The Taiwan-based studio NeoBards Entertainment discusses the importance of trust in co-development, emphasizing face-to-face interactions for building strong relationships.
NeoBards Entertainment, known for collaborating with major Japanese game developers, gained recognition for its work on Silent Hill F with Konami. The studio handled programming, production, and design for the horror title, which became a commercial success and received critical acclaim. With a focus on outsourcing and co-development, NeoBards has worked on titles like Devil May Cry, Resident Evil, and Marvel's Avengers.
According to executive chairman Jean-Marc Morel, the outsourcing model is crucial in the current AAA gaming landscape, offering a sustainable approach to managing complex projects. He highlights the importance of internal team competence in overseeing external collaborations to ensure success.
NeoBards emphasizes the significance of trust and communication in co-development projects. COO Wonder Lin stresses the need to establish trust gradually, starting with small-scale projects before moving on to larger endeavors. Face-to-face interactions play a key role in fostering mutual confidence and understanding between internal and external teams.
