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Blockchain gaming platform Animoca Brands has acquired racing game studio Eden Games for an unknown sum. Animoca is expected to leverage Eden Games’ expertise and capabilities to develop new blockchain-based racing games. Read more…
Metaverse company Infinite Reality has reached a deal to purchase esports platform RektGlobal for $470 million. Infinite Reality said it intends to RektGlobal’s expertise in esports to develop its own esports business operations, including marketing, franchises, and talent management. Read more…
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New mobile start-up Superbloom raises $3 million in a seed funding round. The studio, led by former EA and Zynga executives, seeks to create “elevated lifestyle games” for women. Read more…
Mobile studio Legendary Play has raised $4 million to make a series of mobile games for the esports audience. The latest round was co-led by Bitkraft Ventures and MTG, with contributions from Level Up and 1Up Ventures. Read more…
In-game Adtech platform Gadsme has secured $8 million in seed investment from Galaxy Interactive and Ubisoft. The company aims to use the funds to expand its team and scale up its operations “to meet demand.” Read more…
Games training platform Novos has raised $6 million in a funding round led by MizMaa Ventures. The company aims to develop a platform that offers customized training programs for gamers, from amateurs to esports pros. Read more…
In-game advertising platform Anzu has secured $20 million in a funding round. The company said it will use the funds to expand its in-game advertising efforts and help brands create “immersive, digitally-connected environments.” Read more…
Makers Fund has raised $500 million in its third funding round. The venture capital firm intends to invest its new capital in startups that are “evolving and innovating the ecosystem.” Read more…
Epic Games has secured $2 billion from Sony and Kirkbi in a funding round. The Fortnite publisher intends to use the funds to realize its “vision to build the metaverse and support its continued growth.” Read more…
Epic Games has made an undisclosed amount of investment in Brazilian developer Aquiris. As part of the deal, the Fortnite creator will publish upcoming multiplatform games from Aquiris. Read more…
Indie game developer One More Game has raised $22 million in a Series A funding round. The studio said it will use the investment to support the market launch of its debut strategy fantasy title, Spellcraft. Read more…
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