The games industry has transformed massively over the years, but one thing has stayed the same: players still—and always will—crave depth in their games. When care has been taken, players notice 🎮 Benjamin Paquette, Head of Creative at Solid Bash by Room 8 Group, dives into this in his article for Game Developer, 'War Never Changes: Why Innovation in Game Development is (Still) Vital.' With experience creating his own tabletop RPG, Mechanical Dream, Benjamin explores why, even in a time fraught with risk, originality should not be cast to the wayside. For the lessons that can be learned from games like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Disco Elysium, read the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/dgxyZbPq #Room8Group #SolidBash #GameDeveloper
About us
Room 8 Group is an end-to-end strategic partner in external game development. Working across all platforms, we provide creative and technical expertise across full-cycle dev, co-dev, art, trailers, and QA for AAA and AA games. Since 2011, Room 8 Group has built creative partnerships with world-leading publishers such as Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Sony, Gameloft, Take2, EA, and more. While leveraging our own cutting-edge tools and R&D capabilities, we have co-created a multitude of award-winning projects for video game IPs and franchises including Call of Duty, Diablo, Assassin’s Creed, Star Trek, The Walking Dead, Doctor Who, and many more. Through primarily organic growth, we’re proudly independent, and the company is now home to 1,300+ creatives based in Europe, North America, and South America. Best Service Provider (Winner) - Mobile Games Awards 2024 Best Creative Provider (Shortlisted) - Develop: Star Awards 2024 Service Provider of the Year (Shortlisted) - MCV/Develop Awards 2024
- Website
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https://room8group.com/
External link for Room 8 Group
- Industry
- Computer Games
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Limassol
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Video Games, Mobile Games, Game Art, Art Services, External Game Development, Game Development, and Porting
Locations
Employees at Room 8 Group
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Julien Proux
Video Game Executive, Entrepreneur & investor
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Matthew Zoern
Head of Game Development Studio / Director R8G Canada Inc / Top Gaming Speaker / AI Expert
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Maurício de Paula
Diretor de Pessoas e Cultura | Coach executivo | Psicólogo | SOFT SKILL SPECIALIST
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Kateryna Mykhaylova
Managing internal Transformational Projects & M&A Integration
Updates
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At Room 8 Group, we're all about driving growth and sustainability in the games industry. That’s why we’re thrilled to officially join Ukie 🇬🇧 Ukie, a non-profit dedicated to making the UK the best place to create, sell, and play video games, aligns perfectly with our values. As Laura Lilley (she/her), our Chief Operating Officer, puts it: "We believe that providing opportunities for talented individuals is crucial to the future of the games industry. Together with UKIE, we are excited to drive positive change, promote sustainability, and contribute to a vibrant and thriving future for game development in the UK and beyond." Check out our latest blog for all the details 👉 https://bit.ly/3MIHJ8f #Room8Group #Ukie
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Autumn is here, but we're still buzzing from an eventful summer—Room 8 Group celebrated its lucky 13th anniversary! 🍀 Seeing how our community has grown over the years has been a joy, and this year, our team unleashed their creativity to the fullest. Throughout the whole of July, we dressed in coordinated colors—there was so much green around! Also, now every Room 8 Group member has the chance to snag an eco-friendly tote bag featuring unique Lucky 13 artwork created by our team. But that’s not all—our Room 8 Group Vitality Measure went live, and the results are seriously impressive! 😎 This summer was more than just a company milestone; it was a celebration of the amazing people who make Room 8 Group what it is. Thanks for being part of this fantastic journey with us ❤️ Scroll through the carousel below to see these special moments 👇 #Room8Group
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This year’s External Development Summit (XDS) was out of this world 🌟 🚀 As a proud Presenting Partner for the second year in a row, we’re thankful to everyone we had the pleasure of meeting and reconnecting with. A huge shoutout to the organizers—none of this magic would have been possible without you ❤️ To take a break from the busy pace of work, we enjoyed an evening ‘Under the Stars’ with friends old and new. It was a perfect night of networking, apéritifs, and a live planetarium show. Truly a night to remember ✨ Check out the photos below to see some familiar faces! 👇 #Room8Group #XDS2024 Anna Kozlova🇺🇦 Julien Proux Yann Le Tensorer 🔜 XDS Karina Karnaukh 🔜 XDS Sandy Heslop 🔜XDS Andrew Dutra 🔜 XDS Christopher Shanley Sviatoslav Pohrebnoi Guillaume Carmona Anna Berdnyk 🔜 XDS Nick Burns 🔜 XDS Luc Blouin 🔜XDS Matthew Zoern 🔜 XDS Inna Pendiur
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It's the final day of External Development Summit (XDS)—don't miss your chance to meet our team in Vancouver 🌟 Fill out our contact form to schedule a chat: https://bit.ly/3YHWAqG. Or swing by booth # 2—we'd love to say hi! 👋🏻 #Room8Group #XDS24 Julien Proux Andrew Dutra 🔜 XDS Christopher Shanley Karina Karnaukh 🔜 XDS
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Our CEO, Anna Kozlova🇺🇦, will participate in an #XDSPodcast panel discussion tomorrow in Vancouver 🎙️ In a session titled 'ExDev Seizing Opportunities for Industry Growth & Change, ' Anna, along with other industry leaders, will explore how to navigate and thrive in the ever-changing games industry and uncover new pathways for growth. 📅 Date: Thursday, September 5 🕚 Time: 11am UTC -8 / (PST) 📍 Location: Mineloader Podcast Booth Want to chat with Anna about this topic in person at XDS? Simply fill out this form 👉 https://bit.ly/3YHWAqG #Room8Group #XDSPodcast #XDS24 External Development Summit (XDS)
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External Development Summit (XDS) is here and we’re excited to be back as a Presenting Partner and Mainstage sponsor 🌟 Our team are on the ground ready for their first meetings and we’ll be at booth # 2 from the official opening tomorrow! Don’t miss the chance to connect—fill out our contact form, and let’s set up a time: https://bit.ly/3YHWAqG #Room8Group #XDS24 Anna Kozlova🇺🇦 Julien Proux Yann Le Tensorer 🔜 XDS Karina Karnaukh 🔜 XDS Sandy Heslop 🔜XDS Andrew Dutra 🔜 XDS Christopher Shanley Sviatoslav Pohrebnoi Guillaume Carmona Anna Berdnyk 🔜 XDS Nick Burns 🔜 XDS Luc Blouin 🔜XDS Matthew Zoern 🔜 XDS Inna Pendiur
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Tomorrow, the Room 8 Group team lands in Vancouver! Visit booth #2 to enjoy a drink with us and catch up on the latest industry news 🤝 If you haven’t scheduled a meeting yet, just fill out this contact form: https://bit.ly/3YHWAqG See you there! 🚀 External Development Summit (XDS) #Room8Group #XDS24
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Excited to be back this year! 🤩
As Room 8 Group continues to lead the charge within external game development, we are thrilled to welcome them back as a Presenting Partner at #XDS2024! Given their extensive expertise and experience in the industry, Room 8 Group is perfectly suited to be our Main Stage sponsor for this year’s event. Thank you for your ongoing support and a very warm welcome back! 🎉
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The best way to take a breather amidst a busy schedule in Cologne: hit pause and relax ✨ During gamescom last week, we had the pleasure of catching up with old and new friends at the charming Maximilian Lorenz restaurant. With delicious food from the chef himself, refreshing drinks, and fantastic company, it was a perfect evening 🙌 We enjoyed every moment. Check out the photos below to see some friendly faces 👇 #Room8Group #Gamescom