Image: Nintendo LifeInvestment firm Emona Capital LLP announced today that it has completed the successful buyout of Secret Mode the publisher behind the likes of A Little To The Left, Wobbledogs, Loddlenaut, and more from Sumo Group, a Tencent subsidiary.This isn't the firm's first foray into the gaming biz, either. Emona Capital currently owns development studios Relic Entertainment and Amber Studio, though it has negotiated this buyout with Secret Mode leadership Ed Blincoe and James Schall to ensure that the company now runs as an independent publisher "focused on supporting indie PC and console games".Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube797kWatch on YouTube In a Secret Mode statement, Schall stated that taking the company independent means "we can now put all our efforts into uncovering the indie gems that gamers never knew they needed in their lives," teasing, "We are working hard to empower independent developers across the globe, and hope to make some exciting announcements on this front in the coming months".BIG NEWS: Secret Mode is now a fully independent publisher! Find out more at wearesecretmode.com/news/emona-c...#IndieGames #SecretMode Secret Mode (@wearesecretmode.bsky.social) 2025-03-03T14:05:48.015ZIt sounds like exciting times for the studio. Let's not forget that the publisher's former owner Sumo Group laid off 15% of its staff in 2024, before announcing last month that there would be further "impact" on its workforce as it pivoted away from original IP projects. Part of ensuring "long-term stability and success"What do you hope to see from Secret Mode next? Let us know in the comments.[source wearesecretmode.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:01 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Highlights Four Brand New Games "Coming Soon" To SwitchMarch is going to be an exciting monthStardew Valley's New Update For Nintendo Switch Is Now LiveUpdate: Creator acknowledges "error" in Switch patchWe're Losing Our Minds Over This New Retro 'Terminator 2' GameI'll be back... I need to change my pantsDragon Quest XI S Returns To Switch eShop "At A Permanently Reduced Price"Good news, Hero"They Stole The Whole Game" - Horror Indie Dev Fights The eShop Scam Blatantly Ripping Their Work"Nintendo are letting this slide"