Thomas Wilde
Thomas Wilde is a journalist and editor who has worked in the gaming press since 2002, notably serving as the editor for DoubleJump Books.
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Taylor Soper Named Director of Seattle’s AI House at AI2 Incubator After 13 Years at GeekWire
Taylor Soper is leaving GeekWire after more than 13 years as a reporter and editor to become director of AI House at AI2 Incubator, a key hub for AI founders and researchers in Seattle. His deep connections in the Seattle tech scene and editorial leadership will support his new role in the AI community.
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See all 35Ironwood Studios Raises $4 Million Seed Round Led by Lifelike Capital to Develop Next Game After Pacific Drive's 1.5M Sales
Seattle-based Ironwood Studios raised $4 million in seed funding led by Lifelike Capital to finance its next game following the success of Pacific Drive, which has sold over 1.5 million units since its February 2024 release. Pacific Drive, a driving survival game with no traditional combat, is also being adapted for TV by filmmaker James Wan.
Reflection Games, Led by Big Fish Founder Paul Thelen, Raises $1.1M to Support Mobile Strategy Battler Mutant Forge
Reflection Games, founded in 2021 by veterans of Big Fish Games, raised $1.1 million to support its free-to-play strategy battler Mutant Forge, which launched on iOS and Android in September. The game blends tower defense and auto-battler mechanics and started its second content season in February.
Seattle Gaming Startup Rec Room Cuts 16% of Staff Amid Challenging Fundraising and Market Conditions
Seattle-based gaming startup Rec Room has laid off 16% of its 372 employees due to a challenging fundraising environment and changing market conditions. CEO Nick Fajt emphasized the need to become self-sustaining and plans to reorganize the company while preparing to launch its major update, Rooms 2.0.
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DoubleJump Books Photographer · current
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GeekWire Photographer · current
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Valve Photographer · current
