Today s Game Changers led a movement against hate raids, champion audio in Latin America, support LGBTQ+ professionals, and run a database of diversity resources
Today s Game Changers led a movement against hate raids, champion audio in Latin America, support LGBTQ+ professionals, and run a database of diversity resources
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Hybrid gaming startup PortalOne has raised $US15 million ($19,293,000) ahead of the launch of its new app –
The Arcade – that combines video games and streamed video content, and the investors sound pretty familiar.
The Arcade allows users to both play games on-demand, and watch live TV game shows in which they can play against special guests. Basically, it’s a game show that you can play from home.
PortalOne raises $15M from Atari and more for a new hybrid gaming/TV show app
Gaming and streamed video have been two of the biggest pastime winners during the last year+ of pandemic living. Today a startup that has created an app that brings those two entertainment formats together is announcing a notable seed round of funding as it prepares to come out of closed beta.
PortalOne, a hybrid gaming startup, is announcing a $15 million seed round of funding as it prepares to come out of closed beta with an app that lets people play on-demand games and also watch live shows in which users can play against a special guest.
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It was a big week for esports athletes and livestreaming startups.
Gaming and entertainment brand Subnation announced plans to start a new esports franchise with Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. And eyewear brand Oakley hired Call of Duty champion Seth Scump Abner to serve as its first esports brand ambassador.