Overcooked!
GameBy Ghost Town Games · Released Aug 3, 2016
Documents about Overcooked!
Develop:Brighton45 min
Raising Money A Perspective from Both Sides | Develop:Brighton 2024
Securing capital in the UK games industry requires a strategic alignment between a studio’s long-term vision and the specific motivations of potential backers.
- A successful pitch requires a compelling 20-second hook; if you cannot capture an investor's interest in that timeframe, you will not succeed in a longer meeting.
- Venture capitalists prioritize companies with the potential for 100x returns, making them unsuitable for stable, profitable businesses like those focused on licensed IP, which are better suited for private equity.
- When applying for government grants, you must appeal to 100% of the audience to avoid rejection, whereas VC pitching requires a polarizing approach where 90% of investors can dislike your idea as long as the remaining 10% are fully committed.
Develop:BrightonNov 2025
Deconstructor of Fun7 min
Why VC Bets on ex-Riot & ex-Blizzard Founders Are Failing
Venture capital investment in PC gaming startups founded by former Riot Games and Blizzard Entertainment developers has faced a recurring pattern of failure, characterized by high-budget projects that struggle to gain market traction.
- Venture capital investment in studios led by former Riot and Blizzard developers is failing because high-budget, traditional development models are struggling to gain traction in the current PC gaming market.
- Elodie Games shuttered its studio and cancelled its MOBA extraction title, Seekers of Skyveil, only 18 days after launch despite having secured $32.5 million in funding.
- Founder pedigree is no longer a reliable predictor of success, as modern players prioritize gameplay innovation and accessibility over the historical industry credentials of studio leadership.
Deconstructor of FunMar 2025
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