Burlingame Studios

Burlingame Studios is a privately held mobile game development company with a focus on creating casual games. Launched in early 2022, the studio secured a significant $20 million investment from mobile game publisher Scopely, establishing a partnership to co-develop a new gaming experience. This arrangement integrates Burlingame into Scopely's studio ecosystem, providing access to their technology platform, Playgami, and publishing infrastructure to support game development and market entry.

The company was co-founded by a team of seasoned professionals from the mobile gaming industry, many of whom have a long history of working together at companies like CrowdStar, Glu Mobile, and Electronic Arts. The leadership team includes Chris McGill as CEO, Jose Avila as CTO, Barlow Gilmore as CCO, and Brandon Jones as VP of Art. This team was instrumental in creating and launching successful titles such as "Covet Fashion" and "Design Home" during their time at CrowdStar, experiences that continue to be top-grossing in the design genre.

Operating within the entertainment software and mobile gaming market, Burlingame Studios' business model is centered on developing free-to-play mobile games. Revenue is generated through in-game purchases, where players can buy virtual currency and items to enhance their gaming experience. The studio's stated goal is to blur the lines between an app and a game, leveraging their team's collective experience in building successful mobile titles. While specific details about their current project remain undisclosed, their collaboration with Scopely aims to transform their creative gameplay concepts into a significant business venture.

Keywords: mobile game development, casual games, Scopely, game studio, Chris McGill, Jose Avila, Barlow Gilmore, Brandon Jones, free-to-play, in-game purchases, entertainment software, Playgami, CrowdStar alumni, Glu Mobile veterans, mobile gaming apps, game design, virtual items, interactive entertainment