Studio Stories

Studio Stories posts from the FirstLook blog — insights for studios on studio stories.

How MIMESIS launched 1M+ copies on a publishing-light timeline

By FirstLook Team

How ReLU Games, KRAFTON's internal label, launched MIMESIS to 1M+ copies and 91% Very Positive on Steam using FirstLook to validate demand, run multi-region playtests, distribute Steam keys, and stand up Discord, all in weeks.

June 15, 2026 Studio Stories 1 min read
Beyond the Pixels: Inside HaZ Dulull’s Solo Dev Journey with Astro Burn

By FirstLook Team

December 9, 2025 Studio Stories 14 min read
Watch Out for DEFECT — The Cyberpunk Squad Shooter Redefining Dystopia

By FirstLook Team

October 23, 2025 Studio Stories 1 min read
Dive Into Fading Echo: New Tales’ Fluid Desert Punk Action Adventure!

By FirstLook Team

September 25, 2025 Studio Stories 2 min read
From Inquiry, to Insight, to Impact — Night Street Games’ Success with FirstLook

By FirstLook Team

September 11, 2025 Studio Stories 4 min read
Hottest Games Dropping in September 2025

By FirstLook Team

August 29, 2025 Studio Stories 2 min read
Blast Off with Sol Mates: Daruma Games’ Roguelike Co-op Space Odyssey!

By FirstLook Team

August 9, 2025 Studio Stories 2 min read
Meet One More Game – Creators of SWAPMEAT

By FirstLook Team

July 21, 2025 Studio Stories 2 min read
FirstLook Studio Spotlight: LORT by Big Distraction

By FirstLook Team

July 17, 2025 Studio Stories 3 min read