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'''VoxPop Games, Inc.''' (stylized as '''VoxPop''') is an American video game ], middleware toolset and ]. VoxPop Games specializes in funding and hosting ]. '''VoxPop Games, Inc.''' (stylized as '''VoxPop''') is an American video game ], middleware toolset and ]. VoxPop Games specializes in funding and hosting ].


⚫ VoxPop Games operates an online store using a profit-sharing business model, which allows game developers to create revenue-sharing agreements with collaborators and influencers. VoxPop Games also micro-funds new game development through its VoxPop Fund program.<ref name="one">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/02/14/weaponeer-a-game-developed-by-a-17-year-old-that-you-can-play-with-one-hand-is-out-today|title=Weaponeer, A Game Developed By A 17-Year-Old That You Can Play With One Hand, Is Out Today|magazine=Game Informer}}</ref><ref name="two">{{Cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/games/voxpop-games-forms-indie-game-fund-and-adds-ex-rockstar-veteran-as-adviser/|title=VoxPop Games forms indie game fund and adds ex-Rockstar veteran as adviser|date=September 19, 2022}}</ref><ref name="three">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/indie-storefront-voxpop-games-launches-indie-game-fund|title=VoxPop Games adds ex-Rockstar VP to advisory board, starts indie fund|date=September 19, 2022|website=Game Developer}}</ref>

⚫ VoxPop Games operates an online store using a profit-sharing business model, which allows game developers to create revenue-sharing agreements with collaborators and influencers. VoxPop Games also micro-funds new game development through its VoxPop Fund program. <ref name="one">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/02/14/weaponeer-a-game-developed-by-a-17-year-old-that-you-can-play-with-one-hand-is-out-today|title=Weaponeer, A Game Developed By A 17-Year-Old That You Can Play With One Hand, Is Out Today|website=Game Informer}}</ref><ref name="two">{{Cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/games/voxpop-games-forms-indie-game-fund-and-adds-ex-rockstar-veteran-as-adviser/|title=VoxPop Games forms indie game fund and adds ex-Rockstar veteran as adviser|date=September 19, 2022}}</ref><ref name="three">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/indie-storefront-voxpop-games-launches-indie-game-fund|title=VoxPop Games adds ex-Rockstar VP to advisory board, starts indie fund|date=September 19, 2022|website=Game Developer}}</ref>


== Overview == == Overview ==
VoxPop Games was founded in 2019 by Charles Fang Yu and Marc Anthony Rodriguez. However, initial development stalled until mid-2020, in part due to the ]. As of 2019, it is New York’s First Independent Games Platform. <ref name="one" /><ref name="two" /><ref name="four">{{Cite web|url=https://www.stonybrook.edu/40under40|title=Stony Brook 40 Under Forty|first=Stony Brook|last=University|website=www.stonybrook.edu}}</ref><ref name="five">{{Cite web|url=https://intoindiegames.com/features/voxpop-games-interview-a-revolutionary-new-p2p-indie-games-client/|title=VoxPop Games Interview - A revolutionary new P2P indie games client|first=Rahul|last=Shirke|date=March 29, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zawie |first=Lynn |date=2023-04-21 |title=Inspired Pursuits |url=https://mag.stonybrook.edu/inspired-pursuits/ |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=SBU Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> VoxPop Games was founded in 2019 by Charles Fang Yu and Marc Anthony Rodriguez. However, initial development stalled until mid-2020, in part due to the ]. As of 2019, it is New York’s First Independent Games Platform.<ref name="one" /><ref name="two" /><ref name="four">{{Cite web|url=https://www.stonybrook.edu/40under40|title=Stony Brook 40 Under Forty|first=Stony Brook|last=University|website=www.stonybrook.edu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zawie |first=Lynn |date=2023-04-21 |title=Inspired Pursuits |url=https://mag.stonybrook.edu/inspired-pursuits/ |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=SBU Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>


⚫ Shortly after its founding, VoxPop Games was admitted into the F50 Elevate accelerator, and became part of their 2021 cohort.<ref name="two" />


⚫ The VoxPop Store was originally envisioned as a ]-based, ] structured storefront, but pivoted away from blockchain based architecture very early in development. VoxPop initially launched as a peer-to-peer, profit-sharing distribution platform, but has since expanded into publishing and software tools.<ref name="two" /><ref name="three" />


⚫ In February 2023, VoxPop Games announced that ] co-founder, Douglas Kennedy would be joining its board.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Morris |first1=Iwan |last2=Writer |first2=Staff |title=VoxPop Games brings on Studio Wildcard Founder |url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80852/voxpop-games-brings-on-studio-wildcard-founder/ |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=pocketgamer.biz|date=15 February 2023 }}</ref>
⚫ Shortly after its founding, VoxPop Games was admitted into the F50 Elevate accelerator, and became part of their 2021 cohort.<ref name="two" />


In April 2024, VoxPop Games announced an M&I deal to acquire mobile gaming company, Celebrity Games, along with a new partnership initiative with Universities to welcome students from diverse fields who aspire to enter the gaming industry.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Muhammad |first1=Isa |last2=Writer |first2=Staff |date=2024-04-04 |title=VoxPop Games acquires Celebrity Games to boost talent integration for indie devs |url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/83738/voxpop-games-acqures-celebrity-games-to-boost-talent-integration-for-indie-devs/ |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=pocketgamer.biz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Comments |first=Gavin Sheehan {{!}} |date=2024-03-30 |title=VoxPop Games Announces Acquisition & Merger With Celebrity Games |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/voxpop-games-announces-acquisition-merger-with-celebrity-games/ |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Watson |first=Eric |date=2024-03-20 |title=VoxPop Games partners with Universities for game career program |url=https://pixelkin.org/2024/03/20/voxpop-games-partners-with-universities-for-game-career-program/ |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=Pixelkin |language=en-US}}</ref>


⚫ The VoxPop Store was originally envisioned as a ]-based, ] store, but pivoted away from blockchain based architecture early in development. VoxPop initially launched as a peer-to-peer, profit-sharing distribution platform, but has since expanded into publishing and software tools.<ref name="two" /><ref name="three" />

⚫ In February 2023, VoxPop Games announced that ] co-founder, Douglas Kennedy would be joining its board. <ref name="six">{{Cite web|url=https://gaminglyfe.com/industry-veteran-doug-kennedy-accepts-seat-on-new-peer-to-peer-games-voxpop/|title=Industry Veteran Doug Kennedy Accepts Seat on New Peer-to-Peer Games VoxPop|date=February 14, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Morris |first=Iwan |last2=Writer |first2=Staff |title=VoxPop Games brings on Studio Wildcard Founder |url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80852/voxpop-games-brings-on-studio-wildcard-founder/ |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=pocketgamer.biz}}</ref>
== Products and Services == == Products and Services ==
===Sales=== ===Sales===


VoxPop Games began as an ], specializing in independent video games. The VoxPop Store used a ] network to distribute files, and featured built-in tools for ] and ].<ref name="one" /><ref name="two" /> VoxPop Games began as an ], specializing in independent video games. The VoxPop Store used a ] network to distribute files, and featured built-in tools for ] and ].<ref name="one" /><ref name="two" /> One goal of the VoxPop Store was to connect independent game developers to ] by allowing them to share profits from their games. Developers could set a percentage of their revenue from a title to be used as a user incentive for sharing their game. If a game was then purchased from that user’s affiliate link, the user could collect the user incentive.<ref name="two" />
⚫ One goal of the VoxPop Store was to connect independent game developers to ] by allowing them to share profits from their games. Developers could set a percentage of their revenue from a title to be used as a user incentive for sharing their game. If a game was then purchased from that user’s affiliate link, the user could collect the user incentive.<ref name="two" />


⚫ One goal of the VoxPop Store was to connect independent game developers to ] by allowing them to share profits from their games. Developers could set a percentage of their revenue from a title to be used as a user incentive for sharing their game. If a game was then purchased from that user’s affiliate link, the user could collect the user incentive.<ref name="two" /> Games with content exclusive to the VoxPop Store were given the “Made for VoxPop” label, and additional benefits were offered to participating developers.<ref name="one" />


⚫ VoxPop Games launched the Open Beta for its store in April 2020.<ref name="four" />
One goal of the VoxPop Store was to connect independent game developers to ] by allowing them to share profits from their games. Developers could set a percentage of their revenue from a title to be used as a user incentive for sharing their game. If a game was then purchased from that user’s affiliate link, the user could collect the user incentive.<ref name="two" />Games with content exclusive to the VoxPop Store were given the “Made for VoxPop” label, and additional benefits were offered to participating developers.<ref name="one" />

⚫ VoxPop Games launched the Open Beta for its store in April 2020<ref name="four" />


===Publishing=== ===Publishing===


In February 2022, VoxPop Games published Weaponeer, a platform game designed to be played with one hand, in partnership with the AbleGamers Foundation. VoxPop Games initially approached Weaponeer only for exclusive content, but ended up taking a publishing role after assisting in development.<ref name="one" /> In February 2022, VoxPop Games published ''Weaponeer'', a platform game designed to be played with one hand, in partnership with the AbleGamers Foundation. VoxPop Games initially approached Weaponeer only for exclusive content, but ended up taking a publishing role after assisting in development.<ref name="one" />
Following the publication of Weaponeer, VoxPop Games announced the creation of the VoxPop Fund – a program formally dedicated to micropublishing independent games.<ref name="two" /><ref name="three" /> Following the publication of ''Weaponeer'', VoxPop Games announced the creation of the VoxPop Fund – a program formally dedicated to micropublishing independent games.<ref name="two" /><ref name="three" />
Following the publication of Weaponeer, VoxPop Games announced the creation of the VoxPop Fund – a program formally dedicated to micropublishing independent games.<ref name="two" /><ref name="three" /> Following the publication of ''Weaponeer'', VoxPop Games announced the creation of the VoxPop Fund – a program formally dedicated to micropublishing independent games.<ref name="two" /><ref name="three" />
Following the publication of Weaponeer, VoxPop Games announced the creation of the VoxPop Fund – a program formally dedicated to micropublishing independent games.<ref name="two" /><ref name="three" /> Following the publication of ''Weaponeer'', VoxPop Games announced the creation of the VoxPop Fund – a program formally dedicated to micropublishing independent games.<ref name="two" /><ref name="three" />


Following the publishing of Weaponeer, VoxPop Games announced the creation of the VoxPop Fund – a program formally dedicated to micropublishing independent games.<ref name="two" /><ref name="three" /> Following the publishing of ''Weaponeer'', VoxPop Games announced the creation of the VoxPop Fund – a program formally dedicated to micropublishing independent games.<ref name="two" /><ref name="three" />


Under the VoxPop Fund, in August 2022, VoxPop Games announced that it would be funding ], a roguelike bullet hell game, under the working title “Remnant: The Gray Death.” Outer Terror was designed as a spiritual successor to Gray Death, a game which was previously published on the VoxPop Games platform in 2021. Outer Terror was released on April 20th, 2023.<ref name="seven">⦁ https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/11/01/outer-terror-an-arcade-bullet-hell-homage-to-b-movie-horror-hits-pc-soon</ref><ref name="eight">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thecgview.com/p/voxpop-games|title=VoxPop Games|first=Bill|last=Long|website=www.thecgview.com}}</ref><ref name="nine">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/ngt/2022/11/21/outer-terror-is-like-vampire-survivors-meets-pulp-action-horror-new-gameplay-today|title=Outer Terror Is Like Vampire Survivors Meets Pulp Action Horror &#124; New Gameplay Today|website=Game Informer}}</ref> In February 2023, VoxPop Games announced two additional games that would be published under the VoxPop Fund – Loppy: Planet Hunter, and Tranquil Garden: Adventurer’s Edition.<ref name="ten">{{Cite web|url=https://tryhardguides.com/voxpop-games-announces-loppy-planet-hopper-and-definitive-edition/|title=VoxPop Games announces Loppy: Planet Hopper and Definitive Edition - Try Hard Guides|date=February 7, 2023}}</ref> Under the VoxPop Fund, in August 2022, VoxPop Games announced that it would be funding '']'', a roguelike bullet hell game, under the working title ''Remnant: The Gray Death''. Outer Terror was designed as a spiritual successor to Gray Death, a game which was previously published on the VoxPop Games platform in 2021. '']'' was released on April 20th, 2023.<ref name="seven">⦁ https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/11/01/outer-terror-an-arcade-bullet-hell-homage-to-b-movie-horror-hits-pc-soon</ref><ref name="nine">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/ngt/2022/11/21/outer-terror-is-like-vampire-survivors-meets-pulp-action-horror-new-gameplay-today|title=Outer Terror Is Like Vampire Survivors Meets Pulp Action Horror &#124; New Gameplay Today|magazine=Game Informer|date=20 April 2023 }}</ref>
⚫ In February 2023, VoxPop Games announced two additional games that would be published under the VoxPop Fund – Loppy: Planet Hunter, and Tranquil Garden: Adventurer’s Edition.<ref name="ten"/><ref>{{Cite web |title=VoxPop Games, Inc. |url=https://www.metacritic.com/company/voxpop-games-inc |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=Metacritic |language=en}}</ref>


⚫ In February 2023, VoxPop Games announced two additional games that would be published under the VoxPop Fund – Loppy: Planet Hunter, and Tranquil Garden: Adventurer’s Edition.<ref name="ten">{{Cite web|url=https://tryhardguides.com/voxpop-games-announces-loppy-planet-hopper-and-definitive-edition/|title=VoxPop Games announces Loppy: Planet Hopper and Definitive Edition - Try Hard Guides|date=February 7, 2023}}</ref>
In February 2023, VoxPop Games announced two additional games that would be published under the VoxPop Fund – Loppy: Planet Hunter, and Tranquil Garden: Adventurer’s Edition.<ref name="ten" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=VoxPop Games, Inc. |url=https://www.metacritic.com/company/voxpop-games-inc |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=Metacritic |language=en}}</ref> In February 2023, VoxPop Games announced two additional games that would be published under the VoxPop Fund – Loppy: Planet Hunter, and Tranquil Garden: Adventurer’s Edition.<ref name="ten" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=VoxPop Games, Inc. |url=https://www.metacritic.com/company/voxpop-games-inc |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=Metacritic |language=en}}</ref>

The VoxPop Games' published title, '']'' has been nominated for an 13th Annual ] (NYVGCC) New York Video Game Award, under the category of '''''Chumley's Speakeasy Best Hidden Gem'''''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-01 |title=The New York Game Awards |url=https://nygamecritics.com/2024/01/05/awards-here-are-all-the-nominees-for-the-13th-annual-new-york-game-awards/ |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=nygamecritics.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=New York Game Awards Nominations | date=4 January 2024 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slAT7gHQSVU |access-date=2024-01-10 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Alan Wake II and Baldur's Gate 3 lead 2024 New York Game Awards nominees |url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/console/alan-wake-ii-and-baldur-s-gate-3-lead-2024-new-york-game-awards-nominees |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=www.gamedeveloper.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaser |first=Rachel |date=2024-01-09 |title=New York Game Awards 2024 nominees include Hi-Fi Rush, Starfield |url=https://venturebeat.com/games/new-york-game-awards-2024-nominees-include-hi-fi-rush-starfield/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US}}</ref>

'']'' has released for PlayStation 4/5, Xbox X/S, and Nintendo Switch on April 12th, 2024<ref>{{Cite web |last=Comments |first=Gavin Sheehan {{!}} |date=2024-03-26 |title=Horror Game Outer Terror Comes To Consoles In Mid-April |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/horror-game-outer-terror-comes-to-consoles-in-mid-april/ |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Mike |date=2024-03-27 |title=Lovecraftian Horde Shooter 'Outer Terror' Heads to Consoles April 12 |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/video-games/3806288/lovecraftian-horde-shooter-outer-terror-heads-to-consoles-april-12-trailer/ |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=Bloody Disgusting! |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Husameddin |first=Genghis "Solidus Kraken" |date=2024-04-12 |title=Pulp Action Survival Horror 'Outer Terror' Now Available on Consoles |url=https://xboxera.com/2024/04/12/pulp-action-survival-horror-outer-terror-now-available-on-consoles/ |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=XboxEra |language=en-US}}</ref>


===Middleware=== ===Middleware===
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In February 2023, VoxPop Games announced that it would be creating a new middleware platform, so that the revenue sharing features of the VoxPop Store could be used regardless of the point-of-sale.<ref name="eleven">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80852/voxpop-games-brings-on-studio-wildcard-founder/|title=VoxPop Games brings on Studio Wildcard Founder|first1=Iwan|last1=Morris|first2=Staff|last2=Writer|date=February 15, 2023|website=pocketgamer.biz}}</ref> In February 2023, VoxPop Games announced that it would be creating a new middleware platform, so that the revenue sharing features of the VoxPop Store could be used regardless of the point-of-sale.<ref name="eleven">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80852/voxpop-games-brings-on-studio-wildcard-founder/|title=VoxPop Games brings on Studio Wildcard Founder|first1=Iwan|last1=Morris|first2=Staff|last2=Writer|date=February 15, 2023|website=pocketgamer.biz}}</ref>


=== Acquisition ===
In April 2024, VoxPop Games announced that it acquired Delaware-based mobile studio, Celebrity Games, now a wholly owned subsidiary of VoxPop Games, Inc. the move was made to boost expanded talent integration for independent developers.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Muhammad |first1=Isa |last2=Writer |first2=Staff |date=2024-04-04 |title=VoxPop Games acquires Celebrity Games to boost talent integration for indie devs |url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/83738/voxpop-games-acqures-celebrity-games-to-boost-talent-integration-for-indie-devs/ |access-date=2024-04-11 |website=pocketgamer.biz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Comments |first=Gavin Sheehan {{!}} |date=2024-03-30 |title=VoxPop Games Announces Acquisition & Merger With Celebrity Games |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/voxpop-games-announces-acquisition-merger-with-celebrity-games/ |access-date=2024-04-11 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref>


Outer Terror was announced as the first original game to make use of VoxPop’s middleware tools. Reverb Communications, which handled the PR for the title, was one profit-sharing recipient.<ref name="twelve">{{Cite web|url=https://tryhardguides.com/interviewing-voxpop-games-about-their-platform-and-outer-terror/|title=Interviewing VoxPop Games about their platform and "Outer Terror" - Try Hard Guides|date=March 28, 2023}}</ref><ref name="six"/>
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VoxPop Games
[REDACTED]
Company typePrivate Company
IndustryVideo Games, Computer Software
Founded2019
HeadquartersNew York, USA
Key peopleCharles Yu (Founder & CEO) Marc Anthony Rodriguez (Co-Founder & COO)
Websitehttps://www.voxpopgames.com

VoxPop Games, Inc. (stylized as VoxPop) is an American video game publisher, middleware toolset and distributor. VoxPop Games specializes in funding and hosting indie games.

VoxPop Games operates an online store using a profit-sharing business model, which allows game developers to create revenue-sharing agreements with collaborators and influencers. VoxPop Games also micro-funds new game development through its VoxPop Fund program.

Overview

VoxPop Games was founded in 2019 by Charles Fang Yu and Marc Anthony Rodriguez. However, initial development stalled until mid-2020, in part due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. As of 2019, it is New York’s First Independent Games Platform.

Shortly after its founding, VoxPop Games was admitted into the F50 Elevate accelerator, and became part of their 2021 cohort.

The VoxPop Store was originally envisioned as a blockchain-based, crypto structured storefront, but pivoted away from blockchain based architecture very early in development. VoxPop initially launched as a peer-to-peer, profit-sharing distribution platform, but has since expanded into publishing and software tools.

In February 2023, VoxPop Games announced that Studio Wildcard co-founder, Douglas Kennedy would be joining its board.

In April 2024, VoxPop Games announced an M&I deal to acquire mobile gaming company, Celebrity Games, along with a new partnership initiative with Universities to welcome students from diverse fields who aspire to enter the gaming industry.

Products and Services

Sales

VoxPop Games began as an online store, specializing in independent video games. The VoxPop Store used a peer-to-peer network to distribute files, and featured built-in tools for affiliate marketing and DRM. One goal of the VoxPop Store was to connect independent game developers to influencers by allowing them to share profits from their games. Developers could set a percentage of their revenue from a title to be used as a user incentive for sharing their game. If a game was then purchased from that user’s affiliate link, the user could collect the user incentive.

One goal of the VoxPop Store was to connect independent game developers to influencers by allowing them to share profits from their games. Developers could set a percentage of their revenue from a title to be used as a user incentive for sharing their game. If a game was then purchased from that user’s affiliate link, the user could collect the user incentive. Games with content exclusive to the VoxPop Store were given the “Made for VoxPop” label, and additional benefits were offered to participating developers.

VoxPop Games launched the Open Beta for its store in April 2020.

Publishing

In February 2022, VoxPop Games published Weaponeer, a platform game designed to be played with one hand, in partnership with the AbleGamers Foundation. VoxPop Games initially approached Weaponeer only for exclusive content, but ended up taking a publishing role after assisting in development. Following the publication of Weaponeer, VoxPop Games announced the creation of the VoxPop Fund – a program formally dedicated to micropublishing independent games. Following the publication of Weaponeer, VoxPop Games announced the creation of the VoxPop Fund – a program formally dedicated to micropublishing independent games. Following the publication of Weaponeer, VoxPop Games announced the creation of the VoxPop Fund – a program formally dedicated to micropublishing independent games.

Following the publishing of Weaponeer, VoxPop Games announced the creation of the VoxPop Fund – a program formally dedicated to micropublishing independent games.

Under the VoxPop Fund, in August 2022, VoxPop Games announced that it would be funding Outer Terror, a roguelike bullet hell game, under the working title Remnant: The Gray Death. Outer Terror was designed as a spiritual successor to Gray Death, a game which was previously published on the VoxPop Games platform in 2021. Outer Terror was released on April 20th, 2023.

In February 2023, VoxPop Games announced two additional games that would be published under the VoxPop Fund – Loppy: Planet Hunter, and Tranquil Garden: Adventurer’s Edition. In February 2023, VoxPop Games announced two additional games that would be published under the VoxPop Fund – Loppy: Planet Hunter, and Tranquil Garden: Adventurer’s Edition.

The VoxPop Games' published title, Outer Terror has been nominated for an 13th Annual New York Video Game Critic's Circle (NYVGCC) New York Video Game Award, under the category of Chumley's Speakeasy Best Hidden Gem.

Outer Terror has released for PlayStation 4/5, Xbox X/S, and Nintendo Switch on April 12th, 2024

Middleware

In February 2023, VoxPop Games announced that it would be creating a new middleware platform, so that the revenue sharing features of the VoxPop Store could be used regardless of the point-of-sale.

Acquisition

In April 2024, VoxPop Games announced that it acquired Delaware-based mobile studio, Celebrity Games, now a wholly owned subsidiary of VoxPop Games, Inc. the move was made to boost expanded talent integration for independent developers.

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