Gameworks, founded in 2024, brings together veteran game producers, the dev community, and venture capital. We use a co-production model and a systematic approach to boost the success of game development teams, aiming to create win-win opportunities for creators and investors while building a sustainable game ecosystem.
Services
GW Lab Program
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Project idea generation
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Company formation and setup
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Game project guidance
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Priority access to our Co-Production Program
GW Co-Production Program
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Game project co-production
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Business investment matching
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Business publishing matching
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Developer talent matching
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Corporate governance support
GW Pre-Launch Support Program
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Product market feedback
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Localization quality management
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Business relationship brokerage
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Financial bookkeeping assistance
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Legal consultation
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Corporate governance consultation
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Talent matching
Mentors
Jung-Sheng Lin
With over a decade of involvement in the indie game dev community since early 2011, he regularly hosted community events such as IGDShare and game jams. Jung-Sheng is one of the co-founders of Taipei Game Developers Forum (TGDF), and is currently a Executive Committee member of Global Game Jam.
Brian Lee
Brian is one of the co-founders of SIGONO. He has spent years crafting narrative-driven sci-fi adventures such as OPUS: The Day We Found Earth and OPUS: Rocket of Whispers, aiming to evoke emotional warmth through stories of survival and hope.
Henry Wang
Henry is our incubator's Mentor Coordinator and a co-founder of Red Candle Games. He has played a pivotal role in creating acclaimed titles like Detention, Devotion, and Nine Sols.
Ken-Yi Lee
Ken-Yi, the Technical Director at SIGONO, holds a PhD in Computer Science from National Taiwan University and has extensive expertise in system architecture design, performance optimization, and software engineering education.
Lucien Chen
Lucien is a Senior Game Designer at Blizzard Entertainment, previously contributing to renowned titles at companies like King, Electronic Arts, Sony PlayStation, and Storm8.
Scott Chen
With a Master's degree from the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University, Scott co-founded SIGONO and has worked on multiple million-download games like Hyper Square and the OPUS series.
Tosh Hsu
Tosh is the Executive Producer/3D Art Director at SIGONO. Formerly at studios such as Aiming Inc., Lager and X-LEGEND, he has contributed to multiple game titles since 2008, including Finding Neverland Online, Logres, and OPUS: Echo of Starsong.
Patrick Wang
Patrick is a co-producer of The Legend of Tianding. He is responsible for business development, project management, game design, and programming for the title. A graduate from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, he has also worked on indie games like Yukidama, PitaBoom, and Jumping Kim.
Tony Lee
Our Chief Advisor of the GW Lab Program, Tony, is a co-founder and Game Director at Rayark Inc., and co-founder of G-EIGHT. A creative force who enjoys quirky collectibles, he brings years of experience and leadership to the table.
Thomas Fan
Thomas is a veteran of the gaming industry with over 15 years of experience, specializing in business development and talent cultivation. They have led teams to global events like GDC and Tokyo Game Show, and co-founded TGDF. He is also a board member of the Taiwan Game Cooperative Development Association.
Sam Chen
Sam serves as the Interactive Designer at SIGONO. He specializes in UI/UX, English localization, and marketing support, contributing to titles like OPUS: The Day We Found Earth, OPUS: Rocket of Whispers, and Alina of the Arena.
Vincent Yang
Vincent is a co-founder of Red Candle Games, and has contributed to the making of renowned titles like Detention, Devotion, and Nine Sols.
Jerry Lin
Founding and Managing Partner of Ignition Xcelerator, Strategic Advisor of PILI International Multimedia. Previously, Jerry was the Director of Multi-Entertainment Strategy at ByteDance (TikTok China), the Head of Investment at 37 Interactive Entertainment, and managed two venture funds. In total, he has invested a portfolio of over USD$2B spanning 100+ companies from Seed to IPO, and served as a board member for numerous portfolio companies.
Projects
"MINDS BENEATH US" is an emotional sci-fi narrative game. Through the eyes of a humble individual, experience a mad world where humans are exploited as computing devices for AI. Listen to the concerns of those you meet and offer guidance. Together, face challenges and confront an uncertain destiny.
"Rubinite" is a dark fantasy boss rush action game that utilizes the unique mechanic "Focus" to pinpoint enemies' weaknesses and execute thrust attacks. Follow Ruby, a princess who has escaped from the Scarlet Kingdom, embarking on a journey of revenge to reclaim her kingdom.
"BAKUDO" is a sci‑fi boss‑rush action game fusing high‑octane ball‑sport mechanics with exhilarating combat. Enroll at an elite BAKUDO academy and clash with formidable opponents as you uncover a major conspiracy. When determination is put to the ultimate test, you must tip the scales of destiny.
"Psycho-Sleuth" is a mystery adventure blending classic detective puzzles with cognitive disorders. Solve twisted murder cases shaped by distorted perceptions, logic battles, and uncover the truth hidden behind cognitive chaos.