Epic Games today announced a $1.78 billion round of funding consisting of primary capital and secondary purchases from employee equity holders. Epic's post-money equity valuation is now $17.3 billion. This round includes a previously announced $250 million strategic investment from Sony Corporation. Additional investment partners include Baillie Gifford, funds and accounts … [Read more...] about Epic Games Announces $1.78 Billion Funding Round
Big Run Studios Raises $5.25M in Seed Round
Big Run Studios, an indie mobile games developer and publisher, today announced that it has raised $5.25M in seed round funding led by early stage venture capital firm, Transcend Fund who invests in ambitious and talented founders in the gaming industry. Leading interactive content and technology firm and previous investor, Galaxy Interactive also participated in the seed via … [Read more...] about Big Run Studios Raises $5.25M in Seed Round
Go Behind the Year’s Biggest Visual Effects Productions During SIGGRAPH 2020 With ‘Making Of’ Sessions and Talks, 17–28 August, 2020
Highlights Include Emmy Nominees ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘Watchmen,’ Pixar Animation Studios’ Upcoming ‘Soul’, and More The SIGGRAPH 2020 Production Sessions and Talks programs boast an impressive lineup of more than 20 behind-the-scenes looks at the “making of” the year’s most high-profile productions in film, television, and advertising. Hear from the best minds in visual … [Read more...] about Go Behind the Year’s Biggest Visual Effects Productions During SIGGRAPH 2020 With ‘Making Of’ Sessions and Talks, 17–28 August, 2020
Blacknut & Partner TV to Launch New Cloud Gaming Service in Israel Offering Hundreds of Games for the Whole Family
The new Set-Top Box gaming service is launching as part of a broad collaboration between Partner TV and Blacknut and it will be available to all Partner TV customers Partner TV, part of Partner Communications, the leading telecommunications group in Israel, has been working with cloud-gaming specialist Blacknut to launch its new cloud gaming service called Partner TV Gaming … [Read more...] about Blacknut & Partner TV to Launch New Cloud Gaming Service in Israel Offering Hundreds of Games for the Whole Family
“Lord of Heroes” has racked up 1 million global pre-registrations
The mobile game company Clover Games Inc. announced that its first mobile animation RPG game named 'Lord of Heroes' has officially racked up 1 million pre-registrations. Reaching 1 million in one month definitely shows high anticipations from global users. Lord of Heroes is a mobile role-playing game (RPG) based on its moto: Revolutionize the world. Since the official launch … [Read more...] about “Lord of Heroes” has racked up 1 million global pre-registrations
New Survey: 2020 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today released its annual 2020 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry, which shows Americans of all ages are increasingly playing video games to stay connected, have fun, increase cognitive activity and support learning. Key findings from the survey include: 214 million Americans play video games 75% of Americans have … [Read more...] about New Survey: 2020 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry
Ubisoft Announces Watch Dogs®: Legion Will Be Available October 29, 2020
Today at Ubisoft’s first digital press conference, Ubisoft Forward, the company announced that Watch Dogs®: Legion will launch on October 29, 2020, on, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, Stadia and for Windows PC on Epic Games and Uplay. The game will also be available on UPLAY+*, Ubisoft’s subscription service. Watch Dogs: Legion will also release on Xbox Series X and PlayStation®5 upon … [Read more...] about Ubisoft Announces Watch Dogs®: Legion Will Be Available October 29, 2020
Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla Release Date Announced for November 17
Today, during the Ubisoft Forward digital conference, Ubisoft announced that the next installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla, will release worldwide November 17, 2020, on Xbox One, PlayStation®4, the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store on Windows PC, as well as on UPLAY+, the Ubisoft subscription service* and Stadia. Assassin’s Creed … [Read more...] about Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla Release Date Announced for November 17
UBISOFT ANNOUNCES DEPARTURES AND REAFFIRMS ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENTING SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN ITS WORKPLACE CULTURE
Today, Ubisoft announced several significant personnel changes that are a part of the comprehensive work the Company is doing to improve and strengthen its workplace culture. These departures come following the initiation of a rigorous review that the Company initiated in response to recent allegations and accusations of misconduct and inappropriate behavior. Serge Hascoët … [Read more...] about UBISOFT ANNOUNCES DEPARTURES AND REAFFIRMS ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENTING SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN ITS WORKPLACE CULTURE
Barnes & Noble College Partners with American Video Game League to Launch Autumn Anarchy Fortnite Tournament
Barnes & Noble College, a Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company, today announced it has partnered with the American Video Game League (AVGL), a BoomTV company, to launch Autumn Anarchy, a first-of-its kind college esports tournament. Autumn Anarchy will invite more than 500 gamers nationwide to compete in qualifying tournaments for the popular gaming title, … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble College Partners with American Video Game League to Launch Autumn Anarchy Fortnite Tournament