Software:Liifer

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Liifer
TypePrivate
Industry
FoundedFebruary 15, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-02-15) in Montreal, Canada
Founder
  • Louis-Philippe Ostiguy
  • David Ostiguy
  • Patrick Ostiguy
Headquarters
Montreal, Quebec
Area served
Services
Websitehttps://liifer.com/

Liifer Technologies Inc., commonly known as Liifer, is a cloud-based platform designed to bridge the virtual world of video gaming with the real world. By leveraging Open REST-APIs, Liifer allows gamers to interact programmatically with real-world entities such as stores and services, while enabling the real world to reach gamers.[1] One of the main features of Liifer is its ability to allow gamers to order food online while playing within their gaming environment, without interrupting their gaming sessions[2][3]. This is particularly emphasized on consoles such as the Xbox, where players can place orders directly from the gaming environment[4].

Liifer not only provides gamers with an innovative way to order food in-game, but also allows restaurants to reach gamers with exclusive offers, creating a new channel for businesses[5]. Available on all web browsers and devices, Liifer is the only food ordering platform that allows composing and storing custom meals.[1] Menu discovery, order creation, and online payment are implemented as part of the platform. Inspired by the dystopian environment of Ernest Cline's Ready Player One, Liifer's mission is to create a virtual bridge between the exhilaration of the gaming world and real life.

History

2021 - 2023

Liifer was founded in February 2021 by Louis-Philippe Ostiguy, son of entrepreneur Patrick Ostiguy, and his uncle David Ostiguy[6][7]. The company's primary focus was to create a virtual platform that enables its users to order food while playing video games. The first software product created as part of their pre-launch was their online web application. Initially, this web application only allowed pay-at-the-door payment through first-party delivery-partnered restaurants. As the platform grew larger, online payment and third-party delivery became available[8].

Later, applications were developed for Xbox and desktop, allowing gamers to order food in-game, as an overlay[9]. This breakthrough feature changed the way gamers interact with real-world services while being immersed in their virtual experiences. Today, Liifer supports over 1000 video games and offers a choice of 800,000 restaurants to order from[10]. Liifer currently operates in both Canada and the United States[1][11].

Notable Partnerships

In 2023, Liifer Technologies partnered with Virtual Dining Concepts to enable gamers to order from MrBeast Burger, a popular virtual restaurant, without having to pause their game[2][12]. The integration was first available through Xbox consoles and desktop in-game, allowing players to place their order directly from the gaming environment[4]. This collaboration garnered significant attention in the gaming and food industry, as it demonstrated Liifer's potential to change how gamers interact with real-world services while immersed in their virtual experiences[13].

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Liifer FAQ". https://liifer.com/FAQ. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Liifer Technologies and Virtual Dining Concepts Partner on Gaming Orders | QSR magazine" (in en). https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/liifer-technologies-and-virtual-dining-concepts-partner-gaming-orders. 
  3. ↑ "Gamers gonna game while ordering MrBeast Burger" (in en). 2023-04-20. https://www.fastcasual.com/news/gamers-gonna-game-while-ordering-mrbeast-burger/. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Bitter, Alex (2023-04-20). "You can now order from MrBeast Burger through your Xbox while gaming — here's how to do it" (in nl). https://www.businessinsider.nl/you-can-now-order-from-mrbeast-burger-through-your-xbox-while-gaming-heres-how-to-do-it/. 
  5. ↑ Bitter, Alex. "You can now order from MrBeast Burger through your Xbox while gaming — here's how to do it" (in en-US). https://www.businessinsider.com/you-can-order-mrbeast-burger-video-game-liifer-fortnite2023-4. 
  6. ↑ "You can now order from MrBeast Burger through your Xbox while gaming — here's how to do it". https://www.businessinsider.in/retail/news/you-can-now-order-from-mrbeast-burger-through-your-xbox-while-gaming-heres-how-to-do-it/articleshow/99649198.cms. 
  7. ↑ "Les Technologies Liifer Inc. · Liifer Technologies Inc. · 300 49e Avenue, Montréal, Quebec H8T 2S8". https://opengovca.com/quebec-business/1176254705. 
  8. ↑ "You can now order MrBeast Burger without stopping your video game" (in en). 2023-04-20. https://www.nrn.com/delivery-takeout-solutions/you-can-now-order-mrbeast-burger-without-stopping-your-video-game. 
  9. ↑ Bitter, Alex (2023-04-20). "You can now order from MrBeast Burger through your Xbox while gaming — here's how to do it" (in nl). https://www.businessinsider.nl/you-can-now-order-from-mrbeast-burger-through-your-xbox-while-gaming-heres-how-to-do-it/. 
  10. ↑ Bitter, Alex (2023-04-20). "You can now order from MrBeast Burger through your Xbox while gaming — here's how to do it" (in en). https://africa.businessinsider.com/retail/you-can-now-order-from-mrbeast-burger-through-your-xbox-while-gaming-heres-how-to-do/06q3rs2. 
  11. ↑ "You can now order from MrBeast Burger through your Xbox while gaming — here's how to do it" (in en-CA). https://ca.news.yahoo.com/now-order-mrbeast-burger-xbox-182603727.html. 
  12. ↑ MENAFN. "No Need To Stop Gaming To Order Mrbeast Burgertm" (in en). https://menafn.com/1106056452/No-Need-To-Stop-Gaming-To-Order-Mrbeast-Burgertm. 
  13. ↑ "You can now order from MrBeast Burger through your Xbox while gaming — here's how to do it" (in en). https://flipboard.com/article/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Fyou-can-order-mrbeast-burger-video-game-liifer-fortnite2023-4. 


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