Gobbo Games

Factsheet

Developer:
Gobbo Games
Based in Cape Town, Western Capel, R.S.A.

Founding date:
February, 2008

Website:
gobbogames.co.za

Press / Business contact:
press@gobbogames.co.za

Social:
LinkedIn: gobbo-games
Instagram: @gobbogamessa
Twitter: @gobbogamessa
Facebook: gobbogames

Releases:
Neonexus Wars
Riders Of Asgard
Respawn Tournament
The Colony 2174

Address:
Africa
166 Humewood Drive
Sunningdale
Cape Town
Western Cape
7441
South Africa

Phone:
+27 (0) 63 139 1286

Description

Gobbo Games is an independent game development studio based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Founded with a passion for creating immersive experiences, Gobbo Games has established itself through the release of successful titles such as The Colony 2174 and Riders of Asgard.

As our journey progressed, we expanded our expertise to encompass virtual reality, simulators, and enterprise development, catering not only to the gaming community but also to corporate clients seeking innovative solutions. Drawing from a wealth of experience in enterprise development, high-availability game services, and gamification, we offer a distinctive approach to software architecture and development, setting us apart from our competitors.

At Gobbo Games, we prioritize the creation of software solutions that are enterprise-ready, stable, and scalable, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our mission is clear: to deliver a unique development experience, ensuring that our clients receive the software they desire within budget and schedule constraints.

Moreover, we are committed to crafting high-quality games that offer exceptional value for money. As avid gamers ourselves, we understand the importance of delivering immersive and engaging experiences at an affordable price point. As an independent studio, we maintain our focus on creating games that resonate with our own gaming preferences, allowing us to achieve our dual objectives of customer satisfaction and entertainment excellence.

History

The Beginning

Gobbo Games emerged in 2008, born from the vision of Quinton Delpeche during his enrollment in the Game Developers Course at Train2Game in the United Kingdom. Joined shortly after by longtime friend Matthew Leach, the duo embarked on their first project, Soul Wars. Despite facing challenges of limited resources and personal setbacks, their dedication fueled their progress, albeit amidst balancing day jobs.

Back in South Africa

Following a hiatus due to personal circumstances in 2009, Quinton Delpeche resumed his pursuit of game development in South Africa. Despite shelving Soul Wars due to engine limitations, his determination remained unwavering.

The Birth of Re-Spawn

In 2010, Quinton dedicated a sabbatical month to develop the prototype for Re-Spawn, a project initially conceived during the Soul Wars era. Met with positive feedback upon release, Re-Spawn became the studio's primary focus, marking Matthew's return to the team.

Enter Kaboom Arena

Matthew's suggestion to focus on smaller projects led to the creation of Kaboom Arena, aimed at building Gobbo Games' reputation. With Karl Muller joining the team, the project gained momentum, set to launch via Steam Greenlight.

Ventures into The Colony 2174 and Riders of Asgard

Parallel to Kaboom Arena's development, Quinton explored real-time strategy (RTS) with The Colony 2174, which eventually morphed into a board game. Simultaneously, Riders of Asgard, crafted by Karl Muller, took shape, gaining traction on Steam Greenlight and releasing successfully in 2017.

Diversification into Gamification and Virtual Reality

Leveraging their gaming expertise, Gobbo Games ventured into consulting, offering gamification and virtual reality solutions to corporate clients. Recognizing synergies between gaming and enterprise development, Quinton Delpeche transitioned Gobbo Games into a full-time pursuit, catering to corporate clientele since 2018.

Rebirth of Re-Spawn Tournament

Following a hiatus, Gobbo Games revived Re-Spawn Tournament, transitioning to Unreal Engine and releasing it on Steam Early Access in 2022, albeit with ongoing improvements to enhance the player experience.

Looking Ahead: Neonexus Wars

Inspired by the world-building process of Neonexus Wars, Gobbo Games announced their venture into the realm of roguelike deck builder strategy games, a testament to their dedication to crafting engaging experiences for players worldwide.

Projects

• Neonexus Wars
• Riders Of Asgard
• Respawn Tournament
• The Colony 2174

Team & Repeating Collaborator

Quinton Delpeche
Founder & Go-To Guy

Shirley Plant
Keeper of the Words

Nanette Delpeche
Game Tester

Contact

Inquiries
inquiries@gobbogames.co.za

Twitter: @gobbogamessa
twitter.com/gobbogames

Facebook: gobbogames
facebook.com/gobbogames

Web
gobbogames.co.za