Frima Studio is a Canadian video game development company founded in 2003 and based in Quebec, Quebec (Canada).
In 2023, Frima celebrated its 20th anniversary, showcasing its expertise in delivering engaging and innovative digital experiences through video games for both players and partners. The studio is known for IP-based projects, having developed a unique skill set through collaborations with numerous well-known intellectual properties (IP).
The studio describes itself as “Our game development has been driven by creative audacity since 2003, and guided by our expertise in market and data analysis since 2018.”
History
The beginnings of Frima Studio: 2003 to 2007
Frima Studio was founded by Christian Daigle, Philippe Bégin, and Steve Couture. The name “Frima” was inspired by the frost that formed during winter on the windows of the old apartment of one of the founder, which also served as their first production office.
The studio’s initial focus was on casual, online and multiplayer games. This will remain the studio’s focus for a long time to come.
Moving to mobile games and shift to multi-platform: 2008-2013
The studio expanded in 2008 with the acquisition of Humagade Studio, a studio specializing in mobile games. Following this acquisition, Frima Studio extended its reach beyond PC and online games, launching several titles on platforms like PSP, PS Vita, and Nintendo Wii. This move accelerated the studio's expertise in multi-platform game development.
In 2011, in an effort to diversify its offering, Frima acquired Volta Studio and Virtuel Concept Studio, which specialized in high-level concept art and visual effects for cinema, but quickly went back to focusing fully on video game development.
Expansion into full-development: 2014-2017
This social gaming boom introduced social gaming to the world and saw the growth of social media in general. Frima took advantage of this opportunity by partnering on various Facebook games and incorporating new development elements, including monetization features.
Frima Studio continues to evolve and forays into full-development projects, acquiring a strong expertise in all stages of the game development process.
Major partnerships: 2016-2018
The studio successfully established partnerships with major IP holders and industry leaders around the world, including the beginning of a long-term collaboration with Epic Games on its massively popular game: Fortnite.
Business intelligence: 2018 and beyond
Frima built an internal expertise in data analytics and business intelligence with the goal of enhancing their understanding of players and gaming audiences across various platforms. This enabled them to adapt games for new audiences through cross-platform development.
In its commitment to excellence, the studio realigned its teams and efforts toward developing data-driven games for console, PC, and mobile platforms, collaborating with high-profile IPs and studios around the world.
Expertise & Technologies
For over 20 years, Frima has adapted to changes in the video game industry, staying at the forefront of trends such as streaming or virtual reality (VR). The studio relies on creativity and business intelligence skills to create multi-platform games in a variety of genres, while valuing long-term player engagement.
Frima has been named one of GameIndustry.biz’s “Best Places to Work” in Canada for the third year running. These awards are the only ones that specifically celebrate the excellence of employers in the video game industry.
Best places to works in Canada, in the video game industry 2021
Best places to works in Canada, in the video game industry 2022
Best places to works in Canada, in the video game industry 2023
Video Games
Among the latest games developed by or in collaboration with Frima:
Casual shooter game linked with the GalaXseeds MMOG.
Animation
Year
Title
Platform
Description
2018
L'Agent Jean / Super Agent Jon Le Bon!
Television series
A 15 x 3-minute animated series (with a seven-minute Christmas special) based on a line of books by the same name. Aired as interstitial shorts on TFO, Ici Radio-Canada Télé, and CBC Television, as well as streamed online.
2016
MaXi
Television series
A 26 x 11-minute animated series, released on television by TFO and as a mobile application.
One of the Resident Evil installments features the horrific adventure of Claire Redfield and Barry Burton along with each's unique partner; the main developer on Vita portion.