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The CoLab and Universally Speaking Announce Long-Term Partnership to Support Indie Studios

London, UK - 8th of July: UK-based publisher The CoLab and leading QA and localisation specialists Universally Speaking have entered into a long-term, multi-title partnership, aimed at giving indie studios access to the same level of quality support typically seen in larger productions.


The collaboration will see Universally Speaking working closely with both The CoLab and its developer partners, integrating directly into teams from the earliest stages of development. Rather than taking a traditional outsourcing route, this model prioritises direct communication, shared responsibility, and a clear focus on quality. This ensures that feedback from QA is delivered directly to developers in a constructive and open manner, strengthening the relationship between both the publisher and the studio.


“The relationship we share with the Universally Speaking team is perfectly aligned with our values as a company. The collaborative approach they take is in sync with to ensure that quality is paramount, they work with our developers in an honest and open manner, speaking to them directly with kindness and clarity. We couldn’t ask for a better partner.” Says Mark Faulkner, Co-Founder & Head of Production, The CoLab

 

“We're very excited to be joining up with The CoLab and working side-by-side at all levels to deliver the next big wave of independent games through a new indie-centric commercial model. It's an absolute pleasure to work so openly with both publisher and developer alike, ensuring that every hour of effort has maximum return for the players, already shown with the debut Fireside Feelings getting a 97% positive score on Steam. With collaboration and integrity at the very heart of The CoLab, we know there are great things in store.” - Says Joe Corrall, Head of QA, Universally Speaking
 
The announcement comes at a time when studios are adjusting how they build and support games. As remote teams, tighter budgets and higher quality expectations reshape the development landscape, more studios are choosing partners who can work closely with their teams day-to-day. For both companies, this partnership reflects a shared belief that better games come from honest communication, transparency and hands-on collaboration.


About The CoLab

Founded in April 2025, UK‑based publisher The CoLab was established by industry veterans Darren Newnham (Disney Interactive, United Label), John Lewis (Codemasters, Criterion) and Mark Faulkner (Jagex, Bossa Games). The CoLab works closely with independent developers to bring original, thoughtfully made games to players, with a roster of titles that include Counter Clash, Fireside Feelings, and DeadWire. In addition, The CoLab also works in partnership with Safe in Our World to promote mental health awareness across its projects and internal practices. The CoLab's next mission is to revolutionise porting for Indie games and have now started engaging with porting houses around the world!
 
 
About Universally Speaking

Universally Speaking is a global provider of QA, localisation and audio services for the games industry. With nearly 20 years of experience, the team works directly with studios and publishers to help deliver games that meet the highest standards across every platform and language. Known for their open and hands-on approach, Universally Speaking supports projects of all sizes, from debut indie titles to recognised franchises, with the same care, attention and expertise as each other.