Company Research Report: Variable State
Company Overview
- Name: Variable State
- Mission: No information is available.
- Founded: The exact founding year is not specified, but Virginia, the debut game, was released in 2016.
- Founders: Jonathan Burroughs, Terry Kenny, and Lyndon Holland
- Key People:
- Jonathan Burroughs
- Terry Kenny
- Lyndon Holland
- Headquarters: No information is available.
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For:
- Specializes in narrative-driven games.
- Known for its award-winning games, Virginia and Last Stop.
Products
Virginia
- Description: Virginia is a first-person interactive drama exploring the journey of a newly minted FBI agent and her partner as they solve the mystery of a missing boy.
- Key Features:
- Award-winning Original Soundtrack by Lyndon Holland
- Four IGF nominations and three BAFTA nominations
- Winner of the 2017 Writers' Guild Award for Best Writing in a Video Game
- Critical acclaim for evolving the interactive narrative form
- Availability: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, macOS
Last Stop
- Description: Last Stop is a single-player third-person narrative adventure game set in modern-day London, exploring the intersecting lives of three characters during a supernatural crisis.
- Key Features:
- Developed in partnership with Annapurna Interactive
- Original soundtrack by BAFTA award-winning composer Lyndon Holland
- Anthology drama with three interwoven stories
- Emphasis on themes of secret lives and unexpected connections
- Availability: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft Store, Nintendo Switch, and Steam
Recent Developments
- New Products: No new products have been listed.
- Recent Developments: No specific recent developments noted beyond the available products.
- New Features: No information is available regarding new features added to existing products.
- Partnerships: Last Stop was developed in partnership with Annapurna Interactive.
Contact Information
- Email: No specific email provided for contact.
Additional Notes
- Awards and Recognition:
- "Virginia" has received substantial critical acclaim for its narrative design and originality.
- Multiple prestigious nominations and awards for its music and writing.
Conclusion
Variable State has made significant strides in narrative gaming with its impactful titles, Virginia and Last Stop. Through their partnerships and innovative storytelling, they continue to enhance the narrative-driven game experience. Further company and organizational growth details remain unspecified.
