Factsheet
Developer:
Opposable Games
Based in Bristol, UK
Founding date:
November, 2011
Website:
opposablegames.com
Press / Business Contact:
dan.page@opposablegames.com
Social:
Twitter
Youtube
Facebook
Google+
tumblr
LinkedIn
Releases:
Clockwork Racers
Address:
Bristol Games Hub
77 Stokes Croft
Bristol
BS1 3RD
Phone:
+44 7753 457 435
Description
Opposable Games creates games that connect across platforms and devices in an inventive and compelling way. Our focus is on seizing the potential of second screen and other emerging technologies, designing new gameplay experiences underpinned by our OneTouchConnect connectivity software.
History
Early historyWhen building our own games or collaborating with partners to enrich a property we combine a deep understanding of player engagement with an award-winning twelve strong creative and technical team. We deliver high quality, character led games in 2D and 3D, earning our reputation among the most exciting studios in the industry.
Connected GamesThe company specialises in creating connected games, through local multi-screen experiences such as Salvaged and Clockwork Racers. As well as understanding the technical issues brought up in such games, they also have significant insight into the design challenges presented by mutli-screen gaming.
Games JamsThe team continues to keep their skills in check, participating regularly in games jams, both as a team and as individuals. In 2012, they were awarded second place in the Wellcome Trust "Gamify Your PhD" event alongside scientist Jane Reid with their game "Monsieur Baguette presents… RNA transcription of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae"
Projects
Videos
Opposable Games 2014 Showreel YouTube
Salvaged Teaser Trailer YouTube
Salvaged Proof of concept demo YouTube
Monsieur Baguette Presents... YouTube
Nat Al-Tahhan interview at Explay 2012 YouTube
Images
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Logo & Icon
Awards & Recognition
- "IC Tomorrow Digital Innovation - Winner of "Second Screen Award"" - November 2013
- "TIGA Games Contest - Winner of "Games in the Home" category - Supported by Antix Labs" - January 2012
- "Wellcome Trust Games Jam - 2nd Place" - September 2012
- "Tiga awards - Nomination, Best Start-up" - November 2012
Selected Articles
- "A game of two halves: Taking on the second-screen"
- Will Freeman, Develop Magazine - "A Second Screen Experience Isn't Optional For Upcoming PC Strategy Game 'Salvaged'"
- Jason Evangelho, Forbes - "Salvaged Lets You be Gorman From Aliens. I Bet You Feel Safer Already"
- Leon Hurley, Kotaku - "Opposable Games On Bringing Second-Screen Tactical Action To The Wii U With Salvaged"
- Damien McFerran, Nintendo Life - "Sci-fi RTS Salvaged takes two screens to play on PC, tablet"
- Mike Suszek, Joystiq - "TIGA Games Contest Winners"
- Innovate UK, Website - "Opposable Games secured the first runner up slot..."
- Develop Magazine on the Wellcome Games Jam, Website - "Salvaged is at an early stage of development, but its multi-platform play is something that we could get incredibly excited about."
- Chris Priestman, Pocket Gamer - "One of the smartest tactical-action games we’ve seen since X-COM"
- Stephanie Carmichael, Gamezone - "Dual-screen game Salvaged may be the coolest tactical shooter in the galaxy"
- Stephanie Carmichael, Gamezone - "I'd also recommend that you check out Salvaged, by Opposable Games, a cool multi-screen take on the tactical action genre"
- Tom Bramwell, Eurogamer
Team & Repeating Collaborators
Ben Trewhella
Managing Director
Lukas Roper
Lead Developer
Dave Preston
Lead 3D Artist
Daniel Dowsing
Writer, Producer-Designer
Joe Blakeston
Concept / 2D Artist
Alix Briskham
Concept / 2D Artist
Dan Page
Marketing and Community Manager
Lewis Gilliard
2D Artist
Contact
Enquiries
dan.page@opposablegames.com
Twitter
twitter.com/OpposableGames
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