Kidas raises money from Overwolf to protect young gamers from cyberbullies
Overwolf, the platform for building in-game apps and mods, has invested in Kidas, the creators of the ProtectMe anti-cyberbullying and predator protection software for...
Obsess: 70% of consumers who visit virtual stores have made purchases
A study showed that 70% of consumers who have visited a virtual store have made a purchase, according to a survey by Obsess. The...
Vulkan graphics API gets important update to standardize its capabilities
The Khronos Group announced today that it is updating its Vulkan 3D graphics API to version 1.3. Key to this upgrade is the standardization...
Metaphysic, AI startup behind Tom Cruise deepfakes, raises $7.5M
Metaphysic, the company behind the Tom Cruise deepfakes, has raised $7.5 million. The London-based company develops artificial intelligence for hyperreal virtual experiences in the...
Unity acquires Ziva Dynamics and its character tech
Unity today announced it’d acquired Ziva Dynamics, the company behind revolutionary digital character creation. The terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, but Unity plans...
ESL Gaming sold for $1 billion to Savvy Gaming Group
Modern Times Group has reportedly sold ESL Gaming, its esports organization, to Savvy Gaming Group for $1 billion, according to the German news site...
New Tales game publishing studio launched by Ubisoft, Blizzard vets
A team of veteran game industry members today announced the launch of the New Tales game studio. The combination developer and publisher is run...
Why diversification of portfolios is top of mind for gaming studios
To drive user acquisition, all gaming companies are looking to go cross-platform and create new touchpoints for players across any type of console or...
With full HD resolution, the UPERFECT monitor will improve your device-watching pleasure
Simply connect your device to the UPERFECT Monitor, and you will be able to watch the content from your device, and even some gaming consoles in full HD.
Activision-owned Raven Software employees form union
QA testers at Raven Software, an Activision-owned studio, today announced they have formed a union. The union, called the Game Workers Alliance, reportedly includes...