

Batterystaple's current project, 30XX, is a millennium-in-the-making follow-up to its debut action platformer hit, 20XX.īrimstone is an independent studio from Skövde, Sweden with a focus on crafting stylized system-driven games.

Seattle based Batterystaple started in 2013 with the mission to use open development and player voice in service of building crisp, replayable action games you can enjoy with a friend. Focused on creating beautifully realized worlds, rich with history and imagination, Alpha Channel’s first project is TANKHEAD, a Metroidvania-style game focusing on exploration and thrilling vehicle gameplay. The most recent additions to the Kowloon roster include:įounded in 2019, Alpha Channel is an independent studio comprised of industry veterans based in Toronto, Canada. Great terms, great support, and, most of all, great passion in bringing our crazy game ideas to life." - Will Dubé, Thunder Lotus "Kowloon has continuously proven to be the ideal partner. Kowloon Nights' willingness to support and nurture that kind of environment make them an ideal partner for Night School." - Sean Krankel, Night School Studio "Creative risk-taking is vital to our studio’s culture. Release date, platforms, exclusivity, subscriptions, discounts, and more are all managed by the Developer.Īll sources of revenue flow directly to the Developer, eliminating delays in payments.Ī straightforward and simple agreement. Studios build their own long-lasting platform relationships. Kowloon supports the studio’s creative vision. All marketing activities focus on the studio and game - not Kowloon - so that they can build their brand and community.įull creative control. Developers earn revenue from the first $1 generated.ĭevelopers own their IP, and sequel rights, and leverage it how they see fit.Ī flexible payment schedule, not a rigid milestone schedule.ĭeveloper branding is front and center. As a true alternative to traditional publisher relationships, the key terms offered by Kowloon Nights reflect its developer-first approach, including: Kowloon Nights is the first funding source built from the ground up to help game developers chart their own destiny. “We feel Kowloon is uniquely positioned to help developers pursue their visions while building sustainable studios.” “We are incredibly proud to work with such talented studios and developers whose innovative work previously has brought to the community games ranging from OlliOlli to Paradise Killer to Absolver to Spiritfarer to Oxenfree and more,” said Lindsey Rostal, Partner at Kowloon Nights. By funding these studios and projects outside the typical developer-publisher arrangement, Kowloon is supporting a vibrant community where game developers retain their creative and financial independence.
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Today, Kowloon Nights announces a series of new partnerships with a host of unique creative voices that includes: Kaizen, Massive Damage, Mimimi Games, Night School, Roll7, Sabotage, Sloclap, and Thunder Lotus.

To publishers, Kowloon Nights has directly financed over 40 teams across the world. With over $100m to support independent developers looking for an alternative Kowloon Nights announces 23 new titles, continues to quietly revolutionize game funding
