After Dark Studios

About

After Dark Studios Ltd specialises in video game development for current platforms. We create original games and intellectual property, build cross-platform technology, support publishing, and provide contract and consultancy services to the games and entertainment industries.

Our engineers and artists bring more than 30 years of industry experience, from the days of the ZX81, C64, Atari ST and Amiga through to Sony PlayStation, modern consoles, mobile devices, smart TVs and connected platforms.

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Registered DevelopersSony PlayStation · Nintendo Switch · Apple · Google · Amazon · Huawei · Samsung · MicrosoftOriginal IP & Client Development Creating original games and supporting external development projects.Proprietary Game EngineOur own cross-platform game engine technology for developing and deploying titles across multiple platforms.

Game Development Services

We offer work-for-hire development and consultancy support for studios of all sizes and publishers.

Hands-on programming and engineering support for games, engines and platform development.

We can integrate with an existing team or take ownership of a defined technical area across gameplay, tools, rendering, audio, networking, platform integration, build systems and low-level optimisation.

  • Code and rendering optimisation (CPU/GPU)
  • Platform and device porting
  • Asset support, including art and music production
  • Full production or targeted milestone support
  • Development across mobile, console, TV and other devices
  • C/C++ CPU and GPU optimisation
  • x86, x64, ARM, ARM64 and MIPS optimisation
  • Rendering, audio, network, systems and library programming
  • Console, desktop, mobile, TV and embedded development
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Previous Clients

Various TitlesThe Walt Disney CompanyVarious Platforms
The CrewUbisoftSony PlayStation 3 · Sony PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · Xbox 360 · PC
Total War Battles: KINGDOMSEGAApple iOS · Android
Need For Speed SHIFT 3DElectronic ArtsHTC Evo 3D · Android
The Sims 3 3DElectronic ArtsHTC Evo 3D · Android
The Sims 3Electronic ArtsSony Xperia PLAY · Android
Need For Speed SHIFT HDElectronic ArtsNokia N9 MeeGo · Linux
The Sims 3 HDElectronic ArtsNokia N9 MeeGo · Linux
Bejeweled 2 HDElectronic ArtsNokia N9 MeeGo · Linux
MonopolyElectronic ArtsNokia N9 MeeGo · Linux
Bejeweled Audio MOD/XM TrackerElectronic ArtsApple iOS
MonopolyElectronic ArtsSamsung Smart TV 2011/2012 · Linux
Monopoly (Remote Control App)Electronic ArtsSamsung · Android
The Game Of LifeElectronic ArtsSamsung Smart TV 2011/2012 · Linux
The Game Of Life (Remote Control App)Electronic ArtsSamsung · Android
The Sims Free PlayElectronic ArtsFreebox Revolution Set Top Box · Linux

John Pullen

Founder / Studio Lead

After Dark Studios is led by John Pullen, a hands-on developer and studio owner with long-running experience across games, tools, art pipelines, platform support and production.

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Technical expertise

  • 30+ years in professional game programming, development and platform engineering
  • C/C++, assembler and low-level work across x86/x64, ARM/ARM64 and MIPS
  • Gameplay, rendering, performance profiling, audio, networking and systems programming
  • Console, PC, Linux, macOS and mobile porting, debugging and production support
Industry Experience
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon RisingCodemastersSony PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · Windows
Sega: GRiDCodemastersArcade Coin-Op
Mortal Kombat: UnchainedClimax StudiosSony PlayStation Portable
ATV Off Road Fury ProClimax StudiosSony PlayStation Portable
Rogue OpsBits StudiosSony PlayStation 2
MaliceLT Studios / ArgonautSony PlayStation 2
Jimmy White’s Cue Ball WorldAwesome DevelopmentsSony PlayStation 2 · Xbox · Windows
Matt Hoffman’s Pro BMXRunecraft / ActivisionSony PlayStation 1
Tennis AnticsPure EntertainmentWindows
SheepMind’s Eye ProductionsSony PlayStation 1
Pool SharkMirage Technologies LtdSony PlayStation 1
Theatre of PainMirage Technologies LtdPC DOS
GenocideParadise SoftwareAtari ST