Infinite Reality raises $350M and acquires Landvault for $450M
Infinite Reality, the company working on metaverse-like technologies, has raised $350 million and acquired game developer Landvault for $450 million. The deal shows how much...
Gamescom Latam grew to 100K visitors, 124 exhibitors from 66 countries
In its first edition, Gamescom Latam (combined with the BIG Festival) grew to more than 100,000 visitors for its gaming expo in São Paulo,...
Girls in Tech closes its doors after 17 years
The Girls in Tech nonprofit women’s tech community is closing its doors after 17 years, according to a newsletter from founder Adriana Gascoigne. Gascoigne...
Amir Satvat forecasts 4,463 more game workers will be laid off in 2024, but rate is slowing
Game job aggregator Amir Satvat estimated 4,463 additional people will be laid off in 2024, but he noted the rate of layoffs is slowing....
Sony Honda Mobility shows off its cool Afeela electric car features | The DeanBeat
Sony Honda Mobility will ship its Afeela electric cars starting in 2026. But the joint venture company is already showing off cool features in...
Blocklords unveils Dynasty companion app on Coinbase’s Base blockchain
Blocklords, a Web3 medieval grand strategy game, has launched Dynasty, a companion app on Coinbase’s Base blockchain. The app is an expansion that invites...
Arbitrum Foundation supports EDU Chain as an education-focused blockchain
Open Campus, the decentralized education protocol, announced today it has received grant funding from the Arbitrum Foundation to support the upcoming launch of EDU...
Pixis Drones’ drone shows can replace fireworks on the 4th of July
Pixis Drones is offering its drone shows as a sustainable substitute for traditional fireworks on Independence Day. Such drones are becoming a sustainable substitute to...
NASCAR brings its familiar roadways to Fortnite’s Rocket Racing
NASCAR is bringing its iconic tracks to Rocket Racing in Fortnite, together with United Kingdom metaverse studio Karta. The first track to be reimagined...
First look at Q2 2024 venture capital reveals continued struggle for deals | NVCA Pitchbook
The first look at the dealmaking environment for venture capital in the second quarter of 2024 revealed continued struggle, according to Pitchbook and the...