Brain Jar Games Secures $6.7M for Debut Game 'Dead as Disco'

The new studio, founded by industry veterans, aims to launch an action-music spectacle in 2025.

Brain Jar Games, a new global studio composed of AAA veterans, has raised $6.7 million in a seed funding round.
The studio's debut game, 'Dead as Disco,' promises a unique gameplay experience combining the energy of 'John Wick' and 'Baby Driver.'
The funding round was co-led by Transcend Fund and Menlo Ventures, with additional support from 1UP Ventures and various angels and advisors.
CEO Will Cook emphasizes the game's focus on delivering an innovative moment-to-moment experience that fuses audio-visual spectacle with gameplay.
'Dead as Disco' is described as a platform for musicians and creators, aiming to share moments with virality by design.