Widow Games

Widow Games is a video game development company focused on creating immersive gaming experiences through innovative technologies including Augmented Reality and Blockchain. Founded in 2012 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Widow Games specializes in video game development. The company has undergone no notable pivots. It has engaged in 4 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on December 19, 2016.

This round raised USD 0. 25 mn from investors including Acelera Partners, Microsoft Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, and returning investor Wayra. The founder's history is not publicly detailed. Widow Games develops immersive video games, utilizing innovative technologies like Augmented Reality, 3D Geolocation, and Blockchain.

Their flagship product, GEOPOLY, is a geolocation-based economic simulator that allows players to interact with real-world businesses, boasting over 1. 5 million monthly users. Another product, Life's Meta, enhances storytelling via AI agents, targeting multiple markets including North America, Europe, and Latin America. Widow Games generates revenue through mobile game sales, focusing on in-game transactions and virtual goods.

Their model includes direct-to-consumer sales through app stores, as well as brand partnerships for increased visibility within gaming environments. This approach fosters ongoing player engagement and allows for continuous interaction through updates and features in their games. Widow Games plans to leverage funding from its most recent deal in December 2016, where it raised USD 0. 25 mn, to support the development of new products and expand into new markets.

Specific upcoming products are not detailed, but the company is targeting expansion efforts into additional geographical regions by the end of 2023.