At Hit Detection, we have been providing actionable insights to the people developing and publishing video games since 2009. In that time, we have built up a diverse and experienced team of consultants from around the globe that we can activate to help you improve your outcomes.
We have worked on hundreds of games since we launched in 2009, often multiple times throughout development as projects moves from greenlight through milestones, launch, and beyond. We are always excited to work with new clients and proud that so many of them have become longtime partners once they see what we can do.
BY THE NUMBERS
17+
Years in service
60+
Client engagements in 2025
20+
Consultants working
across 8 time zones
1 in 5
Games featured in
SGF 2026's live showcase
were HD projects
OUR SERVICES
At Hit Detection, we offer a range of different report types to suit your needs and budget, with a turnaround time of 5-10 business days and options for longer-term engagements. Some of our most popular services include:
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Big Picture: For games early in production. We assess positives and watch-outs in early builds and materials while also identifying trends and opportunities through detailed market research.
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SWOT: For games in full production. We identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for games in development, considering both internal and external factors.
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Mock Review: For games approaching release. We assign multiple subject matter experts to simulate real-life reviews and project Metacritic behavior. (We offer Metascore forecasts for earlier stages of development, as well.)
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Sales Forecast: Our data-driven predictions are done in tandem with qualitative assessments to ensure more accurate positioning. These are designed as a third-party validation of your existing internal projections.
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Market Research: How did the best-in-class competitors to your product achieve critical acclaim? Which IPs in your back catalog are best poised for a revival? What is the landscape of [genre X] now and looking ahead to the next five years? Our clients often have very bespoke needs, and we thrive on a creative challenge.
In addition to the core services above, we also offer risk assessments, media training, greenlight evaluations, and build comparisons, and we regularly work with clients to define bespoke reports tailored to unique needs.
OUR CLIENTS INCLUDE
