The venture capital company will focus heavily on esports monetization platforms, VR/AR, and more.
The move suggests ongoing support for indie devs looking for a publisher to back their product and provide support across countries, despite ongoing financial difficulties throughout the gaming industry.
The news comes just over two years after Pokémon Go debuted, hinting at a strong future ahead for Niantic’s upcoming Harry Potter AR project.
If indies are looking to retain their creative independence and still access funding, there’s a different path that they can walk.