Gaming

Anichess raises $1.8M in funding round led by Sfermion and Amber Group

Anichess, Animoca Brands' chess-centered subsidiary, has on Thursday announced the completion of a funding round of $1.8 million. The round was led by Sfermion and Amber Group, with participation from Fenbushi Capital, Aspen Digital, SNZ Capital, and others.

Xsolla and Curine Ventures Officially Launch Xsolla Curine Academy in Kuala Lumpur

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, in collaboration with Curine Ventures, a Malaysia-based venture builder that incubates and develops profitable startups in Southeast Asia and the Americas, have announced the official launch of the Xsolla Curine Academy (XCA) in Kuala Lumpur.

Professional Triathletes Organization partners Animoca Brands’ subsidiary SPORTPASS for endurance sports Web 3 experience

The Professional Triathletes Organization (PTO) and SPORTPASS, a fan engagement and gaming platform and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, have on Wednesday announced the entry into a framework in respect of a partnership to transform the fan experience for triathlon and endurance sports that leverages Web3 and blockchain technology.

With growing demand for AI processing, tech startups turn to the esports and gaming communities for answers

As AI continues to transform industries, this innovative collaboration between gaming communities and tech startups offers a scalable, efficient, and ethical solution. The #AI revolution can remain powerful and sustainable, fueled by the collective resources of the passionate #gaming world.

Animoca Brands partners Blockpass for secure and regulatory compliant Web3

Blockpass, the United Kingdom-based provider of compliant identity verification solutions for the Web3 space, and Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-based company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse and a long-standing Blockpass customer, have on Friday announced a strategic partnership to build a safer and more compliant Web3…

Singapore’s 9 Lives Interactive secures $3M in funding round led by Mechanism Capital

9 Lives Interactive, an independent game studio based in Singapore, has on Thursday announced a successful $3 million funding round led by Mechanism Capital. The round also saw participation from Delphi Digital, Sfermion, 3Commas Capital, Momentum 6, Kosmos Ventures, Devmons GG and CSP DAO.

SPORTPASS partners Queens Park Rangers to deliver immersive gaming to football fans

SPORTPASS, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands, has on Wednesday announced a collaboration with Queens Park Rangers Football Club (QPR), marking the beginning of a new era in fan interaction and entertainment by bringing together the passion of football fandom with the innovative features of SPORTPASS.

Mocaverse strengthens Korean presence with Cube Entertainment, IPX, Daehong Communication (LOTTE Group), Nine Chronicles M, GOMBLE

Mocaverse, the marquee growth network with an interoperable infrastructure layer of account, identity, reputation, and PointFi systems seeded by Animoca Brands, announced Wednesday it entered into various partnership agreements for strategic expansion of Mocaverse Partner Network in the South Korean market to bridge, integrate, and export Korean Web3…

Leveling the playing field: How cutting-edge technologies redefine transparency in gaming

As the online #gaming sector battles ongoing issues, blockchain technology emerges as a solution. For example, games are now starting to leverage #blockchain in various components. And this, to an extent, helps to combat fraud and cheating, offering enhanced #security and transparency in how games operate.

SPORTPASS partners Euroleague Basketball to deliver next-generation fan engagement and gaming experiences to fans

Sports and entertainment business firm Euroleague Basketball and fan engagement and gaming platform SPORTPASS are collaborating to reinforce Euroleague Basketball's gamification strategy.