London, 8th April 2021 — Outright Games, the leading global publisher of kids interactive entertainment, is proud to reveal details of their blockbuster 2020 which culminated in Q4 revenue of £22m, an increase of 75% from the same time in the previous year.
This dramatic growth for the young company was driven by tentpole video game releases in collaboration with the biggest names in kids' entertainment such as Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network.
The company also saw a smash hit Christmas gifting period showing the enduring relevance of kids video games over the holidays. This was the result of high profile launches from some of the biggest franchises in kids entertainment such as PAW Patrol, DreamWorks TrollHunters, TRANSFORMERS, Ben 10, and Ryan’s World.
Building on this momentum, Outright Games is set to continue this enormous growth and will triple their total existing portfolio of 18 titles by the end of 2022. Outright Games is also increasing the number of big-name licensing partners, building on existing relationships with entertainment giants such as Sony Pictures, Universal, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network.
Adam Whittaker, CFO of Outright Games commented on the company’s growth; “2020 was our biggest year to date, and allowed us to cement our position as the leading publisher in this market. The continued growth in sales output, and the number of titles we are able to produce is unprecedented. We are excited to continue to grow this going into 2021.”
The family run business established in 2016 by Terry Malham, Terry Malham-Wallis and Stephanie Malham, has swiftly cemented itself as the “go to” for creating top quality licensed kids games, with titles from the biggest franchises in kids entertainment including Jumanji, Transformers, PAW Patrol, Ben 10, How to Train Your Dragon and Adventure Time. After opening offices in Los Angeles, London and Madrid over the past 3 years, Outright Games currently has over 30 projects in development, and show no signs of slowing down.
Head of Sales and Licensing, Terry Malham-Wallis highlights; “2020 was a huge year for us, thanks to the fantastic relationships we have with our industry leading family of licensing partners. In 2021 we have an even more exciting and diverse line-up of beloved franchises and their enduring characters that we’re bringing to life in the world of video games”.
Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games said; “In just four years Outright Games has positioned itself at the front and centre of the kids' games market, and our massive success in 2020 demonstrates how much potential there is in this sector. In 2022 we are looking to triple our output, by working with new partners, embracing new technologies and new revenue platforms. We will continue to grow as the industry’s most trusted source of family-friendly interactive entertainment, bringing the biggest blockbuster names to video games.”
About Outright Games:
Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Jumanji: The Video Game with Sony Pictures, PAW Patrol: On a Roll with Nickelodeon, Ben 10 with Cartoon Network, and Dragons: Dawn of New Riders with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com