Proof of Usefulness Report

Variable State

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+92
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Variable State is a verified, award-winning UK game studio (creators of 'Virginia' and 'Last Stop') with significant industry recognition (BAFTA wins, publishing deals with Annapurna Interactive). However, the submission quality is critically low, containing hyperbolic claims ('audience: everyone', 'most people have used my product') and confusing financial data ('marketcap' used incorrectly, likely referring to lifetime revenue or budget). The claimed team size of 125 contradicts the revenue figure (~$2.5M), suggesting either a misunderstanding of the metrics (e.g., counting all credit list contractors) or erroneous data. While the entity has 'Small but Promising' real-world traction, the submission's lack of professionalism severely impacts the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+75
Evidence Of Traction+75
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+69.625
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+80

Project Details

Description
The video game software company

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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