The InvestGame team is pleased to present the Q2’24 Global Gaming Deals Report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the current market dynamics within the gaming industry. In Q2’24, the sector saw 166 closed deals totaling $4.1B, marking an increase in deal value and volume. This uptick suggests a gradual recovery from recent lows, reflecting renewed investor confidence and stability returning to the market.

Please get the Report at https://investgame.net/news/global-gaming-deals-report-q2-24/

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Global Gaming Deals Report Q2’24 – InvestGame.net

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Also, IGN link: https://www.ign.com/articles/new-label-knights-peak-reveals-colorful-platformer-nikoderiko-shares-trailer-for-soulslike-mandragora

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New Label Knights Peak Reveals Colorful Platformer Nikoderiko, Shares Trailer for Soulslike Mandragora - IGN

European publisher MY.GAMES announced its new label Knights Peak today, revealing a brand new colorful platformer and more information about previously announced games in the process.

Well, this has been in the making for quite some time: MY.GAMES has launched a new publishing label, Knights Peak Interactive, focusing on premium PC and console titles! Led by industry veterans, this label is committed to quality, creativity, and engaging gaming experiences.

Knights Peak Interactive's initial portfolio includes:

- Starship Troopers: Extermination
- Nikoderiko
- Mandragora
- Pathfinder: Kingmaker
- Blast Brigade

Stay tuned for more updates on these and upcoming titles!

? Learn more: https://my.games/news/239

Thank you to Dean Takahashi and Jordan Fragen for covering the InvestGame Q1'24 Report.

As always, comprehensive coverage—if you have just a few minutes, check out the team's key findings to understand current trends and opportunities within the industry.

For a full read and more details on specific segments and deals, check out the article on VentureBeat:

https://venturebeat.com/games/games-investment-q1-2024-investgame/

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Macro concerns kept games investors cautious in Q1 2024 I InvestGame

Gaming investments totaled $2.2B in Q1 2024 according to InvestGame. Investors remain risk-averse with few exit options on the table.

InvestGame keeps coming up with new stuff every week.

This time, you can explore profiles of over 60 gaming-focused funds, complete with all the necessary information to understand their nature. Offering insights into investment focus (regions/sectors), AUM, contact details, and more, our comprehensive database is a vital source for studio founders seeking funding or just starting out in the gaming industry.

Some exciting stuff from the list:

- There are 60+ gaming-focused VC/PE funds worldwide;
- These funds have collectively raised over $15 billion in capital to date;
- We plan to add generalist VCs actively investing in gaming and numerous corporate gaming funds, totaling 100 overall investors!

Link to our short version: https://investgame.net/investors/

Our list will receive regular updates and will soon encompass generalist VCs/PEs actively investing in gaming and numerous gaming CVC funds.

Subscribe to our Patreon Premium now for access to this list and more market intelligence!

Link to complete list: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-list-of-101706789

As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

It's a huge pleasure to share this one—please enjoy our own Sola Saulenko, CMO of Pixonic, a MY.GAMES studio, joining Michail Katkoff to discuss the intricacies of building a successful game franchise (we're talking about War Robots, yes!).

Together, they explore topics such as the balance between organic growth and strategic planning, the evolution of games into franchises, the challenges of transitioning from a hit game to a franchise, and the importance of passion and creativity in brand building.

Video: https://youtu.be/9piNNVzVO5w?si=hS8pQnDVVkX_G7FQ

Artcile summary: https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/blog/2024/3/25/how-to-build-a-cross-platform-franchise

The InvestGame team is extremely excited to congratulate GameDev Reports channel on hitting 5,000 subscribers! ? Dima, your dedication to sharing and analyzing gamedev reports has truly paid off — it's awesome to see such a passionate and engaged community grow around your content. Here's to many more milestones and continued success. Keep rocking the gamedev world!

Cheers,
Your fans from the InvestGame crew.

Congratulations to my dear colleague and friend on this top-notch achievement — more to come!

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