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Big Run Studios nets $1.4 million to create mobile titles for 'underserved' audiences

Blackout Blitz developer Big Run Studios has raised $1.4 million in funding to create casual mobile games for "traditionally underserved audiences."

Chris Kerr, News Editor

March 24, 2020

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Newsbrief: Blackout Blitz developer Big Run Studios has raised $1.4 million in funding to create casual mobile games for "traditionally underserved audiences."

The investment round was led by interactive content and technology investor Galaxy Interactive via its Galaxy EOS VC Fund, and will help Big Run expand its game roster in 2020.

The San Francisco studio currently has a three titles out in the wild on iOS and Android in the form of Blackout Blitz, Big Run Solitaire, and Big Hearts, and intends to launch another three before the end of the year.

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Chris Kerr

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Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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