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Q-Games

Q-Games

Computer Games

Kyoto, Kyoto 2,226 followers

Creators of the PixelJunk series, Star Fox Command, The Tomorrow Children and many more. Based in Kyoto, Japan.

About us

Q-Games, most known for the successful PixelJunk franchise, The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition, and multiple Star Fox titles, is Located in the heart of Kyoto, an independent video game studio focused on making original games that push the boundaries of gameplay design and visual quality. It was founded in 2001 by industry legend Dylan Cuthbert who worked as the lead developer on the original Star Fox as well as other hit games and tech for Sony and Nintendo, Q-Games is committed to crafting innovative games on all platforms while simultaneously growing the indie games community in Kyoto and abroad. There is an original PixelJunk title on nearly every major platform including notable hits like PixelJunk Monsters, NomNomGalaxy, PixelJunk Eden, and over 20 other games. Q-Games has also collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry as they continue to impress and innovate. Launched by Q-Games in 2013, BitSummit has grown in size over the years to become the largest indie game event in Japan. Mr. Dylan serves as the event's president.

Website
http://www.q-games.com
Industry
Computer Games
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Kyoto, Kyoto
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2001
Specialties
Video Games, Video Game Development, Indie Games, Mobile Games, Console Games, PC Games, Free To Play Games, Premium Games, Digital Multi-Media, Creativity, Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Next Gen Development, Playstation, Nintendo, Microsoft, Xbox, Research and Development, Apple, and Apple Arcade

Locations

  • Primary

    525 Yoshichu Building 5F, Watayacho, Nakagyo

    Kyoto, Kyoto 604-8181, JP

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Employees at Q-Games

Updates

  • We’re excited to announce PixelJunk Monsters 3, the latest entry in the beloved tower defense series, at Future Game Show at Gamescom 2026! Since its debut in 2007, the PixelJunk Monsters series has sold more than one million copies worldwide. Now, to celebrate the series’ 20th anniversary, PixelJunk Monsters 3 is here! The game returns to its hand-drawn roots with beautiful 4K visuals, while introducing new gameplay elements to further evolve the experience. For the announcement trailer, our team traveled deep into the mountains of Kyoto to film the footage ourselves. We hope you enjoy watching it! https://lnkd.in/gjkPiMQh We’re also planning a private playtest exclusively for our Discord community. Join our Discord and stay tuned for more details!

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  • It’s a wrap on another amazing BitSummit weekend!  The show gets bigger and better every year and the talent and creativity of all the games exhibited never ceases to amaze! Congratulations to everyone for an incredible display of hard work and innovation.   Thank you to all those involved in organising behind the scenes too! It takes a lot but it always feels so so worth it when everything runs so smoothly and we hope everyone is taking a well deserved break!   Thank you also to everyone who came by to see us at our booth and play Yodelee Golf! Keep an eye out for more exciting things to come from us! Q-Games主催のBitSummitが、今年も大盛況のうちに幕を閉じました! 年々さらに大きな盛り上がりを見せ、イベントとしてもますます素晴らしいものになっていると感じています。展示されていたゲームの数々からは、開発者の皆さんの独創性とクリエイティビティがあふれていて、今年もたくさんの刺激と驚きをもらいました!出展された皆さん、本当におめでとうございます! また、イベント運営に携わってくださったすべての皆さんにも、心より感謝いたします。 BitSummitの開催には本当にたくさんの準備と努力が必要ですが、当日スムーズにイベントが進行し、たくさんの笑顔が見られるたびに、その苦労が報われたと感じます。関係者の皆さん、本当にお疲れさまでした!ぜひゆっくり休んでください。 そして、弊社ブースにお立ち寄りいただき、「ヨーデルゴルフ」を遊んでくださった皆さん、本当にありがとうございました! いただいたフィードバックは、チームにとって大きな励みになっています。これからもさらに楽しい体験をお届けできるよう準備していますので、今後の新しい情報にもぜひご期待ください!

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  • Tee-rific news! We are introducing our latest title, Yodelee Golf! An open-world co-op multiplayer game packed with crazy golf action.  Climb mountains, ride boats, explore mysterious caves; the game is packed with freeform, chaotic gameplay that goes far beyond traditional golf. The game will also be playable for the first time at BitSummit, starting this week! Please come visit us at the Q-Games booth on the 1st floor. You can’t miss the big golf cart!   最新作『ヨーデルゴルフ』を発表しました! 『ヨーデルゴルフ』は、クレイジーなゴルフが楽しめるオープンワールド協力マルチプレイゲームです。 山を登ったり、ボートに乗ったり、洞窟を探検したり、ゴルフだけではゴルフだけでは終わらない、自由でカオスな体験を詰め込みました。  私たちは今週から始まるBitSummitにて、初プレイアブル展示の予定です! ぜひ皆さん1FのQ-Gamesブースへ遊びにきてください。大きなゴルフカートが目印です!   Steam Store:  https://lnkd.in/gJH6qGFG   Teaser 1 and 2 https://lnkd.in/g-X8E35u https://lnkd.in/gAwmF34f

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  • Senior Programmer Pepe spoke at “UNITE 2025,” held last November, and an interview video has now been released! In it, he talks about the point cloud technology behind Dreams of Another and how the Q-Games team overcame VR bottlenecks to achieve a smooth 60 FPS on PC, PS5, and VR. https://lnkd.in/g52qHDWR 昨年11月に開催された「UNITE 2025」にて、Senior ProgrammerのPepeが登壇し、そのインタビュー動画が公開されました!本動画では、『Dreams of Another』のポイントクラウド技術や、PC・PS5・VRでスムーズな60FPSを実現するためにQ-GamesチームがどのようにVRのボトルネックを克服したのかについて語っています。 Thank you Fergus Baird and Jose Luis Ortiz Soto!!

  • Q-Gamesとソニー・ホンダモビリティとのパートナーシップのもと、電気自動車「AFEELA」におけるパイロットプロジェクトとして、「Doratomo」および「FutureMap」がCES2026で紹介されました。 これらの取り組みが、ソニー・ホンダモビリティ公式WEBページにて公開されましたので、皆様ぜひご覧ください!   At CES 2026, Q-Games and Sony Honda Mobility introduced “Doratomo” and “FutureMap” as pilot projects for the electric vehicle AFEELA.  These initiatives have now been published on the official Sony Honda Mobility website, so please be sure to check them out! https://lnkd.in/g94v89Mn

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  • 12月12日に東京・SONY本社で開催された「Sony Technology Exchange Fair(STEF)2025」にて、Q-GamesがSONYと製作協力した体験型ゲームが展示されました。 本記事では、私たちが手がけたゲーム 「Wonder Wash」 についてご紹介いただいています。ぜひチェックしてみてください! https://lnkd.in/gkJTC7eE At the Sony Technology Exchange Fair (STEF) 2025, held on December 12 at Sony’s headquarters in Tokyo, an interactive game co-developed by Q-Games in collaboration with Sony was showcased. This article introduces Wonder Wash, the game we worked on—be sure to check it out! https://lnkd.in/gA-AkQ8Z

  • At XR KAIGI, one of Japan’s largest XR conferences held in Tokyo, Dreams of Another director Baiyon took to the stage! Joined by G-SMASH CEO Shun Harashima and Meta Japan’s Matt Walker, he participated in a talk session on the theme: “Design Frontiers of XR Experiences Woven by Empathy and Narrative.” He also discussed the development background of Dreams of Another and topics such as point-cloud expression. Thank you to everyone who attended!   東京で開催された国内最大級のXRカンファレンス「XR KAIGI」にて、『Dreams of Another』ディレクターの Baiyon が登壇しました! G-SMASH CEOの原島さん、Meta JapanのMattさんとともに、 「共感性とナラティブが織り成すXR体験のデザイン最前線」 をテーマにしたトークセッションに参加して『Dreams of Another』の制作背景や、ポイントクラウドの表現などについてもお話ししました。 ご参加いただいた皆さま、ありがとうございました! 原. 駿 Matthew Walker

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  • Pepe, the lead graphics programmer on Dreams of Another, took to the stage at Unite 2025 in Barcelona, where he shared deep insights into the game’s unique and innovative use of Unity. We’re incredibly proud to have participated in this event and grateful for the game's nomination in the Most Anticipated Game category in the upcoming Unity Awards!   『Dreams of Another』のリードグラフィックスプログラマーである Pepe が、バルセロナで開催された Unite 2025 のステージに登壇し、本作における Unity のユニークで革新的な活用方法について深く掘り下げて紹介しました。 このイベントに参加できたこと、そしてUnity AwardsのMost Anticipated Game部門にノミネートいただいたことに心より感謝しています!

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