Industry veterans Theodor Diea and Nathan Ross Powell run the new Goose Byte Games studio.
Goose Byte Games, a new game studio founded by Amplifier Game Invest, is moving to Montréal. Industry veterans Theodor Diea and Nathan Ross Powell are running the new company.
Amplifier Game Invest, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Embracer Group, today announced expansion into Canada with a new game studio, Goose Byte Games, in Montreal.
Together with seasoned game developers Theodor Diea and Nathan Ross Powell, the new studio is based on an investment model in which Amplifier Game Invest establishes and finances the company, provides a wide range of development support, while the top-class talent, supported by solid financial incentives, the creative Driving the studio’s vision forward.
“Building game development teams in a center like Montréal requires exceptional people who can form creative teams, develop exciting games and run a successful business. We are incredibly happy to be able to build a studio around Theo and Nathan, ”said Per-Arne Lundberg, CEO of Amplifier Game Invest.
Montréal in the Canadian province of Québec is one of the key hubs of the global game development community, which enables Goose Byte to bring world-class talent to its growing team. The studio is managed by Theodor Diea and Nathan Ross Powell, who will form the organizational and technical core of the studio.
“Goose Byte is meant to be a bold, breath of fresh air for developers in a city teeming with game development talent. We are building a studio based on the concepts of trust, respect, inclusivity, sustainability and a healthy dose of ambition. Amplifier Game Invest’s core values make them an obvious choice when looking for a partner to build this studio with. We are very excited to start this journey with you, ”says Theodor Diea, CEO and Creative Director.
Goose Byte Games will develop games based on their own IPs aimed at PC and console platforms. The studio aims to bring existing genres to a wider audience by placing a strong focus on innovations in the areas of UX, networking and social elements.
“With the financial backing and collaborative mindset from Amplifier Game Invest, we have the freedom to pursue a truly unique vision that will excite and inspire our players around the world. We can’t wait to talk more, ”said Nathan Ross Powell, CTO and Principal Game Developer.
Montréal International, the city’s business development agency, supports Goose Byte Games with its project:
“Montreal’s thriving gaming ecosystem is becoming increasingly diverse and innovative. Goose Byte and Amplifier Game Invest propose a new vision to be developed with the knowledge of the local industry. Montréal International is here to support this advancement, particularly by attracting international talent to improve the local ecosystem, ”said Stéphane Paquet, President and CEO of Montréal International.
Goose Byte Games will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Amplifier Game Invest AB, joining the ranks of 15 other game development companies that are already part of the Amplifier group. Amplifier Game Invest is one of the eight operational groups within the Embracer Group.