Lyrical Games Emerges as a New Publisher Advocating Creative Risks in the Gaming Industry

Lyrical Games Launches as a New Publisher Focused on Creative Risk-Taking in the Gaming Industry A newly established publishing company, Lyrical Games, has entered the video game market, founded by industry veterans formerly associated with Private Division, Humble Games, and Devolver Digital. The studio aims to challenge the prevailing trend of risk-averse practices in game publishing by emphasizing the development and support of non-AAA titles that prioritize innovation over live service models and relentless revenue growth. In a statement shared on social media platform X, Lyrical Games outlined its mission to serve as an antidote to the industry's cautious approach, which they believe hampers both creators and players. The company plans to collaborate with developers willing to undertake ambitious creative ventures and has projects already underway. The founders, with backgrounds at prominent independent publishers, openly criticise the current state of video game publishing, stating, “We are not building a live service, billion-dollar empire. We are not chasing quarterly earnings. We back exceptional games.” Lyrical Games positions itself as a publisher committed to foster...