Hidden Variable Studios

Hidden Variable Studios

We love and make games! Skullgirls Mobile, Skullgirls 2nd Encore, Bag It!, Threes!, and more. Visit

03/08/2023

Our boxes are all loaded up and we're on our way to Evo 2023!

We have PLENTY of Skullgirls Trading Cards for anyone who stops by our booth!

26/11/2022

2022 has been huge for Skullgirls. It wouldn't have been possible without our partners!

In particular, we at Hidden Variable Studios want to thank Future Club for their incredible contributions.

We're excited to work together growing the Skullgirls universe in the coming years!

15/11/2022

Thank you to all who supported our 24 hour stream in aid of Children's Hospital Los Angeles with Extra Life !

We raised a staggering $5,102! Amazing!

Donation rewards are now being processed and will be sent out soon.

Log into Skullgirls Mobile today for a free celebration gift!

09/11/2022

And the winner of the 2022 Hidden Variable Pumpkin Contest is.... rkoco's Pochita!
Congratulations!

Look at that adorable little killing machine!

08/11/2022

🎃The annual Hidden Variable Pumpkin Contest had some amazing entries this year, all themed around Cartoon and Anime Characters!

Which is your favorite?

- Inu-squash-a
- Pochita
- Courage the Cowardly Gourd
- Hallow Kitty
- HalloweeNemo

We'll reveal the winner tomorrow!

05/11/2022

♥️ We are raising money for Children's Hospital Los Angeles with ♥️

We're streaming for 24 hours TOMORROW Nov 5th starting at 10am PDT.

Donate to earn rewards for Skullgirls Mobile!

Join: http://twitch.tv/thealmightybones
Donate: https://bit.ly/hvs-extra-life2022

26/08/2022

Skullgirls 2nd Encore and the Season 1 Pass are now in active development as an update for the Nintendo Switch and as a new release for Xbox One & Xbox Series X!

We can’t confirm release dates yet, but stay tuned for news later this year!

22/07/2022

You don't have to be a competitor to visit us at Evo!

💀Meet Hidden Variable Studios devs!
♥️ FREE goodies (including Number Cruncher Robo-Fortune for SGM)
💀Extra stuff for cosplayers!
♥️ Photo ops!
💀Exclusive merch! Trading Cards! Apparel! More!

15/07/2022

Did you catch the tease yesterday on the PlayStation FGC Arcade Summer Community Series?

The final Season 1 Pass character will be announced at Evo 2022! Be sure to tune in to the event on August 5-7!

13/07/2022

It's Skullgirls development stream time!
Join Senior Animator Jonathan 'Persona' Kim as he animates Black Dahlia!

Join TOMORROW, Wed, July 13th @ 1PM PT: http://twitch.tv/FutureClubDev

Leave a question for us in the comments and we'll try to answer on stream.

01/07/2022

Did you miss me?

Anime Expo has just begun and just revealed Valentine's new updated Nendoroid design!

Stay tuned for more info!

17/06/2022

Visit us at Anime Expo!

💀Meet Kimlinh Tran (the voice of Ms. Fortune) and Hidden Variable devs!
♥️ BIG PRIZE Tournaments!
💀Playable Black Dahlia!
♥️ FREE goodies (including Number Cruncher Robo-Fortune and Fan Favorite Beowulf for SGM)
💀Extra stuff for cosplayers!
♥️ Exclusive merch!
💀Photo ops!

17/06/2022

SHE'S HERE!

Black Dahlia is NOW AVAILABLE in the Skullgirls 2nd Encore playable Alpha on Steam!
More info: https://bit.ly/dahlia-alpha-start

Pick up the Season 1 Pass today to gain access to Dahlia's Alpha: http://bit.ly/sgseason1pass

16/06/2022

She's almost here!

The release of a brand new character is always one of the most exciting and nail biting times of game development!

Check beta... TOMORROW!

Black Dahlia will finally step out of the shadows and join the Skullgirls 2nd Encore playable Alpha on Steam!

The Alpha is exclusive to Steam Season 1 Pass holders, so pick yours up today to get ready:
http://bit.ly/sgseason1pass

10/06/2022

Just like the cast of Skullgirls, our team is growing and we want YOU to be a part of it!

We're now hiring for these positions:

• Engineers
• Producers
• F2P Designer
• Senior F2P Designer
• UI/UX Artist
• Office Manager

More info:
https://hiddenvariable.com/careers/

09/06/2022

Mmmm toasty!

09/06/2022
25/11/2021

This amazing year for Skullgirls couldn’t have happened without our MANY collaborators. In particular, all of us at Hidden Variable want to thank our partners at Autumn Games and Future Club for their incredible contributions.

May the Skullgirls launch party never end!

16/11/2021

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our 24 hour stream in support of Children's Hospital Los Angeles with !

We raised a staggering $3296! Thank you SO MUCH!

We're currently processing all of the donations and will have everyone's rewards sent out soon. ♥️

11/11/2021

⚠️ Our donation drive for Extra Life ends on SUNDAY NOV 14th! ⚠️

This is your LAST CHANCE to contribute to a good cause AND bag some Skullgirls Mobile and 2nd Encore goodies at a steep discount!

Contribute here:
❤️ http://bit.ly/extralife-hvs ❤️

07/11/2021

⭐️Hidden Variable Studios are LIVE raising money for Children's Hospital Los Angeles with Extra Life!⭐️

Grab some Skullgirls Mobile and 2nd Encore goodies by donating to our team!
Info: http://bit.ly/extralife-hvs

We're streaming for 24 HOURS RIGHT NOW
Watch: http://twitch.tv/hiddenvariablestudios

05/11/2021

We are raising money for Children's Hospital Los Angeles with Extra Life!

Earn rewards for Skullgirls Mobile and Skullgirls 2nd Encore by donating to our team!
Info: bit.ly/extralife-hvs

We're streaming for 24 HOURS tomorrow Nov 6.
Watch: twitch.tv/hiddenvariablestudios

20/02/2021

We're growing our family here at Hidden Variable!

We're looking for an Engineer and Senior Engineer to help pave the way into a VERY exciting year for us, both with Skullgirls Mobile and exploring new, original content.

Check our website for more info:
https://www.hiddenvariable.com/careers/

25/08/2020

An official statement from Hidden Variable and Autumn regarding Lab Zero Games and the future of Skullgirls.

12/02/2019

Careers

We're growing! Hidden Variable is seeking a Senior Producer as well as an Engineer to join us in making cool games in Los Angeles. Check out our careers page for more info.

https://www.hiddenvariable.com/careers/

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01/11/2018

Happy Halloween from all of us at Hidden Variable! Our annual Pumpkin design competition came to a close earlier today, and the results are in... "RINGU" takes first place at the office!

27/04/2018

A lot of Skullgirls Mobile love from Touch Arcade! :D

Just DYING to see Squigly in action? Can't wait any longer? Then check out this article from TouchArcade for an early preview of Squigly's gameplay!

http://toucharcade.com/2018/04/27/skullgirls-mobile-squigly/

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