This War of Mine
Documents about This War of Mine
Annual Report of 11 bit studios S.A. for 2015
The 2015 fiscal year marked a transformative period for 11 bit studios S.A., characterized by record-breaking financial performance and a formal transition to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- 11 bit studios achieved record financial performance in 2015, with sales revenue increasing to 22.7 million PLN from 15.6 million PLN in 2014 and net profit reaching 12.8 million PLN.
- The company’s cash reserves tripled during the fiscal year, rising from 7.64 million PLN to 22.93 million PLN.
- Financial growth was primarily driven by the sustained global commercial success of the title This War of Mine across Steam, Apple, and Google platforms.
Facts and Figures about the Games Industry in Poland
Poland has emerged as a significant hub for game development within Eastern Europe, characterized by a rapidly maturing industry and a strong domestic player base.
- Poland's games industry generated €262.66 million in revenue in 2014, more than double that of its closest Eastern European competitor, Romania, which recorded €114.89 million.
- The Polish games industry is ranked as the 23rd largest in the world according to market tracker Newzoo.
- 60% of Polish internet users play games, with 35% playing on PC, 28% on smartphones or tablets, and 10% on consoles.
Annual Report of 11 bit studios S.A. for 2014
The 2014 fiscal year marked a transformative period for 11 bit studios S.A., characterized by record-breaking financial performance and a strategic expansion of its business model.
- 11 bit studios achieved record financial growth in 2014, with annual revenue increasing 210% to 17.68 million PLN and net profit rising nearly tenfold to 9.24 million PLN.
- The release of 'This War of Mine' in November 2014 was the primary growth driver, recouping all production costs within two days of its debut.
- The company maintains a highly international business model, with 96% of total revenue generated from foreign markets and 80-90% of income denominated in USD.
Games You Might Not Have Tried - ep 7 - Find New Games - Extra Credits
This analysis highlights a curated selection of video games that offer unique narrative, mechanical, or cultural value despite having flown under the radar of mainstream audiences.
- Games like The Talos Principle, This War of Mine, and Darkest Dungeon demonstrate that prioritizing thematic depth and innovative mechanics can create compelling experiences that transcend traditional high-budget polish.
- The Talos Principle utilizes puzzle-based gameplay to explore complex philosophical questions regarding the nature of human consciousness.
- This War of Mine offers a unique perspective on the genre by shifting the focus of survival simulation to the harrowing experiences of civilians in a war zone.
A Question of Empathy - Are There Positive Effects from Gaming? - Extra Credits
The discourse surrounding the relationship between video games and empathy is frequently dominated by studies focusing on potential negative correlations, such as a 2012 Brock University study involving 109 eighth-grade students.
- Video games provide a unique medium for experiential learning that allows players to inhabit the lives of others, potentially bridging the gap between intellectual sympathy and instinctual empathy.
- Games like 'Cart Life' and 'This War of Mine' demonstrate how interactive media can place players in complex, high-stakes scenarios to help them process grief, navigate poverty, and confront moral dilemmas.
- The 2012 Brock University study of 109 eighth-grade students, which suggested a link between violent games and lower empathy, demonstrates correlation rather than causation and fails to account for the possibility that individuals with lower baseline empathy may simply prefer violent media.
Annual Report of 11 bit studios S.A. for 2013
During the 2013 fiscal year, 11 bit studios S.A. achieved its third consecutive year of profitability, characterized by a strategic transition from a pure development house to a diversified global publisher and distributor.
- 11 bit studios achieved its third consecutive year of profitability in 2013, with net sales revenue growing 28% year-over-year to 4.3 million PLN.
- Net profit declined to approximately 1.01 million PLN as operating costs rose by 44.9%, driven by increased personnel expenses and the simultaneous development of three major titles including This War of Mine and Anomaly Defenders.
- The company maintained a strong financial position with 3.74 million PLN in cash reserves and total assets of 8.7 million PLN, allowing for self-funded operations heading into 2014.