Game 
Development 
Consulting

20+ years of experience in game development, product strategy, 
production, and live operations.

Experience across mobile, PC, console, and live-service products. 

We help studios identify opportunities, solve production challenges, improve product performance, and make confident business decisions

Areas of expertise:

Product Strategy

Define product vision, identify growth opportunities, prioritize features, and create actionable development roadmaps.

Production & Operations

Improve production workflows, team processes, milestone planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Analytics & KPI Analysis

Analyze KPIs, player behavior, retention, engagement, and monetization metrics to support data-driven decisions.

Live Operations

Optimize live events, content strategies, engagement systems, and long-term player retention.

Market & Competitive Research

Understand market trends, player expectations, genre benchmarks, and competitive positioning.

Creative Direction

High-level feedback on game vision, gameplay experience, feature design, user experience, and visual direction.

Why Work With Us? 

20+ Years of Industry Experience 

Our team has contributed to mobile, PC, console, and live-service products across multiple genres and markets.

Strategic and Practical 

We focus on actionable recommendations, not theoretical reports.

Independent Perspective 

An external expert review can identify risks, opportunities, and blind spots before they become costly.

Flexible Engagement 

One-time consultations, project reviews, workshops, or ongoing advisory support.

Who We Work With

  • Game Studios
  • Indie Teams
  • Startups
  • Publishers
  • Investors
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Who We Are

20+ years of experience in game development, product strategy,  production, and live operations.

We help game studios, startups, publishers, and investors make better product decisions, reduce development risks, and build sustainable game businesses. Whether you're developing a new game, scaling a live product, or evaluating an existing project, we provide practical guidance based on decades of industry experience. 

Our Approach 

Strategic Thinking. Practical Recommendations. 

We help teams identify risks, validate opportunities, improve production processes, and make informed product decisions based on industry experience and market realities. 

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Typical Engagements

✓ Product Reviews
✓ Feature & Roadmap Evaluation
✓ Production Audits
✓ Live Ops Reviews
✓ KPI & Analytics Reviews
✓ Market Opportunity Assessments
✓ Executive & Leadership Consulting
✓ Publisher Readiness Reviews
✓ Product Strategy Workshops

Need an experienced perspective on your game or product?

Contact

E: games@maple-deer.com

Office Address:

Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, 
V9R 0C4, BC, Canada 

Let's Talk About Your Project
Whether you're building a new game, improving an existing product, or evaluating a business opportunity, we're happy to discuss how we can help.

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