I made a game studio; Starcore

I’ve been making games for over 20 years. That’s a very, very long time in our industry.

I’ve supported teams and others to make games and I my contributons have lead to huge sales, awards, critical, and audience acclaim.

I’ve enjoyed most of it. And that which I didn’t enjoy, I was encouraged and inspired by the people around me that I worked with to bring emotions and entertainment to players.

In 2025, I decided I wanted to do more. I wanted to not just support but I wanted to build. I wanted to tell stories and create communities around games and for game makers.

So… I’ve made a game studio!

Starcore is a game studio that is has at it’s core three things;

Stories. People. Community.

You can find out more about Starcore on our website: starcore.au

As part of the Community pillar, I have also started a podcast on YouTube that will document the journey of making a game studio and our first game. I’ll be sharing insights, tips, and advice to help anyone wanting to start a game studio or making games. It will also be a good place for anyone already on the journey finding connection and a shared experience.

I’m also sharing key resources under a Creative Commons license.
The first document I am sharing is the Game Studio Foundations Guide that I used in the podcast to set the starting elements of Starcore.

Here is the download link for the Game Studio Foundations Guide as a pdf.

You can check out the podcast on YouTube: @MatthewHeales

I hope to have you join me on this journey.

Let’s Figure it out Together