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Side
We bring games to life – by your side.
About Side
Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services partner, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and publishers around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include co-development, art, audio, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. At Side, we drive innovation for unforgettable game experiences by infusing technology with human ingenuity. We work in every genre, on every platform, in all languages – bringing games to life, by your side.
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Signals from Side
6 published signals
Presence & Recognition
Side is attending the TGS 2026 event at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 18.
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Products & Services
Side launched Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy as the third collaboration with Asobo Studio for the Plague Tale series.
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Presence & Recognition
Side employee Christina-Marie Drake was nominated for the MCV/DEVELOP 2026 Women in Games Awards and named a finalist.
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People
Side appointed Caroline McDonald as Global Director of Player Support.
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Presence & Recognition
Side is hosting the External Development Summit (XDS) in Vancouver from Sept 8 to 11, featuring a team of experts and a Welcome Reception on Tuesday, Sept 8 at 6:30 PM.
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Partnerships
Side LA team supported the game's Audio Production, including Recording, Directing, and Post-Production, with partners Electronic Arts and Bit Reactor, LLC.
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