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Scopely Hits $10B Revenue, 1B Downloads
Scopely has surpassed $10 billion in lifetime revenue and crossed a billion downloads across its mobile games portfolio, the Los Angeles-based gaming powerhouse announced. Players have logged over 15 billion hours in titles like Monopoly Go!, Stumble Guys, and Marvel Strike Force.
Founded in 2011, Scopely began with Dice With Buddies, later expanding into iconic IP partnerships such as Yahtzee With Buddies. Its enduring Dice franchise has now generated over $1 billion. The company’s ascent was solidified with Monopoly Go!’s wild success and its $4.9 billion acquisition by Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games Group.
Now the top U.S. mobile games firm and a global leader, Scopely embraces a cross-platform strategy, debuting Stumble Guys on consoles in 2024. Co-CEOs Walter Driver and Javier Ferreira credit a “long-term mindset” for the company’s rise, promising more innovations ahead in its journey from startup to entertainment juggernaut.
Huawei AppGallery Partners with Emirates Esports Federation in UAE Gaming Push
Huawei's Android app store AppGallery has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Esports Federation (EESF), a government-backed body in the United Arab Emirates, to bolster the region's esports and mobile gaming ecosystem.
The agreement outlines collaboration on tournaments and campaigns aimed at supporting local gaming talent and providing new opportunities for developers. EESF will endorse AppGallery Gamers Cup tournaments and promote mobile games featured on the platform, according to a joint statement.
The MoU was signed by EESF President Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Bin Sultan Bin Shakhboot Al Nahyan and William Hu, Managing Director of Huawei Consumer Business Group, Middle East and Africa.
The deal reflects the UAE's growing focus on esports as a rapidly expanding industry. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Huawei and EESF have not commented on the potential scale or timeline of the partnership's initiatives.
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Stardew Valley Surpasses 41 Million Copies Sold
This includes sales across PC, consoles, and mobile since its 2016 release, with PC and Switch sales accounting for the majority. Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone the developer of the indie farming RPG is currently working on another title, Haunted Chocolatier, which has no set release date.
Japanese developer SNK Launches KOF Studio to Expand Fighting Game Franchises
The new studio will be dedicated to working on its fighting game series such as Fatal Fury, Samurai Shodown, and King of Fighters. Upcoming projects include Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in 2025 and a Samurai Shodown action-RPG currently in development, with hiring underway.
Did You Know
In 2007, Halo 3 made history by earning $170 million on its first day, setting a new record for video game sales. The cultural impact was so significant that film executives blamed the blockbuster game for a 27% drop in box office revenues that week, claiming it kept audiences glued to their consoles instead of heading to theaters.
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