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Skin Battle Fuels Gaming Empire's Rise
1 Oct
Summary
- Siblings founded a game company inspired by a house fire.
- A severe skin condition impacted one sibling's ability to work.
- The company rebranded and found success with new games.
Siblings Josie and Harry North established a party game company, Hot House Games, drawing inspiration from a fire in their family home. Their initial product, 'Hit Send,' which they co-created with the YouTube collective the Sidemen, did not achieve anticipated sales figures.
Following this, Josie faced a significant personal challenge starting in 2021 with recurring, painful skin flare-ups that spread across her body. This condition required extensive hospital visits and significantly hindered her ability to contribute to their business, placing a greater workload on her brother, Harry.
Despite these difficulties, the pair, now rebranded as Regrettable Games, persevered. They collaborated again with the Sidemen to develop three new party games. This period saw Josie embracing her branding expertise, while Harry utilized his psychology degree to refine game mechanics.
Josie also found a powerful outlet by sharing her struggles with her skin condition on TikTok. The viral nature of her posts connected her with a supportive online community, providing immense comfort and motivation during her darkest times. This experience has fueled her desire to help others facing similar health challenges.
Regrettable Games currently offers three party games, with plans to launch four more in the coming year. Their ambition is to expand their game's reach globally, introducing innovative twists and bringing excitement to players worldwide. Josie also aims to continue supporting individuals with similar conditions and promote the idea that beauty extends beyond physical appearance.
