5 Gaming Companies Leveling Up their Tech Talent in 2022
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As the world adapts post-pandemic, game developers are harnessing emerging technologies to attract and retain gamers.
eSports have revolutionized competitive mobile gaming with games like FIFA, PUBG, call of duty, and others at the forefront. The sector is anticipated to be worth more than $3B in 2023, as spectator platforms like Twitch continue to see record traffic for top streamers.
Cloud gaming offers an innovative way for players to access a wide range of games online. Big players like Microsoft, Sony, Google, Nvidia, Tencent, and Amazon now offer their games through cloud-based subscription services. Increased internet speeds and smartphone technology continues to be the main driver for mobile gaming success.
The AR and VR video game market is set to hit $11B by 2026. Thanks to the falling price of VR hardware, consumer headsets are becoming increasingly affordable, and 2022 might even see the release of Apple's long-rumoured VR headset.
Several of the biggest creators of games, such as Ubisoft, announced intentions to build NFTs into their games as a way of letting players win, earn and trade unique in-game items. However, this idea isn’t popular with all gamers.
With new technology emerging all the time, the future of gaming has never been more exciting.
Interested in playing a part in the future of gaming technology? Here are 5 hot gaming startups hiring now.
TwitchCome together live every day to chat, interact, and make entertainment together5000+ EmployeesActively Hiring- B2C
- Scale StageRapidly increasing operations
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- YC FundedStartup funded by Y Combinator
- Valuation $500M+This company has a valuation of $500M or more
- Website
- https://www.twitch.tv/
- Employees
- 5000+
- Locations
- Seattle, San Francisco, London, Irvine, New York
- About
Twitch is the place where millions of people come together live every day to chat, interact, and make their own entertainment. On our platform you can watch what you love, connect with streamers, and chat with tons of communities.
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Jobs
Sr. Engineering Manager, AndroidFull-time7 days ago$184k – $287kIn office • New York City+25 years of expSoftware Engineer II, FintechFull-time3 weeks ago$143k – $194kIn office • New York City+34 years of exp
- Website
- http://ubisoft.com
- Employees
- 5000+
- Locations
- Pune
- About
At Ubisoft, we create worlds for everyone. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of our players by developing high-quality games that resonate with all kinds of personalities, bring people together, and allow everyone to learn and grow while having fun.
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Metatheory Inc is a technology-driven entertainment company building Web3 games and more!11-50 Employees- B2C
- Growth StageExpanding market presence
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- Website
- https://metatheory.gg/
- Employees
- 11-50
- Locations
- New York City, San Francisco, Taipei, Galveston, Remote
- About
Metatheory’s mission is to inspire imagination by connecting people worldwide through immersive worlds built on cross-generational IP. Alongside our community, we develop new virtual worlds that empower users with audience-driven story development, access to fun gameplay, and digital ownership enabled by blockchain infrastructure.
- Industries
- B2C
- Growth StageExpanding market presence
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- Website
- http://www.bunch.live/
- Employees
- 11-50
- Locations
- New York City, Toronto
- About
Bunch is a party app for multiplayer games. It's like playing a Nintendo game with friends on the same couch or a throwing a LAN party - on your phone. We are bringing people together through the games they love, anytime - anywhere.
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