Bantam Planet
Bantam Planet
Bantam Planet is a leading interplanetary game publisher, dedicated to delivering games and media that ignite creativity and encourage introspection. We aim to distribute worldwide and in multiple languages.
Our mission is to create an unforgettable experience and introduce Earth-dwellers to the planet: Bantam — a diminutive postbellum world ruled by the Industrial League with an Iron Fist.
the Bantam Founders
Founded in 2020, the Earth-branch of Bantam Planet is directed by Ike Brunicardi as Creative Director, Game Designer & World Builder, and Co-Founded by Max Palmer as Director of Operations & Growth.
We're a small but mighty company looking forward to sharing our ideas with the world. We choose to remain unbound by any medium or product in particular. Whether it’s on the tabletop, in a book, on a screen, or in the real world, we aim to create games and experiences that build rich narratives, bring joy to our customers, and provide challenging puzzles.
Why
We were tired of waiting for our dream games, so we made them ourselves! Bantam Planet was created to be our own little escape/hideaway from this world--that we may have a place where everyone is welcomed and expression is limited solely by creativity.
WHAT
We aim to create games that bring joy to us and our players, build rich narratives, and provide challenging puzzles. We create more of our planet everyday, and strive to create gateways through which you can experience it.
HOW
Our Pillars of Creation are rock-solid mechanics, expansive themes in both breadth and depth, and a gorgeous and immersive production. To us, friendship and business go hand-in-hand, so we build our team on a foundation of mutual respect and appreciation.
Pillars of Creation
Rock-solid mechanics involve gameplay loops that are fun, fulfilling, and avoid convolution. We review each detail and game mechanic to make everything clear and concise. Constructive criticism is always welcome, and we strive to live by the old military adage of "bring suggestions, not complaints." With ego and greed cast aside, good games will rise above all else.
Expansive themes in both breadth and depth, which means that nothing is just surface level. There is a beating heart beneath every aspect of our creations. For every piece of art and line of text that you may witness, we can assure you that there is an entire catalogue of information backing each detail. The large majority of our world building process occurs in the background, is closely safeguarded, and remains unseen—until the time comes to reveal it.
A gorgeous and immersive production can always be expected from Team Bantam. Art is what makes us human, therefore, it will never be limited by budget or time constraints. We never make promises that cannot be kept, therefore we will always be extremely deliberate in sharing our release dates and assure total transparency when it comes to our production timelines.
our values
Opportunities for creation and expression are the driving force behind Team Bantam. Although we are game publishers first and foremost, we refuse to limit our presentation and products to a single medium. Being as it may, we consider ourselves general MAKERS of any good thing that might come through inspiration. This sets the foundation of our company values:
Mastery
Ever-striving towards mastery of ourselves, our actions, and our craft. We understand that mastery takes time and effort, so we do not allow outside factors to force us into haste. It’s not just about the final product but instead the journey and practice of creation.
Authenticity
We must be fearlessly authentic to grace the world with our truest selves. Whenever Bantam Planet must deliver a public message, it will be delivered forthrightly and come from the heart --- no matter how difficult the news. We say what we mean, and we mean what we say.
Kyōkan (共感)
Meaning “to feel one with,” the Japanese term is used to describe a method of research that is subjective and empathetic. We view ourselves and our customers as one because we only make products we enjoy. As such, our daily studies are conducted to further explore and refine our collective interests and desires.
Excellence
Our endeavors are not towards being the best but always doing our best and making that a habit. The Bantam version of excellence is not found in comparison with others but with our former selves and products. We are only as good as our last creation and always work towards making the next better than the previous.
Ruach (רוּחַ)
Meaning “wind, breath, or spirit,” Ruach exists in every aspect of what we create. It is the living spirit that fuels our lives and our passions. We view the creations of Bantam Planet as an extension of ourselves and take great care to make sure they are worthy representations of that fact.
Sovereign
We are a small, lean, company... we do not let outside forces put undue pressure on our decision making processes. We make what we want to make... Zero waste.
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