Factsheet
Developer:
Mimicry
Based in Coimbra, Portugal
Founding date:
July 26, 2012
Website:
mimicrygames.com
Press / Business contact:
press@mimicrygames.com
Social:
Mimicry Twitter
Mimicry Facebook
Skype
Mimicry Instagram
Releases:
Ganbatte
Highland
Leaving
Address:
Mimicry Games Lda
Incubadora do Instituto Pedro Nunes, Rua Pedro Nunes
3030-199 Coimbra
Portugal
Phone:
+351 939 646 503
Description
Mimicry is an independent game, VR and software development studio composed of Thomas Papa, Daniela Fontes, Artur Gomes, Pedro Oliveira and José Vieira. Mimicry is based in Coimbra, Portugal and creates virtual reality experiences and games. In addition, Mimicry also offers its expertise in the form of development services and consulting for VR.
History
Early history (Foundation)Mimicry is an independent game, VR and software development studio. The company was founded in 2012, by Thomas J. Papa. It started out by creating artistically motivated videogames under a banner that values beauty, self-expression and thought-provoking experiences, while staying alert to the way technology allows for new forms of interaction. Mimicry's first title, the short interactive drama "Leaving", was released on iPad in 2013.
After that (VR Renaissance)After its first commercial release, Mimicry developed multiple smaller projects and expanded into creating virtual reality experiences with a broader reach. Notable titles from this period include the VR project "Highland" (Winner of Exile Game Jam, 2013) and the interactive haiku "Ueno" (2014). "Highland" was released as a free download. In 2015, during the Oculus' Mobile VR Jam, Mimicry started working on the science fiction, multiplayer VR game "Maker From Below" (working title). In the summer of 2017, another VR project was started, the competitive sushi-eating game "Ganbatte". Even though the company is mostly known for its independent work, it also does commission work for clients, ranging from individuals to organizations and businesses.
Projects
Videos
Mimicry - The fundamental mechanism for understanding the world is play YouTube
Ganbatte Steam Early Access Launch Trailer YouTube
Highland for Oculus Rift DK1 Vimeo
Ueno Vimeo
Leaving Official Trailer Vimeo
Images
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Logo & Icon
Awards & Recognition
- "European Game Showcase @ GDC 2018 Selection, with VR game "Ganbatte"." - European Game Showcase, USA, March, 2018
- "Indie Dome Showcase @ Lisboa Games Week 2017 Most Fun Game, with VR game "Ganbatte"." - Indie Dome, Portugal, November, 2017
- "Prémios PlayStation® Talents 2017 Finalist, with VR game "Ganbatte"." - Sony Computer Entertainment Iberia, Portugal, October, 2017
- "Winner of Exile Game Jam, with the VR game "Highland"." - Vallekilde Højskole, Denmark, Spring, 2013
Selected Articles
- "Chow Down On Multiplayer Sushi Eating Title Ganbatte Soon. Yes that's right, competitive sushi eating."
- Peter Graham, VR Focus - "Tired of shooting galleries? Ready for something different? Check out Ganbatte by Mimicry."
- Ryan Winterhalter, UploadVR - "If in the end it doesn’t feel like you’ve played a game, that’s the point."
- Rob Walker, Yahoo News - "Leaving is a video game set in an airport and driven by ambiguity"
- Kevin Holmes, the creators project
Team & Repeating Collaborator
Thomas Papa
Creative Director, Founder
Daniela Fontes
Technical Director
Artur Gomes
Software Engineer
Pedro Oliveira
Art Intern
José Carlos Vieira
Software Engineering Intern
Contact
Inquiries
info@mimicrygames.com
Twitter
twitter.com/MimicryGames
Facebook
facebook.com/MimicryGames
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