Ireland has a storied media and entertainment industry that’s produced blockbusters like Braveheart and Game of Thrones. But as the industry adapts to tech, it continues to shift and expand. Now, the industry includes video game companies, sports apps and much more. It’s also on the verge of serious public funding as the Future of Media Commission ponders investing in the industry. Here’s our list of the top companies helping change the Irish media landscape.
Top Media Companies in Ireland to Know
- Electronic Arts
- Riot Games
- Keywords Studios
- Locker
- Volograms
Top Media Companies in Ireland
Electronic Arts, or EA, is one of the largest video game studios in the world. Its work ranges from video game development to competitive gaming. The company is most well known for its sports games, which have increased EA’s popularity around the world.
Riot Games is the video game development company behind popular titles like League of Legends, Valorant and many more. It operates an office in Dublin that hires for a host of tech jobs like data analytics, engineering and development. It also owns a broadcasting center for e-sports tournaments in Ireland’s capital city.
Keywords Studios is a Dublin-based media company offering game development, art design and audio engineering services. Since its founding, Keywords has also partnered with other media giants, like Warner Bros. Discovery and Bethesda Softworks. Apart from development, Keywords Studios also provides marketing and player engagement services.
Locker’s app is a one-stop platform for all things sports. The app aggregates news stories surrounding the users’ favorite teams or athletes, provides real-time statistics and scores, and also highlights trending topics. Locker works with media publishers and sports franchises by allowing them to publish content and grow their audience.
Volograms simplifies 3D animation using its AI-enabled mobile app. Through the app, users can generate 3D human-realistic avatars and animate them for marketing, gaming or VFX content. Since launching, Volograms has worked with Hugo Boss and Mars Wrigley by developing immersive content for their brands.
