"We've got a great team, money in the bank, and financial independence": Glowmade comes out swinging after Amazon pulled the plug on King of Meat
Often when a studio is dropped by a major publisher, it leaves them in dire straits. The story is all too common and often ends in layoffs or outright closure. Read more
Glowmade, a Guildford-based developer, found itself in a fortunate position after Amazon Game Studios shifted focus away from their online multiplayer title, King of Meat. Co-founder and studio head, Jonny Hopper, revealed that the company had the resources and a skilled team to handle the transition smoothly. Hopper emphasized that Glowmade owned all its intellectual property (IP) and had been careful to manage Amazon's financial support responsibly, ensuring the studio's long-term financial independence.
The company has since shifted its focus to developing a new single-player game, Rogue Fortune, which combines roguelike gameplay with Tetris-inspired inventory management. Hopper is optimistic about the future, describing the studio's current position as strong and confident, ready to tackle new challenges in the gaming industry.
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