Tech giants are ushering in the next version of the internet. But what does that even mean?
These companies are leaving their mark on the media and entertainment industries.
From pick-up-and-play casual mobile games to geocache hunting to bleeding-edge virtual reality, these innovative upstarts and trusted veterans are why video gaming continues to lap all entertainment competitors.
AI is reshaping the gaming industry, and games are using the technology to enhance the gaming experience.
The New York-based company focuses on training the next superstars of gamers through AI and standardizing how gaming talent is evaluated.
Investors in this round include the founder of Oculus (and designer of Oculus Rift), Palmer Luckey.
Surrogate plans to use the funding to scale its “Surrogate Reality” game portfolio while developing its video streaming technology.
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian’s venture fund, Initialized, led the seed round.
Founded in 2017, the company has offices in Seoul, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Shanghai.
Organizers can host gaming competitions on its platform, which also enables sponsors such as Gamestop and 24 Hour Fitness to reach gamers.
