Company:FTX Games

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FTX Games
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryVideo games
Founded2006; 18 years ago (2006) in Israel
Founder
  • Yaron Leifenberg
  • Ilan Graicer
Headquarters
San Diego
,
US
Key people
Casey Dickinson (CEO)[1]
ProductsSee § Games
ParentTilting Point Media (2020–present)[2]
Websiteftxgames.com

FTX Games is an American video game publisher based in San Diego. Originally founded as Funtactix in 2006, the company was acquired by Playtech in March 2016 and was rebranded as FTX Games.[3] In July 2020, FTX Games was acquired by Tilting Point Media.[4]

History

Funtactix was founded in Israel in 2006 by Yaron Leifenberg and Ilan Graicer, backed by Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP) and Benchmark Capital.[5] Based on an internally developed engine, the company launched Moondo, which enabled players to create and port their character avatar across web-based, online 3D multiplayer games.[6]

In 2009, the company switched to a Flash and HTML5 platform to create IP-based games. This included a partnership with Paramount,[7] to create licensed social games for select IPs, such as Rango: The World or Mission: Impossible - The Game, based on the Rango and Mission: Impossible film franchises, respectively.[8] In partnership with Lions Gate Entertainment, Funtactix announced The Hunger Games Adventures in 2012[9] based on The Hunger Games film series. The game was released on Facebook (March 23, 2012), iPad (September 2012), and iPhone (February 7, 2013).[10]

By 2016, Funtactix was acquired by Playtech and officially rebranded as FTX Games.[11] In July 2020, FTX Games was acquired by Tilting Point Media.[12]

Games

Title Year Platforms Description
Moondo 2001 PC A virtual world of online multi-player 3D games, it was one of the first full 3D action games in the browser and the first to introduce the cross-gaming concept of a single avatar used in multiple games.[13]
Rango: The World 2011 PC Rango: The World was based on the animated film Rango and launched day and date with the movie's theatrical release. Rango: The World was a flash-based Massively multiplayer online game (MMO) aimed at children. This game was one of several planned games as part of a multi-title deal with Paramount to produce virtual worlds and games for selected Paramount brands.[14][15][16]
Mission: Impossible - The Game 2011 Facebook The official social network game for the Mission: Impossible film series was launched on November 21, 2011[17] shortly before the theatrical release of Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.
New Boyz: The World 2011 Facebook The official social network game for the hip hop duo The New Boyz was launched on May 2, 2011[18] shortly before the release of the group's second album Too Cool to Care.
The Hunger Games Adventures 2012 App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore, Facebook The official social network game for The Hunger Games series of films and novels was released in closed beta for fans concurrently with the theatrical release of the film on March 23, 2012.[19] The game was then released to the public a week later on March 30, 2012.[20] The Hunger Games Adventures was then released on iPad on September 13, 2012[21][22] and iPhone/iPod Touch on February 7, 2013, with a release on the Kindle Fire on October 18, 2013.
The League: Daily Fantasy Football 2014 App Store, Google Play The official fantasy football game for The League, The League: Daily Fantasy Football was launched on September 18, 2014.[23]
Power Rangers: UNITE 2015 App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore On January 6, 2015, Funtactix announced a partnership with Saban Brands to create a new mobile card battle game based on the Power Rangers named Power Rangers: UNITE.[24]
Hot Tub Time Machine: Tap That 2015 App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore, Facebook The official mobile game of the Hot Tub Time Machine films, Hot Tub Time Machine: Tap That was announced on December 22, 2014[25] and then launched on Facebook, Google Play Store and App Store on January 15, 2015[26]
Real Boxing 2: CREED 2015 App Store, Google Play Developed for Vivid Games, Real Boxing 2: CREED launched as the official mobile game of the movie Creed (film).[27]
Narcos: Cartel Wars 2016 App Store, Google Play In partnership with Gaumont International Television,[28] Narcos: Cartel Wars, developed by Plamee, is a mobile video game based on the Netflix series Narcos.[29]
Criminal Minds: The Mobile Game 2018 App Store, Google Play The official mobile game based on the CBS show, Criminal Minds[30][31][32] and developed by Netherlands-based developer, Blue Giraffe Games.[33]
The Walking Dead: Casino Slots 2018 App Store, Google Play The first of two mobile games from FTX Games based on AMC’s The Walking Dead (TV series), The Walking Dead: Casino Slots[34] is developed by Fox Cub.
Breaking Bad 2019 App Store, Google Play Created in collaboration with the creators of the TV show Breaking Bad, Breaking Bad: Criminal Elements was developed by Plamee. According to Breaking Bad show creator, Vince Gilligan, the game is “an authentic extension of the series’ story universe.” [35]

Awards

  • 2013 Webby – Best Social Game on Tablet and Other Devices[36]
  • 2013 Webby – People’s Voice Award[37]
  • 2013 Variety – Best Entertainment IP-based Mobile Game[38]
  • 2012 Forbes – Top 10 Tech Company in Israel[39]

References

  1. ↑ Wong, Steven. "This Week's Exec Shifts". a.list. https://www.alistdaily.com/lifestyle/cmo-marketing-jobs-august-6-2018. 
  2. ↑ "Tilting Point acquires Plamee Studios and FTX Games assets". venturebeat.com. https://venturebeat.com/2020/07/15/tilting-point-acquires-ftx-games-assets-and-all-of-plamee-studios/. 
  3. ↑ Grubb, Jeff. "Playtech taps Funtactix's Hollywood know-how for its casual games biz". VentureBeat.com. https://venturebeat.com/2016/05/31/playtech-taps-real-boxing-2-studios-hollywood-know-how-for-its-casual-games-biz. 
  4. ↑ Takahashi, Dean. "Tilting Point acquires Plamee Studios and FTX Games assets". venturebeat.com. https://venturebeat.com/2020/07/15/tilting-point-acquires-ftx-games-assets-and-all-of-plamee-studios/. 
  5. ↑ Takahashi, Dean. "Funtactix launches cross-platform Moondo gaming universe". VentureBeat.com. https://venturebeat.com/2008/07/27/funtactix-launches-cross-platform-moondo-gaming-universe. 
  6. ↑ Takahashi, Dean. "Funtactix launches cross-platform Moondo gaming universe". VentureBeat.com. https://venturebeat.com/2008/07/27/funtactix-launches-cross-platform-moondo-gaming-universe. 
  7. ↑ "Paramount Pictures and Funtactix Release Mission: Impossible The Game Social Experience for Mission: Impossible Movie Fans". PR Newswire. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/paramount-pictures-and-funtactix-release-mission-impossible-the-game-social-experience-for-mission-impossible-movie-fans-134238843.html. 
  8. ↑ Gaudiosi, John. "Paramount Enters Online Game Space With 'Rango'". The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/paramount-enters-online-game-space-98024. 
  9. ↑ "Lionsgate and Funtactix Announce THE HUNGER GAMES ADVENTURES". Business Wire. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120201006273/en/Lionsgate-Funtactix-Announce%C2%A0THE-HUNGER-GAMES-ADVENTURES. 
  10. ↑ LeFebvre, Rob. "The Hunger Games Adventures 2.0 Updates With iPhone Support, New Content From 'Catching Fire'". Cult of Mac. https://www.cultofmac.com/215856/the-hunger-games-adventures-2-0-updates-with-iphone-support-new-content-from-catching-fire. 
  11. ↑ "Playtech expands casual games business with Funtactix acquisition". GamingIntelligence.com. https://www.gamingintelligence.com/manda/38051-playtech-expands-casual-games-business-with-funtactix-acquisition/. 
  12. ↑ Takahashi, Dean. "Tilting Point acquires Plamee Studios and FTX Games assets". venturebeat.com. https://venturebeat.com/2020/07/15/tilting-point-acquires-ftx-games-assets-and-all-of-plamee-studios/. 
  13. ↑ Takahashi, Dean. "Funtactix launches cross-platform Moondo gaming universe". VentureBeat.com. https://venturebeat.com/2008/07/27/funtactix-launches-cross-platform-moondo-gaming-universe. 
  14. ↑ Takahashi, Dean. "Funtactix creates a game world for the launch of Rango animated film". VentureBeat. https://venturebeat.com/2011/02/10/funtactix-creates-a-game-world-for-the-launch-of-rango-animated-film/. 
  15. ↑ Caoili, Eric. "Funtactix, Paramount Releasing Rango Online Game With 'The World' Platform". Gamasutra. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/32975/Funtactix_Paramount_Releasing_Rango_Online_Game_With_The_World_Platform.php. 
  16. ↑ Alexa, Harrison. "'Rango' range extends online". Variety. https://www.variety.com/article/VR1118031894. 
  17. ↑ Gaudiosi, John. "Paramount Pictures Launches 'Mission: Impossible' Facebook Game to Promote 'Ghost Protocol'". The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/paramount-pictures-launches-mission-impossible-264267. 
  18. ↑ Osborne, Joe. "New Boyz: The World on Facebook: If the New Boyz came to YoVille...". Aol.com. https://www.aol.com/2011/05/02/new-boyz-the-world-facebook. 
  19. ↑ "Lionsgate and Funtactix Announce THE HUNGER GAMES ADVENTURES". Business Wire. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120201006273/en/Lionsgate-Funtactix-Announce%C2%A0THE-HUNGER-GAMES-ADVENTURES. 
  20. ↑ Osborne, Joe. "The Hunger Games Adventures are on, open for all March 30". Aol.com. https://www.aol.com/2012/03/28/the-hunger-games-adventures-open-beta-march-30/. 
  21. ↑ "The Hunger Games Adventures Review". BusinessInsider.com. https://www.businessinsider.com/the-hunger-games-adventures-review-2012-9. 
  22. ↑ Blum, Matt. "The Hunger Games Adventures for iPad will Immerse you in the World of Panem". Wired. https://www.wired.com/2012/08/the-hunger-games-adventure-ipad/. 
  23. ↑ The League - Official Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152712394542272. 
  24. ↑ Shaul, Brandy. "Funtactix, Saban Brands Partner for Power Rangers: Unite on Mobile". Adweek. http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/funtactix-saban-brands-partner-power-rangers-unite-mobile/555076. 
  25. ↑ Shaul, Brandy. "Funtactix Announces Hot Tub Time Machine: Tap That for Mobile". Adweek. http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/funtactix-announces-hot-tub-time-machine-tap-mobile/554804. 
  26. ↑ Dirks, Brent. "Hot Tub Time Machine: Tap That lands on the App Store full of raunchy fun". AppAdvice. http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/01/hot-tub-time-machine-tap-that-lands-on-the-app-store-full-of-raunchy-fun. 
  27. ↑ Grubb, Jeff. "Playtech taps Funtactix's Hollywood know-how for its casual games biz". VentureBeat.com. https://venturebeat.com/2016/05/31/playtech-taps-real-boxing-2-studios-hollywood-know-how-for-its-casual-games-biz. 
  28. ↑ Spangler, Todd. "'Narcos' Mobile Game Based on Netflix Show Will Let You Run Your Own Drug Cartel". Variety. https://variety.com/2016/digital/games/narcos-mobile-game-netflix-1201823199/. 
  29. ↑ Ockerman, Emma. "Now You Can Run Your Own Cartel With Netflix's Narcos Mobile App". Time. https://time.com/4425849/netflix-narcos-cartel-wars/. 
  30. ↑ Fahey, Mike. "The Criminal Minds Game Gets Right To The Grisly Bits". Kotaku.com. https://kotaku.com/the-criminal-minds-game-gets-right-to-the-grisly-bits-1830682400. 
  31. ↑ Gravelle, Cody. "Criminal Minds: The Mobile Game Will Stay True To The Show". ScreenRant. https://screenrant.com/criminal-minds-mobile-game-writers-trailer/. 
  32. ↑ Cabral, Matt. "New 'Walking Dead' Mobile Gaming Details Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/walking-dead-mobile-game-details-revealed-1149282. 
  33. ↑ Sandar, Alec. "Criminal Minds Review". BlueMoon.com. https://www.bluemoongame.com/criminal-minds-review/. 
  34. ↑ Cabral, Matt. "New 'Walking Dead' Mobile Gaming Details Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/walking-dead-mobile-game-details-revealed-1149282. 
  35. ↑ Cabral, Matt. "'Breaking Bad' Mobile Game Will Put Players in the Empire Business". The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/breaking-bad-mobile-game-puts-fans-empire-business-1175196. 
  36. ↑ 2103 Webby Awards
  37. ↑ 2103 Webby Awards
  38. ↑ "2013 Variety – Best Entertainment IP-based Mobile Game". http://appdevelopersalliance.org/variety-awards. 
  39. ↑ Forbes – Top 10 Tech Company in Israel

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