PikPok
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- Founded
- 1997
- Employees
- 201-500
- Offices
- 3
About PikPok
PikPok is an independent video game developer and publisher founded in Wellington, New Zealand, in 1997. Its work spans mobile, PC, console and virtual reality, combining original intellectual property with licensed productions and collaborations with entertainment partners. The company develops and publishes games across casual, sports, action and survival genres, with a portfolio that includes Into the Dead, Rival Stars Horse Racing, Shatter, Agent Intercept and the Flick Kick series.
The business began under the Sidhe Interactive name as a work-for-hire console developer for international publishers, including Activision and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. In 2009, it moved toward digital self-publishing with Shatter and introduced the PikPok label for mobile games. The success of its original mobile titles helped drive the subsequent consolidation of development and publishing under the PikPok brand.
Development and publishing
PikPok's capabilities cover the full game production cycle, from pre-production, game design and narrative development through art, animation, audio, technical implementation and release. Its publishing work includes global distribution, platform adaptation and ongoing live operations, with attention to retention and monetization. The studio develops for mobile storefronts and subscription services as well as desktop, console and VR platforms.
Its portfolio combines long-running franchises with games created alongside external partners. Collaborations include Netflix Games releases, Adult Swim titles such as Monsters Ate My Condo and Robot Unicorn Attack 2, DreamWorks Animation's Turbo FAST, and Mattel's Barbie: Horse Ride & Rescue. These projects sit alongside the company's own self-published properties.
International growth
In February 2022, PikPok acquired Colombian developer Wizard Fun Factory and integrated its team into the company, establishing its first international development branch. PikPok now operates across New Zealand and Colombia. Its ongoing franchise work includes VR editions of Rival Stars Horse Racing and the survival title Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, extending established properties across platforms and formats.
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Leadership
The research identifies co-founders Mario Wynands as CEO, Tyrone McAuley as COO and Stuart Middleton as CCO. The executive team also includes Andy Satterthwaite (CDO), Karah Sutton (CPO), Jeremy Burgess (CTO) and Lance Burgess (CFO).
Portfolio reach
The supplied research reports more than 30 titles and over 500 million downloads worldwide.
Industry recognition
The report identifies PikPok as an ASB Exporter of the Year winner through ExportNZ. It also records nominations and honors associated with BAFTA, the DICE Awards, the International Mobile Gaming Awards and Pocket Gamer, without specifying years or individual award categories.
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Where PikPok is based
- Level 6, Findex House, 57 Willis Street, Wellington 6011, New ZealandWellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
Wellington office
HeadquartersOpened 1997
About this office
Global headquarters supporting executive, creative, technology and publishing operations. Postal and corporate registry listings also reference Level 7 at the same street address.
- Calle 49 Sur #45A -300, Oficina 1503, Envigado, Antioquia, ColombiaEnvigado, Antioquia, Colombia
PikPok Medellín
Opened 2022
About this office
Direct development studio branded as PikPok Medellín, located in the Medellín metropolitan area. Established through the February 2022 acquisition and integration of Wizard Fun Factory.
- Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Medellín office
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