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New Tales

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New Tales is a Paris-based game publisher and developer founded by veterans from Ubisoft, Blizzard, and other major studios. They focus on partnering with like-minded game studios to provide tailored publishing services and are also developing their own original IPs.​

Their internal studio, Emeteria, located in Lyon, France, is working on an action-adventure RPG set in a new universe, utilizing Unreal Engine 5. The team comprises experienced developers who have collectively worked on over 70 games, including titles like Styx, Warhammer, Ghost Recon, and The Crew.​

In addition to their in-house projects, New Tales collaborates with studios such as Mainframe Industries and Ankama, co-publishing games like the MMO Pax Dei and the tactical RPG WAVEN.

Founded: 2022

Location: France

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Loric Games

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Loric Games is an independent studio based in Arlington, Virginia, founded by veterans from Mythic Entertainment and BioWare. The team has contributed to iconic titles such as Ultima Online, Dark Age of Camelot, and Star Wars: The Old Republic. With a focus on immersive storytelling and innovative gameplay, Loric Games aims to push the boundaries of the RPG survival genre.​

Their debut title, Echoes of Elysium, is an open-world airship survival RPG set in a mythical ancient Greek-inspired world. Players will build and customize fleets of airships, explore a fractured sky filled with floating islands, and engage in cooperative and solo adventures. The game emphasizes dynamic storytelling, procedural world generation, and a blend of survival mechanics with narrative depth.

Founded: 2022

Location: United States

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Dizzaract

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Dizzaract is an Abu Dhabi-based game studio with over 160 global team members, focused on building high-impact games powered by AI, blockchain, and immersive design. Their flagship title, Farcana, is a third-person PvP hero shooter built in Unreal Engine 5, featuring 24 unique characters and a gameplay experience that blends tactical depth with Web3 integration, giving players ownership of in-game assets through blockchain-based economies.

Beyond game development, Dizzaract is pushing boundaries with tech like their patented adaptive AI frameworks and GAMED—a cross-platform identity and analytics tool offering players a unified gaming profile across platforms like Steam, Epic, and PlayStation. By combining advanced tech with ambitious gameplay, Dizzaract is aiming to redefine what modern multiplayer and player-driven ecosystems can look like.

Founded: 2022

Location: United Arab Emirates

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Yoton Yo Studios

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Yoton Yo Studios is a Los Angeles-based game and media development company blending Web3, XR, and real-world tech to create genre-defying experiences. Founded by Peter J. Wacks, a multi-platform creator known for his work in games, comics, and film, the studio is focused on building games that are both innovative and fun.​

Their flagship title, Exfinitum, is a multi-format trading card game that plays across digital and physical platforms, aiming to unify storytelling and gameplay in a way that’s never been done before. They’re also working on Aw Nuts, a chaotic squirrel-based game that leans into humor and unpredictability. With a team of passionate developers and a community-first approach, Yoton Yo is carving out a space where cutting-edge tech meets playful creativity

Founded: 2022

Location: United States

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Argus Labs

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Argus Labs is a San Francisco-based Web3 gaming studio focused on building open, interoperable game worlds powered by blockchain and distributed systems. Their flagship product, the World Engine, is a modular game engine and SDK that enables developers to create on-chain games with persistent, player-driven economies and logic. ​

In mid-2023, Argus Labs raised $10 million in seed funding led by Haun Ventures, with participation from Robot Ventures, Anagram, Dispersion Capital, and Alchemy. The company is led by founder Scott Sunarto, who envisions a future where games are not just played but owned and evolved by their communities.

Founded: 2022

Location: United States

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