DoubleBear Productions company

The Company

Founded in June 2009 by Brian Mitsoda, DoubleBear Productions is dedicated to making top-quality independent titles, and bringing the gaming-related passion of its members into the products it creates. We are currently developing our first title, Dead State, which is a zombie survival RPG.

The company draws its name from a brainstorm between Annie and Brian, as mentioned in this rad interview with The Reticle -

“Annie and I were looking at a list of silly D&D monsters when I suggested the “DoubleBear” as the ultimate monster, pointing out that since it was two bears acting as one, there was no way to sneak up on it or attack it from the back. A picture was drawn and photos were taken. When it was time to name the company, it won the second it was suggested.”

The Staff

Brian Mitsoda

Brian is the Lead Designer, Creative Director, and Lead Coffee Maker of the company. He is best known for his writing on Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines, and a veteran of past RPG studios such as Black Isle Studios, Troika Games, and Obsidian Entertainment. Brian loves giraffes.

Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda

Annie is a game designer at DoubleBear, responsible for many things which are important. She is best known for her writing on Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir, and other past projects spanning fantasy, sci-fi, and real-world titles. She will also beat you at Super Puzzle Fighter, seriously she will.

The DoubleBear

Though in appearance sweet and cuddly, the DoubleBear is in fact one of the most fearsome monsters ever to exist, ever. It is two bears, and yet just one bear. Can it hope to be comprehended?