Profile

Halfbrick Studios is a growing Australian game development company established in 2001. We are dedicated to providing a rewarding working experience, building games with innovative gameplay while using quality development practices to make sure that everything is done on time with high production values.

Our primary focus is developing games for handheld consoles including the Nintendo DS, Sony PSP and Nintendo GameBoy Advance. We are also expanding to other console platforms including the Nintendo Wii and XBox Live Arcade.

Halfbrick Studios always looks to build long term relationships with our partners. We are sensitive to the needs of publishers and developers and pride ourselves on exceeding expectations.

Vision

To provide an environment where our staff can carry out rewarding, fulfilling lives creating entertainment products that are commercially successful, universally acclaimed and enjoyed by others.

Values

1. Respecting and valuing our staff.

Our staff are our most important asset! With a fully engaged and motivated staff anything is possible. At Halfbrick we strive to respect the personal lives of our staff and while providing them with a strong community and environment in which they can excel and grow in their chosen field.

2. Maintaining our integrity.

Halfbrick highly values its integrity. We are always open and honest when dealing with our partners. Long term partnerships are not possible without establishing a strong sense of trust between all parties.

3. Innovation in design.

Halfbrick's strength lies in our design talent and game design processes. We believe the that leading game developers of the future will be recognised by their innovative game designs, regardless of the platform. It is due to this that we have tailored our development process to incorporate distinct prototyping, focus testing and tweaking phases. The establishment of a Gameplay R&D Design Group also ensures that we have no shortage of great ideas for future titles.

4. Paying attention to detail.

Attention to detail is crucial for ensuring that Halfbrick meets the high production values that we set for ourselves. Peer reviews are the norm on every game that we develop and all stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback on a regular basis.