The Games Industry Has a Creativity Problem

Every creative decision begins with a choice.

Do you follow what has worked before, or do you pursue an idea because you believe it deserves to exist?

In our latest Dev Diary, we explore that question through the lens of Studio Ellipsis. We discuss why creator vision remains at the heart of our work, the realities of building games as an small studio, and why we believe memorable worlds begin with passionate people, not market analysis.

We also look back at the launch of the Cradle of the Gods graphic novel Kickstarter, our first experiment in putting that philosophy into practice. Rather than asking whether an idea fit an established formula, we asked a simpler question: Would it resonate with the audience it was created for?

We don’t believe every idea should be made. We do believe every original idea deserves the opportunity to prove itself.

That is the path we’re building at Studio Ellipsis. Find talented creators. Help them realize their vision. Put their work in front of an audience. Listen, learn, and continue building from there.

If you’re curious about the thinking behind our studio, we hope you’ll join us for the conversation.