As part of our partnership with the Game In Scotland event (taking place in Dundee on March 9th, at Fat Sams in Dundee, fact fans…) we’re going running a series of company profiles of the develops, studios and companies who are exhibiting, speaking and taking part this year.
To that end, we’re proud to present, One Thumb Mobile…
Name of company: One Thumb Mobile
Date founded: 2006
Location: Glasgow
Founder: Richard Hasinski
Number of employees:15
Describe the company: One Thumb Mobile is a successful and independent pioneer in the mobile entertainment market, specialising in the most challenging projects. Founded in 2006 by two veterans of the mobile and videogame markets, One Thumb Mobile has developed mobile games and apps for some of the world’s largest companies and brands including Visa, Honda, Nissan, Liverpool FC, Star Trek and Telefonica.
Based in the centre of Glasgow, the company is now fully focused on massively multiplayer online game development for mobiles and tablets. The company’s latest release is the 3D Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) Celtic Heroes.
Platforms supported/Services offered: iOS – Out Now, Android – Coming Soon
Current project: Celtic Heroes
Releases To Date: Numerous apps and games on handheld devices including Bullseye, Star Trek, Visa, Telefonica, Guardian Newspaper, Honda, Nissan, and Liverpool FC.
Greatest Achievement(s):
- Achieved the Number 2 overall best selling app in Apple App Store, May 2010.
- Released one of the first ever 3D MMOs, Celtic Heroes, on mobile devices in June 2011.
- Celtic Heroes nominated in the 2013 Best App Ever Awards in the category of Best MMO.
- Celtic Heroes nominated in the 2013 MMO of the Year Awards in the category of Best iPhone & iPad MMO.
Looking for (work for hire, funding, staff, who do you want to hear from?): We are currently hiring for numerous vacancies including design, art and programming. You can find the full list here…
Favourite game(s): Ultima Online, EverQuest
Member of which organisations: UKIE
Contact details:
General: info@onethumbmobile.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/onethumbmobile
Facebook: www.facebook.com/onethumbmobile
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/one-thumb-mobile
Celtic Heroes App Store Link: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/3d-mmo-celtic-heroes/id431837446