34BigThings

34BigThings is an Italian game development studio known for its visually striking and engaging titles, particularly within the arcade racing and action genres. Building upon the success of their popular Redout series, known for its high-speed thrills and demanding gameplay, the studio's development activities demonstrate a strong commitment to iterative design principles. They emphasize prototyping and playtesting throughout the development cycle, allowing them to fine-tune gameplay mechanics and ensure player engagement. Technically, 34BigThings leverages industry-standard game engines while also developing proprietary tools and workflows to optimize performance, especially crucial for achieving the sense of speed in their racing games. While Redout is perhaps their most well-known achievement, the studio is actively exploring new technologies like procedural content generation to create larger and more dynamic game worlds. Even when commercial success isn't guaranteed, their experimental approach showcases a dedication to innovation and pushing the boundaries of established conventions. Their contribution to the Italian game development scene is significant, as they actively mentor young developers through programs like Game Happens and regularly present their findings on optimization techniques at the Italian Game Developers Conference.