Smoking Gun Interactive
Acquisition in 2022
Smoking Gun Interactive, established in 2007 by industry veterans, is an award-winning independent game development studio. It specializes in creating unique intellectual properties (IP) and partners with prominent companies to deliver a diverse range of high-quality, immersive strategy games and casual titles that cater to global audiences, engaging millions of players daily across various platforms.
AMC provides digital art creation, content solutions, and technical tools for the games industry.
Climax Studios
Acquisition in 2021
Climax Studios is a video game developer based in Hampshire, United Kingdom, known for its expertise in creating interactive gaming software. The company specializes in developing video games for various platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, and computers, with a particular focus on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences.
Sunny Side Up Creative
Acquisition in 2018
Sunny Side Up Creative Inc is a creative agency and full-service trailer production studio based in Quebec, Canada. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in providing high-quality marketing assets and game trailers for the video game industry. With a team comprised of veterans from the gaming sector, Sunny Side Up Creative offers a range of services including video editing, branding, concept art, character design, and art direction. The company's flexible structure allows it to adapt to the unique needs of its clients, ensuring that their projects are elevated through creativity and precision. As a subsidiary of Keywords Studios PLC since January 2019, Sunny Side Up Creative continues to focus on delivering exceptional quality and innovative solutions to game production companies.
Snowed In Studios
Acquisition in 2018
Snowed In Studios Inc. is a video game and interactive media development studio based in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 2009. The company specializes in the creation of traditional video games and interactive museum exhibits, as well as touch and gesture-controlled software. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including full game and app production, engine and tool development, artistic direction, art and animation, cross-platform deployment, optimization and debugging, UI/UX production, creative development, branding, and gameplay performance enhancement. As of July 2018, Snowed In Studios operates as a subsidiary of Keywords Studios PLC.
Red Hot Software
Acquisition in 2017
Red Hot Software (Shanghai) Limited is an artwork studio specializing in 2D, 3D, and animation services primarily for the gaming industry. Based in Shanghai, China, the company was established in 2010 and offers a comprehensive range of services including concept art, 3D character creation, asset development, animation, engine integration, and marketing materials. Red Hot Software communicates and manages projects in multiple languages, ensuring global accessibility to its clients. The company is known for producing high-quality graphical art assets used in video games, catering to the entertainment, software, multimedia, and design industries.
Spov Ltd is a design, animation, and creative development studio located in Haggerston, London. Established in 2006, the company specializes in providing a wide range of creative services, including concept development, art direction, live action production, motion graphics, branding, CGI, and visual effects. Spov operates throughout all stages of the production process, from the initial creative concept to research, scripting, storyboarding, and full production. As of 2017, Spov functions as a subsidiary of Keywords Studios plc, focusing on delivering innovative and imaginative visuals for games, films, and television.
Volta Creations
Acquisition in 2016
Volta Creations is a visual development studio specializing in high-end 2D and 3D visuals and cinematics for the video game and film industries. Established in 2006, the studio has a veteran team that has successfully delivered numerous projects for some of the most renowned entertainment companies. Volta Creations offers a robust platform that includes a 3D engine and an extensive library of assets, enabling the creation of visually stunning games. The studio is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling, making it a key player in the entertainment sector.
Mindwalk Studios
Acquisition in 2016
Mindwalk Studios Ltd. is a digital art and animation production company that serves the games industry. Established in 2004 and based in Beijing, China, the studio specializes in creating assets such as characters, environments, props, and rigging and animation. Mindwalk Studios distinguishes itself through a client-centric approach that emphasizes communication, transparency, and personalized service, allowing for direct involvement of senior management in client interactions. The company's expertise in integrated development enables it to effectively collaborate with game developers, providing tailored solutions that align with their technology and workflows. As of May 2016, Mindwalk Studios operates as a subsidiary of Keywords Studios plc.
Liquid Development
Acquisition in 2015
Liquid Development LLC is a specialized art services provider based in Portland, Oregon, established in 2000. The company serves the video game and amusement park industries by offering a comprehensive range of creative services, including concept design, 2D and 3D asset creation, environment building, animation, and effects for in-game cinematics. Additionally, Liquid Development provides support for social games, world building, and the production of characters, creatures, props, and objects. As of 2015, the company operates as a subsidiary of Keywords Studios plc, enhancing its capabilities and reach within the industry. Liquid Development is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of asset creation for next-generation gaming experiences.