All Brands Owned by BlankMediaGames

What is BlankMediaGames?
BlankMediaGames LLC is an American game development studio founded in February 2014 by Josh Brittain and Blake Burns in Austin, Texas. The company is best known for the Town of Salem social deduction game franchise, which accumulated over 20 million registered players. In July 2024, the founders sold the game assets to publisher Digital Bandidos. The studio operated for 10 years without external funding.

Is BlankMediaGames publicly traded?
No, BlankMediaGames is not publicly traded. The company was privately held and owned entirely by its two co-founders, Josh Brittain and Blake Burns, throughout its operating history. The company never raised venture capital or took outside investment. Following the July 2024 asset sale to Digital Bandidos, the game assets are controlled by a privately held publisher.

Who founded BlankMediaGames?
BlankMediaGames was founded in February 2014 by Josh Brittain and Blake Burns in Austin, Texas. Burns served as the design lead, handling game design, UI and UX, and creative direction. After the 2024 asset sale, Burns joined Ludeon Studios as Design Director, the studio behind RimWorld. The two founders started with a team of four: two programmers and two artists.

Where is BlankMediaGames based?
BlankMediaGames was based in Austin, Texas, USA. The company's office was located at 9900 Spectrum Drive in Austin, with a registered headquarters in nearby Round Rock, Texas. The development team of approximately 10 people at the time of the 2024 asset sale worked from the Austin area. Following the asset sale, publishing operations transferred to Digital Bandidos.

How many brands does BlankMediaGames own?
BlankMediaGames developed five game titles during its 10-year operating history. The two most significant are Town of Salem (2014) and Town of Salem 2 (2023). Following the July 2024 asset sale, both titles are now controlled by Digital Bandidos. The other three titles were smaller and less commercially significant.

Who owns BlankMediaGames?
BlankMediaGames was owned entirely by its two co-founders, Josh Brittain and Blake Burns, from 2014 until the July 2024 asset sale. There was no parent company, no external investors, and no publisher relationship for most of the company's history. In July 2024, the founders sold the game assets to Digital Bandidos, a privately held game publisher. The financial terms of the sale were not disclosed.

What happened to BlankMediaGames in 2024?
In July 2024, co-founders Josh Brittain and Blake Burns sold the BlankMediaGames game assets, including Town of Salem and Town of Salem 2, to publisher Digital Bandidos. The sale ended the studio's 10-year run as an independent developer. Blake Burns subsequently joined Ludeon Studios as Design Director. In August 2024, Digital Bandidos announced a partnership to bring Town of Salem 2 to mobile platforms.