Alright, here goes nothing. So, you know how life can sometimes veer off into unexpected territories? Yeah, well, German agency Instinct3 has decided to dive into something a bit different. They’re calling this new escapade “Sidekick,” a publishing gig for games. Sort of like their cool side hustle, you know?
Anyway, Sidekick’s aiming to be this all-inclusive kind of vibe, partnering up with indie and mid-tier games. Like a gaming matchmaker or something. Their debut game? “Deadly Days: Roadtrip.” Sounds like my last vacation, to be honest.
Leading this charge, you’ve got the familiar faces of Instinct3, Jasmin Oestreicher and Melvin Frank. I mean, I could tell you who’s standing where in the photo — right and way far right — but does that really matter? Not really, unless you’re really into pictorial geometry or something.
Now, this isn’t their first rodeo, apparently. They’ve got some experience under their belt, with titles like “9 Kings” and “Asgard’s Fall – Viking Survivors.” TerraScape, too, if you’re keeping score.
Oestreicher threw in a thoughtful nugget, saying something about not getting too comfy on past successes. I felt that. Especially in gaming, where the folks playing can smell fake vibes a mile off. It’s like trying to tell a gamer that their favorite character isn’t OP — good luck with that.
Melvin chipped in, painting a picture of them learning on the go. Each game, a stepping stone or something more poetic like that. Their aim with Sidekick? Take all that juicy knowledge and crank things up for indie developers. They want to make each launch their pièce de résistance. Sounds fancy, right?
In short, Instinct3 is making waves — or at least some splashes — with Sidekick. Could be interesting to see where this ride takes them. Or where we all end up, honestly. Who knows?
