Singer Studios is thrilled to be the recipient of an Epic Games MegaGrant. We’re a multi-award-winning, female-led, independent studio. We build story-driven VR games that combine cinematic narratives and immersive gameplay to bring to light forgotten stories from history. The Epic MegaGrant has helped bring to life our debut adventure narrative VR game, ‘The Pirate Queen’, starring Lucy Liu. The game is a story-driven narrative with puzzle elements set on a 19th century pirate ship in the South China Sea. In developing the game, we’ve used Epic’s MegaGrant support as a way of bridging the gap between our expertise in film and games. The MegaGrant enabled the team to do in-depth exploration of Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) features to best support the creation of large scale, interactive and highly realistic environments for mobile VR. It also supported the development of the immersive soundscape to reinforce the fully interactive experience of The Pirate Queen. We look forward to sharing our learnings through Dev Diaries on various platforms to contribute to the incredible wealth of information in the UE5 dev Community. We’re thrilled to have brought an otherwise little-known character from history to life through our game, and look forward to leveraging the MegaGrant to support its development. https://lnkd.in/gJ2m_Ayc #vr #ar #xr #grant #thepiratequeen #lucyliu #megagrant #announcement #award #independent #indie #studio #film #immersive #experience
Singer Studios
Media Production
A multi-award winning studio that produces pioneering narratives for a global audience.
About us
Singer Studios is a UK-based production company and creative studio that specialises in a new frontier of entertainment. A revolutionary new form of storytelling. We create narratives that span across film, podcast, documentary and interactive media.
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https://www.singerstudios.co.uk/
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- Media Production
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- 2-10 employees
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- Reading
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Reading, GB
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London, GB
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Singer Studios is delighted to announce that we are donating 50 copies of "The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend" VR game to academic institutions. We believe in the power of VR to enhance education, and we are dedicated to supporting teachers and students in championing new forms of learning. By providing access to The Pirate Queen game, we hope to inspire curiosity and share an incredible story from history with the next generation. If you know any academic institutions that might be interested in receiving a copy of The Pirate Queen and own a Meta Quest 2 or 3 headset, please share this and encourage them to reach out to us. Copies of the game will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, the academic recipients will be given a limited edition printed poster signed by Lucy Liu and Eloise Singer. For full Terms & Conditions, please visit https://lnkd.in/ewGFYb4w. Please note the age rating for VR is 13+. To express your interest, please contact: hello@singerstudios.co.uk with the subject: The Pirate Queen for Education We look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Singer Studios #VRforEducation #ThePirateQueen #VR #SingerStudios #MetaQuest #EdTech #VirtualLearning #HistoricalAdventure #STEMeducation #EducationalTechnology #LucyLiu #EloiseSinger #AcademicResources #ImmersiveLearning #DigitalLearning
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We’re thrilled to be a recipient of the UK Games Fund. The support will allow us to seek out partnership opportunities and look to secure publishing deals with the intention of developing new game projects. Speaking at London Games Festival's Game Changer event, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said: “Video games are a vital part of this government’s plans to grow the creative industries by £50 billion by 2030. That’s why we are supporting talented new developers to maximise their potential and turn their ideas into the next best-selling, Bafta-winning titles.” Huge thanks to the UK Games Fund - we can’t wait to continue championing brilliant narratives through immersive storytelling! https://lnkd.in/etXGBCS3 #games #vr #studio #funding #ukgamesfund #announcement #xr #femalefounders #gamingindustry #film #thepiratequeengame #ukgamesfund
Multi-million pound funding boost for home-grown video game developers
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At the core of The Pirate Queen's development was our dedication to sharing a story that so few people know about. ✨ Guided by an incredible team of researchers, our intention was to consider every aspect of the story, from language nuances to the depiction of each item within the game. The result being a game we're proud to say is both exciting and educational - immersing players in the vivid world of a 19th century pirate ship on the South China Sea. ⚓ Recently, we had the pleasure of chatting with Nicholas Sutrich from Android Central, who shared his insights into what we set out to achieve: “I'd recommend taking your time in each of the game's thirteen chapters. Walk and look around each room and pick up the objects on the shelves and in the cabinets. Take a moment to listen to Lucy Liu's brilliant narration of the tale. If you do, I promise you'll learn something you've never known… That's why Meta Quest games like The Pirate Queen are the future of education.” 📚 Check out the whole Android Central article here: https://lnkd.in/eiA6Tagq #vr #education #xr #immersie #teaching #thepiratequeengame #lucyliu #film #narrative #interview #AndroidCentral #ThePirateQueen #AForgottenLegend
Lucy Liu, The Pirate Queen, and using the Quest 3 to tell history in a whole new way
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What an incredible time at SXSW! Eloise sat down with Justin Brown on the Medium Popcorn podcast to talk about The Pirate Queen, Singer Studios and our plans for the future of the franchise. 🗣 Justin was such an upbeat and interesting interviewer, and he also shared his (very complimentary!) thoughts on the game after trying it out, calling it ‘stunning’ and noting that he really enjoyed Lucy’s voiceover performance. He awarded it ‘Large Popcorn’ on their rating scale - thank you, Justin! Listen to the whole interview below. 👇 🍿 #SXSW #ThePirateQueen #SingerStudios #MediumPopcorn #GamingCommunity 🎮 https://lnkd.in/ec6CgGnE
Bonus: Interview with Director Eloise Singer + Review of "Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told" — Medium Popcorn Podcast
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🙌 🏴☠ The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend is officially OUT NOW 🏴☠🙌 This game has been a long time in the making, and we're super proud of what we've achieved. We hope everyone enjoys stepping into the shoes, story and world of the legendary Cheng Shih - now's your chance to become the most powerful pirate of all time! Thank you to everyone involved in creating the game, and thank you to everyone who continues to supports us throughout our journey! ❤ We hope you love The Pirate Queen as much as we do! ✨ 💥 Come be Pirates with us and play The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend on Meta Quest and Steam now! 💥 META: https://lnkd.in/e92idW-n STEAM: https://lnkd.in/eQbABKbb #thepiratequeengame #vr #ar #femalefounders #studio #xr #lucyliu #film #games #launch #outnow #quest #meta https://lnkd.in/eNmnrtvh
The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend is OUT NOW! — Singer Studios
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🎉🏴☠️ THE PIRATE QUEEN RELEASE DATE IS HERE! 🏴☠️🎉 We’re hugely excited to announce that The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend will be available on Meta Quest and Steam on 7th March! In less than a month you’ll be able to dive into Cheng Shih’s captivating world, filled with intrigue, adventure and excitement. 💥 And there’s more! Our announcement date trailer, featuring the star of the game Lucy Liu, has just been released. 🎞️ This journey to bring The Pirate Queen to life has been nothing short of extraordinary, and it wouldn't have been possible without the dedication, creativity, and brilliance of the entire Pirate Queen team. An enormous thank you goes out to: Eloise Singer Siobhan McDonnell Maja Bodenstein Hannah Alexander Will Brosch Hankun Yu Cathy Anderson Rebecca Yeo Alysha Nelson Lucy Davidson Megan Jean Ruff Julian Freeston Caroline Nesbitt Erica Wolfe-Murray Dee Smith Dave Ranyard Zhui Ning Chang Simon Barratt Lewis Bibby Callum Blueshort Fran Boot Damion Sheppard Tom Fred Bradshaw Guillaume Lavrilleux Yanni Caldas Buko Studios™ Edward Lun Matthew Wright Rebecca Gainer Mitch Mackay Derek Lieu Go Testify Ltd Universally Speaking 👏 https://lnkd.in/e9NVKmnx We are hugely grateful to everyone who has supported the Pirate Queen and Singer Studios team on our journey so far. Prepare to embark on the adventure of a lifetime on March 7th! Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey. Wishlist the game here: https://lnkd.in/exghqHVg #film #vr #launch #game #thepiratequeengame #singerstudios #lucyliu #orionlee #studio
The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend ft. Lucy Liu - Official Trailer
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Fancy a trip to the moon, the bottom of the sea, an Ancient Egyptian tomb or the deck of a pirate ship, but don’t have a spaceship, the time, budget or TARDIS? Worry not. Even the most ancient history is available to explore in vivid, lifelike detail - if you know where to look. 👀 Some of the most fascinating, educational and thought-provoking experiences on VR involve bringing history to life in meticulous detail. Developers in the VR space are increasingly offering users the opportunity to step into the shoes of characters from history, in locations that have been painstakingly researched, mapped and rendered. 📍 The result is an exciting, accessible, educational new frontier within the VR experience. From swimming among the ruins of the Titanic to traversing the moonlit decks of a 19th-century pirate ship, there are a host of historically accurate games to enjoy. ✨ Here’s our pick of 8 of the best. 👇 #vr #history #film #filmindustry #xr #virtualreality #femalefilmmakers #studio
Top 8 Historically Accurate VR Games
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Exciting News from Singer Studios! 🎮 Our team had an amazing discussion about the creation of "The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend" with Wesley LeBlanc from Game Informer, who described the game as 'enticing' and was captivated with the historiography of Cheng Shih’s story. Director and Singer Studios founder Eloise Singer shared insights into how the game's concept came to life, while Producer Siobhan McDonnell expressed her goal of making players feel like absolute badasses! 💥 Lead Artist Will Brosch highlighted that the game is all about brains over brawn, offering a strategically rich and highly engaging experience. Programmer Hankun Yu shared the challenge of overcoming seasickness in the game, and the reward of providing players with an immersive 19th-century pirate experience! Check out the full article below for an in-depth look, and don't forget to wishlist us on Steam to be among the first to experience the adventure! ⚔️🏴☠️ #ThePirateQueen #SingerStudios #VR https://lnkd.in/exghqHVg https://lnkd.in/e-i6HFWV #film #vr #indiefilm #indiegamedev #indiegames #femalefounders #meta #steam #journalism #interview
The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend Preview - Shedding Light From A New Perspective - Game Informer
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Happy New Year! We've been reflecting on what a fantastic year 2023 was and would love to share some highlights with you. Please check them out! ⭐ Whether you’ve been following our journey since the start or have only recently jumped aboard, we’re incredibly grateful for all of the support, and can’t wait to share our new projects with you in due course. 🎞 Here’s to a cracking 2024! 🥂 Eloise Singer Siobhan McDonnell Hannah Alexander Ben Weaver-Hincks Will Brosch Hankun Yu Cathy Anderson Rebecca Yeo Alysha Nelson Lucy Davidson Megan Jean Ruff Julian Freeston Caroline Nesbitt Erica Wolfe-Murray Dee Smith Dave Ranyard https://lnkd.in/eGc-MrmH
Behind the Scenes: Singer Studios' Top 10 Highlights of 2023 — Singer Studios
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