Cranky Alien Games
Lab and story
TEAM
GIUSEPPE LICATA
Game Programmer & Director
Founder, CEO
Background in Visual Arts. Nintendo freak with a Cyberpunk soul.
Game Programmer and 3D Artist with Technical skills in game development.
OLIMPIA FARAONE
Game Designer
An endless flow of creativity. Background in Marketing and passion for design.
ALEX DE VRIES
Game Representative
Director of CRX Entertainment, venture builder and kind soul. His passion for Swoon! led him here.
MATHIEU PHILIPPE
Game Programmer
Former Lead Game Designer at Ubisoft. Problem solving and programming for breakfast.
ALESSANDRO LICATA
Game Programmer
Degree in Cybernetic Engineering, specializing in Computer Science. Passion for games and hi-tech.
NÁNDOR BACSÓ
Gameplay Programmer
Passion for video games and gameplay mechanics... Seasoned Unity Developer.
YASI GHARAEI
3D Artist
Amazingly talented 3D artist experienced in concept art, 3D character modeling and texturing for games.
ANDREW AUTEN
Sound Designer
Guitarist for multiple bands such as Halequin and The Secrets, has worked on multiple video game and film titles and continues to dive deeper into the rich arts of game and film sound design.
CrANKY aLIEN gAMES
From Solo Dream to Collaborative Success
Cranky Alien Games was founded in 2021 by independent developer Giuseppe Licata with a passion for creating unique and engaging games. After nearly 18 months of tireless work as a solo developer, Giuseppe finally realized his dream with the launch of Swoon!
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Swoon was an ambitious project that required commitment, dedication, and talent to bring to fruition. Thanks to collaborations with SoftSource Pte Ltd, CRX Entertainment, and other partners, the game was successfully funded and published. This success provided Giuseppe with the opportunity to expand his team and work on new exciting projects.
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Now, Cranky Alien Games is in a new phase of the adventure in the gaming industry. With a dedicated lab for game development and porting, the team is ready to explore new ideas, create extraordinary gaming experiences, and engage players from around the world.
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The mission of Cranky Alien Games is to bring joy and entertainment through unique and engaging games. With the support of partners and the team's passion, the company aims to create unforgettable experiences for players of all ages.
Timeline
20/11/2022
We open our first lab in Italy!
01/07/2022
Cranky Alien Games signed the first publishing agreement with SoftSource and CRX, to publish and distribute Swoon! Earth Escape worldwide.
24/06/2021
Nintendo welcomed Swoon! Earth Escape on the Nintendo Switch platform. Happy days.
20/12/2022
We partner with XBOX in the ID@XBOX program!
09/09/2022
We are officially PlayStation partners!
29/11/2021
Cranky Alien Games was incorporated to start dealing with publishers and investors.
01/03/2021
Swoon! is moving the first steps. Messing around with Unity 3D, making a bunch of assets from scratch.
01/02/2023
We partner with CRX Entertainment and SoftSource Publishers based in Singapore, for porting video games to consoles and for game development!
