LightSpeed’s new performance capture studio prioritizes safety and creativity
LightSpeed Studios announced this week that it has opened a new performance capture facility for its LightSpeed L.A. studio, located in the Los Angeles...
Updated: Humble Games lays off all employees after failed attempts to sell
According to recent reports, indie publisher Humble Games has laid off its entire team of 36 staffers. While unconfirmed, employees claim that these layoffs...
Igloo, Inc. raises $11M for new consumer blockchain, Abstract
Igloo, Inc., the parent company behind the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection, has raised $11 million to establish Cube Labs. This new strategic initiative will...
Mobile app data platform AppMagic raises $3M in Series A round
Mobile app data platform AppMagic has raised $3 million Series A funding round. GEM Capital led the round with its $2.5 million investment. Vibranium...
Games VC funding keeps declining, 90% goes to early stage | Konvoy Ventures
According to games VC fund Konvoy Ventures’ report, the games industry has opportunities to grow, but funding has not bounced back quite yet. Unlock...
Blue Scarab Entertainment launches with $7M investment; MMORPG in the works
New studio Blue Scarab Entertainment, based in Stockholm, announced itself today. The studio announced it’s raised $7 million in its seed investment, and is...
Grand Games raises $3M for multiple mobile game launches
Grand Games announced today that it has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding, which it plans to put towards development of its mobile titles....
Roblox names Xbox, Netflix alum Jerret West as CMO
Roblox has appointed Jerret West as its new chief marketing officer and head of market expansion. In this brand-new role, West will lead the...
Skillz files suit against Voodoo as part of its ongoing bot battle
Months after Skillz CEO Andrew Paradise said the mobile gaming platform was not done fighting against bots, the company has now filed another lawsuit....
Activision Blizzard’s head of inclusive design on Pride, joy and acceptance in the industry
For Pride Month 2024, the games industry is celebrating its LGBTQ+ gamers — we recently watched the Gayming Awards, which awarded prizes to the...