Publisher
iam8bit
A creative production company and publisher known for physical game releases, retro cartridge reissues, and vinyl soundtracks.
About
iam8bit is a publisher and production company specializing in premium physical editions, vinyl soundtracks, and unique merchandise for indie and retro games. They have produced physical releases for acclaimed titles like Inside, Spiritfarer, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and Untitled Goose Game, as well as retro cartridge re-releases such as the Mega Man 2 30th Anniversary Edition. The company also collaborates on physical distribution for indie titles like Sea of Stars, Creature in the Well, and The Pathless.
Founded in 2005, the company began as an art gallery before expanding into boutique game publishing, establishing a legacy of elevating interactive media into collectible art. Within the broader ecosystem of the Sea of Stars, Creature in the Well, and The Pathless franchises, the publisher has served as a vital bridge between digital-only releases and tangible preservation.
This preservation effort is highlighted by their work on retro classics and modern masterpieces alike. They handled the specialized legacy cartridge production for Mega Man 2 (1989) and its Mega Man 2 (1990) iterations, culminating in the Mega Man 2 [30th Anniversary Edition] (2018). For contemporary titles, the publisher created elaborate physical packages and artistic pack-ins for Inside (2016), Rez Infinite (2018), Spiritfarer (2020), Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020), and Untitled Goose Game (2020). These releases often feature eco-friendly packaging, custom cover art, and exclusive physical pack-ins, cementing the cultural footprint of these franchises.
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Jon M. Gibson
Founder
Amanda White
Co-Director
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