Devolver Digital tonight announced Big Fan, a small independent publishing division under the eccentric publisher umbrella. Big Fan helps small teams realize their dreams of creating unique and creative titles.
The twist is that they are primarily aiming for licensed IP and untapped potential to deliver the kinds of experiences never seen before in the established world.
“Just like you, we love games,” the statement reads.
“However, we believe there is room for new approaches when it comes to ‘licensed games.’ It’s a place where indie developers can call. It’s about taking risks and exploring unique ideas that don’t rely on spreadsheets. ”
The move is reminiscent of Blumhouse’s push to help indie publishers distribute smaller horror games, and is refreshing news at a time when studio closures and layoffs are rampant.
Big Fan is made up of industry veterans, many of whom have experience distributing video games based on titles such as Dune, Blade Runner, Lord of the Rings, and Power Rangers. There is.
Recent releases shipped from Onboard include Mike Bithell’s John Wick Hex and Hellboy: Web of Wyrd.
“It’s easy for us to make big statements in press releases, but we believe we can back them up.
In summary, we publish different games on different platforms, some of which you may have even heard of. Our work includes collaborations with like-minded teams such as Disney, Dark Horse Comics, Rebellion, and Lionsgate. We are currently actively working with these partners and plan to work with many more. ”
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