Factsheet
Developer:
Centrifuge
Based in Staffordshire, UK
Founding date:
2016
Website:
wearecentrifuge.com
Press / Business contact:
hello@wearecentrifuge.com
Social:
Interference (Twitter)
Interference (Facebook)
Releases:
Interference
Loose Vowels
Rogue Drones
Virome
Zeitgeist
Address:
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Phone:
Description
We're an indie microstudio in Newcastle-under-Lyme, and we make games (like Interference - the drawing game) and other fun interactive things (like Zeitgeist - the first live hosted interactive quiz on Mixer).
History
Early historyCentrifuge was founded in 2016 by Nathan Beardmore and Berni Williams, after they left their previous jobs to concentrate on making games full-time. They set up Centrifuge to fully develop Interference which started as a side project back in 2010, made by Nathan for friends and family to play, whilst working as a Microsoft Trainer. It really gained momentum in 2012 when Berni was diagnosed with cancer and Nathan gave up that job to look after her. It was a gruelling eight months of operations and treatment including chemo and 33 sessions of radiotherapy. While Berni slept off the radio sessions in the afternoons Nathan needed something to keep his mind occupied – so he decided to learn how to make apps. He watched some videos by Bob Tabor (of learnvisualstudio.net) and produced a Windows 8 app of Interference.
After thatBerni and Nathan both left their jobs in August 2016 in order to spend more time doing what they enjoy: making fun things. The first project has been to overhaul and relaunch Interference, taking it from what was effectively an early access beta into a fully-fledged game. Future plans involve releasing a series of word games on Windows, iOS and Android, along with what Nathan calls "an Above Top Secret project" (sharing only the words "asymmetric multiplayer" when pressed for details).
Projects
Videos
There are currently no trailers available for Centrifuge. Check back later for more or contact us for specific requests!
Images
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Logo & Icon
Awards & Recognition
- "Finalist: Best Casual/Social Game" - TIGA Awards, November 2017
- "Finalist: Best Casual/Social Game" - TIGA Awards, November 2016
- "Finalist: Most Original Game" - TIGA Awards, November 2016
- "Finalist: Game of the Year" - TIGA Awards, November 2016
- "Highly Commended: Entrepreneurial Spirit" - Business Boost Awards, November 2016
Selected Articles
- "Independent games studio Centrifuge Ltd has been shortlisted for two industry awards"
- The Sentinel, stokesentinel.co.uk - "Couple's first online game attracts more than 35,000 players following launch of Centrifuge Ltd."
- The Sentinel, stokesentinel.co.uk
Additional Links
Everything but the code
The Centrifuge blog, discussing the ups and downs of being an indie games studio wearecentrifuge.com.
Team & Repeating Collaborator
Berni Williams
Co-founder / Creative Director
Nathan Beardmore
Co-founder / Technical Director
Sarah Marie
Community Manager
presskit() by Rami Ismail (Vlambeer) - also thanks to these fine folks