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Amber is a video game developer based in Bucharest, Romania, with additional offices in Botoșani, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Montreal, Manila, and Kyiv. The company was founded in 2013 and, as of 2024, employs more than 800 people.[1][2]
History
[edit]Amber was founded in 2013 by Dragos Hancu.[3] The company has been involved in several projects, including the development of Cinderella Freefall for Disney.[1][4]
In 2016, Amber began developing its first original IP, a puzzle game called Link Twin. The game was released in August 2017.[1]
In 2017, Mihai Pohontu, formerly Vice President of Emerging Platforms at Samsung, joined Amber as CEO.[5]
In 2018, Amber launched Rumble Heroes, a real-time PvP game.[6]
In 2019, Amber opened a new studio in Botoșani, Romania.[7]
In 2020, Amber opened a support studio in Guadalajara, Mexico.[8]
In November 2020, Amber opened a new studio in Montreal.[9]
In 2021, Amber appointed Jaime Gine (formerly Chief Customer Officer at Keywords Studios) as its new CEO.[10] Also in 2021, Amber launched Tetris Beat, an Apple Arcade exclusive game.[11]
In June 2022, Amber announced the opening of a new office in Warsaw, Poland, and reported that in 2021 it generated $30.5 million in revenue, up 56% year-over-year.[12]
In September 2022, Amber received a minority investment from a fund advised by London-based Emona Capital LLP at a $190 million post-money valuation.[13]
In 2023, Amber reported that it generated $45 million in revenue and opened offices in Taipei, Taiwan, and Manila, Philippines.[14]
In 2024, Amber launched PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs, developed by Amber and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America.[15][16]
Recognitions and awards
[edit]Amber has received several industry recognitions:
- Selected as a finalist for Pocket Gamer's Mobile Games Awards "Best QA and Localisation Service Provider" in 2020.[17]
- Selected as a finalist for Pocket Gamer's Mobile Games Awards "Best QA and Localisation Service Provider" and "Best Service Provider" in 2021, and won "Best QA and Localisation Service Provider" in the same year.[18][19][20]
- Selected as a finalist for Pocket Gamer's Mobile Games Awards "Best QA and Localisation Service Provider" and "Best Service Provider" in 2022.[21]
- Selected as a finalist for Pocket Gamer's Mobile Games Awards "Best QA and Localisation Service Provider" and "Best Service Provider" in 2023.[22]
Services
[edit]Amber offers game development services, including full development, product development solutions, art production, development support services, Live Ops, and Marketing.[23]
Games developed
[edit]| Year | Title | Platform(s) | Publisher(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Cinderella Free Fall | Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows | Disney Interactive | [1][4] |
| 2017 | Link Twin | Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows | Amber | [1][4] |
| 2018 | Rumble Heroes | Android, iOS | Amber | [6][24] |
| 2021 | Tetris Beat | iOS, MacOS, tvOS | N3TWORK Studios Inc. | [11] |
| 2022 | Super Spy Ryan | Android, iOS | Amazon | [25] |
| 2023 | Formula E: High Voltage | Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows | Animoca Brands | [26] |
| 2024 | PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs | PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S | Bandai Namco Games America Inc. | [15][16] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Romanian Developers Get in the Game". 18 April 2018. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "About Us - Amber". Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "InGenius Hub". 15 February 2016. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ a b c "RGDA Report 2020" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "VentureBeat". 31 March 2017. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ a b "Business Review". 19 February 2019. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Romania Insider". 17 October 2019. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "VentureBeat". 11 February 2020. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "GamesIndustry.biz". 11 November 2020. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "GamesIndustry.biz". 3 August 2021. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ a b "Romania Journal". 24 August 2021. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "GamesIndustry.biz". 8 June 2022. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "PocketGamer.biz". 5 October 2022. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ Pavey, Vince (5 October 2023). "MCVUK". MCV. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ a b "Steam". Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ a b "Bandai Namco". Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Pocket Gamer". 5 December 2019. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Mobile Games Awards 2021 Finalists". Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Invision Community". 27 July 2021. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Animation Xpress". 27 July 2021. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Mobile Games Awards 2022 Finalists". Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Mobile Games Awards 2023 Finalists". Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Amber Services". Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Apple App Store". 14 June 2021. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "About Amazon". 14 April 2022. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Animoca Brands". Retrieved 2024-05-17.
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