Bold New Era Begins as Hooded Horse Acquires Publication Rights for Shadow Gambit’s The Cursed Crew
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew Shifts to Hooded Horse After Mimimi Games Shutdown
The gaming world has been left reeling after the shocking announcement that premier stealth-tactics studio Mimimi Games is shutting down. But, in a heartwarming turn of events, Hooded Horse has stepped in to publish the studio’s final game, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew.
A Game Worth Saving
Released in 2023, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew was widely praised as a masterclass in stealth strategy. With its unique blend of time-altering magic and squad-based gameplay, the game has won over fans and critics alike. PC Gamer even crowned it the Best Stealth of 2023.
Mimimi’s Legacy
Mimimi Games has been a driving force in the world of stealth games, with hits like Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun and Desperados 3 under their belt. But, after 15 years of development, the studio has decided to prioritize the well-being of its developers and shut down.
Hooded Horse to the Rescue
Hooded Horse, an up-and-coming strategy publisher, has announced that they will be taking over the publishing duties for Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew. With their focus on indie publishing, they promise to help the game reach even more players.
A New Home for Shadow Gambit
"We’re excited to be partnering with Hooded Horse for Shadow Gambit’s ongoing commercial needs," said Mimimi co-founder Johannes Roth. "We’re very impressed by their approach to indie publishing and are confident they will help the game reach even more players."
A Game Worth Saving
With its final form now in place, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew is ready to continue captivating players. Here’s hoping that this genre-defining hit stays available for many years to come.
What’s Next?
Will Hooded Horse be able to continue the success of Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew? Only time will tell. But, one thing is for sure – the gaming world will be keeping a close eye on this exciting new partnership.
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