WhiteMoon Dreams Market Research Report
Company Overview
Name, Mission of the Company
WhiteMoon Dreams, Inc. a company driven to build inspiring interactive entertainment, powered by a passion for excellence. They are an independent game studio known for making games that matter.
Founding Details
- Founding Year and Location: Founded in 2007 at a kitchen table.
- Founders: Industry veterans who transitioned from larger corporate studios to create an independent gaming studio.
Key People in the Company
- Jay Koottarappallil: CEO, Co-Founder - Over 24 years of experience in the game industry with roles in management and game development.
- Scott Campbell: Creative Director, Co-Founder - An experienced creative director with a history at Interplay as Lead Concept Designer for Fallout.
- Christian Phillips: President, Managing Partner - With over 26 years of experience, previously led product development at Sony’s San Diego studio.
- Grant Viklund: Chief Product Innovation Officer, Head of WhiteMoon Labs - 20+ year veteran artist, entrepreneur, and technologist, with experience in visual effects at James Cameron’s Digital Domain.
Headquarters
- Location: South Pasadena, California, USA, near Downtown Los Angeles.
Number of Employees
- No information is available.
Revenue of the Company
- No information is available.
Known For
- Known for their collaboration on renowned game titles and groundbreaking projects utilizing cutting-edge technology.
Products
Product Offerings
1. The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners Retribution
- Description: Co-development support and post-launch patch work.
2. Sony Spatial Reality Display
- Description: Created several 3D experiences in collaboration with Sony Innovation Group.
3. Kena: Bridge of Spirits
- Description: Assisted with QA, engineering support, and optimization for PS4 and PS5.
4. Returnal
- Description: Assisted in production management, feature development, and performance optimization.
5. Destruction AllStars
- Description: Worked on optimizing client and server performance for PS5.
6. The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners PSVR
- Description: Helped build functionality and PSVR adaptation.
7. Concrete Genie
- Description: Contributed to PSVR optimization and construction of decal-based monster system.
8. Super Life of Pixel
- Description: An official publishing project featuring a history-centered gaming journey.
9. StarBlood Arena
- Description: PSVR game featuring zero gravity combat, co-developed with Sony.
Key Features
- Cutting-edge virtual reality experiences
- Innovative game optimization and performance features
- Diverse portfolio ranging from adventure games to roguelites
Recent Developments
Recent Company Developments
1. Returnal and Kena: Bridge of Spirits Awards
- Both games won awards at the Game Awards, with "Returnal" winning Action Game of the Year and "Kena: Bridge of Spirits" winning Best Indie Game.
2. Nominations
- Returnal and Kena: Bridge of Spirits were nominated for PlayStation Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick awards, highlighting the company's acclaimed project partnerships.
3. New Podcast Launch
- Introduction of "WhiteMoon Tea", a podcast providing insights into the gaming industry, available on streaming platforms like Spotify.
4. Partnerships
- Continued collaboration with Sony to enhance gaming experiences and push technological boundaries in gaming, specifically in VR and immersive tech.
5. Project Contributions
- Extensive contributions and optimization for various PlayStation 5 titles and collaboration on new technology uses like Sony's Spatial Reality Display.
This comprehensive report captures key elements of WhiteMoon Dreams’ operations, the products they have developed, and the recent advancements made by the company, highlighting their position and impact within the gaming industry.
