New indie publisher Digital Bandidos launches from Versus Evil alumni

Digital Bandidos, a new publishing studio with a focus on indie games, revealed itself today. The studio was founded by former employees of Versus Evil, founder and general manager Steve Escalante (who’s now Digital Bandidos CEO) and head of production Lance James. The studio focuses on the efforts of smaller indie developers, and offers full-service publishing options including both traditional and alternative funding.

According to its founders, Digital Bandidos’ focus is on PC and console games with a developmental budget up to $3 million. It also specializes in the role-playing, strategy and action genres. In addition to more conventional publishing options for indie devs starting out, the studio offers other, flexible funding options. It offers a “sliding scale” of investment funds, from small investments to meet certain goals including finishing funds, to full-service funding. It also offers buyout options for developers with existing, established games who wish to step away from their titles or need funding for other projects.