Former Fall Guys art director Anna Hollinrake has announced her new studio with Flavourworks co-founder Pavle Mihajlović.
Electric Saint was founded in the fall of 2022 with a mission to create “games for an underserved audience,” according to a press release. Since then it has been part of the London Games Accelerator and has received grants from the UK Games Fund.
“We launched Electric Saint to create ambitious and heartfelt games,” says creative director Hollinrake. “We care about building vibrant, joyful worlds full of light and life, and telling inclusive stories within them. We want Electric Saint to be a beacon of high-quality, emotionally resonant, ethical game development. and durable.”
“I want to do weird things until I die,” he added.
“We are embracing new technologies and building on our collective history of developing emotion-driven games to deliver enduring and impactful experiences that were previously only possible for much larger teams,” added the CTO. Mihajlovic.
“With new advancements in engine technology and players showing how willing they are to support games made by smaller teams, we believe it’s possible to bring an underserved audience an experience that once belonged previously to the big triple teams. TO.”
Electric Saint has yet to confirm its first title, although fans can sign up for a mailing list.
Hollinrake was also recognized as a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit in 2017 and worked as artistic director on BBC’s animated show Love Monster.
Speaking to NME about the BAFTA Breakthrough 2023 programme, BAFTA Games Committee Chair Tara Saunders said: “Breakthrough plays a vital role in showcasing talent and career paths in the creative sector, which is a big part of BAFTA’s mission as an arts charity.”
“In the games industry, we often celebrate teams, not individuals, so Breakthrough is a fantastic opportunity for creatives at the peak of their careers to be recognized and supported on this journey.”
According to Saunders, the BAFTA Breakthroughs aim to “inspire the next generation of developers”, while the judging panel responsible for selecting entrants is keen to “support and champion” the talent they find.
On the other hand, Steam Next Fest 2023 has officially gone live, giving gamers the chance to play around 900 demos over the next seven days.