Gardens Interactive: Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name and Mission of the Company
- Name: Gardens Interactive
- Mission: Gardens is a remote games studio focused on creating lush, living worlds that bring players together to cultivate lasting friendships through surprising multiplayer experiences. They aim to offer immersive worlds that flourish with community assistance.
Founding Details
- Founded By:
- Chris Bell: Cofounder, CEO & Creative Director
- Lexie Dostal: Cofounder and Head of R&D
- Stephen Bell: Cofounder, CCO and Narrative Director
- When: No specific founding year mentioned.
Key People
- Chris Bell: CEO & Creative Director
- Lexie Dostal: Head of R&D
- Stephen Bell: CCO and Narrative Director
- Others include: Jane Ng (Operations Director), Serge Knystautas (Head of Engineering), and Dan Ristic (Technical Director).
Headquarter
- Location: Los Angeles, CA (operations are globally distributed).
Employees
- Number of Employees: No information is available
Financial Information
- Revenue: No information is available
- Recent Investment: Raised $31.3M in Series A funding round.
Notable Achievements
- Known for developing games inspired by touching multiplayer experiences. Developed by creators of Journey, What Remains of Edith Finch, Blaseball, Dustforce, Guild Wars 2, and more.
Products
Flagship Product
- Upcoming Game: An online PvPvE fantasy adventure sandbox ARPG.
- Description: Inspired by online RPGs, MMOs, and fantasy adventure games, players will explore a shapeshifting wilderness filled with mystery and magic. It emphasizes cooperative gameplay while allowing dynamic interactions, including potential player betrayal.
- Key Features:
- Novel cooperative gameplay that encourages player interaction and dialogue.
- Tactile multiplayer play with surprising cooperative elements.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments in the Company
- Successfully raised $31.3M in Series A funding, backed by notable investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, Krafton, and key industry veterans like Mike Morhaime (Dreamhaven) and Seth Sivak (World of Warcraft).
- Integrated influential advisory board members from high-profile tech and gaming companies like Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, and Tencent.
New Products and Features
- Prototype Presentation: Presented a playable prototype at GDC 2023 which received positive reviews for innovation and cooperative gameplay mechanics.
- Game Features: Includes collaborative puzzle-solving, magical spell casting, and dynamic interactions like riding atop another player or jointly rescuing items.
Partnerships
- Collaboration with Lightspeed Venture Partners and Krafton. Early support from Transcend Fund and Funplus.
- Led investments with connections to leading publishing platforms and industry veterans.
This structured report elaborately captures the details available about Gardens Interactive, focusing on its business motives, products, key stakeholders, and recent industry collaborations.
