Discovery Launches Discovery Game Studios

Discovery has unveiled the cross-brand digital and interactive Discovery Game Studios, which will serve as a hub for the creation, licensing and distribution of games for PC, video game consoles and mobile game platforms.

Discovery Game Studios is currently working directly with game developer partners such as Ubisoft, Jam City, Playway Games, Code Horizon Studios and Gamaga to create and distribute games across the globe. The games are inspired by Discovery’s library of TV series from networks including Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, ID, HGTV and TLC.

Discovery Game Studios has a catalog of 12 titles that are currently on the market and another dozen in the works. Available games include Gold Rush: The Game, Diesel Brothers: Truck Building Simulator, Red Crimes, Wheeler Deals, Street Outlaws and Discovery #MINDBLOWN, while Deadliest Catch: The Game, Moonshiners: The Game and Naked & Afraid Survival Challenge are among the upcoming titles.

Matt Bonaccorso, director marketing and digital products at Discovery, said: “As Discovery continues to evolve and lead in the digital media world, we are always working to find new and exciting ways to interact with our fans and give them more content from their favorite shows. Whether it’s exploring the world’s harshest environments or most stunning animal life, or investigating true crimes or perfect dress options, Discovery Game Studios is focused on creating innovative and interactive experiences that not only build upon the success of our series, but also surprise and delight our fans.”

Ian Woods, senior VP of international consumer products at Discovery, added: “I am incredibly proud to lead Discovery’s innovative and passionate international consumer products team. With digital games now falling within that organization, Discovery can truly deliver to consumers across all categories and touchpoints of our business.”