Blumhouse, the multimedia company behind some of the most spine-chilling movies in recent years, according to Engadget has launched a new subsidiary called Blumhouse Games.
Headed by Zach Wood as President and Don Sechler as CFO, Blumhouse Games is poised to revolutionize the gaming world with its focus on original, horror-themed games for console, PC, and mobile audiences. The company is partnering with independent game developers to bring their creative visions to life, and with the indie-budget games being their target, creativity and innovation are at the forefront.
Following in the footsteps of their successful film business, Blumhouse Games is looking to push creative boundaries with their horror video games. And with a focus on indie-budget games below $10M, the gaming world can expect to see some unique and terrifying creations coming out of this venture.
So, if you’re a horror movie or gaming fan, this is an announcement that you cannot afford to miss. Keep an eye out for the horrifyingly innovative games coming out of Blumhouse Games
To bring their vision to life, Blumhouse Games has appointed Zach Wood, a seasoned video game producer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. With over 30 games shipped on every major platform, Wood is no stranger to creating games that captivate and terrify audiences. From indie darlings to AAA games, Wood has worked on award-winning titles such as Sound Shapes, Hohokum, The Unfinished Swan, and Bound at Santa Monica Studio/PlayStation. His recent stint with Iron Galaxy is another feather in his cap, making him the perfect fit to lead Blumhouse Games.
But it’s not just Wood who’s bringing his expertise to the table. Blumhouse Games has also brought on board Don Sechler, who previously headed finance, operations, and strategy for Sony PlayStation’s publisher and developer relations function. Sechler was instrumental in reforming the culture of PlayStation’s relationship with third-party game creators, resulting in significant returns for creators. He also created the team that advises game makers on industry best practices that help optimize the engagement and monetization of their content.
With such talent behind the wheel, the gaming world can expect some truly innovative and terrifying games coming their way. So, horror fans, brace yourselves – Blumhouse Games is here to take the gaming world by storm!
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