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USA Esports, a newly formed non‑profit governing body for U.S. esports, announced partnerships with American Technology Services and Dorxata, securing six‑figure unrestricted commitments from sponsors and donors to fund its first six months. The funding will support its mission to unify the U.S. esports scene and pursue Olympic recognition. The deal was announced on April 3, 2026.
On April 2, 2026, on-chain chess startup Pixie Chess announced the close of a $5.2 million seed round, enabling the launch of its platform with collectible chess pieces and player-funded tournaments. The funding will support development and prize pools, including...
Psychedelic Games announced a $3.5 million venture funding round led by Krafton, esports organization FlyQuest, and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures to develop its pirate‑themed adventure MOBA, Golden Tides. The capital will support further development and upcoming playtests. The round was disclosed...
South Korean game developer SHIFT UP announced the full acquisition of Tokyo‑based studio UNBOUND, founded by Shinji Mikami. The deal integrates UNBOUND’s development team into SHIFT UP’s console and PC pipeline and gives SHIFT UP publishing rights for UNBOUND’s upcoming...
The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) announced a $45 million funding commitment from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The three‑part commitment includes $20 million in prize money, $5 million in club incentives and $20 million for the ENC Development Fund to support logistics, travel and...
Reforged Studios has completed the acquisition of German indie publisher Headup for an undisclosed amount, expanding its developer-focused publishing platform. Headup will retain its existing structure while leveraging Reforged’s global infrastructure, strengthening Reforged’s position in independent game publishing.
Behaviour Interactive announced the acquisition of The Fun Pimps, the developers behind 7 Days to Die. The Fun Pimps will continue to lead development on the game under Behaviour's ownership.
Australian gaming magazine CONTINUE, founded by former Kotaku Australia editor Mark Serrels and journalist Jackson Ryan, launched a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $70,000 in a week, surpassing its $25,000 goal. The funds will support the production of the first...
Adtech giant AI.tech has invested in and is backing the newly formed mobile game publisher Arcade, led by Alexandre Salem. The strategic partnership provides Arcade with financial and operational support to sign games and scale its hybrid‑casual publishing business.
Paris‑based games2gether, a player‑centric co‑creation platform for game developers, raised €4.5 million in a Series A round led by Griffin Gaming Partners. The funding will be used to expand operations and development efforts as the company, spun off from Amplitude Studios, scales...
Social sports gaming startup Joa announced it has acquired GreenPark, a venture that builds digital sports experiences. The acquisition brings GreenPark’s technology and IP, with its CEO Tony Grillo joining Joa as a senior advisor. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's MisK Foundation-owned investment firm EGDC has acquired a 5% stake in Japanese game developer Capcom. The transaction, disclosed in a shareholding report filed on March 13, represents a pure investment and involves approximately 26.8...
South Korean game developer NCSoft announced it will acquire a 70% stake in German mobile game developer JustPlay GmbH for 301.6 billion won ($204.8 million). The transaction is expected to close on April 30, giving NCSoft control of the casual gaming platform.
Open World, a strategic brand consultancy for games, announced the acquisition of influencer‑marketing platform Drope.me. The deal expands Open World’s creator‑driven marketing capabilities, allowing it to coordinate large‑scale creator campaigns across platforms.
Online gaming firm Games24x7 has approved the purchase of a 24% minority stake in stock‑broking company Wiseowl Securities for ₹9.1 crore, along with a short‑term loan of ₹18 crore. The deal, disclosed in regulatory filings, marks Games24x7’s entry into the financial services...
