Building the Pipelines and Partnerships Behind World-Class Games

We find the right studios, structure the right deals, and stay with you through delivery.

CDR got us a better team and a better deal than we could have found on our own.

Nathan Montgomery
CEO 2TG Entertainment

CDR maintains the industry's most comprehensive view of the global game services market

Here's how we deliver partners you can count on

STEP 01

Tens of thousands of companies tracked worldwide through continuous research and AI-driven analysis.

Tens of thousands of companies tracked worldwide

STEP 02

Top candidates are vetted firsthand at industry events worldwide and through direct relationships.

Top candidates vetted firsthand

STEP 03

Your project requirements matched against our full market knowledge to surface the best-fit candidates.

Best-fit candidates

STEP 04

Structured due diligence, competitive evaluation, and 120+ partnerships worth of judgment to get you the right partner.

Due diligence and competitive evaluation
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When the industry took unpredictable turns, CDR made sure our game didn't have to compromise on quality or budget.

Chad Brunsvold CEO Yojoyco

120+
successful partnerships made
20,000+
companies analyzed and tracked
65%
average savings per project 1
1 Avg savings vs highest bid: ~$212k per project, across all procurement (2024 - Q2 2025).
0
markups, kickbacks, or hidden fees
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CDR partnered with Board to source and deliver the majority of the new game console’s launch titles to critical acclaim.

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How it Works

01

Tell Us What You Need

We translate your requirements into a clear partner brief and design a selection strategy.
02

We Run The Entire Process

We vet studios, run a competitive selection process, and present you with a curated range of bids.
03

You Get the Right Partner, Ready to Build

We negotiate the contract, align scopes, and deliver you a partnership set up for success.
CDR’s hands-on approach enabled us to secure and onboard multiple outstanding game teams, perfectly matched to our organization, for the development of four original titles. By leveraging a robust talent network and ensuring seamless alignment across creative and technical teams, CDR made complex collaboration feel effortless.
I highly recommend CDR to any organization seeking to bring ambitious projects to life through external partnerships.
Seth Sivak
Seth Sivak
Chief Creative Officer, Stealth Startup
Previously
Proletariat Inc
VP of Development
Proletariat Inc
CEO
CDR’s unique blend of strategic insight, technical knowledge, and extensive network within the gaming industry has enabled Oooh to execute an outsourcing strategy that has yielded substantial ongoing value to our organization.
I highly recommend CDR for any organization considering any type of external production.
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Paco Viciana
VP & Studio Head, Scopely
Previously
Executive Director
Technical Director
CDR provided our studio with the ExDev guidance we needed, producing a tailored list of pre-screened candidates that perfectly matched our requirements. We greatly appreciated his feedback and collaboration throughout the process, which encouraged us to think creatively about hiring and team organization.
I highly recommend working with CDR to discover the best hiring solutions for your game studio.
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Dan Lavender
Director of Engineering, Carbon Counts
Previously
Engineering Lead
Proletariat Inc
CTO
CDR helped us find the ideal partner for our game's PC to Switch port and Delivered considerable financial savings. They expertly managed the project, aligning multiple parties - our team, the service partner, and publisher - and ensured nothing was missed throughout the process.
Highly recommend CDR for any studio looking for a service partner for their game.
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Sebastian Cardoso
COO, Flatter than Earth
Previously
Engineering Lead
Proletariat Inc
CEO
CDR was an invaluable guide for Whitethorn Games, providing our publishing studio with a global list of specialized porting resources and administering a competitive proposal process that gave us confidence in the bids we received.
Any independent game studio or publisher looking to expand externally would greatly benefit from CDR's expertise.
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Dr. Matthew White
Founder / CEO, Whitethorn Games
Proletariat Inc
CDR’s experience in external development and games industry partnerships has been a great resource for Skymap Games. His strategic approach helped us better communicate our studio’s value to potential buyers, increasing our visibility and impact in the market.
For any company looking to improve their sales, marketing, or partnerships, I recommend CDR. His industry knowledge and network have been really helpful for us.
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Neal Laurenza
CEO, Skymap Games

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