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Investor Accidentally Pitches Kickass Pokemon Apocalypse Movie
Peter Levin, co-founder of Griffin Gaming Partners, humorously suggested that Pokemon cards could become the global currency in a post-apocalyptic world, citing their significant investment returns. While acknowledging the entertainment value of such a concept, the article notes that the cards' value is dependent on a network of buyers.
Griffin Gaming Partners invests in TinyBuild
Venture capital firm Griffin Gaming Partners has acquired a 3.24% equity stake in the developer and publisher TinyBuild. The investment highlights TinyBuild's focus on building its own intellectual property and sustainable franchises. TinyBuild's share price increased by 5% following the announcement.
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NBCUniversal is reportedly considering entering the video game business following a potential split from Comcast. In separate news, Griffin Gaming Partners has acquired a strategic stake in the video game publisher tinyBuild.
Volunteer-led RTS BAR signs publishing deal with Hooded Horse
The volunteer-led real-time strategy game Beyond All Reason has signed a publishing deal with Hooded Horse. While the multiplayer will remain free with cross-play, a paid 'BAR Premium Edition' with singleplayer content will be released on Steam. The IP and code will remain with the BAR team and open source, respectively.
Nordic Game 2026 was full of smiles, but they hid a very tough reality | Opinion
The Nordic Game 2026 conference highlighted a difficult transition period for the game industry, marked by challenges in funding and evolving publishing models. Despite a friendly atmosphere, discussions focused on the harsh realities of securing investment, the decline of traditional VC exits, and the need for developers to adopt self-reliant strategies in a fragmented market.
Griffin Gaming Partners launches $100M fund to support indie developers
Venture capital firm Griffin Gaming Partners has launched a $100 million fund, the Special Opportunities Fund, to provide revenue-sharing financing for indie game developers. This initiative aims to offer fair funding solutions by eschewing equity-based investments. The fund has already invested in 15 titles, including several published by Hooded Horse.
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Analysts suggest PC gamers purchase more games priced under $30 at launch compared to their PlayStation and Xbox counterparts. This trend is significantly reshaping the PC gaming market, according to Griffin Gaming Partners.
Griffin Gaming Partners launches new $100 million fund to champion world-class indie games
Griffin Gaming Partners has launched a new $100 million Special Opportunities Fund (SOF) aimed at providing project-based revenue-sharing financing for indie games. This initiative offers an alternative to traditional equity investments, seeking to better support smaller studios. The fund has already invested in fifteen titles, including nine announced projects across various genres.
Griffin Gaming Partners launches $100m indie dev fund, led by Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender
Griffin Gaming Partners has launched a $100 million fund, the Special Opportunities Fund (SOF), to support indie game development. Led by Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender, the fund will provide financing through a revenue-share model rather than equity. This approach aims to protect developers by aligning interests and sharing success evenly, with Griffin already having invested in fifteen titles.
Another $100 million to indie games: new fund led by CEO of Manor Lords publisher and strategy powerhouse Hooded Horse praises "breakout hits with comparatively modest budgets"
Griffin Gaming Partners has launched a new $100 million "Special Opportunities Fund" for indie games, managed by Tim Bender, CEO of Hooded Horse. The fund has already invested in 15 titles, including the turn-based tactics game Menace, with a focus on breakout hits that have modest budgets.
