Certain Affinity

Certain Affinity will be making its way to San Francisco for #GDC2024! Whether you're an old friend looking to catch up, or hoping to make a new connection, we'd love to meet you. If you're in search of top-tier AAA lead or co-developers, Certain Affinity is open for discussion! With a track record of delivering over 40 products across 17 distinct major franchises over the past 17 years, our team is always on the lookout for a new exciting challenge.

It has been an incredible week in Toronto. Thank you to IO and XP for hosting two amazing events. It was a whirlwind meeting other industry folks and catching up with colleagues.  XP Gaming Inc. | Interactive Ontario #XPGAMESUMMIT #XP24 #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gamestudio

Hey everyone! We have some exciting news! We’re thrilled to be participating in the XP Games Summit, on June 13th and 14th. Our CEO and Founder, Max Hoberman, will be giving a talk and participating on a panel sharing insight and experience regarding negotiating and deal making, as well as development of a new IP. Crucial and exciting aspects of the game industry you won’t want to miss. Can’t wait to see you all! XP Gaming Inc. #XP24 #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gamestudio #gaming

Last week we were so excited to be one of the sponsors attending 2024 Level UP Showcase. Students shared their work with members of the industry leaving us wanting more. Congratulations to all the students and to the winners.

Over the past 12 months the game industry has faced unprecedented challenges. We are no exception. Today we made the extremely difficult decision to inform 25 of our US-based employees that their jobs are being eliminated. This has the most impact on the teams running our business operations. There are multiple factors underlying this decision to do a layoff for the first time in our 17+ year history. Most significant is an industry-wide slow down in the funding of new lead and co-development projects and the reluctance of third party investors to fund games or game companies. This has made it exceptionally difficult to sign new work or secure other forms of funding. Our current focus is on our team and the well-being of those most impacted, whom we are supporting with severance pay and benefits continuation. We are also making their vested awards under our Stock Equity Plan portable so they may benefit from the company’s success in the future. We have built an amazing culture where we all come together to support one another in times of need. We ask for your understanding and patience while we navigate this unprecedented event. Thank you.

Headed to #GDC2024? Let's find time to chat about #gamedev opportunities needing a premiere AAA development partner.

As part of our community efforts, we're proud to announce three scholarship winners in partnership with Sheridan College, Humber College, and George Brown College. Congrats to Ramy, Jacqueline, and Jose!

It's been wonderful to catch up with our friends at #DICE2024, and make some new ones. If you're still seeking that perfect💞match, Certain Affinity is on the lookout for development partners! #HappyValentinesDay

We are proud to announce our partnership with Archetype Entertainment as a lead co-developer on EXODUS, the exciting new sci-fi RPG first revealed at The Game Awards.

Certain Affinity is proud to announce that Ry Mendenhall has been awarded the annual Certain Affinity Nels Memorial Scholarship! Created in partnership with SMU Guildhall, this scholarship recognizes excellence, generosity and leadership in honor of Nels Nelson. Congratulations!