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Fans.lu Ties With Game Development Organization

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is the brainchild of David Padula, Derek Padula, and Dave Delaney, who have created a platform to help developers monetize their games through merchandise sales. David Padula has served at Activision and Paramount Pictures; Derek Padula has worked as a game designer at Electronic Arts, Activision, and Seven Studios.

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Maestro nets $15 million for its interactive commerce, community and engagement tools for livestreams

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. “ 2020 was a blowout year… People needed an interactive streaming platform that they could spin up quickly that they could launch on their website.” Since the launch of monetization tools in May of last year, Evans estimated that the platform has paid out at least $5 million to entertainers who used the service. “We

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LA-based gaming studio Scopely raises $200 million at a $1.4 billion valuation

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For investors, what makes the company compelling (beyond its string of successful games) is the technology platform that undergirds its popular mobile gaming titles. “Our technology platform is about optimizing free digital experiences for the largest amount of players possible,” Driver says.

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