As we enter our third decade as an external development house, we take a moment to reflect on the transformative nature of our industry. In the world of game development, change occurs at two distinct speeds: either glacially slow or with unrelenting force. It's the subtle, emerging trends that accumulate quietly, eventually triggering significant shifts. As the industry evolves, it seems that we are more regularly on the verge of one of these significant shifts. To be prepared for this, a forward-looking mindset is not just beneficial—it's essential.
At Streamline, our approach to looking forward and anticipating change might seem unorthodox, yet it's precisely what sets us apart from our competitors. Our unique team configurations and strategic counter-proposals are not designed merely to differentiate us, but to ensure the long-term success of our clients.
Success in the coming years lies in understanding one critical reality: technology is merging at an unprecedented rate, and the most successful teams are those that integrate seamlessly with each other. Technologies like the Unreal Engine have revolutionized how code, animation, content, and design systems converge. However, many development teams remain siloed, hindering their ability to exploit the full potential of these advancements.
This is where Streamline shines. Our teams are designed to operate with a level of vertical integration rarely seen in the industry, working across disciplines within the same project build. In the fast-paced environment of modern development, where accelerated schedules are often required, there's no room for compartmentalization.
Our developers and artists are versatile, focusing not only on their individual roles, but ultimately on delivering a polished end-product. We've evolved from having a distinct art pipeline, for example, to a comprehensive content pipeline.
For new clients who are not used to working with a partner who can take ownership from conception to full-function integration, to post-launch support, our holistic approach may initially be surprising. This approach allows us to keep our focus on the end goal: the consumer, while servicing any part of the full pipeline along the way. Whether a project requires full pipeline development or just a segment, our goal is to support our partners' success in every way possible. Integration and holistic development have become the standard, driven by the recognition of the value in strategic external partnerships.
We service this approach with adaptability and a willingness to embrace new trends and technologies swiftly within any discipline. We constantly review our production efforts and integrate new processes and features into custom tool suites which we can pass along to future projects, empowering both our teams and our clients.
Our journey through the past two decades has required continuous adaptation and foresight. At Streamline, we're not just participants in the game development industry; we’re passionate about creating great games and engaging in any and all parts of the game development pipeline. Whether it is pre-concept work, art production, game engineering, quality assurance, publishing or anything in between, we strive to innovate. That is the Streamline Difference.
