-Originally posted on TINC Magazine-
The following is a straightforward roundup that contains the first 7 gaming companies we entered in the Chicago Startup Catalog. You can generate this lists, and other industry-alignment roundups simply by visiting the site and putting in filters and search criteria.
However, this simple post is significant of TINC’s unique research-based publishing model, which will be the cornerstone of our content-creation as we go forward.
12 GAUGE STUDIO
12 Gauge Studio is a grass-roots game development company specializing in iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Droid games like Pirate Storm.
CLOAKWORKSCloakWorks’ game design software, Shroud, makes it easier for developers to create realistic motion for hair, cloth and other details without slowing down the game.
DOUBLE CLUEPON
Made up of 12 anonymous gaming programmers, “underground” company, Double Cluepon, prides itself on shunning “egos” and in being receptive to the feedback of those who play their RPGs.
IRON GALAXY STUDIOS
Working with some of the biggest publishers in the console game industry, Chicago-based Iron Galaxy Studios is made up of veteran developers, creating games for consoles like Xbox 360 and Playstation...
PYROMANIAC
Pyromaniac is a professional fantasy football hosting website that allows users to create in-depth football player profiles, complete with avatars and game statistics. Pyromaniac's fantasy football co...
SET TO STUN
SET TO STUN is a company in which founder Chris Nicolella translates his 20+ years of experience in the toy and game industry into modern games for mobile platforms.
SWITCHBREAK
Switchbreak is an independent game company with an experimental approach to game development. Recent games include Dude Icarus, Oh no, Spaceman, Second Person Shooter, Forest Fight, Flinger.
