Unleashing the power of game technology to bring your vision to life. Beyond entertainment, GZOE delivers innovative solutions across games, AR, VR, and practical applications.
2014 - Founded as a spin-off of Granzella Inc.
GZOE Inc. was originally established in Japan in June 2014 as a subsidiary of Granzella Inc. called Granzella Online Entertainment Inc., with the purpose of focusing on mobile game development and services.
Prior to the spin-off, as part of Granzella, the team supplied top-class content in terms of volume to the PlayStation 3 online virtual space PlayStation Home, reaching 37 countries worldwide.
2017 - Management buyout and independence
In 2017, a management buyout (MBO) was executed, leading the company to separate and become independent from Granzella. Subsequently, the company name was changed to the current GZOE Inc.
Expansion of operations
After becoming independent, GZOE expanded its operations to include not only mobile and console game development, but also the creation of practical applications utilizing AR, VR, and other game development technologies.
The company leverages its strengths in being able to consistently handle projects from the conceptual stage to the actual development, thanks to a team of experienced planners, programmers, and designers (both 2D and 3D).
Offices established in Nagoya and Ishikawa
When GZOE became independent in 2017, the company relocated its headquarters from Ishikawa Prefecture to Nagoya City. Currently, GZOE operates from two bases - Nagoya and Ishikawa.
Diverse projects and clients
Since its establishment, GZOE has undertaken a wide range of projects, not limited to games, but also involving cutting-edge technologies and ambitious, challenging ventures in fields outside of gaming.
The company's client base has expanded across Japan, extending beyond just Nagoya and Ishikawa, as the number of completed and released products has increased. This has allowed the GZOE team to tangibly experience the positive impact of their work in serving their clients.
Current focus and philosophy
While maintaining a strong focus on the rapidly growing smartphone market, GZOE continues to develop unique games across various platforms without limiting itself to a single area.
Additionally, by leveraging the skills and know-how gained from game development, the company also creates entertainment-oriented apps and services that incorporate game-like user interfaces and expressions.
Upholding the motto "Beyond Enjoyment!", GZOE's staff are dedicated to delivering original digital content that only they can create, by questioning conventions and consistently pursuing the essence of their work with pride.
Founded: 2014
Work Terms
Hours of Operation:
- Our team is available Monday through Friday, 1am to 10am Universal Time Coordinated (UTC).
Communication:
- For communication and project management, we typically use Slack, but are open to using our clients' preferred tools.
Payment Terms:
- Our preferred payment structure is Fixed Price (Milestone Based), where the project is broken down into multiple milestones, each with its own delivery date and price. This allows for better project tracking and incremental payments upon completion of each milestone. Milestones can be added or edited until their due date.
- For smaller projects or those requiring flexibility, we also offer Task-Based (for ad-hoc work billed per task) or Hourly payment terms. If hourly, we will set an hourly rate, maximum weekly hours, and end date for billing. Time worked will be tracked via Guru.com's Time Tracker tool or uploaded timesheets.
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