-closes-investment-round/) - DDM’s Investment Services group is proud to announce that Keen Games has closed its $10M USD Series-B investment round with Hiro Capital and Tencent, which was announced in July. Keen Games is a 30+ year veteran studio based in Frankfurt, Germany, and has been working on various hit games, such as Royal Revolt 2 and - [Client Highlight: Goichi Suda and Darick Robertson](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-goichi-suda-and-darick-robertson/) - DDM clients Goichi Suda (also known as SUDA51, who is CEO and founder of Grasshopper Manufacture) and Darick Robertson (famed comic book artist and executive producer of Amazon Prime’s The Boys, the Emmy-nominated series based on the comic he co-created with Garth Ennis) recently sat down with IGN to discuss the much-anticipated No More Heroes 3, arriving on the Nintendo Switch on August - [Client Highlight: Engine Software](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight/) - Engine Software is an independent development studio located in the Netherlands. Founded in 1995, the studio has vast experience developing, co-developing, remastering and porting a wide variety of games for an even wider variety of platforms. The outfit transitioned from a Nintendo-minded handheld specialist to a true multi-platform, multi-genre development powerhouse—and to great success. In - [People Can Fly Announces PCF Chicago](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/people-can-fly-announces-pcf-chicago/) - People Can Fly (PCF Group) announced that they will be taking over the Phosphor Games development team with a newly established subsidiary – People Can Fly Chicago. This initiative furthers PCF’s expansion plans as their seventh worldwide studio. PCF provides full AAA development as evidenced by their recent Outriders game with Square Enix and their - [Client Highlight: Hyper Luminal Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-hyper-luminal-games/) - Hyper Luminal Games is an independent games studio based in Dundee, Scotland. A prolific work for hire developer, Hyper Luminal Games contributes to a wide range of titles across the full development pipeline — from project ideation to console certification QA. The studio is experienced in multiple genres, a wide range of platforms and has - [Client Highlight: Stanford & Turner Marketing Group](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/stanford-turner-marketing-group/) - Ted Stanford is a managing partner at Stanford & Turner Marketing Group. With a media and entertainment background, he has been involved in all sides of media, marketing and advertising over the last 20+ years working with gaming companies, CG animation firms and film studios, such as EA, Best Buy, Telus, Cineplex and Waterproof Studios. - [Client Highlight: Stainless Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/stainless-games/) - Stainless Games is a world-class, award-winning game developer located on the South Coast of the UK — the studio is a world leader in collectible card game (CCG) and driving and simulation technology. Stainless Games has been operating for 27 years and worked on over 60 titles during this time. Stainless made a name for - [One Billion Dollars](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/one-billion-dollars/) - DDM’s representation practice has reached a major milestone: securing deals for our clients worth over one billion US dollars. As of this writing, the count stands at $1,033,768,966. These are projects from tiny developers working on small indie games, from port-specialists bringing loved franchises to new platforms, from established studios with their first chance to - [The Strong National Museum of Play](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/the-strong-national-museum-of-play/) - On April 22, The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, broke ground on a 90,000 square foot expansion. The development will include a new home for its World Video Game Hall of Fame and a massive exhibit — ESL Federal Credit Union Digital Worlds — dedicated to the history and exploration of - [Client Highlight: Maestro Media](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-maestro-media/) - Maestro Media is led by Javon Frazier, a digital strategist with extensive experience across the media and entertainment industry. He has produced several successful Kickstarter board and card game projects with popular brands and famous creators, such as Joking Hazard with Cyanide and Happiness ($3 million+), The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls ($2.5 million+), Tapeworm - [Update on DDM's Industry Guidance Practice](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/update-on-ddms-industry-guidance-practice/) - While 2020 was a year often defined by challenges and obstacles, it also presented its fair share of opportunities and growth, especially in the video game industry. In addition to a record-breaking year for our representation practice, we wanted to take this opportunity to provide an update on what is happening with our Industry Guidance - [DDM Statement on Anti-Asian Hate Crimes](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-statement-on-anti-asian-hate-crimes/) - DDM condemns the hate crimes against Asian Americans as well as to Asian guests to the US who are here studying, visiting and working. These crimes are rising and are based in xenophobia, enduring racism and the deliberate spreading of lies through propaganda. Dean at VentureBeat has eloquently written of the history and the present - [Nordisk Games Acquires 40 Percent Ownership of MercurySteam](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/nordisk-games-acquires-40-percent-ownership-of-mercurysteam/) - Copenhagen-based Nordisk Games has expanded its portfolio of successful game studios and has announced an investment into DDM client MercurySteam—the Spanish company behind high-profile titles Clive Barker’s Jericho, the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow trilogy and Nintendo 3DS bestseller Metroid: Samus Returns. Nordisk Games has, with the deal, acquired 40 percent of MercurySteam following a sizeable - [Client Highlight: Ronimo Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-ronimo-games/) - Founded in 2007, Dutch developer Ronimo Games creates innovative, high-quality games that appeal to a broad audience. Ronimo often blends genres to design exciting new games and possibilities, adding the studio's signature Ronimo art style in the process. From the developer's debut IP Swords & Soldiers, Ronimo's journey led the company to produce the successful - [Employee Spotlight: David Crislip](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/employee-spotlight-david-crislip-2/) - After more than a year of working with the West Coast team at DDM in the US after joining in 2019, David packed his bags, family, and video game collection and boarded a plane to Osaka in January. Following the mandatory quarantine, he plans to fully integrate into the DDMJ family, bringing his unique set - [Purple Lamp Studios Acquired by Embracer Group](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/purple-lamp-studios-acquired-by-embracer-group/) - DDM’s Finance Services group is proud to announce that longtime DDM client Purple Lamp Studios has recently been acquired by Embracer Group. DDM started working with Sproing in 2013 before their former founders founded Purple Lamp Studios in 2018. The studio is specialized in development of third-party IP and notably worked on The Guild 3 and - [Client Highlight: Adept Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-adept-games/) - A passion for storytelling and finding new and unique ways to allow players to enjoy emergent experiences with deep meaning is the driving force behind Adept Games. Based in the Greater Seattle area of Washington State, Adept Games is headed by a trio of industry veterans, Serena Robar, Jason Robar and Bill Roper, who use the depth - [Client Highlight: Glenn Fabry](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-glenn-fabry/) - Glenn Fabry is a comic book legend, an artist known for his detailed, realistic work in both ink and painted color over his 40+ years in the industry. Beginning his career drawing Sláine for the legendary 2000AD comics magazine, he has made a career of adding his deft touch to countless characters, including icons like Judge Dredd, Batman, - [DDM Engages Zachary Norman as Executive Consulting Partner](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-engages-zachary-norman-as-executive-consulting-partner/) - Zachary “Zack” Norman is a creative director, serial entrepreneur and seasoned executive with experience in “legit” games, mobile games, app development, VR, executive management, fundraising, eCommerce and startups. Zack specializes in helping teams hone in on differentiated strategic market-fit and stresses the importance of go-to-market and growth planning. His skills in these areas and creative - [DDM Games Investment Review's Top Q3 Countries for Investments in the Gaming Space](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-games-investment-reviews-top-q3-countries-for-investments-in-the-gaming-space/) - Last month, we published our Q3 report and found the high activity in Q3 has made 2020 a record-breaking year for investments with one more quarter still to go. The total for the first three quarters of 2020 reached $9.9 billion, surpassing the previous top year of 2017’s $8.0 billion. Read more in our free - [DDM Games Investment Review's Top Active Investors by Participation Value in the Gaming Space](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/games-investment-reviews-top-active-investors-by-participation-value-in-the-gaming-space/) - As a follow-up to last month's Top Active Investors by Volume in the Gaming Space, we looked at firms by the value of rounds in which they participated. These VC firms are mainly based in the United States and lean heavily into early stage funding (Series A or earlier) in mobile or gaming technology development. - [DDM Games Investment Review’s Top Active Investors by Volume in the Gaming Space](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/games-investment-reviews-top-active-investors-by-volume-in-the-gaming-space/) - It is the second full quarter since we acquired the games investment and M&A data from Digi-Capital. We are busy with data collection, planning our own data strategy and diving through this wonderful trove of data. With this month’s newsletter, we present our first Top 10 List: an overview of the Top 10 Gaming Investors - [PopReach Closes Investment Round](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/popreach-closes-investment-round/) - DDM’s Finance Services group is proud to announce that PopReach has closed its $5M CAD strategic investment by Alibaba’s Global Investment Arm. PopReach is a free-to-play mobile game publisher focused on acquiring and optimizing proven game franchises. The PopReach team is assembled from talent behind wildly successful mobile titles. The company has acquired twelve successful - [Client Highlight: Russell Brown](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-russell-brown/) - Russell Brown is a video game IP licensing consultant who helps his clients expand their IP into film, digital content and consumer products. Through his services, clients can expand their audience reach, build their IP into franchises, tap into a low-cost high-margin source of recurring revenue and push their brand into non-gaming content and merchandising. - [Client Highlight: Neon Media](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-neon-media/) - Spun out from HBO’s Interactive and Immersive Group in Seattle, Neon Media is a narrative-driven interactive transmedia developer and publisher. This highly experienced team consists of BAFTA and Emmy award-winning talent who have worked on renowned franchises like HALO, Call of Duty, Star Wars, Skylanders, Westworld and many more. Positioned at the nexus of digital - [DDM Games Investment Review Q3 Report](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-games-investment-review-q3-report/) - 2020 is a Record-Setting Year for Games Investments As we head into the fourth quarter of 2020, video games continue their resiliency. With the exception of certain eSports segments affected by lockdown restrictions like live events, gaming revenues have been up as player engagement has increased dramatically during the Covid-19 pandemic. Last quarter, based on - [DDM Games Investment Review Q2 Report](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-games-investment-review-q2-report/) - COVID-19 uplift increased 5-year CAGR by 11.6% to 7.7% + Q2 2020 Report Available As we head into the second half of 2020, video games have continued to prove resilient to the stress of pandemic and economic uncertainty. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in gaming as more people sheltered at - [Client Highlight: Press Start Marketing](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-press-start-marketing/) - Press Start Marketing was started by John Keller and Matt Levitan, who both held senior marketing positions at Sony Interactive Entertainment, where they oversaw highly successful keystone marketing plans for PlayStation's biggest titles and hardware launches. John was the VP of Marketing at PlayStation USA, and Matt was the Senior Director of Marketing/PR at PlayStation - [Client Highlight: Mega Cat Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-mega-cat-studios/) - Mega Cat Studios is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based game development studio taking its retro gaming inspirations and infusing it back into creative-first projects. The studio has created a slew of collectible gaming products designed to conjure memories of the 8 and 16-bit generations while also paving the way for their unique indie style. Mega Cat - [Next-Gen Console Wars Show the Platforms are Alive and Well](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/next-gen-console-wars-show-the-platforms-are-alive-and-well/) - The biggest splash in the next-gen console war to date wasn’t the recent pricing and launch dates from Microsoft and Sony for their Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 and Digital Edition consoles. It was Microsoft purchasing ZeniMax Media, the privately-held parent company of publisher/developer behemoth Bethesda, for $7.5 billion in cash. With the transaction - [DDM Engages Sven Schmidt as Executive Consulting Partner](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-engages-sven-schmidt-as-executive-consulting-partner/) - Sven brings 20 years of experience in the production, distribution and marketing of games and eCommerce services to the DDM consulting team. He worked as a producer at CDV and Yahoo! games and led marketing teams at Electronic Arts, Gameforge and Crytek before starting his own business in 2014. Sven has successfully marketed dozens of - [Client Highlight: Six Foot Press](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-six-foot-press/) - Six Foot Press offers publishing services for entertainment companies interested in expanding the reach of their intellectual properties. They help develop publishing strategies, including advising on the types and number of books to be published, ideal publication dates, production schedules and more. They also manage the production of each project and, where appropriate, offer distribution - [Client Highlight: Threaks](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-threaks/) - Threaks is an award-winning indie studio out of Hamburg, Germany, founded in 2009. The team is known for the music-action game Beatbuddy and the rogue-lite arcade shooter Battle Planet: Judgement Day. More recently, Threaks has been in stealth mode while working on its upcoming narrative adventure game, All I Have is Time, scheduled to release in 2021 on PC and - [E3 2020 Impact on Investment/M&A Announcements](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/e3-2020-impact-on-investment-ma-announcements/) - When we took over the games investment and M&A data from Digi-Capital, they cautioned tradeshow months could be busy with announcements of investments and M&As. Historically, E3 has been a rally point for some of the largest industry’s announcements. Unlike other tradeshows that switched to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its organizer - [DDM Games Investment Review Q1 Report](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-games-investment-review-q1-report/) - DDM Games Investment Review DDM acquired Digi-Capital’s ten-year-old games intelligence business in Q1 2020, and it now powers the DDM Games Investment Review used by our Industry Guidance and Finance Services clients to evaluate their acquisition, investment and exit opportunities. We are happy to announce the DDM Games Investment Review website is now live! Please visit to - [Client Highlight: Waterproof Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-waterproof-studios/) - Based in Vancouver, Waterproof Studios is a full-service cinematics studio dedicated to imagery creation that pushes boundaries. By using the latest software and technology available, Waterproof creates the highest quality imagery for clients in the most cost-effective, efficient and reliable manner possible. The Waterproof team provides innovative content creation for game, film, web and TV industries. Recently, - [Client Highlight: Tozai Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-tozai-games/) - The word Tozai is the traditional greeting at the beginning of a Japanese Kabuki theater production. It is intended as a welcome and is comprised of the characters for east (“to”) and west (“zai”). Tozai Games embodies that spirit of welcome by bridging the east and west and offering a lineup of high profile classic IP like Lode - [DDM Engages BD Labs as Executive Consulting Partner](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-engages-bd-labs-executive-consulting-partner/) - DDM regularly works with IP content owners, brands and digital businesses to help them license film and other branded IP, and to guide them in their digital strategy. We are excited to engage BD Labs as an Executive Consulting Partner. BD Labs founders, Gary Rosenfeld and Mark Caplan, bring over two decades of experience working - [The Right Distribution Partners are Key](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/right-distribution-partners-key/) - For many developers and publishers, Valve’s Steam platform is the main solution explored for the worldwide distribution of their games. Certainly, its size and proliferation are a boon, and headlines of problems with illegal keys sold by other distributors continue to be a deterrent to adopting other platforms. North American, Western European and East Asian - [Rewards with Backer Participation Matter in Crowdfunding](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/rewards-backer-participation-matter-crowdfunding/) - A client recently asked DDM to review rewards that offer backers the opportunity to contribute to a game in some way, concerned that these rewards may impact the game’s development timeframe and resources. In response, we reviewed top performing campaigns launched since 2015 across Fig and Kickstarter, removing MMORPGs like Ashes of Creation and the - [DDM Engages Performance Ahead Consulting as Executive Consulting Partner](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-engages-performance-ahead-consulting-executive-consulting-partner/) - DDM regularly works with IP content holders, brand owners and digital businesses to help them expand their brand and extend their reach into the games industry, and to guide them in their digital entertainment strategy. We are excited to engage Kelly Zmak from Performance Ahead Consulting as an Executive Consulting Partner. Beginning his career with - [Early Access Games on Steam](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/early-access-games-steam/) - Starting in 2013, Steam allowed incomplete, playable games to be sold under the banner of its Early Access program. This allows the development studio to receive income, feedback and grow a community of players while a game is still in development. Early Access has not been without criticism and controversy as games may languish in - [Employee Spotlight: Joe Minton](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/employee-spotlight-joe-minton/) - Joe was with DDM at its founding and moved into the role of President shortly thereafter. For the past 11.5 years, he has been focused on building an agency that improves the business of games. In his previous position as President of Cyberlore, a developer in operation for over 13 years (Warcraft II: Beyond the - [A Quick Look at Survival-Tagged Games on Steam](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/quick-look-survival-tagged-games-steam/) - Survival games have been in the headlines lately: SuperData estimated the survival and horror games market to be $398 million, and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has reportedly sold an eye-catching 8 million copies even though it is still in Early Access. We pulled survival-tagged games from Steam first and then matched these with SteamSpy data. Eliminating games - [A Short Exercise on Game Pricing with JRPGs](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/short-exercise-game-pricing-jrpgs/) - A strong case for your game’s price can be made simply by looking at direct competitive titles by genre, features and gameplay length. DDM recently looked a little further into premium pricing when a client asked about a specific genre, Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs). As this exercise demonstrates, a light investigation like this may yield - [How to Pitch to Publishers](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/how-to-pitch-to-publishers/) - As we round out the year and approach a new tradeshow season, this is a good time to do a refresh on pitching guidelines for your game. GDC recently posted Brian Upton’s talk “30 Things I Hate About Your Game Pitch” on its YouTube channel. As game designer for Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon and - [Client Highlight: QLOC](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-qloc/) - QLOC is a first-class service provider. Boasting a team of almost 300 people across its development, quality assurance, localization and art services divisions, the company is well-equipped to provide support in nearly any situation. Porting development specialists work with any source and target platforms to aid developers in their projects—either independently or collaboratively as members - [Client Highlight: PreviewLabs](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-previewlabs/) - PreviewLabs is a rapid prototyping studio specializing in game development technology with offices in the United States and Belgium. The company works with clients all over the world, including game developers, start-ups and medical and educational research institutions, such as Wargaming, Disney Imagineering and Yale University. PreviewLabs' prototypes are used to evaluate, improve and pitch - [Client Highlight: Krillbite Studio](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-krillbite-studio/) - United over a love for storytelling and creating unique and engaging worlds, Krillbite is an innovative indie game studio based in Hamar, Norway. The developer is best known for its first-person survival horror game Among the Sleep, in which the protagonist is a toddler, as well as The Plan—a short experimental game exploring issues of - [Client Highlight: lvl UP Marketing](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-lvl-up-marketing/) - lvl UP Marketing is a charming boutique agency specializing in brand building, community engagement media relations and all facets of go-to-market executions. Based in Southern California, the management team brings a wealth of knowledge having held senior executive positions in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific through companies such as Microsoft, Sony, EA, Vivendi, Square - [Get Ready for AR](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/get-ready-for-ar/) - With the major releases of Apple’s ARKit and Google’s ARCore, platforms for serving augmented reality (AR) apps, the AR market is expected to heat up. SuperData Research forecast augmented and mixed reality revenue will more than double to $3.2 billion this year with the help of Pokémon GO and the upcoming Harry Potter: Wizards Unite - [Client Highlight: 3rd Eye Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-3rd-eye-studios/) - Founded by a group of industry veterans with diverse track records, Helsinki based 3rd Eye Studios builds atmospheric and sophisticated games and maintains a strong focus on developing technology and tools for other game developers. The studio's combined focus resulted in its first title Downward Spiral: Horus Station, a zero-gravity thriller to be released in - [Employee Spotlight: Martijn van Doorn](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/employee-spotlight-martijn-van-doorn/) - Based in our Eindhoven office in the Netherlands, Martijn van Doorn is mostly focused on working with our European clients by helping them set up great partnerships with top publishers. Europe is also the heart of DDM's distribution efforts where we establish worldwide distribution networks for our clients. Some notable titles include Age of Wonders III, - [Game Sales](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/game-sales/) - In case you missed Mike Rose’s GDC talk, "The Turning Tide: Independent Game Sales in 2015," he surveyed a number of independent developers for 2014 digital game sales across a variety of platforms to come up with sales ranges: - [Employee Spotlight: Carly Oakley](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/employee-spotlight-carly-oakley/) - Carly Oakley finds herself in familiar territory at our global headquarters in Northampton, Massachusetts. After graduating from a nearby university in 2010, she jump-started her career as a Staff Accountant at a top-level marketing agency in Connecticut before joining the DDM team in 2012. Over the past three years, Carly has developed a passion for collaborating closely with - [Employee Spotlight: Ryosuke Jinno](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/employee-spotlight-ryosuke-jinno/) - Previously a stock broker in Japan, Ryosuke Jinno transitioned to the game industry in the early 2000s to become a pioneer in the mobile gaming market. He's worked on numerous popular titles, including Street Fighter IV, Smurfs Village, and Double Dragon, and introduced the concept of the "virtual d-pad." Today, Ryosuke works across Western and - [Crowdfunding: Expanding the Funding Landscape](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/crowdfunding-expanding-funding-landscape/) - DDM has provided tailored consulting services for several video games crowdfunded through Kickstarter. In 2013, DDM helped Mega Man creator, Keiji Inafune, launch the Mighty No. 9 campaign, which grossed over $3.8 million. As of this writing, Mighty No. 9 is the fourth-highest grossing video game software campaign, earning 427% of its original $900,000 goal. - [Know Your Game Metrics Terminology](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/know-game-metrics-terminology/) - One of the advantages we have as a talent agency in the games industry is our exposure to a wide range of meetings between developers and publishers. And with much talk about mobile games and KPIs, we find instances where teams need to brush up on their metric terms. To get you started, or for - [AAA Kickstarter Campaigns](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/aaa-kickstarter-campaigns/) - As a part of DDM's efforts to support its partners' Kickstarter campaigns, DDM tracks the performance of video game campaigns that have grossed over $1 million on Kickstarter alone. Based on the 24 campaigns that have successfully ended to date (excluding active campaigns), we pulled some interesting averages to share. With over $57 million raised - [Employee Spotlight: Mat Mortlock](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/employee-spotlight-mat-mortlock/) - Mat Mortlock is a Senior Business Development Coordinator for our Representation division. He liaises with our European developer clients to assist in maximizing new concept potential. In doing so, he evaluates pitch materials and provides concise and informed feedback. He's also the Head Scheduler for tradeshows and oversees logistic and planning responsibilities for all major tradeshows. Mat joined DDM in 2011 - [Mobile Games Maturation](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/mobile-games-maturation/) - App Annie’s 2015 Retrospective, which looks at the mobile apps market as a whole in addition to mobile games, notes that new mobile games in 2015 hit 90% of their lifetime downloads in approximately 17 weeks or four months after release. This is down 60% from 50 weeks in 2014. Demonstrating how crowded and competitive - [Nintendo NX Console Sales Projections](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/nintendo-nx-console-sales-projections/) - In case you missed it, Digi-Times Research reports Nintendo intends to sell 20 million units of its upcoming console, Nintendo NX, next year. Component suppliers expect to ship 10-12 million NX consoles with mass shipments starting in Q2 2016. As for current generation sales, Sony recently reported lifetime sales of 30 million PlayStation 4 consoles - [Virtual Reality – The Platform Du Jour](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/virtual-reality-platform-du-jour/) - Though the augmented reality market is forecast to be larger and more mainstream, virtual reality is the main headline grabber, and its anticipation and hype is huge—there is a constant stream of headlines regarding market forecasts, hardware and device news and new VR conferences and summits. Oculus ignited the tech world with its $2.4 million-grossing - [DDM Engages Bill Anker as Executive Consulting Partner](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-engages-bill-anker-executive-consulting-partner/) - Bill Anker joins DDM as a Consulting Executive with a primary focus on providing licensing information and deal expertise to the developers DDM represents. Before working with DDM, Bill was VP of Licensing and Business Development at D3 Publisher of America where he was responsible for all license acquisition and developer sourcing. Some of the - [Employee Spotlight: Rebecca Owen](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/employee-spotlight-rebecca-owen/) - Rebecca has been with DDM since 2012. As a Business Development Manager, she oversees select client accounts and works with DDM's network of publishing and distribution partners to determine and negotiate strategic partnerships. She's an internal advocate for indies and is the initial interface for many of those introductions, particularly in the Americas. Additionally, Rebecca - [Mary Meeker: Internet Trends](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/mary-meeker-internet-trends/) - Although Mary Meeker's Internet trends report does not specifically address the video game industry, her annual round-up is noteworthy for its coverage of global trends in Internet usage, economic and population growth, advertising and online commerce trends and examples of technology and retail convergence. In broad terms, the challenges faced by slowing worldwide Internet and - [Monument Valley Sales](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/monument-valley-sales/) - In a generous disclosure, developer Ustwo released an infographic with sales numbers from its award-winning hit game, Monument Valley. Over the course of two years, the premium mobile game, which now sells for $3.99, earned nearly $14.4 million and was officially downloaded over 26.1 million times. In its second year, the game achieved 88% and - [Soft Launch of Mobile Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/soft-launch-mobile-games/) - Adam Telfer, Wooga’s Product Lead, gave an insightful talk at GDC entitled "What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Soft Launch." With an intense mobile games market, testing a game’s performance in secondary markets before its primary release is critical to maximizing sales and user acquisition during its initial release window. Telfer discussed Wooga’s approach - [Employee Spotlight: Jean Cranston](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/employee-spotlight-jean-cranston/) - After 19 years in the publishing industry, Jean transitioned to the video game world and joined DDM in the fall of 2015. As Senior Administrative Assistant, she supports the DDM team from managing travel arrangements and aiding with event logistics to maintaining financial databases and attending to the daily needs of the HQ office. Born - [Dominate Mobile Game Genres](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/dominate-mobile-game-genres/) - SurveyMonkey Intelligence released its breakdown of top performing genres in July 2016 across mobile games. Not only did the report drill through gaming genres by download popularity, monthly active users (MAU) and time spent playing, but it also compared genre popularity by revenue. Noting that longer engagement means more opportunity for monetizing with ads, "arcade - [A Look at VR Supported Games on Steam](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/look-vr-supported-games-steam/) - With the release of the Oculus Rift on March 28th for $599 and the HTC Vive on April 5th for $799, we looked at games that support VR on Steam, pulling games and information from both Steam and SteamSpy on July 19th. Eliminating games that have yet to be released and less gaming-oriented apps, such as - [Onwards and Upwards from DDM's Annual Retreat](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/onwards-upwards-ddms-annual-retreat/) - During one week in October, our entire DDM team converged at our headquarters in Northampton, MA for our annual retreat. As a diverse and distributed company operating out of eight offices worldwide, this retreat allows our team the crucial time to reaffirm our core values and improve our craft. We reviewed 2016 and discussed industry - [Shape Your Pitch! Guidelines for Creating Company and Game Decks](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/shape-pitch-guidelines-creating-company-game-decks/) - As the holidays are a quiet period between tradeshow seasons, many development studios take this time to prepare new game pitches. We thought it equally timely to outline our recommendations for your best company and game pitch decks. Our guidelines, Shape Your Pitch!, can be found on our Resources page, along with our Cost Analysis Sheet, which - [Influencer Marketing](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/influencer-marketing/) - With app stores and traditional marketing channels overcrowded and user acquisition costs rising, more marketing campaigns are emphasizing endorsements and coverage from online social media celebrities, aka influencers, to create game awareness and bring in high-quality, monetizing users. Once thought as pertaining to a handful of high-profile YouTube celebrities and treated secondary to traditional press - [Employee Spotlight: Maarten de Koning](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/employee-spotlight-maarten-de-koning/) - Maarten joined DDM in early 2013 as a Partner when his former company was acquired by DDM. With a background in investment management and game production, he worked in various key roles at different organizations in the Netherlands, such as investment firms and game development studios, before he founded his own agency which also provided - [Happy Holidays from DDM!](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/happy-holidays-ddm/) - [What the Best Games Know About Analytics That the Rest Don't](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/best-games-know-analytics-rest-dont/) - At this year’s GDC in San Francisco, Dr. Isaac Roseboom's session, "What the Best Games Know About Analytics That the Rest Don't," addressed monetization struggles and how analytics can be used to increase revenues using insights from his company’s analytics platform, deltaDNA. He noted that retention mechanics have improved in free-to-play games with more seamless, interactive - [Female Gamers by Genre](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/female-gamers-genre/) - Reports on demographics in gaming have shown that the gender breakdown of gamers is typically reported as 55-60% male and 40-45% female. Quantic Foundry, a game analytics firm that combines social and data science to better understand a player’s motivation and improve gaming experiences and engagement, recently focused on female gamers. In their blog post, - [GDPR: Data Privacy in the EU](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/gdpr-data-privacy-in-the-eu/) - Approved in 2016 by the EU Parliament, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect on May 25, 2018, and is the most significant update to data privacy regulations with profound implications for any organization that engages with and collects personal data from European Union (EU) residents. In 99 articles that regulate the collection and - [The State of Steam](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/the-state-of-steam/) - Steam’s dominance continues to be a top headline in the industry: its increase in popularity driven by the battle royale games Fortnite and PUBG, the announced partnership with Chinese company Perfect World to launch an official version of the platform in China and Steam’s roll-out of the Steam Link app which allows users to stream - [Employee Spotlight: Neranjan Bissoon](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/employee-spotlight-neranjan-bissoon/) - As a growth-focused marketer and product evangelist with experience in the sports, VR/AR/MR and blockchain verticals, Neranjan's time in the gaming industry has led to a multitude of opportunities. The career successes he takes pride in, such as delivering a Super Bowl VR activation for Fox Sports, are tied to collaborative fearlessness and a desire - [Client Highlight: ROCKFISH Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-rockfish-games/) - ROCKFISH Games is an independent gaming studio based in Hamburg, Germany specialized in creating immersive space games. Coming from a mobile background, the core team has been working together for over ten years. Everspace was the studio's first venture into the world of PC and console development. After a successful Kickstarter campaign, ROCKFISH Games went - [Client Highlight: PopReach](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-popreach/) - Based in Toronto and Halifax, Canada and founded by seasoned industry execs who have created some of the most successful casual mobile games on the market, as well as industry-leading marketing and analytics technology, PopReach is focused on making fun and approachable free-to-play games based on both original and established IP. Most recently, PopReach launched - [Emerging PC Distribution Platforms](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/emerging-pc-distribution-platforms/) - Over the past year, we have been watching new platform announcements for PC games distribution with much interest. With PC revenues forecasted at nearly $33 billion in 2018 according to Newzoo’s “Global Games Market Report,” there is much consumer spending to go around. To crack into the market, which is dominated by established platforms, new - [Client Highlight: Purple Lamp Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-purple-lamp-studios/) - A love for community-driven games and a passion for PC and console gaming unites a highly experienced and international team of 35 developers. Purple Lamp Studios was founded at the beginning of 2018 in the heart of Vienna and is currently working with THQ Nordic in the development of The Guild 3. The team is - [Client Highlight: The TrailerFarm](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-the-trailerfarm/) - The TrailerFarm is a creative agency and production house based in Brighton, UK working with some of the best developers and publishers in mobile, console and PC gaming, ranging from Sega, Natural Motion and Sony Pictures Television to many indies and self-publishers. The company produces video content, trailers and cinematics using game footage, motion graphics, - [Client Highlight: BebopBee](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-bebopbee/) - Through imagination, passion and technology, the BebopBee crew strives to craft the most memorable, enduring and profitable entertainment experiences in the world! Proud creators of award-winning Snapimals, a charming Pokémon Snap inspired mobile game set in the 1920s, boasting Art Deco UX, nostalgic Squish n' Stretch animations, a Google Editorial pick and numerous Apple features - [DDM Annual Retreat 2018](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-annual-retreat-2018/) - The DDM team traveled from the eight offices we have around the world to spend a week together at our annual retreat in beautiful Massachusetts. We focus together on how we can further improve the work we do on behalf of our clients. From presentations to workshops, roleplays to roundtables, the diverse DDM team all - [DDM Engages Christian Fonnesbech as Executive Consulting Partner](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-engages-christian-fonnesbech-as-executive-consulting-partner/) - DDM regularly works with game developers to help them develop their games into brands and intellectual properties; this can greatly increase investor value, improve positioning in the market and increase fan loyalty. Ultimately, a well-developed IP can become a global entertainment brand, opening new revenue streams. We are excited to engage Christian Fonnesbech, Head of - [Client Highlight: Beamdog](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-beamdog/) - Comprised of veteran RPG creators, Edmonton-based Beamdog channels its passion for roleplaying games to bring groundbreaking genre classics to modern audiences. Since 2009, the team has brought enhanced versions of traditional Dungeons & Dragons games to a new generation of PC gamers. Beamdog continues to deliver quality alongside game platform evolution, bringing acclaimed versions of - [Client Highlight: Silicon Studio](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-silicon-studio/) - Silicon Studio is the developer behind the middleware Enlighten, the world’s most advanced dynamic lighting technology, delivering real-time global illumination for gaming across PC, Console, Mobile and VR platforms. By realistically simulating the behavior and reflection of light, artists can illuminate any scene with just a small number of lighting sources, all while bringing unrivaled - [Client Highlight: From Software](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-from-software/) - One of the most celebrated studios in Japan, FromSoftware, has built its reputation on brutally challenging gameplay experiences with tight animation. Most core gamers who play the studio's games are often greeted with a “You are Dead” splash screen delivered at the hands of a dark-fantasy inspired monster. With hits like Demon Souls, Dark Souls, - [Client Highlight: UX Magicians](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-ux-magicians/) - UX Magicians is a full-service UI/UX design studio dedicated to console, mobile and PC gaming. The company was founded from a passion for creating fun, memorable and profitable player experiences; staff includes visual designers, animators, product managers and artistic engineers. The team provides a comprehensive approach to UI/UX and can assist with strategy, research, analysis, - [DDM Engages Christine Thaarup as Executive Consulting Partner](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/ddm-engages-christine-thaarup-as-executive-consulting-partner/) - We are excited to engage Christine Thaarup, Senior International Business Developer, to guide corporations and funds towards investment targets and new games portfolios from Northern European game developers. Thaarup assists game developers in preparing their portfolio and organization for the international market and securing larger investments. Her work involves an international, cross-cultural understanding with a - [Future of Gaming](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/future-of-gaming/) - D.I.C.E. Summit, one of the leading business tradeshows, took place in Las Vegas February 11-13. IGN has posted videos of all speaker events online. Sarah Bond, Head of Global Gaming Partnerships and Development at Xbox/Microsoft, presented a compelling picture of the future of gaming fueled by high-speed connectivity, cloud technology, artificial intelligence and machine learning - [Client Highlight: Rogue Initiative](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-rogue-initiative/) - Founded in 2015 and composed of highly accomplished entertainment industry professionals from Infinity Ward, Sony Pictures, Amblin Entertainment and Dreamworks Animation, Rogue Initiative is on the forefront of cutting edge interactive content. The team has released award-winning experiences, worked on leading gaming franchises and created partnerships with Hollywood luminaries such as Michael Bay. The core - [Gaming Subscription Plans](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/gaming-subscription-plans/) - The storefront wars are heating up, resulting in a race to gain an edge on the competition through diversified means. One trend we are seeing is the rise of more gaming subscription services that often offer access to an ongoing gaming catalog for a monthly fee, a.k.a. the “Netflix of gaming” model. Several major companies, - [Digital Development Management Reveals New Unreal Engine Program for Eastern European Developers](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/digital-development-management-reveals-new-unreal-engine-program-for-eastern-european-developers/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT REVEALS NEW UNREAL ENGINE PROGRAM FOR EASTERN EUROPEAN DEVELOPERS NORTHAMPTON, MA, July 8, 2019 – Digital Development Management (DDM), the world’s leading business and talent agency for video games and digital entertainment, announces a collaboration with Epic Games, whose Unreal Engine technology brings high-quality games and experiences to PC, - [Client Highlight: Finger Food Advanced Technology Group](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-finger-food-advanced-technology-group/) - The Finger Food Advanced Technology Group is an established partner for major corporations. The company has a strong presence in the gaming, education, energy, retail and healthcare industries. Founded in 2009 with the mission of engineering the world's best mobile applications and games, Finger Food ATG has grown into a 165-person studio that has worked - [Client Highlight: Promo360](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-promo360/) - Promo360 is an experiential marketing agency that advances brand culture through immersive, meaningful engagements. From selecting the right venues and shows to experience design, programming, production and staffing, to fully integrated marketing strategy, Promo360 makes your event presence easy and impactful. 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The studio's talented and multi-national team has created one of the world's first mobile MMO real-time strategy games called Swords of Glory, allowing players to command massive troops in real-time. WafaGames' proprietary technology, which powers Swords of Glory and supports multiple - [Client Highlight: MWM Immersive](https://www.ddmagency.com/news/client-highlight-mwm-immersive/) - DDM is proud to share news from its Industry Guidance client and to have assisted MWM Immersive in its journey: MWM Immersive, the interactive entertainment division of media and entertainment company Madison Wells Media (MWM), has moved into video game publishing and rebranded itself as MWM Interactive. 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[WW1 Game Series](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/ww1-game-series/) - [Primal Game Studio](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/primal-game-studio/) - [The Molasses Flood](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/the-molasses-flood/) - [Clementine Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/clementine-games/) - [MB Gaming](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/mb-gaming/) - [Studio71](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/studio71/) - [Bob Pasker Investments](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/bob-pasker-investments/) - [Armature Studio](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/armature-studio-2/) - [Super.com](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/super-com/) - [Phosphor Games Studio](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/phosphor-games-studio/) - [Force Field](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/force-field/) - [Adept Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/adept-games/) - [Ericsson](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/ericsson/) - [Tequila Works](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/tequila-works/) - [YAGER](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/yager/) - [funkitron](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/funkitron/) - [Alchemical Works](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/alchemical-works/) - [SupplyDrop](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/supplydrop/) - [Purple Lamp Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/purple-lamp-studios/) - [Keen Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/keen-games/) - [Tri Capital](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/tri-capital/) - [Deck13 Interactive](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/deck13-interactive/) - [Knetik](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/knetik-media/) - [Starbreeze Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/starbreeze-studios/) - [Smilegate Interactive](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/smilegate-interactive/) - [Mega Cat Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/mega-cat-studios/) - [Utomik](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/utomik/) - [ThinkFun](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/thinkfun/) - [Nightingale Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/nightingale-games/) - [KID Group](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/kid-group/) - [Funcom](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/funcom/) - [Tozai Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/tozai-games/) - [Akupara Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/akupara-games/) - [Krillbite Studio](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/krillbite/) - [Autumn Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/autumn-games/) - [Milky Tea Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/milky-tea-studios/) - [Spotlightor](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/spotlightor/) - [Comcept](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/comcept/) - [Space Media Ventures](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/space-media-ventures/) - [Kuuhubb Inc.](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/kuuhubb-inc/) - [Fierst, Kane & Bloomberg LLP](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/fierst-kane-bloomberg-llp/) - [Artoncode](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/artoncode/) - [Nordisk Film Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/nordisk-film-games/) - [Pro eSports Gaming](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/pro-esports-gaming/) - [Sproing Interactive Media](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/sproing-interactive-media/) - [Night Work Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/night-work-games/) - [Aftershock](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/aftershock/) - [HB Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/hb-studios/) - [Galaxy Pest Control](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/galaxy-pest-control/) - [Engage Play Technologies](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/engage-play-technologies/) - [Petroglyph Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/petroglyph-games/) - [Brainz Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/brainz-games/) - [Lucid Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/lucid-games/) - [Red Accent Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/red-accent-studios/) - [Free Range Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/free-range-games/) - [Orc Work Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/orc-work-games/) - [Mirage Licensing](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/mirage-licensing/) - [Rival Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/rival-games/) - [Xeen](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/xeen/) - [Toylogic](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/toylogic/) - [TeamRock](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/teamrock/) - [Six Foot](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/six-foot/) - [Rivalries Unlimited](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/rivalries-unlimited/) - [NBC Universal Games & Digital Products](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/nbc-universal-games-digital-products/) - [Mobil Alliance](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/mobil-alliance/) - [Mercury Steam Entertainment](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/mercury-steam-entertainment/) - [Media Invest Entertainment](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/media-invest-entertainment/) - [Jo-Mei Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/jo-mei-games/) - [Engine Software](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/engine-software/) - [Dimps](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/dimps/) - [Digital Domain](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/digital-domain/) - [Avatomo](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/avatomo/) - [ArtPlay](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/artplay/) - [Artisan Game Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/artisan-game-studios/) - [Applifier](https://www.ddmagency.com/client/applifier/) ## Friends - [BAFTA](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/bafta/) - [Safe In Our World](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/safe-in-our-world/) - [Osborne Clarke](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/osborne-clarke/) - [The AbleGamers Charity](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/the-ablegamers-charity/) - [Women in Games International (WIGI)](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/women-in-games-international-wigi/) - [SpecialEffect](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/specialeffect/) - [The Strong](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/the-strong/) - [Global Game Jam, Inc®](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/global-game-jam-inc/) - [Wiggin](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/wiggin/) - [Premack Rogers](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/premack-rogers/) - [BitSummit](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/bitsummit/) - [DANGEN](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/dangen/) - [VentureBeat](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/venturebeat/) - [Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/frankfurt-kurnit-kleinselz/) - [Reboot Develop](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/reboot-develop/) - [IGDA](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/igda/) - [Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/academy-interactive-arts-sciences/) - [Quo Vadis](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/quo-vadis/) - [ESA Foundation](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/entertainment-software-association-foundation/) - [IE Law](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/ie-law/) - [Fierst, Kane & Bloomberg LLP](https://www.ddmagency.com/friend/fierst-kane-bloomberg-llp/) ## People - [Paulina Camargo](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/paulina-camargo/) - Paulina is a seasoned coordinator and cultural connector with over 15 years of experience across international event production, logistics, and strategic partnerships. As a co-founding partner of a boutique agency based in Mexico, she led large-scale events across Panama, Guatemala, Mexico, and Spain, overseeing logistics, client communications, production management, and talent coordination. She worked closely - [Martijn van Doorn](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/martijn-van-doorn/) - Our industry is built on relationships. Cultivating and expanding relationships is at the core of what we do, finding opportunities that enable our clients to express their creativity through our favorite medium – videogames. Behind every project are professionals who come together to build an entertainment product out of ones and zeros. Those professionals are - [Casey Groverson](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/casey-groverson/) - As an avid enthusiast of the dynamic and ever-evolving world of gaming, I'm thrilled to be a part of an industry that brings joy, creativity, and innovation to people worldwide. With a background in business development, training, creating robust training programs, and optimizing organizational processes, I've had the privilege of contributing to the growth and - [Mat Mortlock](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/mat-mortlock/) - Mat’s first true love was video games, and that level of passion has stayed constant throughout his life. It’s this love for the art form that motivates him to strive towards helping Digital Development Management’s clients achieve success. Mat has worked at DDM since 2011 which is a testament to his belief in the company’s - [David Crislip](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/david-crislip/) - David draws on his 20 years of video game industry experience to help DDM’s clients bring their products to market and reach the widest audience possible. Having resided in Japan for a decade, he is fully bilingual and uses his communication skills and cultural knowledge to create a bridge between Eastern and Western parties to - [Ryosuke Jinno](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/ryosuke-jinno/) - In Japan, there’s a saying that once you enter the gaming industry, you can never leave... The gaming industry is vast, international, dynamic, and full of opportunities. It’s also an industry full of talented creators and people constantly pursuing challenges and creativity. The opportunity to work with such individuals is what makes this industry so - [Katie Williams](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/katie-williams/) - Working out of DDM’s headquarters, Katie is the Productivity Tools Coordinator on the Operations team. She focuses on researching and implementing Assistive AI strategies to enhance business processes and improve productivity across the organization. Previously, Katie was a Research Assistant and member of the Games Investment Review team, where she researched investments, mergers, and acquisitions - [Maarten de Koning](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/maarten-de-koning/) - The games industry has been my passion and my lifelong focus. It’s a dynamic, ever-evolving space where creativity intersects with business, and the next big opportunity is always just around the corner. It’s also an arena of relentless innovation, where studios navigate the highs of success and the challenges of making their voices heard amidst - [Neranjan Bissoon](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/neranjan-bissoon/) - A fan of gaming who grew up reading about E3 in Gamepro, I was fascinated with the industry aspect of video games from an early age. Life took me from an early post-college career path in banking to following my passions working in the Film/TV industry. However, after seeing the innovation and creativity behind Naughty - [Rebecca Owen](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/rebecca-owen/) - Business development is a dedicated practice. It’s about endurance, cultivating networks, recognizing opportunities, and collaboratively approaching partnerships to achieve the best possible outcome for all parties. In the video game sector, it also represents an opportunity to support the creation of art and guide its journey to the public. I am a lifelong gamer, drawn - [Joe Minton](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/joe-minton/) - The game industry is not for the faint of heart. It's a wonderful place where passionate people create the dominant form of worldwide entertainment. It’s also an unforgiving arena where platforms of play come and go, genres rise and fall, business models change, regulations and global politics intrude, and the cutthroat nature of high-stakes business - [Jean Cranston](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/jean-cranston/) - After 19 years in the publishing industry, Jean transitioned to the video game world and joined DDM in the fall of 2015. As Senior Administrative Assistant, she supports the DDM team from managing travel arrangements and aiding with event logistics to maintaining financial databases and attending to the daily needs of the HQ office. Born - [Guillermo Arias](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/guillermo-arias/) - Guillermo’s primary role is to support the growth of DDM’s Investment Services division, such as by advising DDM’s clientele on valuations, investment structures & M&A deals. He brings a unique combination of skills acquired during his extensive international finance career at prestigious corporations, including Philips Electronics, American Express, MBNA and Bank of America. In 2012, - [Mike Romo](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/mike-romo/) - Mike oversees DDM's Consulting Services. From direct project management to collaborating with DDM Consulting Executives network, Mike and his team helps companies build and execute upon their strategy in the video game business, including IP development across entertainment media. His deep background in the arts and technology has come into play throughout his career, from - [Carly Normandin](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/carly-normandin/) - A former staff accountant at one of the region’s largest advertising agencies, Carly has a background in finance and economics. She is an accomplished softball player, previously a two-year college varsity team captain and a Division I All-American. With her transition to the gaming industry, Carly now has more than a decade of experience under - [John O'Connell](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/john-oconnell/) - John supports DDM's Los Angeles based Consulting Services. John's expertise is leveraged by clients focused on navigating evolving business models, identifying aligned partnerships, and executing go-to-market tactics. He has guided and brought together Fortune 500 innovators like AT&T, Cisco, HP and P&G with Call of Duty, NBA 2K, Splinter Cell, and World of WarCraft. John - [Kelly Zmak](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/kelly-zmak/) - Kelly started as a QA tech for Activision in 1986 and has held nearly every management position in development over the past 30 years. Over this time, Kelly has held executive positions with Hasbro, Panasonic, Acclaim, Vivendi and Activision-Blizzard. Most recently, Kelly ran Radical Entertainment in Vancouver, BC (2005 – 2010). In 2011, he moved - [Maria Owa](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/maria-owa/) - Maria is new to the video game industry and is excited to bring her past work experience to DDM. Maria worked as a supervisor in the customer support department for an online travel agency. In her role, she provided feedback to the company improving their performance, and as a senior agent, Maria would effectively handle - [Conor Kilpatrick](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/conor-kilpatrick/) - Conor supports DDM’s Industry Guidance games industry consulting practice while managing DDM’s roster of Production Services clients, which support developers across a multitude of technical and creative disciplines throughout the entirety of the production process. Additional services, including game marketing and IP expansion provide additional capabilities when developers are ready to bring their games to - [Kelly Minton](https://www.ddmagency.com/about/team/person/kelly-minton/) - After a varied career spanning years in entrepreneurship, systems administration, marketing and nonprofit development, Kelly now works on the DDM team as the company’s Operations Manager. Kelly applies her technology background and communications skills to this role, which she developed as IT Manager for the local Hospice organization, Development Director for the Northampton Montessori School ## Projects - [Hot Wheels™ Xtreme Overdrive (BMW Version)](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/hot-wheels-xtreme-overdrive/) - [Little Nightmares III (Switch 2 Version)](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/little-nightmares-iii-switch-2-version/) - [Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition (PC & Console Versions)](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/little-nightmares-enhanced-edition-pc-console-versions/) - [Chicken Run: Eggstraction](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/chicken-run-eggstraction/) - [Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/bloodstained-the-scarlet-engagement/) - [Hello Kitty and Friends (Minecraft DLC)](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/hello-kitty-and-friends-minecraft-dlc/) - [Missile Command Delta](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/missile-command-delta/) - [Kardboard Kings](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/kardboard-kings/) - [Cinnamoroll Cloud Land](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/cinnamoroll-cloud-land/) - [Hello Kitty Island Adventure](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/hello-kitty-island-adventure/) - [Abstraction - M&A](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/abstraction-ma/) - [Unknown 9 Awakening (PS4 & XB1 Versions)](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/unknown-9-awakening-ps4-xb1-versions/) - [Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered (Console Versions)](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/shadows-of-the-damned-hella-remastered-console-versions/) - [Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/ozymandias-bronze-age-empire-sim/) - [Bridge Constructor: Breaking Point](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/bridge-constructor-breaking-point/) - [Bridge Constructor: Breaking Point (Digital)](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/bridge-constructor-breaking-point-digital/) - [Dawn of the Monsters (Mobile)](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/dawn-of-the-monsters-mobile/) - [Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/just-dance-vr-welcome-to-dancity/) - [Monopoly](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/monopoly/) - [Stellaris DLC](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/stellaris-dlc/) - [Stellaris (Console Versions)](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/stellaris-console-versions/) - [Darkstar One (Switch Version)](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/darkstar-one-switch-version/) - [Enshrouded](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/enshrouded/) - [Streamer Standoff (TableTop)](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/dr-lupo-card-game/) - [Embracelet (Mobile)](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/embracelet-mobile/) - [Milkmaid of the Milky Way (Mobile)](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/milkmaid-of-the-milky-way-mobile/) - [ShockRods (Moxy Version)](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/shockrods-moxy-version/) - [Intermission (Album)](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/intermission-album/) - [Behind The Frame](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/behind-the-frame/) - [Atlas Fallen - Animation](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/atlas-fallen-animation/) - [Wanted: Dead - Music Video](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/wanted-dead-music-video/) - [HyperBrawl Tournament - Trailer](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/hyperbrawl-tournament-trailer/) - [No More Heroes 3 – Key Art](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/no-more-heroes-3-key-art-2/) - [No More Heroes 3 – Key Art](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/no-more-heroes-3-key-art/) - [System Shock 3 – Cinematic](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/system-shock-3-cinematic/) - [Othellonia](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/othellonia/) - [Scalebound](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/scalebound-2/) - [Commandosaurs](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/commandosaurs/) - [Grey Goo](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/grey-goo-2/) - [Underworld Ascendant](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/underworld-ascendant-2/) - [Underworld Ascendant](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/underworld-ascendant/) - [PlayVs App](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/playvs-app-4/) - [The WWar Game](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/the-wwar-game/) - [The Monster Game](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/the-monster-game/) - [Assassin’s Creed: Utopia](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/assassins-creed-utopia/) - [Deadly Premonition: Director's Cut](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/deadly-premonition-directors-cut/) - [IP Consulting - Leverage / Tarsier Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/ip-consulting-leverage-tarsier-studios/) - [IP Consulting – Leverage / Skeleton Hand](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/ip-consulting-leverage-skeleton-hand/) - [IP Consulting - Leverage / Yager](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/ip-consulting-leverage-yager/) - [IP Consulting - Leverage / Purple Lamp Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/ip-consulting-leverage-purple-lamp-studios/) - [IP Consulting - Leverage / ROCKFISH Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/ip-consulting-leverage-rockfish-games/) - [IP Consulting - Leverage / Deck13 Interactive](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/ip-consulting-leverage-deck13-interactive/) - [Finish Line Games Consulting](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/finish-line-games-consulting/) - [Spawnpoint Consulting](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/spawnpoint-consulting/) - [Brainz Consulting](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/brainz-consulting/) - [Dreadnought](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/dreadnought-2/) - [Dreadnought](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/dreadnought-4/) - [Commandosaurs](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/commandosaurs-2/) - [Fightback](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/fightback-2/) - [Six Foot Games Leadership Consulting](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/production-management/) - [PlayVs Marketing](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/playvs-app-5/) - [TeamRock Marketing](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/teamrock-3/) - [Six Foot Games PR Services](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/six-foot-games-pr-services/) - [Relics of Gods Marketing](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/marketingpr-services-2/) - [Frogwares Marketing](https://www.ddmagency.com/project/marketingpr-services-3/) - 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However, to be specific, they've been great in helping guide and assist my studios. Their understanding of the business of game development is deep. Their connections within the industry are second to none, giving them access to immensely useful, though - [Peter de Jong & Maurice Sibrandi, Founders, Codeglue](https://www.ddmagency.com/testimonial/peter-de-jong-maurice-sibrandi-founders-codeglue/) - DDM played a pivotal role in guiding us through the intricate acquisition process of our game development company. Their expert guidance, industry knowledge, and strategic insights were indispensable. With their support, we navigated the complexities of negotiations and due diligence seamlessly. DDM's dedication to our success was evident at every step, leading to a successful - [Thomas Rössig, Founder & Managing Director, Flying Sheep Studios](https://www.ddmagency.com/testimonial/thomas-rossig-founder-managing-director-flying-sheep-studios/) - We can highly recommend working with Maarten. His expertise, strategic guidance, and unwavering dedication was instrumental in helping us secure a successful acquisition. He helped us navigate through situations which could have resulted in a deadlock and always managed to generate win-win situations so that all parties involved were satisfied. - [Pete Walentin, CFO, Keen Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/testimonial/12672/) - Working with DDM has been transformative for our business. From starting to pitch our new IP to eventually closing an investment round with our current investors. Their deep market knowledge coupled with their friendly and open approach makes them a trusty and standout partner. They've been instrumental in our business development, always ensuring a fair - [Matt Ballesteros, CEO, Six Foot](https://www.ddmagency.com/testimonial/matt-ballesteros-ceo-six-foot/) - In all the years I’ve been a business owner I’ve encountered few companies who fully understand the meaning of stewardship. 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Even for a veteran studio like Stainless Games, the benefits in terms of making contacts, strategic planning, and deal-flow are just extraordinary. DDM deliver and are an essential facet of our business development, now and in the future. - [Pete Walentin, Keen co-founder and CEO](https://www.ddmagency.com/testimonial/pete-walentin-keen-co-founder-and-ceo/) - It is always a great pleasure to collaborate with the guys from DDM. They are super responsive, great communicators, always more than willing to walk the extra mile, plus they are honest and fair. What else can you expect from a partner who is helping you to get the big deals for your studio you - [Jon Walsh, CEO, PopReach](https://www.ddmagency.com/testimonial/jon-walsh-ceo-popreach/) - DDM has been a critical and trusted advisor and facilitator for both the acquisition and funding aspects of our business. 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In practical terms, DDM has helped us make significant leaps in a league of clientele in a fairly short amount of time. As such, DDM is a partner - [Alejandro Gonzalez, CEO and Co-Founder at Brainz](https://www.ddmagency.com/testimonial/alejandro-gonzalez-ceo-co-founder-brainz/) - We have been working with DDM for three years and have found them to be a great partner helping us reach out to potential publishing partners. We have successfully secured several deals and consider the agency part of our business development team. - [Michael Schade, CEO at ROCKFISH Games](https://www.ddmagency.com/testimonial/michael-schade-ceo-rockfish-games/) - For any professional developer, working with DDM is a no-brainer. Nobody has a deeper insight into what kind of pitches are currently floating around, what publishers are looking for and which titles performed well in the past. This acumen tremendously helps to optimize your pitch for the highest deal chances. Since DDM sits on both - [Rich Maryyanek, Vice President of Global Business Development, GameCo](https://www.ddmagency.com/testimonial/rich-maryyanek-vice-president-global-business-development-gameco/) - DDM is a company with unsurpassed global reach and global relationships. They are true professionals who can help companies maximize opportunities for today and think strategically about tomorrow. I would certainly recommend them to any organization looking to extend their reach and create new business opportunities. - [Shane Robinett, CEO, Knetik](https://www.ddmagency.com/testimonial/shane-robinett-ceo-knetik/) - The DDM Team are rock solid professionals and better yet – true allies and friends. Every step of the way from startup to our successful exit (and even after), they’ve been critical to our business success in the gaming market. 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