List of South African companies that are interested in doing Outsourced Projects

tbulford

If your local business is interested in doing outsourced projects please comment on this post with a link and contact details. I will update the top post with that list. Matching requests to potential teams would be a great. Then in future anyone can simply direct those requests to this post.

24 Bit Games @AngryMoose
services: Mobile / Web / Desktop game development, porting, and optimisation.
web: 24bitgames.com
email: info@24bitgames.com
twitter: @24bitgames

RetroEpic @dammit
web: http://www.retroepic.com/
email: info@retroepic.com
twitter: @retroepic

Twoplus Games @Tuism
web: twoplusgames.com
email: steven@twoplusgames.com
twitter: @twoplusgames

Clockwork Acorn @francoisvn
web: http://clockworkacorn.com
email: info@clockworkacorn.com
twitter: @ClockworkAcorn

Rogue Moon Studios @garethf
web: roguemoonstudios.com
email: admin@roguemoonstudios.com
twitter: @roguemoonstudio

Silvernode Studios @WilliamHK
web: http://www.silvernodestudios.com/
email: williamhkruger@gmail.com
twitter: @KrugerWilliam

Cool Your Jets @BenJets
web: coolyourjets.co.za
email: info@coolyourjets.co.za
twitter: @CoolYourJets_SA

Formula D interactive @MNRosa
services: Serious game design, gamification
web: www.formula-d.com
email: info@formula-d.com
twitter: @_FDI_

Playground Sound @MCA
services: Sound Design, Music Composition, Voices & Recordings
web: www.playgroundsound.co.za
email: playgroundsoundza@gmail.com
twitter: @Playgrnd_Sound

iLike Studios @PowerCat
Web: www.ilikestudios.co.za
Email: info@ilikestudios.co.za
Twitter: @ilsmark

SenseVirtual @tyronerubin
services: Virtual Reality Development
web: sensevirtual.com
email: info@sensevirtual.com
twitter: @sensevirtual

Sea Monster @creative630
Services: Animation, game development and augmented reality.
Web: http://seamonster.co.za
Email: hello@seamonster.co.za
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeamonsterSA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seamonsterZA

RenderHeads @shanemarks
Web: http://www.renderheads.com
Services: Interactive software development (games, interactive experiences)
Email: southafrica@renderheads.com

BlueBadger Productions @pixelnator
Services : Mobile Apps and 2D Games, 2D animation
Email : bluebadger.productions@mail.com

Blackson Software Development cc. @Blackson
Services: Coding, c#
Email: kingbell@mweb.co.za

Rhapsody Recording @RhapsodyREC
Web: www.rhapsodyrecording.com
Email: info@rhapsodyrecording.com
Twitter: @RhapsodyREC

One Nation Studios @djgc
services: Sound design, music production, post production, final mixing and mastering
web: http://www.onenationstudios.co.za/
email: greg@onenationstudios.co.za
phone: 0836029798

Obsessive Notion @zaphire @sonicay
Web: http://obsessivenotion.com/
Email: johanhey@gmail.com
Twitter: @obsessivenotion
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Obsessive-Notion-1053761151317514/

Sozo Lab @SozoLabs
web: https://www.sozolabs.com
email: info@sozolabs.com
twitter: @SozoLabs

Clint Sutton Illustration @CSillustration
services: 2D Art direction, Illustration, Character design, UI, Sprite animation, Backgrounds
web: http://www.clintsuttonillustration.co.za
email: studio@clintsuttonillustration.co.za

mattbenic

I'd like to nominate this post for pinning once it has a few entries :)

AngryMoose

Nice one @tbulford. You can put down 24 Bit Games:
w: 24bitgames.com
e: info@24bitgames.com
t: @24bitgames

dammit

RetroEpic @dammit
web: retroepic.com (or for a list of services: retroepic.com/services )
email: info@retroepic.com
twitter: @retroepic

Tuism

Great idea, thanks @tbulford :D

Twoplus Games
url: twoplusgames.com
email: steven@twoplusgames.com
twitter: @twoplusgames

francoisvn

Clockwork Acorn
web: http://clockworkacorn.com
email: info@clockworkacorn.com
twitter: @ClockworkAcorn

garethf

Rogue Moon Studios
web: roguemoonstudios.com/
email: admin@roguemoonstudios.com
twitter: @roguemoonstudio

CodeCthulhu

I'll add my company details once we've launched our game studio.
Good thread though. :)

NDDDave

Not sure I fully understand. Is this free-lance work?

tbulford

NDDDave said:

Not sure I fully understand. Is this free-lance work?

Yes that is the idea although I think freelance typically refers to an individual doing a specific service. This is more about business engaging to build a full game product for someone else. Or more specifically game development teams/businesses that have the capacity and interest in engaging in project contracts.

I get a fair number of queries in email for this sort of work and I am sure many others do. This is a place to send those opportunities.

NDDDave

Awesome. :)

Boysano

We mainly do 2D games for mobile, mostly Android / HTML5 / Windows experience, but we use GameMaker Studio Master and can compile and publish to all supported platforms.

Company: GAMELANCER
web: http://www.gamelancer.net
email: info@gamelancer.net
twitter: @gamelancer
googleplay: gamelancer
skype: mornebooysen
email: morne@gamelancer.net

WilliamHK

Hey guys, this is mine :)

Company: Silvernode Studios
web: http://www.silvernodestudios.com/
email: williamhkruger@gmail.com
twitter: @KrugerWilliam

BenJets

What a great idea! Thanks for this!

Please include Cool Your Jets:

Services: Illustration, animation, design, direction, game concepts involving cats and fast food
Cool Your Jets @BenJets
web: coolyourjets.co.za
email: ben@coolyourjets.co.za
twitter: @CoolYourJets_SA

AngryMoose

@tbulford: Maybe each listing needs a single brief line entry that lists the key services to better let people know who does what? So for 24 Bit Games it would be:

services: Mobile / Web / Desktop game development, porting, and optimisation.

If others want to add this to their listings, I suggest they just edit their OP so this thread doesn't bloat too much! :)

tbulford

AngryMoose said:

@tbulford: Maybe each listing needs a single brief line entry that lists the key services to better let people know who does what? So for 24 Bit Games it would be:

services: Mobile / Web / Desktop game development, porting, and optimization.

If others want to add this to their listings, I suggest they just edit their OP so this thread doesn't bloat too much! :)

Added, a simple listing like that is suitable. Anything more should probably be on your own web site.

AngryMoose

tbulford said:

Anything more should probably be on your own web site.

Agreed. Point is for people to not have to wade through 20 sites if they only say, want a Web game or art outsourcing, but 15 of the 20 sites don't do handle those etc. :)

cooldudue

is this a place where i can advertise my website and games?

tbulford

cooldudue said:

is this a place where i can advertise my website and games?

Hey cooldude, depends, do you do outsourced games for other people. If so then yes, although advertise might be a strong word. This remains a convenient list for potential people that want to outsource there projects to find teams.

Boysano

I see some people are confused about this topic, I've been receiving emails of people offering their skills to me so I would outsource to them...which I do not mind...just a heads up. There is a difference between outsource -to and -from..., not sure how we will separate the two and if it is necessary.

MNRosa

Formula D interactive
www.formula-d.com
Services: Serious game design, gamification
info@formula-d.com
Twitter: @_FDI_

MCA

Playground Sound
Services: Sound Design, Music Composition, Voices & Recordings
Web: http://www.playgroundsound.co.za
Email: aglinder@gmail.com
Twitter: @Playgrnd_Sound

PowerCat

iLike Studios
Web: www.ilikestudios.co.za
Email: info@ilikestudios.co.za
Twitter: @ilsmark

RhapsodyREC

Rhapsody Recording
Studio 2, Castle Mews
29 Sir Lowry Road
Woodstock
Cape Town
Services: Location sound recording, sound design, Foley, music scoring, final mix and master.
Web: www.rhapsodyrecording.com
Email: info@rhapsodyrecording.com
Twitter: @RhapsodyREC
Contact: Greg Albert - +27 83 476 67 61 ( Location sound specialist and sound designer )
Matt James - +27 83 314 11 70 ( Sound designer and final mix engineer )

daniel1modiakgotla

Hi Guys

I' am looking for a reputable company that can assist in the mass production of BLOODHOUND EDU BOARDGAMES
Please contact at:0823910336 or email:dan.modiakgotla@yahoo.com

Kreative_Revolution

Excellent idea, guys. Please add
Kreative Revolution
Services: Production Managent, Promotion and Marketing, Writing, Video, and Audio Production.
Web: www.kreativerevolution.com
Email: TheKreativeRevolution@gmail.com
Or
Deacondp@gmail.com

MCA

@tbulford would it be possible to categorise the list in the OP into groupings? Dev Companies/Individuals • Animators/Graphics/Illustrators • Sound Designers/Composers • Marketing/Publishers etc?

Mexicanopiumdog

I dont know if I count as a company but here are my details as well:

Ivo Sissolak
Services: Sound Design, Music Production and Recording
Web: www.ivosissolak.com
Email: ivosissolak@gmail.com
Twitter: @Mexicanopiumdog
Location: Cape Town

tbulford

MCA said:

@tbulford would it be possible to categorise the list in the OP into groupings? Dev Companies/Individuals • Animators/Graphics/Illustrators • Sound Designers/Composers • Marketing/Publishers etc?

The list is getting a bit cumbersome. Will see is there is a way to break it into multiple lists.

NickWiggill

Perhaps a spreadsheet hosted on google drive or something, broken down by field/ subfield (for example developer / 3D rendering) would be most useful, and a public link to that file could be posted here. This way interested parties can sort by what they're looking for, for example location or field.

tyronerubin

SenseVirtual @tyronerubin
services: Virtual Reality Development
web: sensevirtual.com
email: info@sensevirtual.com
twitter: @sensevirtual

djgc

Please add my company

One Nation Studios:
Sound design, music production, post production, final mixing and mastering
Contact: Greg
Web: http://www.onenationstudios.co.za/
email: greg@onenationstudios.co.za
Phone: 0836029798
Location: Johannesburg

wayde

daniel1modiakgotla said:

Hi Guys

I' am looking for a reputable company that can assist in the mass production of BLOODHOUND EDU BOARDGAMES
Please contact at:0823910336 or email:dan.modiakgotla@yahoo.com

Hey, have you found someone yet? If so, please share:) I have two games just about ready to go... wayde.holland@gmail.com

Thanks in advance.

creative630

Could we please add Sea Monster to the list? :)

Sea Monster
Web: http://seamonster.co.za
Services: Animation, game development and augmented reality.
Email: hello@seamonster.co.za
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeamonsterSA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seamonsterZA

shanemarks

Also, please add RenderHeads
Web: http://ww.renderheads.com
Services: Interactive software development (games, interactive experiences)
Email: southafrica@renderheads.com

pixelnator

Please Add to List :
BlueBadger Productions
Development services : Mobile Apps and 2D Games
Digital Art services : 2D animation
Email : bluebadger.productions@mail.com
Published Products : App - "Boer soek 'n gras" link : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bsg.version.one&hl=en
Game - "Picdoku" link : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pic.doku.puzzle&hl=en

Blackson

Please add:
Blackson Software Development cc.
Services: Coding, c#
Email: kingbell@mweb.co.za
Products: Bounty Arms: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kerosenegames.ba&hl=en (Senior Engineer)

Zaphire

Obsessive Notion @zaphire @sonicay
Website: http://obsessivenotion.com/
Email: johanhey@gmail.com
Twitter: @obsessivenotion
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Obsessive-Notion-1053761151317514/
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Obsessive Notion&hl=en

SozoLabs

Mmm... it's been a while since this post was updated, but here goes:
Sozo Labs
web: https://www.sozolabs.com
email: info@sozolabs.com
twitter: @SozoLabs

Dipso

I suggest also adding in which city/town each company is located.
Some clients prefer working with people in the same location.
So they don't have to contact everyone, or check every website, to determine where the company is based.

dammit

Can our post be updated? I've updated the website and removed the "services" webpage now:

RetroEpic @dammit
web: http://www.retroepic.com/
email: info@retroepic.com
twitter: @retroepic

tbulford

Dipso said:

I suggest also adding in which city/town each company is located.
Some clients prefer working with people in the same location.
So they don't have to contact everyone, or check every website, to determine where the company is based.

I think ultimately the list is growing cumbersome. It would be great if we could each have a little section we manage of our own that talks about our companies.

Dipso

@tbulford
Great idea :)

Suggestions for something we could try:

1) The first post only contains company names and each links to the user's post (the user's company post lower down in the thread).

2) Each user edits their post to update (if needed) the company info, using a guideline template (e.g. name, logo/icon, website link, description, contacts, etc.).

3) Each user post also has a "return to top" link. (Nice to have, but not important.)

4) Delete, or move to a separate thread, all posts that do not contain company info. (Such as this post I made.)
If they are moved to a separate thread then the first post can have a link to that thread, indicating its purpose.
Also have a warning that non-company posts will be moved to the other thread.

CSillustration

HI, I joined some months ago, but haven't been to these boards for some time now! Anyway, catching up again. I am a one man team, but do this full time.

Clint Sutton Illustration
services: 2D Art direction, Illustration, Character design, UI, Sprite animation, Backgrounds
web: http://www.clintsuttonillustration.co.za
email: studio@clintsuttonillustration.co.za

Boysano

Please remove Gamelancer from the active list, since I get many request I cannot help anymore.

Currently we closed for active outside work (actually since August 2015),
and returned to solo hobbyist developers.

Had a great time in CT, I'm not there anymore like most of you know.
I highly recommend Pieter Visser as an employee for any of the other studios!

GL is now only me, Morne Booysen, as a part time developer and I've got a full time job now as a Financial Planner...since the Chemical Engineering industry is also on tilt.

PS: Thus I (GL) cannot help shadows, nor employment opportunities (if your visitor reading this).

PSS: All the best to the other Studios Starting out!
God bless, and thank you for all the new friends from these forums. And all the Twitter likes and retweets.

Post Mort'em: (Just my opinion)

Doesn't matter how much you make, or how hard you work...if your burnt rate is higher than your net income, your out of business.

Wins:
New friends and people.
Education in game development and its business world, in the real world.

Recommendation:
1. First get your (a) game to the stage that it is loved with an active community base, before you spend your pension on (just doing it, unless you know why personally like I did. Personal life goals.)! If you have a specific game, make sure it has a solid known market value and that if you hit the minimum sales it is enough.
2. Contract work is contract work, ie not fun. Only benefit is being paid while you hone your craft.
3. Have a life goal why you are doing this, and try and track or reflect on it. This may help you better understand yourself and what you want out of this industry. Example: Do you want to make games, or sell them? Read the book e-Myth.
4. You need a huge network in and outside this industry - thus communities like this MGSA is priceless.
5. Have fun! If not your doing it wrong!

JansenSensei

myBad Studios
Generalist services from single plugins to complete games
Availability displayed on my website: http://www.mybadstudios.com
Contact: support@mybadstudios.com
Facebook: http://business.facebook.com/mybadstudios
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mybadstudios
youTube: http://www.youtube.com/mybadstudios
Location: Brits, North West

okletshavesomefun

Cool. Never noticed this post before.
Maple Seed
Services: General Unity Development, Unity Physics, Game Design, UnityScript-to-C# Integration/Porting, Runtime Mesh Manipulation, Shaders, Backend, Vuforia/AR, Wordpress, "Extra-hands-on-deck", Cryptocurrency mining services, Video Production, Ionic, Eclipse, Copywriting, Logo Design, Hardware prototyping.
@WalterEllisFun
http://MapleSeed.co
Located in Centurion

mattbenic

One of the slack groups I'm on is setting up something like what @tbulford suggested, as a simple github repo. Would anyone be interested in that? Here's an example:

https://github.com/remoteintech/remote-jobs

Tenebris_Lab

Tenebris Lab
Services: General Unity Development, VR/AR Game and Software Development.
Architecture Visualization
info@tenebrislab.com
https://tenebrislab.com
Located in Cape Town

SoulXP

Africa Audio Post @SoulXP
services: Sound Design, music composition, audio implementation.
web: www.africaaudiopost.com/
email: hello@africaaudiopost.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfricaAudioPost
location: Cape Town

Enthused_Dragon

Dark Dungeon Studio @Enthused_Dragon
Services: Unity Development/Prototyping and .NET API/Micro-services
Email: info@darkdungeonstudio.com
Website: https://www.darkdungeonstudio.com
Location: Cape Town