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Supergiant Games
NameSupergiant Games
Founded2009
FounderAmir Rao, Gavin Simon
LocationSan Francisco, California

Supergiant Games is an independent video game developer based in San Francisco, California, founded by Amir Rao and Gavin Simon in 2009. The company is known for creating critically acclaimed games such as Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre, which have received praise from IGN, Game Informer, and Electronic Gaming Monthly. Supergiant Games has collaborated with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Sony Interactive Entertainment to publish their games on various platforms, including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The company's games often feature beautiful concept art and soundtracks composed by Darren Korb and Ashley Barrett, who have also worked on games like Ori and the Blind Forest and Hyper Light Drifter.

● History

Supergiant Games was founded in 2009 by Amir Rao and Gavin Simon, who met while studying at University of California, Los Angeles and later worked together at Electronic Arts. The company's first game, Bastion, was released in 2011 to critical acclaim, receiving praise from GameSpot, Polygon, and Destructoid. The game's success led to the company's growth, and they began working on their next project, Transistor, which was released in 2014 and received similar critical acclaim from The Verge, Kotaku, and Joystiq. Supergiant Games has also participated in Indie Game Jam and Game Developers Conference, where they have showcased their games and shared their development experiences with other independent game developers like Jonathan Blow and Derek Yu.

● Games

Supergiant Games has developed several critically acclaimed games, including Bastion, Transistor, Pyre, and Hades. Bastion is an action role-playing game set in a fantasy world with a unique narrative and art style, which has been compared to games like Dark Souls and The Legend of Zelda. Transistor is a science fiction game set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique combat system and a rich storyline with characters like Red and Royce. Pyre is a party-based role-playing game set in a fantasy world with a unique sports-like gameplay mechanic, which has been compared to games like Overwatch and League of Legends. Hades is a rogue-like game set in ancient Greek mythology, featuring a unique procedurally generated world and a rich narrative with characters like Zagreus and Hades.

● Reception

Supergiant Games' games have received widespread critical acclaim from video game critics and video game media outlets like IGN, Game Informer, and Electronic Gaming Monthly. Bastion received praise for its unique art style and narrative, with GameSpot awarding it Game of the Year in 2011. Transistor received similar praise for its combat system and storyline, with The Verge awarding it Best Game of 2014. Pyre received praise for its unique gameplay mechanic and art style, with Polygon awarding it Best Game of 2017. Hades has also received critical acclaim, with Kotaku and Destructoid praising its procedurally generated world and narrative.

● Impact

Supergiant Games' games have had a significant impact on the video game industry, influencing other game developers like Night School Studio and Giant Sparrow. The company's unique art style and narrative approach have been praised by video game critics and game developers alike, with Jonathan Blow and Derek Yu citing Supergiant Games as an inspiration for their own games. Supergiant Games has also been involved in various charity events and fundraising campaigns, including Extra Life and Games Done Quick, which have raised money for children's hospitals and other charitable organizations like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and American Red Cross.

● Company

Supergiant Games is a small, independent game developer with a team of around 20 people, including Amir Rao, Gavin Simon, and Darren Korb. The company is based in San Francisco, California, and has collaborated with other game developers and publishers like Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Sony Interactive Entertainment. Supergiant Games has also partnered with Microsoft and Nintendo to release their games on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, and has been involved in various industry events like E3 and PAX. The company's company culture values creativity and innovation, and they have been recognized as one of the best places to work in the video game industry by Game Developer Magazine and Gamasutra. Category:Video game developers

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