A team that's been there before

From first shortlist to final milestone, working with seasoned operators who know the market and build partnerships that last.

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Four things experience gets you

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We know what to look for

We spot the under-scoped bid, the team that's in over its head, and the assumptions that turn into overruns later. Before you sign.

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We design partnerships that work

The right engagement model, milestones that de-risk. We design for successful outcomes, not deals that close.

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We stay with you through delivery

Landing the partner is the start, not the finish. We keep the engagement on track so you get the world-class work you came for.

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We're on your side

We don't represent studios. No paid placements means our only stake is finding you the right fit.

How it works

A guided path, start to finish

01

Start with a plan, not a spec

Before the brief, we map what to build, who you need, how to sequence it, and where the risk is. You get a program, not just a project.
02

We find you the right partners

Sourcing, vetting, RFPs, contracting. We bring in the right partners and manage the details, transparently.
03

We keep it on track

Milestones, dependencies, delivery. We stay engaged after signing, so it ships on schedule and on budget.

Your operation, run on world-class expertise

Two ways to engage: advisory and operations. Together or on their own.

Advisory

Executive Consulting

  • Game program and portfolio strategy
  • Partner vetting and pricing judgment
  • Process and tools evaluation
  • Team structure, budget and timelines

Prime Contracting

  • One contract, one invoice
  • Negotiations off your plate
  • Live milestone and payment dashboards
  • Insured and compliant to your requirements

Operations

Concept & Design

  • Concept and pitch review
  • Scope and feasibility assessment
  • Market and comparable-title analysis
  • Senior design judgment on call

Production Services

  • Your single point of contact
  • Milestone, schedule, and dependency tracking in our CLM
  • Process, tools, and docs
  • Art feedback and deliverable review

Decade of games leadership

Brooke

Brooke Van Dusen

Founder & CEO — Founding Twitch employee, VP of BD at Xsolla. Hundreds of game partnerships negotiated.

Jenna

Jenna Hoffstein

Design Lead — 20 years in game and portfolio design. Former Hasbro product leader shipping 100+ games a year.

Steven

Steven Kovensky

Executive Advisor — 25+ years in games. Co-founder of Prismatika, former CBO at Humble Bundle, 90+ shipped titles.

Franco

Franco Albertti

Head of Production — 10+ years running creative production. Executive Producer at Game Ever. 

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Case Study

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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Seth Sivak
Seth Sivak
Chief Creative Officer, Board
Previously
Proletariat Inc
VP of Development
Proletariat Inc
CEO
"CDR's hands-on approach let us secure and onboard multiple outstanding game teams, perfectly matched to our organization."

Powered by the CDR CLM

Contract terms should guide partnerships, not disappear after signature. Our CLM puts them to work, keeping goals, deliverables, and governance front and center. As scope evolves, CDR keeps everything current so alignment stays strong and partnerships deliver.

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Real-Time Dashboards

Plan smarter and control spend with a single clean workflow for budgets, actuals, and forecasts.
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CDR as Prime Contract

Reduce overhead by letting CDR handle third-party contracting and invoicing, always with full transparency.
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Streamlined Approvals

Coordinate reviews efficiently without bottlenecks and ensure adherence to contract deadlines, avoiding breach.
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Up-to-date Governance

Keep partnership governance organized and documented with strong alignment and clear record of adjustments.

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