Raptr signs up Razer to distribute a gamer social network with a mouse
Raptr and Razer have struck an interesting co-marketing deal. Razer makes high-precision computer mice for gamers, while Raptr has started a social network for gamers.
At first blush, it’s a little weird that you will get a social network with your mouse. But it’s a clever bundle. In the past, Razer distributed its mice with disks that contained the drivers, or control software, for the mouse. Now the mice plug into a universal serial bus port… Continue Reading
Raptr raises money and launches public beta of gamer social network
Raptr is unveiling the public beta test of its social network for all kinds of video game players. While it’s a crowded market, the company has a good chance of becoming a central hub for gamers who want to know what their friends are playing online, regardless of game type.
The Raptr social network will be able to access gamer data from a variety of sources. That includes PC games, Mac games, Xbox Live member accounts,… Continue Reading
GamerDNA raises $3 million for gamer social networking
GamerDNA has raised $3 million in a first round of venture capital to bankroll an online community for video game players.
Flybridge Capital Partners led the financing for the company, previously known as GuildCafe Entertainment.
The company will use the funds to expand product development, open new offices in Cambridge’s Central Square, and launch the GamerDNA.com social networking site.
GuildCafe was focused on massively-multiplayer online games such as World of Warcraft, but now the Cambridge, Mass., company says… Continue Reading
GDC: Raptr and Rmbr unveil at the Startup Launchpad
Two startups visited by the vowel thief, Raptr and Rmbr, showed themselves off for the first time today at the Game Developer’s Conference Startup Launchpad. In all, five companies presented, but we’ve already covered or mentioned three: iminlikewithyou, Live Gamer and TwoFish (coverage here, here and here).
Here’s the executive summary: Raptr is both an application and a website. The app is a utility for gamers that keeps all their games up to date and downloads… Continue Reading