Introducing “The Standup:” An Ascendant Studios Newsletter

Inspiration and insights from industry-leading game developers

Whether you signed-up sometime over the last four years and have been patiently waiting, or if you just signed-up recently – we’d like to officially welcome you to “The Standup!” 

INSPIRE. SHARE. GROW. 

The Standup is a newsletter, produced by Ascendant Studios, that delivers inspiration and actionable insights from industry-leading game developers straight to your inbox. It’s the companion to “Rise Above,” a new podcast that we also produce, where we speak to masters of their craft in the games industry about the defining moments of their careers and the challenges they faced. Whether you’re a seasoned or aspiring game developer, or just a big fan of video games, the information and insights found in both our newsletter and podcast can help you rise above your own challenges to become the master of your craft. 

Our intention is to deliver all substance, no fluff, and we promise to always respect your inbox. If you’d like to forward this newsletter to a friend, that’d really help us and we’d appreciate it very much. Conversely, if this isn’t what you thought you were signing up for, you can unsubscribe using the link below – no hard feelings. 

As for Ascendant Studios, we’ve been in stealth mode for many years, but that’s about to change! If you didn’t already know, we’re an independent AAA video game studio with ownership and creative control over our original IP. We’re passionate and creative. Obsessed with originality. Committed to quality. Focused on fun. Ready to rise above the status quo of our industry and live our dreams in an inclusive, collaborative, professional, and sustainable work environment. We’re currently finishing our debut game – a visceral, single-player first-person shooter from the creative director of the original Dead Space and multiple Call of Duty campaigns. If you want to know more about us, you can check-out our recently relaunched website full of more information about our team, culture and mission. 

In the meantime, from all of us at Ascendant Studios, thank you for subscribing to The Standup. We’ll be back very soon with the first official issue!