Resonance Games

In Vancouver, BC, a group of video game developers was looking for a way to work together that would allow them to share profits, be transparent about their salaries, and implement democracy into their workplace.

Forming a co-op was a natural fit.

The group formed Resonance Games, a worker co-op they feel is not just a great fit for themselves, but for their industry as a whole.

“Resonance Games wants to create timeless and emotionally resonant projects that our fans and community will love,” a representative of the co-op said. “We believe that the best games are created by developers that feel that they have a stake in the projects they work on, and so continuously asking how we can do better by our team will always be at the core of what we do.”

Though based in BC, the co-op’s members work remotely from across Canada and the US. The members benefit from inclusive conversations around the projects they create and the designs and ideas they share.

“Co-operatives First has been a rock for us as a team. Not only do they provide a treasure trove’s worth of information, templates and instructional videos for upcoming cooperatives – they also went out of their way to answer our questions and provide support before any services were rendered.”

Co-operatives First was proud to help Resonance Games to incorporate their innovative co-operative!

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“Heather and the team at Co-operatives First are top-notch. Not only their knowledge but their understanding of the project. They have truly helped us along every step of the way. Their timely response and knowledge of the steps are extraordinary. They are forthcoming with information. This is one of the most knowledgeable and friendliest teams I have ever had the pleasure of working with.”

Weyburn Theatre

“Co-operatives First made the process of establishing our Artisan Co-operative a very clear and easy process. The expanse of available tools and resources provided by Co-operatives First answers many questions and lightens the workload. Greatly appreciate having the connections made with Trista and Kyle, they keep the co-operative moving forward.”

Nehiyawaskiy Indigenous Peoples Art Co-op

“Our experience working with the Co-operatives First team was absolutely fabulous. The staff was accommodating, knowledgeable and patient. It was truly a breath of fresh air to have such a wealth of skill and resources available to a non-profit. They were invaluable to our successful launch!”

Heart Linked Community Services Cooperative

“Working with Co-operatives First was fantastic! We are still new to the cooperative world, and we relied heavily on their advice and expertise when drafting our rules/bylaws, and our memorandum of association. The team has experience with many different cooperative models, so they provided advice on what has and hasn’t worked for other cooperatives. We wouldn’t have been able to incorporate without their help!”

Ananda Cooperative

“We have had a very positive experience with everyone at Co-operatives First. They have helped us in multiple ways. Right from the first step in knowing how to incorporate, how to set our business and offering ideas for us to help steer us in the right direction plus allowing us to really make our own decisions. If our decisions go off track, they have gently guided us back to where we needed to be. The Co-operatives first guys are always eager to answer questions, and give ideas to us that got us off the ground.”

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