Congratulations to Adam Preece (BSc Hons Games Design), Kristian McGuigan (BA Hons Games Art) and Adam Jones (BSc Hons Games Programming) for graduating with flying colours from The University of Bolton and scooping industry awards for 'best work' in their respective disciplines. We're delighted to see them sporting their ForthStar hoodies!
ForthStar
Computer Games
ForthStar is a unique games company on a mission to make big free-to-play hits.
About us
ForthStar is a videogames developer and publisher based in Manchester, UK, on a mission to build exceptional, mass-appeal games with highly engaging core mechanics that captivate players and become essential daily entertainment. Established in 2023 by Playdemic Founders, Paul Gouge and Alex Rigby, and a team of exceptionally talented industry veterans, ForthStar's core belief is that the best games are made by highly accomplished teams with freedom for creative innovation. ForthStar is a privately held company funded by the founders and Griffin Gaming Partners.
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www.forthstar.com
External link for ForthStar
- Industry
- Computer Games
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Manchester
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2023
Locations
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Primary
Manchester, GB
Employees at ForthStar
Updates
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As much as the team were disappointed with the Euros result on Sunday, we are thrilled that our sweepstake raised £110 for Children's Cancer North.
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This week, we hosted a Lunch & Learn session to provide the team with valuable insight into our pension, group life cover, and private medical insurance. These are just some of the many benefits offered at ForthStar. Our Independent Financial Advisor was also available for one-to-one sessions to support us with personal money matters. Thank you to Pareto Financial Planning and Bounceback Food CIC for making it a great success!
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We're seeking an exceptional PRODUCER to join us on our mission to make great games that millions of people love to play every day for years. We believe in excellence, creative thinking, and have a supportive culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and the continuous pursuit of better. For full details of the role and our industry-leading employee benefits visit: www.forthstar.com/#jobs #forthstargames #gamesjobs #jobsingames #gamesproducer #videogames #production
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We are on a mission to make great games that millions of people love to play every day for years, and we're seeking a superstar Producer to join our incredibly talented team. We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a supportive hybrid culture that prioritises autonomy, creativity and collaboration. For full details, check out: https://lnkd.in/eRcRBtBG #forthstargames #gamesjobs #jobsingames #gamesproducer #videogames #production
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A childhood friendship that resulted in some of the world's biggest mobile games. Paul Gouge and Alex Rigby share their journey into the games industry and future plans with Christopher Maguire at Business Leader. To read the article, visit: https://lnkd.in/ehurjV3U
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Senior Programmer Nathan Brown visited The University of Bolton for their Games Degree Show 2024 last week. He was impressed by the calibre of students and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to share industry insights to support them on their journey into the games industry. Thank you for the invitation Matt Gough 😀 #gamesindustry #futuretalent #gamedev #gamedevelopment
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The team enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea to bid farewell to Gemma Pitt as she heads off on maternity leave. Best wishes Gemma!
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We're are on a mission to make great games that millions of people love to play every day for years, and we're seeking superstars to join our incredibly talented team. Our open roles are: - Technical Designer - Gameplay Programmer We build in Unity and aim to make the best gameplay experiences on mobile. We aim high, and value team-mates who can add their own creativity, flair and excellence to our games. For more info, check out: https://lnkd.in/eRcRBtBG #forthstargames #gamesjobs #jobsingames #gamedev #TechnicalDesigner #GameplayProgrammer
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"What to do when EA buys your studio for $1.4bn? Start all over again, of course." Paul Gouge shares his journey in mobile games with Edge Magazine in 'An Audience With...' To read the full story, pick up Issue #396 out today!
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