Week That Was
Week in Views - What caught our eyes in the last seven days
The Pocketgamer.biz team take their pick of this weeks big news including the insignificance of mobile when AR meets AI and… pure… unadulterated… horror!
Company Profile
Razer
Website www.razerzone.com
About
Razer was founded in 1998 in San Diego, California, by CEO Min-Liang Tan and president Robert "Razerguy" Krakoff in a tiny shared office with a couple other gamers.
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CEO
Articles featuring Razer
Pgc Helsinki
Razer’s Michael Mucci on alternative payments and Pocket Gamer Connects: “With Supercell, we are just getting started”
The head of account management at Razer tells us what’s going on with Gold and more
Alternative Storefronts
Razer adds Supercell titles to in-game rewards programme
Razor Gold is the first third-party storefront to sell in-game currency for Supercell titles
News
Razer unveils new details for Edge 5G device which will be compatible with thousands of games
In the reveal for the full device at Razercon 2022, the Razer Edge was shown in full, including specs and prices.
Mobile Device News
Razer resurrect ‘Edge’ branding with new 5G gaming device
Verizon, Qualcomm and Razer will produce what they call the world’s first 5g mobile device specifically for gaming, with a sneak peek in a teaser video.
Non-disruptive Ads
Frameplay raises $8 million for seamless, non-disruptive ads
Backed by Hiro Capital and Razer
Extended Play
Animoca Brands raises $50 million from investors such as Scopely and Samsung
Blockchain game funding is booming
Protect The Earth
Razer wants to be carbon neutral by 2030
Firm has committed to running entirely on renewable energy by 2025 and use recycled or recyclable materials for its products
Data Breach
Razer accidentally leaks info of over 100,000 customers
Data including phone numbers, email and mailing address were made public on website
Pandemic Continues
Razer commits to donating up to one million surgical masks to fight COVID-19
Singapore authorities contributing too
This Seems Familiar
CES 2020: Alienware and Razer take inspiration from Nintendo's Switch for new device and controller
Razer Kishi and Concept UFO take the spotlight
Cutting Edge
Razer applies for a digital bank license in Singapore
It will hold 60 per cent of the new bank
Head In The Clouds?
Razer and Tencent collaborate for cloud gaming standards
"We are delighted that this relationship has gone from strength to strength with a shared commitment to bringing the best experience to the gamer community"
Job Losses
Razer lays off 30 staff as mobile future is put in doubt
Rumours suggest Razer Phone 3 cancelled
Sharp
Razer is taking a second shot at developing a gaming phone
Earnings report confirms the development of a second-generation Razer Phone is underway
Tournament
Tencent makes E3 debut, partners with ESL and Razer to host Arena of Valor tournament
The Valor Series playoffs will take place at the E3 ESL Arena from June 12th to 13th in Los Angeles
Poor Little Linda
Razer unveils Android laptop Project Linda powered by its own smartphone
Slot in your Razer Phone and you're away
Super Evil Razer
Super Evil Megacorp forms strategic partnership with Razer to advance mobile eSports
Razer's going to sponsor a bunch of Vainglory tournaments
Razer Phone Launch
Razer launches its gamer-focused Razer Phone for $699
Three threw a launch party with Vainglory and YouTubers
Razer Ipo
Razer raises $500 million from IPO on Hong Kong Exchange
Share prices briefly exploded by around 40%
Great Expectations
Report: Razer IPO set to raise $528 million
Priced towards the high-end of its range
New Device
New Razer Phone for gamers set for launch on November 17th
A new contender enters the smartphone manufacturing business
Sharpening Plans
Razer officially unveils $550 million IPO plans
Firm has sold more than $1 billion in hardware since start of 2014
Looking Sharp
Razer Phone specification leak suggests 8GB RAM and 5.72 inch screen for new device
64GB memory, dual-camera set-up, and all the other good stuff
Gamer-focused
Razer confirms work on mobile device targeted at gamers
Could be released by the end of the year
Business News
Razer aims to raise $600 million from Hong Kong IPO
Date and valuation of flotation undisclosed
Mobile Plans
Razer: “There is a huge opportunity to disrupt the mobile market”
CEO Min-Liang Tan eyes company expansion
Three-bladed Razer
Razer reportedly raises up to $100 million in investment, signs new branding and data deal with Three
Opening a store in Hong Kong together in June
Next Razer
Razer acquires cloud-focused smartphone manufacturer Nextbit
Looking forward to disrupting more technologies
A Cut Above
Razer establishes $30 million investment arm zVentures for VR, Android games and other tech ventures
$5 million set aside for VR alone
The End For Ouya
Razer confirms all-cash Ouya acquisition, with software and staff assimilated into Forge TV operation
All-cash deal sees Razer strengthen its Android TV business
Android Meets Vr
Razer's latest OSVR dev kit brings Android support and position tracking
Shipping in July
Unconsole No More
Razer acquires Ouya
From Kickstarter to trade sale in three years
Tactile Worlds
Leap Motion and Razer building VR headset with in-built hand tracking
Razer's OSVR meets Leap Motion's tracking tech
Vision Becomes Reality
Open Source Virtual Reality signs up 13 new partners
Partnership requests accelerate, and Academia Support Program detailed
Gizmos
Best gaming tech from CES 2015
Hot tech surprises from this year's show
Streaming
Razer Forge TV will unite console and mobile gaming
One half Android, one half surprise
Virtual Reality
Six companies Oculus should buy to fulfil VR's gaming potential
Virtual reality needs more than just a head mounted display