It has been six months since this page was created, so I will explain about SKOOTA GAMES again!

If someone asks what SKOOTA GAMES is, I have been providing explanations like the one written below.
Well, since not many people really ask, I’ve only quietly posted it on our website.

It is an indie game project where creators and programmers with diverse talents from the indie game scene collaborate with creators from the anime industry to create interesting and unique games, rich in world-building and storytelling, with a passionate team.

Of course, this is completely true and not a lie! However, it has already been half a year since we started going by the name “SKOOTA GAMES” (as of September 2024), so I’ll explain it a bit more in detail.

What is SKOOTA GAMES?

SKOOTA GAMES is an indie game label operated by the animation studio Scooter Films. While I wrote “operated,” the reality is a bit more chaotic: it is essentially a creative team that used to make animation now diving into game development! At the studio, former directors, producers, and animators are collaborating with producers to create game concepts and prepare characters, worlds, and stories. The production team is pushing the projects forward and also handling promotional strategies, event exhibitions, and publisher duties (almost by imitation), and naturally, we are also producing promotional materials in-house. Since we’re an animation studio, we actually create the promotional videos first. When brainstorming “What kind of game concept would be good?”, a lot of “V-Contes” come up. There’s a sense of “it’s easier to understand if we show it moving.” Of course, there are also illustrations to explain things.

Additionally, as mentioned on social media, the Art Producer is utilizing Google and ChatGPT to research while simultaneously playing around with Unity to create a playable version. It feels a bit like a club activity or a hobby, but starting out this way is perfectly fine, and the “Do It Yourself” spirit is the most important aspect we’re focusing on. After all, unless you try it, you won’t even know who to ask for help. Fortunately, leaders in the indie game scene have warmly welcomed us and have been teaching us various things, so in response to their kindness, we’re putting in our best effort to “give it a try.”

That being said, while SKOOTA GAMES and Scooter Films are genuinely having fun with this, we are also aware of our limitations, and we’re candid about that as well!

At SKOOTA GAMES, we always want to meet partners who can work with us on game development. Not only game creators and programmers, but also scenario writers, illustrators, animation creators, and producers. If you’re interested, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Let’s create interesting indie games together!

In fact, one of the titles we are currently developing is in collaboration with an incredibly talented game creator! (It’s scheduled to be released around the beginning of the year, so please look forward to it!)

So, if anyone is interested in creating games together, please feel free to reach out! (For inquiries, please contact us here!!)

SKOOTA GAMES will be exhibiting at the Tokyo Game Show 2024, which will be held from September 26 to 29. Although we will be in a small corner of the indie game section in a turn-key booth, we are located near the larger booths of room 6 and Yokaze, so we would be thrilled if you could find us!