Game development studios General Arcade and Lunate Games officially announced the establishment of their strategic joint venture, Beware of Bytes! The goal is to scale up their development structure and present a flexible and sustainable growth model for the video game industry.
Establishment of Joint Venture "Beware of Bytes!" Officially Announced! Will It Bring a New Wind to the Game Industry?
Singapore-based game studios General Arcade and Lunate Games officially announced the establishment of their joint venture, Beware of Bytes! It is expected that the development structure will become even more robust, increasing the presence of both companies in the video game industry.
Although both companies are small, they have demonstrated their technical prowess by being involved in big titles such as "Baldur's Gate 3," "Crysis Remastered," "Remnant: From the Ashes," and "Kingdom Come: Deliverance." Beware of Bytes! has already acquired official development licenses for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android, and also possesses advanced technical capabilities in Unreal Engine 4 and 5, Unity, CryEngine, and custom engines. Moving forward, they will also focus on developing proprietary technology and strengthening their competitiveness.
In addition to their Singapore headquarters, they are expanding development bases in Georgia, Malaysia, Finland, and other locations. They plan to build a development structure that leverages time differences to promote global expansion with a seamless development system. We will be keeping an eye on the future moves of Beware of Bytes!
Comments from the Co-Founders of Beware of Bytes! Below
Comment from Gennadi Potapov, CEO and Co-Founder of General Arcade
(Re-translated from our original Japanese article.)
We have built a relationship of trust with Lunate Games over several years. I am confident that by utilizing the strengths of both companies, we will be able to handle larger projects and significantly improve the value provided to our clients.
Comment from Andrey Morozov, CEO and Co-Founder of Lunate Games
General Arcade is the perfect partner, both technically and culturally. This partnership goes beyond business; it is also a challenge to merge passion and technology to realize the next generation of game development.
Interview with "Lunate Games"! They Also Talk About Japanese Games
"Beware of Bytes!" Official Website
(Re-translated from our original Japanese article.)
― Please tell us about your areas of expertise, style, and strengths
Lunate is an engineering service provider specializing in game co-development, porting, optimization, and technical auditing. Our team of over 30 engineers is proficient in UE4/5, CryEngine, and custom and legacy engines. We have contributed to titles such as "Crysis (1-3) Remastered (PC/Xbox/PlayStation 4・5)," "Remnant from the Ashes (Nintendo Switch)," and "Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Nintendo Switch)," and have a track record of supporting AAA, AA (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X), and legacy games.
― Please tell us your company's location
Our headquarters is in Singapore. The address is "Lunate Games PTE, 336 Smith Street #05-301, New Bridge Centre, Singapore 050336."
― What do you think about the Japanese and global game markets?
The Japanese and global game markets are both highly dynamic yet possess unique characteristics. The Japanese market is home to legendary developers such as Nintendo, Sony, Capcom, and Square Enix, making it a global hub for game culture. Loyalty to series and the strength of mobile and handheld games stand out. On the other hand, attracting younger users and responding to global trends are future challenges.
― Are there any Japanese content or trends you are particularly focused on?
We are actively seeking partnerships to bring Japanese masterpieces and indie titles to the world by adapting them to modern platforms such as Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4・5, Steam, and mobile, and by improving Quality of Life and strengthening localization.
― Please tell us about the game business and genres you are currently focusing on
We are working on porting games to consoles such as PlayStation 4・5 and Nintendo Switch, as well as game optimization and performance tuning. We also sometimes undertake technical audits, such as quality assurance and debugging. Of course, we also engage in co-development with other studios.
― Please tell us about your vision and the business partners you are seeking
Lunate Games holds the belief that excellent engineering creates excellent games. We can provide reliable development support, such as performance improvement and multi-platform expansion, as well as outstanding technical capabilities in Unreal Engine 4 and 5, CryEngine, and custom engines. We believe we can offer long-term, purpose-shared partnerships to developers and publishers around the world, based on trust and transparency.
― Do you have a message for your Japanese business partners?
Our company has deep respect for Japanese game culture and quality. Our expertise in Unreal Engine 4 and 5, CryEngine, and custom engines, combined with a team of over 30 skilled engineers, are key selling points. Furthermore, we can support English and Japanese bilingual communication, and we aim to maintain careful communication that understands cultural differences.
We can provide technical support regarding optimization and stability improvement utilizing our technical expertise, as well as support for the global expansion of Japanese game titles. We hope to collaborate with partnerships built on the premise of trust and sustainable growth.
― Lastly, please give a message to our readers.
By partnering with General Arcade, Lunate aims for a further fusion of technical expertise and improvement of services. We sincerely look forward to the opportunity to work together with developers and publishers in Japan.
