Series Entertainment acquires mobile game studio Pixelberry Studios
2024-07-10
Series Entertainment Acquires Pixelberry, Poised to Revolutionize the Interactive Fiction Genre
In a strategic move that signals a shift in the gaming landscape, Series Entertainment, a pioneering game development company, has announced the acquisition of Pixelberry, a renowned studio known for its captivating choose-your-own-adventure-style games. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Series Entertainment as it seeks to expand its portfolio and leverage its cutting-edge technology to elevate the interactive fiction genre to new heights.
Unlocking the Future of Immersive Storytelling
Harnessing the Power of AI-Driven Game Development
Series Entertainment's acquisition of Pixelberry is a testament to its commitment to pushing the boundaries of game development. The company's proprietary Rho Engine, described as the world's first "AI-native, multimodal full-stack game creation platform," is poised to revolutionize the way interactive stories are crafted. By integrating this advanced technology into Pixelberry's proven expertise in the genre, Series Entertainment aims to deliver a diverse catalog of games that seamlessly blend captivating narratives with innovative gameplay mechanics.The Rho Engine's generative AI capabilities will empower Pixelberry's creative teams to bring to life a wealth of fan-requested features, such as genre diversity, multiple love interests, customizable main characters, and more intricate story branches. This synergy between cutting-edge technology and storytelling prowess promises to elevate the interactive fiction experience, captivating audiences with immersive narratives that adapt and evolve based on their choices.
Expanding the Horizons of Interactive Fiction
Pixelberry, known for its flagship title "Choices: Stories You Play," has long been a trailblazer in the interactive fiction genre. With Series Entertainment's acquisition, the studio is poised to embark on a new chapter, leveraging the Rho Engine's capabilities to push the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of story-driven games.The Pixelberry team expressed their excitement about this partnership, stating, "It is an exciting new chapter for our studio, and we look forward to empowering our creative teams through the Series Entertainment technology, which will allow us to bring to life a lot of our top fan requests, such as genre diversity, multiple love interests, main character customization, and more intricate story branches."
Delivering a Diverse Catalog of Immersive Experiences
Series Entertainment's strategic vision extends beyond the acquisition of Pixelberry. The company aims to build out a robust studio system that will deliver a diverse catalog of games across various genres, all while leveraging the power of its world-class development technology."Pixelberry has been a category leader in the interactive fiction genre," said Pany Haritatos, co-founder and CEO of Series Entertainment. "We love story-based games, and Choices has long been a leader in the genre. With our cutting-edge technology, we will be able to take Choices to the next level, with bigger books, new interactive features, and ever-improving story quality, all designed to serve the things the Choices community wants."This commitment to diversifying its portfolio and pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling aligns with Series Entertainment's mission to "pioneer the use of generative AI to transform imaginative ideas into unforgettable gaming experiences." By integrating Pixelberry's expertise with its own technological prowess, the company is poised to redefine the interactive fiction landscape, delivering a wide range of immersive and engaging gaming experiences to captivate audiences worldwide.