MidBoss
{{short description|Game development company}}
{{for|the term used in video games|Boss (video gaming)}}
{{Infobox company
| name = MidBoss LLC
| logo = File:MidBoss_LLC_Logo.png
| foundation = {{Start date|2012|08|02}}
| founder = Matt Conn
| location = San Francisco, California, U.S.
| key_people = Cade Peterson
(CEO)
| area_served = Global
| industry = Video games
| products = Kitsune Tails
| homepage = [http://www.midboss.com/ MidBoss.com]
}}
MidBoss is an American video game and media production company that was founded by members of the GaymerX team{{cite web|publisher=Gamasutra|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/204666/GAYMERX_TEAM_LAUNCHES_INDIE_GAME_STUDIO_MIDBOSS_GAMES_AND90rsquoS_ADVENTURE_GAME_TRIBUTE_ldquoREAD_ONLYMEMORIESrdquo.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114044614/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/204666/GAYMERX_TEAM_LAUNCHES_INDIE_GAME_STUDIO_MIDBOSS_GAMES_AND90rsquoS_ADVENTURE_GAME_TRIBUTE_ldquoREAD_ONLYMEMORIESrdquo.php|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 14, 2013|title=GAYMERX TEAM LAUNCHES INDIE GAME STUDIO MIDBOSS GAMES AND 90'S ADVENTURE GAME TRIBUTE "READ ONLY MEMORIES"}} as they expanded beyond GaymerX into other ventures, specifically Gaming in Color and 2064: Read Only Memories.{{cite web|publisher=Kickstarter|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gaymercon/read-only-memories-a-tribute-to-90s-adventure-game|title=Kickstarter Page}}{{cite web|publisher=Polygon|url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/13/5208092/read-only-memories-funded-kickstarter|title=Cyberpunk adventure Read Only Memories funded on Kickstarter}}
On March 26, 2018, Matt Conn stepped down as CEO of MidBoss after allegations of sexual abuse, underpaying workers, and workplace harassment.{{cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2018/03/26/midboss-and-gaymerx-ceo-exits-after-allegations-of-misconduct/|title=MidBoss and GaymerX CEO exits after allegations of misconduct|last=Chan|first=Stephanie|publisher=VentureBeat|date=March 26, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2018}} Cade Peterson was tapped as the new CEO in April 2018.
''2064: Read Only Memories''
{{main|2064: Read Only Memories}}
2064: Read Only Memories is a cyberpunk adventure game, released for Microsoft Windows, macOS, SteamOS, Linux and Ouya on October 6, 2015, and on PlayStation 4 on January 17, 2017. It was successfully funded for $64,378, via Kickstarter on December 12, 2013.
''Gaming in Color''
Gaming in Color is a documentary film that focuses on queer gamers and industry workers, and the movement to include LGBTQ characters and themes in video game narratives. This project also received funding through a Kickstarter campaign in May 2013, and was distributed by Devolver Digital{{cite web|publisher=Devolver|url=http://www.devolverdigital.com/films/view/gaming-in-color|title=Gaming In Color}} into wide release on major platforms on May 19, 2015.
GaymerX
MidBoss was the governing body that ran the first three years of GaymerX, an LGBTQ-oriented gaming and geek culture, or gaymer, convention, with panels primarily focused on LGBTQ issues and debates in the gaming industry, founded by Matt Conn, before they became a 501c3 non-profit in late 2015. It was founded in February 2012 and launched its Kickstarter on August 2, 2012{{cite news | title='GaymerCon Kickstarter Funding Drive Launches'| url=http://www.gamepolitics.com/2012/08/02/gaymercon-kickstarter-funding-drive-launches#.UMevxJPjk6E | work=gamepolitics.com}} with a goal of $25,000. It hit its goal within 5 days{{cite news | title='GaymerCon Surpasses Funding Goal in Less Than Five Days'| url=http://www.gamepolitics.com/2012/08/06/gaymercon-surpasses-funding-goal-less-five-days#.UMewPJPjk6E | work=gamepolitics.com}} and ended up raising just over $91,000. The first convention happened on August 3 and 4, 2013 in San Francisco, California.{{cite news | title='Gay Gamers to Hold Their Own 'Gaymer' Convention'| url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolpinchefsky/2012/08/06/gay-gamers-to-hold-their-own-gaymer-convention/ | work=forbes.com}}