Simogo

Simogo (formally known as Simogo Handelsbolag) is a Swedish video game developer based in Malmö. The company was founded in 2010 and is best known for creating games for mobile devices, including Year Walk and Device 6. Its name comes from the name of its founders Simon (SIM), and Gordon (GO); the 'O' from the Swedish word "och" meaning "and".

Prior to Simogo, founders Simon Flesser and Magnus "Gordon" Gardebäck worked at Southend Interactive, creating ilomilo (Xbox 360) amongst other games.

History

In 2004, Simon Flesser was an animator working on movies and commercials. With the release of the Nintendo DS in the same year, he became interested in developing games for the new platform. This led him, in 2007, to Southend Interactive, where he produced art for several games.

It was while working there that he met the other half of Simogo, Gordon "Magnus" Gardebäck. In 2010, the duo decided to leave Southend and create their own company. Although roles were not and are not defined, Simon usually makes the artwork, sound and design whereas Gordon codes and does the paperwork.