GameSalad

GameSalad Inc., founded in August 2007 and headquartered in Austin, TX, is a privately held, venture-backed company that operates in the game development and educational technology markets. The company's core product, GameSalad Creator, is a sophisticated visual programming interface that allows users to develop their own video games without needing extensive coding knowledge. This platform is particularly popular in educational settings, where it is used to teach computer science concepts to K-12 students. GameSalad's business model includes selling licenses for its software to both individual developers and educational institutions. The company generates revenue through these software licenses and potentially through additional services or features offered within its platform. GameSalad's cross-platform engine enables games to be played on the Web, Android, and iOS devices, making it a versatile tool for game developers. The platform has been adopted in classrooms worldwide, helping to prepare students for various STEM pathways by reinforcing key computer science concepts.

Keywords: game development, visual programming, education technology, K-12, STEM, cross-platform, software licenses, independent developers, digital media creation, computer science education.