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[Bloomberg] Game Developer Virtuos Seeks Acquisitions and Growth in Japan

Virtuos seeks to acquire a Japanese game studio to to boost local market presence and…

27 September 2024

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[Bloomberg] Virtuos CEO: AI Has Potential to Change Gaming Content

Gilles Langourieux, CEO of Virtuos, discusses the outlook for the video games industry and the…

26 September 2024

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Virtuos in Vietnam: Camille Thomas on bridging the gaps in game production for all

Camille Thomas, General Manager at Sparx* – a Virtuos Studio based in Ho Chi Minh…

24 September 2024

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Beyond-FX – a Virtuos Studio launches brand-new educational content catalogue ‘BFX-U’ and its debut ‘Learn with Us’ video tutorial course

BFX-U is aimed at filling the industry gap in learning pathways for real-time visual effects…

12 September 2024

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[The Edge Malaysia] Cover Story: Game on

Mufizal Mokhtar, GM of Virtuos KL, on game studios' investment in education and how Malaysia…

26 August 2024

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[Virtuos commentary report] Maximizing impact on cross-platform exclusivity and developing smaller games

Virtuos provides commentary on key trends identified in Newzoo's 2024 Global Games Market Report, and…

20 August 2024

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Virtuos expands into the UK with acquisition of Third Kind Games

Third Kind Games is set to bolster Virtuos’ AAA co-development capabilities, having contributed to titles…

20 August 2024

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Virtuos Insider: Mentorship and education at the heart of Beyond-FX

The leadership team of Beyond-FX shares how they support the growth and culture of knowledge…

5 August 2024

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[KLASH Studio] How Culture and Tools Empower Creative Collaboration at Beyond-FX

Beyond-FX’s leadership team discussed their unique approach to real-time VFX production, the importance of efficient…

26 July 2024

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Virtuos Girls Got Game Scholarship: Kick-Off

The scholarship aims to offer career orientation and education opportunities for young women in Vietam…

1 July 2024

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[RTE] GamerFest: 10 things we learned at the Irish gaming festival

GM Elaine Reynolds talks about how Ireland has become an epicentre for high-quality game development…

31 May 2024

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[RTE] No claims yet for digital games tax credit

GM Elaine Reynolds speaks with RTE at GamerFest about the Digital Gaming Tax Credit and…

25 May 2024

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[80 Level] Upping the Engineering & Rendering Game at Virtuos Labs – Warsaw

Peter Sikachev, Technical Director at Virtuos Labs - Warsaw, explains the studio's development approach and…

17 May 2024

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[Breakingnews.ie] Black Shamrock: The Irish video game studio co-developing blockbuster releases

GM Elaine Reynolds highlights upcoming projects like Judas and Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, and…

12 May 2024

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[Women in Games Asia] International Women’s Day Event in China

To commemorate IWD, WIG Asia hosted the first ever all-in-Chinese online forum on March 8th,…

4 April 2024

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Virtuos Insider: Honoring the multifaceted roles that women today play

Yuqin and Sabrina from Virtuos Chengdu and Black Shamrock respectively share how they navigate life…

27 March 2024

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[Rappler] What will it take to produce Southeast Asia’s first triple-A video game?

Mufizal Mokhtar, GM of Virtuos KL, believes the creation of full cycle game development teams…

20 March 2024

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Virtuos acquires real-time visual effects studio Beyond-FX in Los Angeles

Beyond-FX is Virtuos’ first full-service VFX studio in North America, expanding its game development offerings…

15 March 2024

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[GamesIndustry.biz] Making games faster, more cost-effectively, with end-to-end development

Virtuos' contribution via E2E development played a huge role in the success of one of…

14 March 2024

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[80 Level] Virtuos: The Code Behind Remakes, Remasters & Adaptations

Leads from Virtuos France studios explain the production of video game remakes, remasters, and adaptations,…

13 March 2024

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[GamesIndustry.biz] Why external and distributed development is the future of AAA games

Mike Sherak, Assistant Director of Co-Development Success, shares Virtuos' experience on working with major developers…

7 March 2024

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The Golden Age of Video Game Remakes and Remasters | Virtuos White Paper 2024

Virtuos' inaugural report presents the key factors in creating successful remakes and remasters. The dataset,…

4 March 2024

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GamesBeat: How the structure of the game industry is changing

Gilles Langourieux gave his insights on the current state of the games industry, including the…

26 February 2024

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[The Edge Malaysia] Cover Story: Revolutionising gaming with Web3 and game IP tokenisation

Mufizal Mokhtar, GM of Virtuos Kuala Lumpur, on talent support and the importance of keeping…

8 January 2024

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Virtuos Insider: Reflecting on a year of progress and milestones

Representatives from four Virtuos studios share favorite memories and upcoming plans.

19 December 2023

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Highlights from Virtuos: 2023 in a nutshell

Check out our favourite highlights from this year!

15 December 2023

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[Final Weapon] Interview: Virtuos on Final Fantasy XVI and Working with Square Enix

Kristian Pedlow, Zhuang Yucong, and Li Zhuqing on the roles each Virtuos studio played in…

14 December 2023

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[80 Level] State of Game Development Industry 2023: Mental Health and Workplace Culture

Mufizal Mokhtar, GM of Virtuos Kuala Lumpur, contributes to 80lv's latest report with his thoughts…

11 December 2023

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Virtuos participates in the 2023 Vietnam GameMaker Conference

During the conference, Virtuos actively engaged in panel discussions and hosted workshops to share valuable…

1 December 2023

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Virtuos marks yet another successful year of the Women Game Changers scholarship program

This year, 16 young female talent received support from Sparx* and Glass Egg to further…

6 November 2023

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Virtuos helps unlock new horizons in New World: Rise of the Angry Earth

Our teams in Paris contributed to the title’s design, character art production, and more in…

20 October 2023

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[Press Start Australia] Virtuos Interview – Expanding Australia’s Games Industry Through Co-Development

Bruce Yan, Assistant Director of BD, APAC, discusses the potential of Australia's games market and…

16 October 2023

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[Vulcan Post] 5 actual tips for getting a job in M’sian gaming companies from industry professionals

Ivon Smith, Training Director at Virtuos Kuala Lumpur, shares practical advice for artists seeking a…

12 October 2023

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[GamingBolt] Virtuos Interview – Production Pipeline, Future Plans, and More

Philippe Angely, Managing Director of Virtuos' Game Division, speaks with GamingBolt about the company's production…

9 October 2023

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[Kakuchopurei] Virtuos KL’s Mufizal Mokhtar Plans to Elevate Malaysia’s Game Development: Here’s How

General Manager of Virtuos KL delves into the factors contributing to Malaysia’s growing prominence in…

4 October 2023

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Virtuos launches game development studio in Tokyo

Virtuos Tokyo set to strengthen partnerships with Japanese developers and fulfill demands for creative and…

22 September 2023

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[Sector] Outsourcing, porting and the difference in rendering between game and film

Virtuos Labs - Warsaw's Peter Sikachev shares insights into external development and the projects that…

12 September 2023

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Virtuos is Great Place to Work-certified™ in eight countries

Being certified demonstrates our commitment to maintaining an employee-centric workplace.

30 August 2023

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[GamesBeat] How Virtuos continues to open new service game studios

Philippe Angely, Managing Director of Virtuos' Game Division, talks about the industry's recovery and strong…

26 August 2023

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Virtuos helps conjure fantastical monsters and breathtaking environments for Final Fantasy XVI

Our teams supported Square Enix in creating 3D models and developing the terrains seen in…

25 August 2023

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Virtuos Expands Game Engineering Capabilities with Launch of Virtuos Labs – Prague

The fourth studio in the Virtuos Labs network is helmed by an experienced founding team…

22 August 2023

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[Bloomberg] A Decade After Flappy Bird, Vietnam Becomes Gaming Powerhouse

Bloomberg speaks to prominent game companies in Vietnam, including Virtuos, on the country's rapid transformation…

4 August 2023

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Virtuos Studios in Vietnam Awarded HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia

The award reflects Glass Egg and Sparx*'s continuous dedication in fostering a thriving workplace culture…

4 August 2023

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[PocketGamer.biz] Innovating in a saturated market: Virtuos’ Matthieu Cheynut on the state of play for growing your games

When to invest and when to cut back? Virtuos’ business development director for Europe Matthieu…

31 July 2023

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[Tech-Gaming] Q&A with Virtuos: The Biggest Developer You Haven’t Heard Of

Christophe Gandon, Managing Director of Western Region and Samuel Stevenin, Managing Director of Art Division…

18 July 2023

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[Mobidictum] Interview with Marios Michaelides of Virtuos

Marios talks about Virtuos' global scale and how Virtuos Labs supports partners with engineering services…

4 July 2023

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Virtuos Insider: Pierre-Antoine Cohade on the pursuit of self-discovery throughout his career

Our Co-Development Success Manager Paco reflects on how internal mobility has helped shape his journey…

4 July 2023

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Momentum for a cause: Virtuos Shanghai ignites change with Walk/Bike/Run Challenge

The studio clocked a collective 1475.46km, raising a total of USD1940.47 for charity.

3 July 2023

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[Vietcetera] Virtuos continues to promote women’s role in the game industry

Sparx* and Glass Egg keeps up its efforts in building a great workplace and bringing…

24 June 2023

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[Game Developer] Virtuos is now making—but not publishing—original games

Game Division Managing Director Phillipe Angely shares details on Virtuos' new initiative to make original…

15 June 2023

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How Sparx* – a Virtuos Studio builds a diverse game company culture that embraces gender equality

Through partnering with Gender Equality Across Industries (GEAI), Sparx* wants to inspire and encourage its…

13 June 2023

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Fueling creativity: Glass Egg – a Virtuos Studio and NaturalMotion – Zynga rev up the local art community with talks about bringing supercars into games

The event gathered over 180 3D modeling enthusiasts in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

12 June 2023

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[KrASIA] Exploring Vietnam’s Rising Role in the Gaming Industry — Insights from Sparx* General Manager Samuel Stevenin

Samuel talks about Vietnam's growing role in the gaming industry and significant trends to keep…

6 June 2023

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[VnExpress] Game Talent Development Strategy at Sparx* – a Virtuos Studio

The studio offers intensive training programs and collaborates with global game studios to nurture talent,…

30 May 2023

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Virtuos Insider: Training and development beyond borders for our concept artists in Montreal and Vietnam

Our concept artists share the insights and learnings they’ve gathered from their recent two-week internal…

23 May 2023

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Expert Talks: Revolutionizing the pre-production of games with 3D concept art

Here's how immersive 3D concept art serves as a blueprint for solid and cost-effective game…

18 May 2023

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Virtuos Singapore achieves top Elite level for the Eco-Office certification

The top tier Elite level is awarded to offices with excellent performance in accordance with…

12 May 2023

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Virtuos bolsters graphics engineering capabilities with the launch of Virtuos Labs – Warsaw

Virtuos’ latest studio in Warsaw aims to grow to a team of 35 with engineers…

11 May 2023

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Glass Egg – a Virtuos Studio opens the first international game studio in Dalat, Vietnam

Leveraging Virtuos’ global studio network and resources, Glass Egg Dalat offers top-notch game art production…

9 May 2023

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[IGN SEA] Elevating the Vietnamese Game Development Industry with Glass Egg – a Virtuos Studio

IGN Southeast Asia spoke to Thuy Le, Head of Glass Egg Dalat, on how the…

8 May 2023

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[e27] How Virtuos plans to win fast-paced SEA gaming market with its business model as an external developer

CEO Gilles Langourieux talks about the company's journey to becoming the largest game developer in…

3 May 2023

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Sparx* – a Virtuos Studio participates in “Greener Vietnam” project in Tra Vinh province

The studio collaborated with various local organizations on "Green up Vietnam," an initiative to achieve…

25 April 2023

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Honoring Earth Day: Planting seeds of change for a greener tomorrow

At Virtuos, we remain committed to our targets of achieving carbon neutrality and adopting 100%…

21 April 2023

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[GamesBeat] How Virtuos sees the broad landscape of gaming | Gilles Langourieux interview

In spite of the challenging economic outlook, CEO Gilles Langourieux remains optimistic about his plans…

20 April 2023

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Autodesk x Virtuos 3D Community Night: Sparking creativity in Kuala Lumpur

Over 90 creatives gathered to connect over animation and VFX in the video game industry.

14 April 2023

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[GEC] A Day in the Life with Black Shamrock

Producer Molly O'Grady shares with Guinness Enterprise Centre what a day in her life at…

3 April 2023

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Better Together: Empowering women around the globe

From giving back to communities through donations to self-care workshops, check out how International Women’s…

31 March 2023

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Sparx* – a Virtuos Studio embarks on a journey to inspire the next generation of game makers

Throughout the years, the studio has taken pride in nurturing talent and giving back to…

30 March 2023

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[80 Level] The Working Culture & Hiring Approach at Virtuos Paris

General Manager Clement Galiay spoke about Virtuos Paris' working practices, culture, and approach to education,…

17 March 2023

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Glass Egg – a Virtuos Studio announces expansion into Dalat, Vietnam

Virtuos is set to become the largest game development company in Vietnam as Glass Egg…

17 March 2023

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Celebrating World NGO Day: A big thank-you to our CSR partners in 2022!

We are grateful for our NGO partners’ support in the past year for helping us…

27 February 2023

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Virtuos brings its magic touch to Purple Lamp’s SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake

Our team in Sparx* brought to the table its expertise in art, animation, lighting and…

16 February 2023

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[CNA Money Mind 2022/2023] S1E38: Budget Wishlist

Virtuos' CEO Gilles Langourieux on the tech market correction and sustained job prospects in the…

11 February 2023

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[Women in Games] Virtuos Joins The Careers, Development & Networking Expo

Drop by Virtuos' booth at Women in Games' virtual Careers Expo to network and learn…

9 February 2023

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Virtuos China named as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Greater China 2022 by Great Place to Work®

Virtuos was selected for its outstanding performance in building an inclusive workplace with a high-trust…

18 January 2023

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Virtuos Insider: Meet the team behind your favorite League of Legends skins at Sparx* – a Virtuos Studio!

Our team shares more about their visit to Riot Games’ headquarters in Los Angeles and…

16 January 2023

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[Game Developer] Virtuos’ Jake DiGennaro discusses the past and future of co-development

Virtuos' chief revenue officer Jake DiGennaro discusses the impact of co-development on the video game…

13 January 2023

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Autodesk x Virtuos Community Night: Connecting creative minds across multiple industries in Vietnam

Over 100 representatives from local 3D art and design companies gathered to exchange best practices…

14 December 2022

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Virtuos Singapore and Virtuos Kuala Lumpur organize The Monsoon Movement fitness challenge for a good cause

Our Virtuosi earned points through walking, cycling, and running, which were then converted to donations…

9 December 2022

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[Mobidictum] An interview with external game development company Virtuos

Jake DiGennaro, Virtuos' Chief Revenue Officer, on the company's approach towards game development as a…

1 December 2022

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[The Edge Malaysia] Cover Story: Call of duty

GM Mufizal Mokhtar on moving back home and bringing opportunities for local talent in Malaysia…

28 November 2022

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Virtuos x Hitmarker Discord Event Highlights: All You Need to Know About Game Development

What does it take to work in game development? Our team shed light on their…

23 November 2022

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[Game Developer] Co-development devs growing “more integrated” with studios, says Black Shamrock boss

Black Shamrock's General Manager Lukas Codr gives an update on the world of co-development at…

23 November 2022

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Virtuos awarded “Excellence in Diversity & Women Empowerment” 2022 by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

The annual awards recognize the efforts and achievements of enterprises in practicing social responsibility, while…

22 November 2022

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[Gov.ie] Ministers Donohoe and Martin launch Tax Credit for Digital Games

Ministers Donohoe and Martin attended a launch event hosted by Black Shamrock in the Guinness…

21 November 2022

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Sparx* officially kicks off the 2nd year of Women Game Changers Scholarship Program

This year, Sparx* offers twelve scholarships for qualified female students at our partner institutions: Ho…

21 November 2022

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[GamesIndustry.biz] Virtuos on establishing presence in the Bay Area with new studio Calypte

Virtuos' Kirsten Kennedy and Jake DiGennaro on expanding into North America with new co-development studio…

10 November 2022

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Black Shamrock – a Virtuos Studio Announces Expansion of Game Development Studio in Dublin

The co-development studio aims to create 80 new jobs with this expansion, bringing its total…

9 November 2022

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[Nintendo Life] Feature: “I’m Hugely Disappointed We Did Not Make It In Time To Get Into Smash Bros.” – Yoko Taro Talks NieR:Automata On Switch

Nintendo Life spoke to Yoko Taro, along with producer Yosuke Saito, composer Keiichi Okabe, and…

6 November 2022

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[Tech Wire Asia] The evolution of facial animation and facial motion capture

Game developers are pushing the envelope to create more realistic experiences as technology advances and…

1 November 2022

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Inspiring young minds: Virtuos Shanghai and Virtuos Xi’an continue to bridge the digital gap with Green IT Classroom program

The two studios organized separate sessions to enhance the students’ digital skillsets while raising environmental…

31 October 2022

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Virtuos Deepens Video Game Engineering Capabilities With the Launch of Virtuos Labs – Montpellier

Virtuos Labs commits to best-in-class research and development of game engines, graphics, and tools to…

26 October 2022

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[80 Level] Working Culture and the Recruitment Process at Virtuos KL

Virtuos KL's general manager Mufizal Mokhtar discussed the studio's foundation goals, explained how the work…

26 October 2022

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Virtuos Expert Talks Webinar Highlights: The Evolution of Facial Animation and Facial Motion Capture

Experts from CounterPunch - a Virtuos Studio and NetherRealm Studios discussed the technological advancements in…

26 October 2022

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Black Shamrock – a Virtuos Studio helps tackle ocean pollution with beach clean-up

Doing our part for cleaner seas with a total of 88 pounds of trash collected…

21 October 2022

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Virtuos wins GamesIndustry.biz Best Places to Work Canada 2022

In addition to the Best Places to Work award, our team also achieved a special…

19 October 2022

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Virtuos makes a splash at LEVEL UP KL 2022: Check out our event highlights!

With the resumption of major in-person events this year, Virtuos Kuala Lumpur was thrilled to…

14 October 2022

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Virtuos Insider: Virtuos Lyon reflects on its first year and its vision to build dynamic engineering solutions for AAA game development

As Virtuos Lyon celebrates its first anniversary since launching the studio in October 2021, our…

12 October 2022

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[GamerBraves] LEVEL UP KL 2022: Demystifying the Game Industry with Mufizal Mokthar – Why Game Devs Matter for Our Digital Future

Mufizal Mokhtar, GM of Virtuos Kuala Lumpur, shares “Why Game Devs Matter for Our Digital…

6 October 2022

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[The Washington Post] Sharper than on PS4, ‘Nier: Automata’ on Switch remains virtuosic

The Nintendo Switch is now home to Nier:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition, successfully ported…

6 October 2022

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Empowering the game changers of tomorrow at the annual Women in Games Festival

Virtuos sponsored a series of activities aimed at helping aspiring game creators and industry professionals…

22 September 2022

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Virtuos Insider: Calypte on building a creative and collaborative environment in the video game industry

Calypte team shared their vision and excitement for the launch of their new studio.

16 September 2022

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Glass Egg – a Virtuos Studio: Highlights of our 23rd birthday party!

September 9 marked Glass Egg's 23rd anniversary and we celebrated it with exciting activities over…

15 September 2022

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Planting the seeds for Singapore’s future, one tree at a time

Virtuos Singapore participated in the OneMillionTrees movement in contribution to nature restoration of the city-state.

7 September 2022

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Virtuos Launches Co-Development Studio Calypte in North America

Calypte aims to bring expertise in distributed development, accelerated career paths and exposure to diverse…

2 September 2022

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Virtuos sponsors Women in Games Festival 2022’s Satellite Events Program

Kicking off with Black Shamrock - a Virtuos Studio's Tea Talks, our friendly hiring managers…

2 September 2022

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Here’s What Happened at the Virtuos Kuala Lumpur Launch Party!

To mark the opening of our new Kuala Lumpur studio, we invited our guests to…

19 August 2022

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Virtuos Insider: Meet the folks behind your favorite games at Virtuos Kuala Lumpur!

Following the studio’s official launch, we spoke to four colleagues about life in Virtuos KL…

15 August 2022

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Virtuos Bolsters Southeast Asian Presence With Launch of Game Development Studio in Kuala Lumpur

Founded by local games industry pioneers, Virtuos Kuala Lumpur supports the growth of Malaysia as…

12 August 2022

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Sparx* – A Virtuos Studio Awarded HR Asia – Best Companies to Work for in Asia for Second Consecutive Year

This award recognizes our ongoing efforts to invest in talent development and create the best…

12 August 2022

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Protecting the environment: Black Shamrock – a Virtuos Studio sponsors two beehives at the Guinness Enterprise Centre

Black Shamrock contributes to the Robert Emmet CDP’s Inner City Beekeeping Project to support its…

5 August 2022

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Sparx* Grants Over VND 1.3 Billion in Scholarship Awards to Six Students at Passerelles Numériques Vietnam (PNV)

Our grant will be used to cover the full tuition fees, living expenses, and study…

4 August 2022

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Expert Talks: Using Unreal Engine to Create a Surreal Simulation of Trang An, Vietnam

We interviewed Nhat and Anrich from the VFX Team in Sparx* to learn more about…

29 July 2022

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[Screen Rant] David Cheung Interview: A Look Into Game Art & Design

David Cheung, Studio Manager of Virtuos Montreal, goes into detail about becoming a video game…

28 July 2022

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“Life Rendered” Premieres at Tribeca Film Festival

Using Unreal Engine, CounterPunch and Virtuos teams worked on this film and were responsible for…

19 July 2022

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Virtuos X Hitmarker Discord Panel Highlights: How to Get Into Gaming

Our experts at Virtuos shared their advice on how to make the best career moves…

15 July 2022

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Check Out the Project Highlights from Virtuos Game Jam 2022!

In a two-day game jam, Virtuosi worldwide were challenged to develop game concepts and prototypes…

8 July 2022

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Sparx* – a Virtuos Studio is a Great Place To Work-Certified™ Company in 2022

Sparx* – a Virtuos Studio, Vietnam’s premier art and game production studio based in Ho…

6 July 2022

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Virtuos Assists Big Bad Wolf Studio in Producing Character Art and Early Level Art Production for Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong

Our teams in Chengdu, Xi’an, and Sparx* helped the Big Bad Wolf team to produce…

28 June 2022

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Virtuos Singapore Partners with Code in the Community to Conduct Python Coding Classes for Secondary School Students

During the four-session program, our volunteers taught Yishun Secondary School students basic Python syntax, Python…

28 June 2022

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Virtuos Creates Environment Assets for Netflix’s Love, Death & Robots: Volume 3

Our art teams at Sparx* contributed to creating the environment assets, including characters & vehicles,…

27 June 2022

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Virtuos Insider: Luo Jiezhi Talks About What it Takes to Be a Great Game Artist

Our Assistant Art Director shared his decade-long learning journey at Virtuos Shanghai and his memorable…

21 June 2022

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Game Source Studio and Iceberg Interactive Unveil Strategy Deck-builder Mahokenshi at PC Gaming Show 2022

Mahokenshi’s new game trailer was announced, showcasing new visuals and a 2023 release on PC…

17 June 2022

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12 Entry-level Jobs in the Video Game Industry to Kickstart Your Career

It can be difficult to navigate all the options when it comes to entry-level jobs…

14 June 2022

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[MCV UK] Recruiter Hotseat – Minny Abels, global HR director at Virtuos

Virtuos' Global HR Director Minny Abels on what differentiates Virtuos from other game developers, its…

14 June 2022

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Virtuos Collaborates with Supermassive Games to Deliver Level and Environment Assets for The Quarry

Sparx* - a Virtuos Studio and Virtuos Chengdu provided end-to-end environment art, from concept creation…

11 June 2022

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[TechRadar] Halo Infinite interview: the animation behind the Xbox Series X shooter

An in-depth interview with Halo Infinite's animators from CounterPunch - a Virtuos Studio.

2 June 2022

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Virtuos Expert Talks Webinar: How to Tell a Story Through Concept Art

Experts from Virtuos, Ubisoft Montreal, and NetEase Games shared their experience in storytelling through concept…

27 May 2022

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Fraud Alert Regarding an NFT Project Using Sparx* – a Virtuos Studio’s Brand

Sparx* hereby confirms that we do not have any partnership with this particular NFT project,…

27 May 2022

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Virtuos Makes Strategic Investment in Vietnam with Acquisition of Glass Egg

This supports Virtuos’ goal of growing to 1,500 employees locally, and becoming the largest game…

19 May 2022

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Expert Talks: How Forward Planning Enabled Virtuos Xi’an to Retain Production Efficiency Amid COVID-19 Uncertainties

Here’s how Virtuos Xi’an successfully shifted its team to remote working conditions within 12 hours’…

17 May 2022

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[TheGamer] CounterPunch Interview: Talent Shortfall, Management, and Diversity

Kay Arutyunyan, General Manager at CounterPunch - a Virtuos Studio, speaks about about employee growth…

4 May 2022

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Virtuos Partners Techland to Deliver Nintendo Switch-exclusive Features to Dying Light: Platinum Edition

Virtuos contributed to the development of Dying Light: Platinum Edition for the Switch, with various…

25 April 2022

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Virtuos invests in Umanaïa Interactive

The investment is expected to further enable Virtuos’ partnership with the brightest local talent in…

22 April 2022

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Virtuos Insider: Behind The Scenes with 5 Types of Artists in the Video Games Industry

In commemoration of World Art Day, we chat with our artists from Virtuos studios worldwide…

15 April 2022

Art Game News

Virtuos Heralds the Return of Aloy, Providing Character and Environment Art in Horizon Forbidden West

Our teams supported Guerrilla Games to develop key mechanical creatures, weapons, and environment art for…

11 April 2022

CSR News

Green IT Classroom: Sparx* – A Virtuos Studio Donates Refurbished Computers to La San Tan Hung Charity Elementary School in Vietnam

As part of our global Green IT Classroom initiative, our volunteers from Sparx* presented 10…

1 April 2022

Art News Expert Talks

How Original Anime-style Characters Are Created, As Explained by Virtuos Artists

We interviewed Chen and Jing, two of our winners of Virtuos Chengdu's ACG Jam about…

29 March 2022

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[GamesIndustry.biz] How Game Developers Can Better Respond to the Talent Crisis

Virtuos Montreal's David Cheung gives tips on how to build safer workplaces and provide fulfilling…

16 March 2022

Virtuos Insider News

Virtuos Insider: Amalina Rashid on the Importance of Female Representation in the Video Games Industry

Hear from our UI/UX Designer what it’s like “developing for developers”, and the experiences that…

8 March 2022

CSR News Corporate

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 – Breaking the Bias Together

This International Women's Day, we're placing a spotlight on our female employees at Virtuos who…

8 March 2022

Virtuos Insider News

Virtuos Insider: Gu Zhengkai Talks About His Decade-long Personal Journey with Leadership and Growth at Virtuos Chengdu

Our Assistant Art Director shares how his love for cars and Need for Speed: Most…

3 March 2022

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Announcing the shortlist for the return of the MCV/DEVELOP Awards!

Virtuos is shortlisted in the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2022's External Development Partner of The Year category!…

2 March 2022

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[GamesRadar+] What it’s like for game developers in Ukraine, working and living under the shadow of war

Vladimir Loban, General Director at Volmi Games - a Volmi Studio, shares his leadership team's…

26 February 2022

Past Events Game News Events

Virtuos Sponsors ArtCenter Game Jam 2022 for Second Consecutive Year

The annual Game Jam has been an exciting, challenge-filled weekend with lots of hands-on experience…

25 February 2022

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Virtuos is the Creative Impact Award Sponsor for the Women in Games Awards, Taking Place on March 4th!

Sponsoring the Women in Games Awards is a way for us to demonstrate our commitment…

25 February 2022

Game News Corporate

Virtuos Is Proud to Be a Sponsor of D.I.C.E Summit 2022!

We would also like to congratulate our partners at Square Enix, 343 Industries, Insomniac Games,…

24 February 2022

Game News

Virtuos Helps Deliver Caldera Expansion to Call of Duty: Warzone

Our environment and concept artists rose to the challenge to help create Caldera, a new…

24 February 2022

Art News

Virtuos Artists Flex their Creativity and Create Original Anime-style Characters in ACG Jam

Our artists took the opportunity to broaden their horizons and work on original anime-inspired art…

22 February 2022

Art News Expert Talks

Expert Talks: How to Create and Develop a Concept Art Piece From Scratch

Learn the fundamentals of concept art and ways to find inspiration and ideas from Jessica…

15 February 2022

Art News

Virtuos Helps Unite the Physical and Virtual Worlds with Expo Dubai Xplorer at World Expo 2020

Our teams worked with Magnopus to develop environment and character assets for the digital experience,…

11 February 2022

News

Educating Young Talent: Virtuos Paris Hosts Collège Marcel Pagnol Students in Apprenticeship Program

Our studio in Paris organized a week-long apprenticeship for four young students where they learned…

10 February 2022

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Virtuos Furthers Global Growth Ambitions with New Studio in Kyiv, Ukraine

The acquisition of Volmi marks Virtuos’ first foray into Eastern Europe, bolstering its development capabilities…

26 January 2022

Virtuos Insider News

Virtuos Insider: Shen Shares About Her 17-Year Career From Junior Programmer to Technical Director at Virtuos Shanghai

As one of Virtuos’ first recruits since its founding, Shen is one of our longest-serving…

25 January 2022

Game News

Virtuos Delivers CG and Lighting Assets to Chorus, a AAA Open World Space Combat Game

Our teams partnered Deep Silver Fishlabs to create a universe that delivers an immersive outer-world…

20 January 2022

Game News

Virtuos Helps Create Immersive Experience with Facial Animation Assets as Master Chief Returns in Halo Infinite

CounterPunch - A Virtuos Studio supported Microsoft with the creation of both campaign and multiplayer…

18 January 2022

CSR News Corporate

Corporate Social Responsibility at Virtuos: 2021 in Review

Take a look at the CSR activities and initiatives that our teams have taken part…

23 December 2021

CSR News Corporate

Sparx* – A Virtuos Studio Awards Recipients in the Inaugural Women Game Changers Scholarship Ceremony

Six brilliant female students from local universities in Ho Chi Minh City were presented the…

22 December 2021

Game News Expert Talks

Expert Talks: How CounterPunch – a Virtuos Studio Created an Immersive User Experience With Real-Time Animation in Enchant Santa Calls

Learn how CounterPunch leverages its deep expertise in 3D animation as Jay Aschenbrenner and Mike…

22 December 2021

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[PC Games Insider] Boys Club No More: Rethinking Leadership, Culture, And Development In The Games Industry

CounterPunch - a Virtuos Studio's Kay Arutyunyan shares how the games industry can help accelerate…

20 December 2021

News Events

Virtuos Shanghai Open Day: Welcoming Aspiring Game and Animation Talent from Shanghai Film Art Academy

The students from Game Design and Film and Animation faculties toured our studio in Shanghai…

20 December 2021

Virtuos Insider Game News

Virtuos Insider: E2E Transformation with Line Producers Thuy Tien and Cam Nhung

Hear what our line producers have to share about their career transformation journeys within the…

17 December 2021

Art News

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy by Square Enix features Vivid Character Art by Virtuos

The Virtuos Chengdu team partnered Eidos-Montréal and Square Enix to create top-quality art assets for…

9 December 2021

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Sparx* – A Virtuos Studio Participates in Terry Fox Run Vietnam 2021 in Support of Cancer Research Fundraising

For the third year in a row, Sparx* - A Virtuos Studio took part in…

8 December 2021

Game News

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes Arrived in Time for Halloween and Featured Game Design Integration From Virtuos 

Our game design integrators at Sparx* contributed to this interactive branching horror video game, working…

1 December 2021

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Recognizing Young Talent: Virtuos Partners Netspring in Student Exhibition and Awards Ceremony for Franco-Chinese Environmental Month in Shanghai

Over 400 artworks were collected in total from schools supporting underprivileged students, including beneficiaries of…

25 November 2021

Mobile News Art News

Virtuos Extends Its Shooter Portfolio with PUBG: NEW STATE

Virtuos' contributions to PUBG: NEW STATE includes the creation of art assets for the various…

24 November 2021

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Sparx* – A Virtuos Studio Raises Awareness About Breast Cancer Through Meaningful Initiatives

Activities were organized during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to educate Sparxers about the most common…

22 November 2021

News Events

Virtuos Supports Return of vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2021

Representatives from Virtuos will be showcasing our activities in the game development industry across our…

22 November 2021

Game News

Virtuos Helps Bring Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond to The Oculus Quest 2

Our teams at Virtuos brought their deep expertise in co-development to the table, delivering the…

17 November 2021

Game News Expert Talks

Creating Adaptations for AAA Games in Dublin, The Rising Game Development Hub

Our software engineer, Karle Sleith, takes us through the process of working on some of…

15 November 2021

Virtuos Insider News

Virtuos Insider: Daphne Moyal on Inclusivity in the Video Game Industry, and a Role for Everyone in Developing AAA Games

There are many specialists in the video game industry, but generalists also play an important…

9 November 2021

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[Tech in Asia] An SG gaming firm’s breakout moment after years of quiet success

Virtuos CEO Gilles Langourieux shares more on how the company has become one of the…

8 November 2021

Past Events News Corporate Events

[Schell Games] Dinner w/ the Devs: Building Better Culture

Virtuos North America GM Jake DiGennaro chats with Schell Games, a fellow GamesIndustry.biz US Best…

28 October 2021

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Virtuos Expert Talks Webinar: Insights Into Applications of Photogrammetry in Video Games and the Future of Game Development

Experts from Virtuos, Sparx*, Epic Games, and Skydance New Media shared their experience in applying…

28 October 2021

CSR News Corporate

Green IT Classroom: Virtuos Shanghai Raises Awareness About Environmental Sustainability Among Local Students Through Art

As part of Virtuos’ Green IT Classroom initiative, our volunteers from Virtuos Shanghai imparted their…

26 October 2021

Art Game News

Virtuos Contributes to the Brand-New MMO Game New World 

Our concept and art teams at Virtuos had the pleasure of contributing to the making of…

22 October 2021

Art Game News

All Bloodied Out: Virtuos Serves Up Apocalyptic Environments in Back 4 Blood

Our art team at Black Shamrock helped create the environmental assets to construct the apocalyptic…

13 October 2021

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Virtuos Bolsters European Presence with its New Lyon Studio

The new studio increases Virtuos’ global footprint and strengthens its ability to meet demand across…

12 October 2021

News Corporate

Sparx* – A Virtuos Studio in Vietnam awarded HR Asia – Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2021

Sparx* is honored to be a recipient of the award and will continue to invest…

8 October 2021

News Next Big Events Events

Expert Talks Webinar: Photogrammetry and the Future of Game Development

Register now to attend Virtuos' upcoming webinar and learn more about harnessing the power of…

7 October 2021

CSR News Corporate

Virtuos Joins Women in Games as Corporate Ambassador

As a Corporate Ambassador of Women in Games, Virtuos commits to doing our part to…

6 October 2021

Art Game News

Virtuos Contributes to Humankind’s Unique Concept and Character Art

The Virtuos Chengdu team had the pleasure to be involved in the making of this…

5 October 2021

News Corporate

[GamesBeat] Gilles Langourieux interview — How Virtuos grew with gaming and deals with labor shortages and crunch

Virtuos CEO Gilles Langourieux on the company's growth plans following its recent funding, and his…

4 October 2021

News Corporate

[DealStreetAsia] Video game maker Virtuos looks to expand globally via partnerships, acquisitions

Virtuos CFO Jasmine Cheong on the company's plans to expand its global footprint and offerings…

23 September 2021

Game News

Kena: Bridge of Spirits Emerges into Reality, with Assistance by Sparx* – A Virtuos Studio

The charming new adventure has been released for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC.

21 September 2021

Virtuos Insider News

Virtuos Insider: Lisa Willig Talks About Her Career Switch From Academia to Developing Video Games at Black Shamrock in Dublin

A driven character who’s always up for a challenge, Lisa tells us what brought her…

15 September 2021

News Corporate

Virtuos Secures USD150 Million Investment From Baring Private Equity Asia to Accelerate Global Growth and Fast Track Digitalization

This partnership will allow Virtuos to stay at the forefront of AAA content development and…

7 September 2021

CSR News Corporate

Virtuos Reaffirms Commitment to Women in Animation as a Global Fund Sponsor

As a founding donor to the fund since 2019, the renewed contribution reaffirms Virtuos’ commitment…

7 September 2021

CSR News Corporate

Sparx* Announces Women Game Changers Scholarship Program for Female Students in Ho Chi Minh City

Sparx* - A Virtuos Studio aims to empower more female students to join and develop…

5 September 2021

News Corporate

[Silicon Republic] How the gaming industry can become a better workplace

Black Shamrock’s Ariana Jez discusses the culture within the gaming industry and how it can…

4 September 2021

Art Expert Talks

Expert Talks: Creating Original Characters in Virtuos’ Monster Jam

Chen and Jin reveal how they created ‘Reimagined Kraken’, the winning entry in Virtuos Chengdu’s…

4 August 2021

Past Events News Events

Mageri Filali Maltouf’s Panel Discussion Highlights at ‘The Tech Behind Your Favorite Video Games’ General Assembly Event

Moderated by Tech in Asia, event panelists from Virtuos, Riot Games, and The Doodle People…

22 July 2021

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[Lifewire] How Kay Arutyunyan Builds Diversity in Gaming Animation

Co-founder and GM of CounterPunch - A Virtuos Studio, Arutyunyan speaks with Lifewire about facial…

20 July 2021

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Virtuos and CounterPunch Named in GamesIndustry.biz US Best Places To Work Awards 2021

Virtuos and CounterPunch’s sustained emphasis on education and a supportive culture keeps our people well…

10 July 2021

News Corporate

[Human Resources Online] Industry Insider: How Virtuos’ Global HR Director Is Tackling Fierce Competition for Talent in the Gaming Sector

Minny Abels on how we are differentiated by our global AAA games portfolio, strong partnerships,…

6 July 2021

News Corporate

Virtuos Chengdu Open Day: Inspiring a New Generation of Local Games Industry Talent

Through closer partnerships with educational institutions, we hope to make the games industry more accessible…

5 July 2021

Virtuos Insider News

Virtuos Insider: Building Imaginary Worlds With Concept Artist Issree Pittayayon

What actually goes on in the mind of a concept artist when it comes to…

15 June 2021

CSR News Corporate

Virtuos Paris Participates in the Quality of Life at Work Week 2021 Challenge

During this 2021 one-week challenge, we invite Virtuosi to an immersive experience to discover the…

14 June 2021

News Expert Talks

Expert Talks: Harnessing Photogrammetry and Creating Virtual Worlds at Sparx*

Learn how Sparx* - A Virtuos Studio harnesses photogrammetry to produce ultra-realistic assets for AAA…

2 June 2021

CSR News Corporate

Bringing the Green IT Classroom Initiative to Vietnam With Sparx*

On 7 April, Sparx* donated 10 sets of refurbished computers to help John Bosco Can…

28 May 2021

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Mother’s Day 2021: Celebrating and Empowering Moms in Gaming

This Mother's Day, we're honoring, celebrating, and featuring some of our amazing moms working at…

7 May 2021

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Spreading the Joy of Reading: Virtuos Chengdu Donates Books to Donghua Yucai School

Last month, our Chengdu studio collaborated with a social enterprise in China to donate over…

15 April 2021

Virtuos Insider News Corporate

Changing of the Guard: Clément Galiay now GM of Virtuos Paris with Christophe Gandon as Head of Game Division

The former Senior Business Development Manager for Europe succeeds the original founder of Virtuos Paris.

30 March 2021

News Corporate Events

New Jam Plus: Virtuos Sponsors ArtCenter Game Jam 2021

Hot on the heels of Global Game Jam 2021 comes another exciting weekend of collaboration…

26 March 2021

Virtuos Insider News Corporate

Virtuos Insider: Qing and the Storied Experience of an Assistant Technical Director

It's no secret that Assistant Technical Directors like Qing enjoy a fun, fulfilling career in…

24 March 2021

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