Foundation 9 Entertainment, the world’s largest independent game developer, leads the game industry in making digitally distributed games for Xbox LIVE Arcade (XBLA). Titles developed by F9E comprise nearly 15% of the more than 300 games available through the XBLA platform. No other developer can claim more titles on the platform.

Foundation 9 currently has six studios including: Backbone, Double Helix Games, Griptonite Games,ImaginEngine, Pipe Works and Sumo Digital.

Now you’re asking yourself, what games do they make for XBLA, aren’t you? Their studios are responsible for games like Space Invaders Extreme, Military Madness and Outrun Online Arcade.

Focus on Digital Distribution

XBLA games are a rapidly growing category. According to research from Forecasting and Analyzing Digital Entertainment Ltd., (FADE) gaming on XBLA grew by double digits in the first half of 2010, with a 36% increase in June 2010 over June 2009. With continued growth expected, F9E will continue to invest in digital and downloadable content across all platforms. Unlike smaller independent developers, the size and scale of F9E enable the company to continue to invest in new technology and stay on top of the latest gaming trends.

Translating Games to Sales

Internal sales statistics and royalty sheets reveal that F9E’s top five XBLA titles (by revenue) have generated more than $22 million dollars. Translating games to sales is nothing new: In 2010, Foundation 9 was the only independent developer to rank in the top five of the Develop 100, http://www.develop100.com/, a list of the hundred most successful game development studios based on game sales.

“Foundation 9 Entertainment is the game industry’s secret weapon,” explains James North-Hearn, CEO of Foundation 9 Entertainment. “While most consumers don’t know our name, the biggest and best-loved game publishers around the world turn to Foundation 9 Entertainment to build games for all genres and platforms. As the digital category grows we will continue to invest in technology and talent, cementing our leadership by bringing great digital games to market.”