Proof of Usefulness Report

Plaion

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+660
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Plaion (formerly Koch Media) is a verified, massive entity in the global entertainment industry with 30+ years of history, 3,000+ employees, and ownership of major publishing labels (Deep Silver, Prime Matter). While the submission text itself was low-effort—providing vague claims like 'everyone' for audience reach—the verifiability of the brand, its diverse portfolio, and its status within the Embracer Group confirm immense traction and utility. The score is heavily buoyed by the undeniable scale of the business (comparable to the 400-700+ calibration tier), though penalized slightly for the lack of specific technical details and evidence in the submission form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+152.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+175.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+694.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+660

Project Details

Project URL
plaion.com
Description
PLAION is a leading independent developer and producer of games and entertainment products across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Since founded in 1994 as Koch Media, we offer a unique breadth of services and solutions, dynamically growing our business to push ourselves and our partners to the forefront in all of the industries in which we operate. With a family of 10 development studios based around the world and a global network of trusted partners, our activities include the distribution of games, software and video entertainment, as well as games publishing through the Deep Silver, Prime Matter, Ravenscourt, Milestone and Vertigo Games labels. Our passion for adventure and hands-on approach to entertainment has driven our continuous evolution, allowing us to unlock the full potential of every part of the PLAION family. In our quest to open up high-quality entertainment to everyone, we continually strive to build bridges and connect our global partners both with each other and with their consumers. PLAION is part of the Embracer Group.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline