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House Of Blueberry Raises $6M To Grow Fashion In The Metaverse DRESS UP Jan 24th, 2023

House Of Blueberry Raises $6M To Grow Fashion In The Metaverse

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PIXELYNX partners with Vita Motus on new metaverse mobile game ELYNXIR MUSIC METAVERSE Jan 20th, 2023

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Sandsoft invests $3.25 million in The Tiny Digital Factory RACING TO SUCCESS Jan 20th, 2023

Sandsoft invests $3.25 million in The Tiny Digital Factory

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African publisher Carry1st reports $27m funding round led by Bitkraft Ventures INVESTMENT Jan 17th, 2023

African publisher Carry1st reports $27m funding round led by Bitkraft Ventures

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QYOU Media acquires 51% of Maxamtech Digital Ventures, sets sights on remaining 49% QYOU ACQUISITION Jan 12th, 2023

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Indian developer Giga Fun Studios raises $2.4 million in funding SUCCESSFUL FUNDING Jan 11th, 2023

Indian developer Giga Fun Studios raises $2.4 million in funding

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NetEase acquires Halo Infinite co-developer Skybox Labs

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Data.ai reveal the global trends and tips you need for success in 2023

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The top ten gaming industry deals of 2022 DRAKE STAR REPORT Jan 19th, 2023

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Which five mobile hits generated $7.2 billion in revenue in 2022? MOBILE SUCCESS Jan 18th, 2023

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Last Updated: Oct 7th, 2014
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Hardlight is Sega's third UK-based studio, and is focused exclusively on creating high-quality innovative game experiences for mobile handheld platforms.

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