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Ex-Gearbox and Riot devs raise $5.5M for Ruckus game studio
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 15:30
Ruckus Games, a game studio started by former Gearbox and Riot Games developers, has raised $5.5 million in seed funding.
Haptx raises $23M for full-body VR touch platform
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 15:00
HaptX, the maker of data gloves for virtual reality, has raised $23 million to accelerate the development of its next products.
The Sandbox invests in Cosmo Media Labs, partners with FaZe Clan
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 23:14
The Sandbox today announced its new investment and partnership, with Cosmo Media Labs and FaZe Clan respectively.
Dataddo launches free data integration service for enterprises
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 20:58
California-based Dataddo today launched a free service to automate data integration from virtually any cloud source to any cloud destination.
Into the metaverse: How conversational AI will build its experiential foundation
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 20:07
Innovations like the metaverse would not be achievable without conversational AI, and open source platforms are making it possible.
Warzone Mobile will debut in 2023 with 120 players in battle royale
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 20:00
Call of Duty Warzone: Mobile is debuting this fall as a free-to-play addition to Call of Duty: Warzone's battle royale experience.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II multiplayer debuts October 28 with decoy soldiers
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 19:45
Activision is taking the wraps off of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II multiplayer today, a day ahead of a massive beta test on Sony.
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 debuts on November 16
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 19:45
Get ready to dive into the next generation of Warzone. Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 will debut as a 120-person battle royale on November 16.
StreamElements: Twitch and YouTube show modest August growth
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 19:16
August proved to be a mostly uneventful month for streaming services, according to the latest report from StreamElements.
Mythical Games launches Web3 title Blankos Block Party on the Epic Games Store
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 17:30
Mythical Games launched its Blankos Block Party on the Epic Games Store, making it the first Web3 game to launch on the platform.
AI Act: What does general purpose AI (GPAI) even mean?
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 16:40
In a discussion about the EU's AI Act this week, panelists discussed the difficulty of defining GPAI and other new AI technologies.
Danny Peña interview: Creating a career talking about video games
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 16:30
Danny Peña has one of those fairy-tale stories that the video game industry is so good at creating.
The Best VC Financing Instrument For Unicorns Outside Silicon Valley
Forbes - 15 Sep 2022 15:23
Simple financing instruments (SAFEs) may be good for a few in Si Valley. But there may be value in complexity outside Silicon Valley. By developing the right financial instrument. ventures can grow more and give angels a...
Guild of Guardians teams up with top names in esports to grow Web3 game
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 15:00
Guild of Guardians, a mobile squad-based action role-playing game that uses Web3 technology has teamed up with eight esports organizations.
Eight Best Practices To Keep In Mind Before Responding To A Bad Review
Forbes - 15 Sep 2022 14:15
A bad review doesn't have to be a negative issue. In fact, it can be a great opportunity to learn.
Fortanix: Confidential computing can secure data-in-use
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 13:30
Fortanix's CEO highlights that confidential computing has the potential to secure data-in-use and maintain regulatory compliance.
Why Lifelong Learning Is The Key To Entrepreneurial Success
Forbes - 15 Sep 2022 13:00
Seize the opportunities to learn that fall within your grasp. The biggest challenge may be to open your eyes.
Dating app Smitten raises $10 million in Series A funding
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 13:00
Smitten, a dating app for Generation Z and Centennials, has raised $10 million in Series A funding.
Blizzard details how Overwatch 2's battle pass will unlock new heroes
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 12:00
Overwatch 2 is putting heroes on its battle pass, a move that could tick off a lot of fans used to getting those characters immediately.
Changing Children's Futures With Early Steps Academy
Forbes - 15 Sep 2022 10:05
Education technology start-up Early Steps Academy believes it can give millions of children the confidence they need to succeed
EA reveals Apex Legends Global Series Year 3 plans
Venture Beat - 15 Sep 2022 00:40
EA has annoucned the details about the upcoming Year 3 of the Apex Legends Global Series Championship, including its changes.