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

15 March 2024
Beyond-FX is Virtuos’ first full-service VFX studio in North America, expanding its game development offerings for clients in the region.
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[80 Level] Virtuos: The Code Behind Remakes, Remasters & Adaptations

13 March 2024
Leads from Virtuos France studios explain the production of video game remakes, remasters, and adaptations, and how it differs from creating original titles from scratch.
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The Golden Age of Video Game Remakes and Remasters | Virtuos White Paper 2024

4 March 2024
Virtuos' inaugural report presents the key factors in creating successful remakes and remasters. The dataset, collated in partnership with IDG Consulting and Strategic Game Consulting, features over 200 remakes and remasters alongside their sales figures since 2012.
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GamesBeat: How the structure of the game industry is changing

26 February 2024
Gilles Langourieux gave his insights on the current state of the games industry, including the impact of AI and industry layoffs.
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[The Edge Malaysia] Cover Story: Revolutionising gaming with Web3 and game IP tokenisation

8 January 2024
Mufizal Mokhtar, GM of Virtuos Kuala Lumpur, on talent support and the importance of keeping up with game development trends.
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Virtuos Insider: Reflecting on a year of progress and milestones

19 December 2023
Representatives from four Virtuos studios share favorite memories and upcoming plans.
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Highlights from Virtuos: 2023 in a nutshell

15 December 2023
Check out our favourite highlights from this year!
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[Final Weapon] Interview: Virtuos on Final Fantasy XVI and Working with Square Enix

14 December 2023
Kristian Pedlow, Zhuang Yucong, and Li Zhuqing on the roles each Virtuos studio played in developing FFXVI and some of the produced character models.
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[80 Level] State of Game Development Industry 2023: Mental Health and Workplace Culture

11 December 2023
Mufizal Mokhtar, GM of Virtuos Kuala Lumpur, contributes to 80lv's latest report with his thoughts on workplace culture and job satisfaction.
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Virtuos participates in the 2023 Vietnam GameMaker Conference

1 December 2023
During the conference, Virtuos actively engaged in panel discussions and hosted workshops to share valuable insights on nurturing local talent.
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Virtuos marks yet another successful year of the Women Game Changers scholarship program

6 November 2023
This year, 16 young female talent received support from Sparx* and Glass Egg to further develop their skills and pursue careers in the games industry.
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Virtuos helps unlock new horizons in New World: Rise of the Angry Earth

20 October 2023
Our teams in Paris contributed to the title’s design, character art production, and more in its latest major update.
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[Press Start Australia] Virtuos Interview – Expanding Australia’s Games Industry Through Co-Development

16 October 2023
Bruce Yan, Assistant Director of BD, APAC, discusses the potential of Australia's games market and how co-developers like Virtuos can help accelerate growth while reducing risks.
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[Vulcan Post] 5 actual tips for getting a job in M’sian gaming companies from industry professionals

12 October 2023
Ivon Smith, Training Director at Virtuos Kuala Lumpur, shares practical advice for artists seeking a career in the games industry.
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[GamingBolt] Virtuos Interview – Production Pipeline, Future Plans, and More

9 October 2023
Philippe Angely, Managing Director of Virtuos' Game Division, speaks with GamingBolt about the company's production framework, and ins and outs.
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[Kakuchopurei] Virtuos KL’s Mufizal Mokhtar Plans to Elevate Malaysia’s Game Development: Here’s How

4 October 2023
General Manager of Virtuos KL delves into the factors contributing to Malaysia’s growing prominence in the game development sphere.
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Virtuos launches game development studio in Tokyo

22 September 2023
Virtuos Tokyo set to strengthen partnerships with Japanese developers and fulfill demands for creative and technical services.
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[Sector] Outsourcing, porting and the difference in rendering between game and film

12 September 2023
Virtuos Labs - Warsaw's Peter Sikachev shares insights into external development and the projects that Virtuos has collaborated with clients on.
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Virtuos is Great Place to Work-certified™ in eight countries

30 August 2023
Being certified demonstrates our commitment to maintaining an employee-centric workplace.
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[GamesBeat] How Virtuos continues to open new service game studios

26 August 2023
Philippe Angely, Managing Director of Virtuos' Game Division, talks about the industry's recovery and strong opportunities for growth.
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Virtuos helps conjure fantastical monsters and breathtaking environments for Final Fantasy XVI

25 August 2023
Our teams supported Square Enix in creating 3D models and developing the terrains seen in the latest installment of the legendary franchise.
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Virtuos Expands Game Engineering Capabilities with Launch of Virtuos Labs – Prague

22 August 2023
The fourth studio in the Virtuos Labs network is helmed by an experienced founding team and will deliver networking, UI, mobile, and optimization solutions.
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[Bloomberg] A Decade After Flappy Bird, Vietnam Becomes Gaming Powerhouse

4 August 2023
Bloomberg speaks to prominent game companies in Vietnam, including Virtuos, on the country's rapid transformation into a gaming powerhouse.
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Virtuos Studios in Vietnam Awarded HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia

4 August 2023
The award reflects Glass Egg and Sparx*'s continuous dedication in fostering a thriving workplace culture for all employees.
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[PocketGamer.biz] Innovating in a saturated market: Virtuos’ Matthieu Cheynut on the state of play for growing your games

31 July 2023
When to invest and when to cut back? Virtuos’ business development director for Europe Matthieu Cheynut shows the road ahead for mobile games.
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[Tech-Gaming] Q&A with Virtuos: The Biggest Developer You Haven’t Heard Of

18 July 2023
Christophe Gandon, Managing Director of Western Region and Samuel Stevenin, Managing Director of Art Division share more about Virtuos’ role in AAA game creation.
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[Mobidictum] Interview with Marios Michaelides of Virtuos

4 July 2023
Marios talks about Virtuos' global scale and how Virtuos Labs supports partners with engineering services in both commercial and proprietary engines.
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Virtuos Insider: Pierre-Antoine Cohade on the pursuit of self-discovery throughout his career

4 July 2023
Our Co-Development Success Manager Paco reflects on how internal mobility has helped shape his journey at Virtuos.
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Momentum for a cause: Virtuos Shanghai ignites change with Walk/Bike/Run Challenge

3 July 2023
The studio clocked a collective 1475.46km, raising a total of USD1940.47 for charity.
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[Vietcetera] Virtuos continues to promote women’s role in the game industry

24 June 2023
Sparx* and Glass Egg keeps up its efforts in building a great workplace and bringing more female talent to the industry.
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[Game Developer] Virtuos is now making—but not publishing—original games

15 June 2023
Game Division Managing Director Phillipe Angely shares details on Virtuos' new initiative to make original games.
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How Sparx* – a Virtuos Studio builds a diverse game company culture that embraces gender equality

13 June 2023
Through partnering with Gender Equality Across Industries (GEAI), Sparx* wants to inspire and encourage its studio members to be a gender equality change catalyst at the workplace.
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[KrASIA] Exploring Vietnam’s Rising Role in the Gaming Industry — Insights from Sparx* General Manager Samuel Stevenin

6 June 2023
Samuel talks about Vietnam's growing role in the gaming industry and significant trends to keep an eye on.
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[VnExpress] Game Talent Development Strategy at Sparx* – a Virtuos Studio

30 May 2023
The studio offers intensive training programs and collaborates with global game studios to nurture talent, laying the foundation for team development and expansion.
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Virtuos Insider: Training and development beyond borders for our concept artists in Montreal and Vietnam

23 May 2023
Our concept artists share the insights and learnings they’ve gathered from their recent two-week internal training program.
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Expert Talks: Revolutionizing the pre-production of games with 3D concept art

18 May 2023
Here's how immersive 3D concept art serves as a blueprint for solid and cost-effective game production pipelines.
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Virtuos Singapore achieves top Elite level for the Eco-Office certification

12 May 2023
The top tier Elite level is awarded to offices with excellent performance in accordance with Singapore Environment Council’s assessment framework.
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Virtuos bolsters graphics engineering capabilities with the launch of Virtuos Labs – Warsaw

11 May 2023
Virtuos’ latest studio in Warsaw aims to grow to a team of 35 with engineers specializing in graphics for AAA video games by the end of 2023.
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Glass Egg – a Virtuos Studio opens the first international game studio in Dalat, Vietnam

9 May 2023
Leveraging Virtuos’ global studio network and resources, Glass Egg Dalat offers top-notch game art production services, specializing in character and environment art.
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[IGN SEA] Elevating the Vietnamese Game Development Industry with Glass Egg – a Virtuos Studio

8 May 2023
IGN Southeast Asia spoke to Thuy Le, Head of Glass Egg Dalat, on how the studio will impact the local gaming industry and beyond.
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[e27] How Virtuos plans to win fast-paced SEA gaming market with its business model as an external developer

3 May 2023
CEO Gilles Langourieux talks about the company's journey to becoming the largest game developer in Vietnam with 1,500 employees by the end of 2024.
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Sparx* – a Virtuos Studio participates in “Greener Vietnam” project in Tra Vinh province

25 April 2023
The studio collaborated with various local organizations on "Green up Vietnam," an initiative to achieve net-zero emissions in Vietnam by 2050.
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Honoring Earth Day: Planting seeds of change for a greener tomorrow

21 April 2023
At Virtuos, we remain committed to our targets of achieving carbon neutrality and adopting 100% renewable energy sources.
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[GamesBeat] How Virtuos sees the broad landscape of gaming | Gilles Langourieux interview

20 April 2023
In spite of the challenging economic outlook, CEO Gilles Langourieux remains optimistic about his plans and the growth ahead for Virtuos.
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Autodesk x Virtuos 3D Community Night: Sparking creativity in Kuala Lumpur

14 April 2023
Over 90 creatives gathered to connect over animation and VFX in the video game industry.
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[GEC] A Day in the Life with Black Shamrock

3 April 2023
Producer Molly O'Grady shares with Guinness Enterprise Centre what a day in her life at Black Shamrock - a Virtuos Studio looks like.
CSRNews

Better Together: Empowering women around the globe

31 March 2023
From giving back to communities through donations to self-care workshops, check out how International Women’s Day went at Virtuos!
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Sparx* – a Virtuos Studio embarks on a journey to inspire the next generation of game makers

30 March 2023
Throughout the years, the studio has taken pride in nurturing talent and giving back to the game art community in Vietnam by organizing year-round workshops and events to share their expertise and experience from making AAA games.
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[80 Level] The Working Culture & Hiring Approach at Virtuos Paris

17 March 2023
General Manager Clement Galiay spoke about Virtuos Paris' working practices, culture, and approach to education, and the external game development market in France.
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Glass Egg – a Virtuos Studio announces expansion into Dalat, Vietnam

17 March 2023
Virtuos is set to become the largest game development company in Vietnam as Glass Egg aims to grow its Dalat team to 50 with local talent by the end of 2023, building upon its success in HCMC.
CSRNews

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

27 February 2023
We are grateful for our NGO partners’ support in the past year for helping us make a positive impact on our local communities while making great games.
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Virtuos brings its magic touch to Purple Lamp’s SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake

16 February 2023
Our team in Sparx* brought to the table its expertise in art, animation, lighting and VFX.
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[CNA Money Mind 2022/2023] S1E38: Budget Wishlist

11 February 2023
Virtuos' CEO Gilles Langourieux on the tech market correction and sustained job prospects in the games industry.
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[Women in Games] Virtuos Joins The Careers, Development & Networking Expo

9 February 2023
Drop by Virtuos' booth at Women in Games' virtual Careers Expo to network and learn more about job opportunities and growth in game development!
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Virtuos China named as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Greater China 2022 by Great Place to Work®

18 January 2023
Virtuos was selected for its outstanding performance in building an inclusive workplace with a high-trust culture.
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Virtuos Insider: Meet the team behind your favorite League of Legends skins at Sparx* – a Virtuos Studio!

16 January 2023
Our team shares more about their visit to Riot Games’ headquarters in Los Angeles and their experience of creating LoL skins that fans love.
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[Game Developer] Virtuos’ Jake DiGennaro discusses the past and future of co-development

13 January 2023
Virtuos' chief revenue officer Jake DiGennaro discusses the impact of co-development on the video game industry.
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Autodesk x Virtuos Community Night: Connecting creative minds across multiple industries in Vietnam

14 December 2022
Over 100 representatives from local 3D art and design companies gathered to exchange best practices in art production during the networking event.
CSRNews

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

9 December 2022
Our Virtuosi earned points through walking, cycling, and running, which were then converted to donations towards charities of their choice.
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[Mobidictum] An interview with external game development company Virtuos

1 December 2022
Jake DiGennaro, Virtuos' Chief Revenue Officer, on the company's approach towards game development as a series of partnerships.
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[The Edge Malaysia] Cover Story: Call of duty

28 November 2022
GM Mufizal Mokhtar on moving back home and bringing opportunities for local talent in Malaysia to work on high-demand and high-quality games.
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Virtuos x Hitmarker Discord Event Highlights: All You Need to Know About Game Development

23 November 2022
What does it take to work in game development? Our team shed light on their daily lives at work and shared advice on how interested individuals can join the games industry.
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[Game Developer] Co-development devs growing “more integrated” with studios, says Black Shamrock boss

23 November 2022
Black Shamrock's General Manager Lukas Codr gives an update on the world of co-development at companies like Virtuos.
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Virtuos awarded “Excellence in Diversity & Women Empowerment” 2022 by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

22 November 2022
The annual awards recognize the efforts and achievements of enterprises in practicing social responsibility, while raising awareness of sustainable development in the region.
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[Gov.ie] Ministers Donohoe and Martin launch Tax Credit for Digital Games

21 November 2022
Ministers Donohoe and Martin attended a launch event hosted by Black Shamrock in the Guinness Enterprise Centre and formally signed the regulations to give full effect to the legislation.
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Sparx* officially kicks off the 2nd year of Women Game Changers Scholarship Program

21 November 2022
This year, Sparx* offers twelve scholarships for qualified female students at our partner institutions: Ho Chi Minh City University of Fine Arts (Industrial Art Faculty), University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City (Industrial Design Faculty), MAAC Academy, and Arena Multimedia.
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[GamesIndustry.biz] Virtuos on establishing presence in the Bay Area with new studio Calypte

10 November 2022
Virtuos' Kirsten Kennedy and Jake DiGennaro on expanding into North America with new co-development studio Calypte.
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Black Shamrock – a Virtuos Studio Announces Expansion of Game Development Studio in Dublin

9 November 2022
The co-development studio aims to create 80 new jobs with this expansion, bringing its total headcount in Dublin to 200 by the end of 2023.
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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

6 November 2022
Nintendo Life spoke to Yoko Taro, along with producer Yosuke Saito, composer Keiichi Okabe, and Virtuos' Shi Qiang to celebrate the success of NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition.
GameNews

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

1 November 2022
Game developers are pushing the envelope to create more realistic experiences as technology advances and more images can be produced in real-time.
CSRNews

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

31 October 2022
The two studios organized separate sessions to enhance the students’ digital skillsets while raising environmental awareness.
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Virtuos Deepens Video Game Engineering Capabilities With the Launch of Virtuos Labs – Montpellier

26 October 2022
Virtuos Labs commits to best-in-class research and development of game engines, graphics, and tools to solve advanced technical and complex projects.
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[80 Level] Working Culture and the Recruitment Process at Virtuos KL

26 October 2022
Virtuos KL's general manager Mufizal Mokhtar discussed the studio's foundation goals, explained how the work across different Virtuos studios is organized, and spoke about the studio's approach to hiring new talent.
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Virtuos Expert Talks Webinar Highlights: The Evolution of Facial Animation and Facial Motion Capture

26 October 2022
Experts from CounterPunch - a Virtuos Studio and NetherRealm Studios discussed the technological advancements in facial animation and motion capture, and shared their best practices for motion capture acting.
CSRNews

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

21 October 2022
Doing our part for cleaner seas with a total of 88 pounds of trash collected after learning more about marine pollution from marine experts.
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Virtuos wins GamesIndustry.biz Best Places to Work Canada 2022

19 October 2022
In addition to the Best Places to Work award, our team also achieved a special award in the environment category.
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Virtuos makes a splash at LEVEL UP KL 2022: Check out our event highlights!

14 October 2022
With the resumption of major in-person events this year, Virtuos Kuala Lumpur was thrilled to chat with attendees and fellow industry peers at LEVEL UP KL.
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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

12 October 2022
As Virtuos Lyon celebrates its first anniversary since launching the studio in October 2021, our colleagues talk about life in the studio and their goals for the future.
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[GamerBraves] LEVEL UP KL 2022: Demystifying the Game Industry with Mufizal Mokthar – Why Game Devs Matter for Our Digital Future

6 October 2022
Mufizal Mokhtar, GM of Virtuos Kuala Lumpur, shares “Why Game Devs Matter for Our Digital Future”, providing insight into the 20 over years he’s had in the games industry.
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[The Washington Post] Sharper than on PS4, ‘Nier: Automata’ on Switch remains virtuosic

6 October 2022
The Nintendo Switch is now home to Nier:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition, successfully ported by Virtuos and published by Square Enix.
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Empowering the game changers of tomorrow at the annual Women in Games Festival

22 September 2022
Virtuos sponsored a series of activities aimed at helping aspiring game creators and industry professionals elevate their careers in the video game industry.
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Virtuos Insider: Calypte on building a creative and collaborative environment in the video game industry

16 September 2022
Calypte team shared their vision and excitement for the launch of their new studio.
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Glass Egg – a Virtuos Studio: Highlights of our 23rd birthday party!

15 September 2022
September 9 marked Glass Egg's 23rd anniversary and we celebrated it with exciting activities over a week.
CSRNews

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

7 September 2022
Virtuos Singapore participated in the OneMillionTrees movement in contribution to nature restoration of the city-state.
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Virtuos Launches Co-Development Studio Calypte in North America

2 September 2022
Calypte aims to bring expertise in distributed development, accelerated career paths and exposure to diverse AAA video game titles to talent in the Bay Area.
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Virtuos sponsors Women in Games Festival 2022’s Satellite Events Program

2 September 2022
Kicking off with Black Shamrock - a Virtuos Studio's Tea Talks, our friendly hiring managers and recruiters will be sharing advice on how young women can get into the games industry.
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Here’s What Happened at the Virtuos Kuala Lumpur Launch Party!

19 August 2022
To mark the opening of our new Kuala Lumpur studio, we invited our guests to a party filled with fun, games, and arcade machines.
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Virtuos Insider: Meet the folks behind your favorite games at Virtuos Kuala Lumpur!

15 August 2022
Following the studio’s official launch, we spoke to four colleagues about life in Virtuos KL and what it’s like working in the games industry in Malaysia.
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Virtuos Bolsters Southeast Asian Presence With Launch of Game Development Studio in Kuala Lumpur

12 August 2022
Founded by local games industry pioneers, Virtuos Kuala Lumpur supports the growth of Malaysia as a regional game development hub through talent training and jobs creation.
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Sparx* – A Virtuos Studio Awarded HR Asia – Best Companies to Work for in Asia for Second Consecutive Year

12 August 2022
This award recognizes our ongoing efforts to invest in talent development and create the best workplace for game, animation, and film creators.
CSRNews

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

5 August 2022
Black Shamrock contributes to the Robert Emmet CDP’s Inner City Beekeeping Project to support its local environment and community.
CSRNews

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

4 August 2022
Our grant will be used to cover the full tuition fees, living expenses, and study equipment for the recipients throughout their three years at PNV.
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Expert Talks: Using Unreal Engine to Create a Surreal Simulation of Trang An, Vietnam

29 July 2022
We interviewed Nhat and Anrich from the VFX Team in Sparx* to learn more about the world-building process in Unreal Engine 4.
ArtNewsCorporate

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

28 July 2022
David Cheung, Studio Manager of Virtuos Montreal, goes into detail about becoming a video game illustrator, and what artists may need to know.
ArtNews

“Life Rendered” Premieres at Tribeca Film Festival

19 July 2022
Using Unreal Engine, CounterPunch and Virtuos teams worked on this film and were responsible for character and environment creation, rigging, layout, animation, final lighting, VFX and rendering for the CG scenes.
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Virtuos X Hitmarker Discord Panel Highlights: How to Get Into Gaming

15 July 2022
Our experts at Virtuos shared their advice on how to make the best career moves and get the job of their dreams in the video game industry.
GameNews

Check Out the Project Highlights from Virtuos Game Jam 2022!

8 July 2022
In a two-day game jam, Virtuosi worldwide were challenged to develop game concepts and prototypes themed “renewal”.
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Sparx* – a Virtuos Studio is a Great Place To Work-Certified™ Company in 2022

6 July 2022
Sparx* – a Virtuos Studio, Vietnam’s premier art and game production studio based in Ho Chi Minh City, is certified by Great Place To Work®.
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Virtuos Assists Big Bad Wolf Studio in Producing Character Art and Early Level Art Production for Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong

28 June 2022
Our teams in Chengdu, Xi’an, and Sparx* helped the Big Bad Wolf team to produce the game’s character art assets.
CSRNews

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

28 June 2022
During the four-session program, our volunteers taught Yishun Secondary School students basic Python syntax, Python variables, and Python functions.
ArtNews

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

27 June 2022
Our art teams at Sparx* contributed to creating the environment assets, including characters & vehicles, for this Emmy-winning series.
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Virtuos Insider: Luo Jiezhi Talks About What it Takes to Be a Great Game Artist

21 June 2022
Our Assistant Art Director shared his decade-long learning journey at Virtuos Shanghai and his memorable moments working on AAA projects, including the Horizon franchise.
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Game Source Studio and Iceberg Interactive Unveil Strategy Deck-builder Mahokenshi at PC Gaming Show 2022

17 June 2022
Mahokenshi’s new game trailer was announced, showcasing new visuals and a 2023 release on PC via Steam.
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12 Entry-level Jobs in the Video Game Industry to Kickstart Your Career

14 June 2022
It can be difficult to navigate all the options when it comes to entry-level jobs in the video game industry. Here's a quick list of 12 jobs!
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[MCV UK] Recruiter Hotseat – Minny Abels, global HR director at Virtuos

14 June 2022
Virtuos' Global HR Director Minny Abels on what differentiates Virtuos from other game developers, its culture, and tips for successful interviews.
ArtGameNews

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

11 June 2022
Sparx* - a Virtuos Studio and Virtuos Chengdu provided end-to-end environment art, from concept creation to rigging and animation, for this AAA horror title.
ArtNews

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

2 June 2022
An in-depth interview with Halo Infinite's animators from CounterPunch - a Virtuos Studio.
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Virtuos Expert Talks Webinar: How to Tell a Story Through Concept Art

27 May 2022
Experts from Virtuos, Ubisoft Montreal, and NetEase Games shared their experience in storytelling through concept art in their past game projects.
NewsCorporate

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

27 May 2022
Sparx* hereby confirms that we do not have any partnership with this particular NFT project, or with any NFT projects in general.
NewsCorporate

Virtuos Makes Strategic Investment in Vietnam with Acquisition of Glass Egg

19 May 2022
This supports Virtuos’ goal of growing to 1,500 employees locally, and becoming the largest game development company in Vietnam.
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Expert Talks: How Forward Planning Enabled Virtuos Xi’an to Retain Production Efficiency Amid COVID-19 Uncertainties

17 May 2022
Here’s how Virtuos Xi’an successfully shifted its team to remote working conditions within 12 hours’ notice while maintaining production efficiency levels throughout a one-month COVID-19 city lockdown.
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[TheGamer] CounterPunch Interview: Talent Shortfall, Management, and Diversity

4 May 2022
Kay Arutyunyan, General Manager at CounterPunch - a Virtuos Studio, speaks about about employee growth and work-life balance enablement.
GameNews

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

25 April 2022
Virtuos contributed to the development of Dying Light: Platinum Edition for the Switch, with various exclusive features including motion control and local co-op capabilities.
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Virtuos invests in Umanaïa Interactive

22 April 2022
The investment is expected to further enable Virtuos’ partnership with the brightest local talent in Quebec in the creation of games and IPs.
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Virtuos Insider: Behind The Scenes with 5 Types of Artists in the Video Games Industry

15 April 2022
In commemoration of World Art Day, we chat with our artists from Virtuos studios worldwide to learn more about what they do behind the scenes and how they make games better every day.
ArtGameNews

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

11 April 2022
Our teams supported Guerrilla Games to develop key mechanical creatures, weapons, and environment art for the second installment of the Horizon series.
CSRNews

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

1 April 2022
As part of our global Green IT Classroom initiative, our volunteers from Sparx* presented 10 refurbished computers to the students and conducted a Microsoft Paint class for them.
ArtNewsExpert Talks

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

29 March 2022
We interviewed Chen and Jing, two of our winners of Virtuos Chengdu's ACG Jam about how they created their anime-inspired character designs from scratch.
NewsCorporate

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

16 March 2022
Virtuos Montreal's David Cheung gives tips on how to build safer workplaces and provide fulfilling working experiences.
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Virtuos Insider: Amalina Rashid on the Importance of Female Representation in the Video Games Industry

8 March 2022
Hear from our UI/UX Designer what it’s like “developing for developers”, and the experiences that taught her the importance of having more women in game development.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 – Breaking the Bias Together

8 March 2022
This International Women's Day, we're placing a spotlight on our female employees at Virtuos who help us make games better every day. Check out our video!
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Virtuos Insider: Gu Zhengkai Talks About His Decade-long Personal Journey with Leadership and Growth at Virtuos Chengdu

3 March 2022
Our Assistant Art Director shares how his love for cars and Need for Speed: Most Wanted led him to a career in game development, growing from an entry-level trainee to an industry veteran at Virtuos.
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Announcing the shortlist for the return of the MCV/DEVELOP Awards!

2 March 2022
Virtuos is shortlisted in the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2022's External Development Partner of The Year category! Voting opens on 10 March.
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[GamesRadar+] What it’s like for game developers in Ukraine, working and living under the shadow of war

26 February 2022
Vladimir Loban, General Director at Volmi Games - a Volmi Studio, shares his leadership team's business continuity plans and focus on supporting staff.
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Virtuos Sponsors ArtCenter Game Jam 2022 for Second Consecutive Year

25 February 2022
The annual Game Jam has been an exciting, challenge-filled weekend with lots of hands-on experience for youth to learn how to design video games, work in teams and gain valuable insight from professionals in the game development industry.
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Virtuos is the Creative Impact Award Sponsor for the Women in Games Awards, Taking Place on March 4th!

25 February 2022
Sponsoring the Women in Games Awards is a way for us to demonstrate our commitment and do our part in increasing diversity and inclusion, both within Virtuos and our wider industry.
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Virtuos Is Proud to Be a Sponsor of D.I.C.E Summit 2022!

24 February 2022
We would also like to congratulate our partners at Square Enix, 343 Industries, Insomniac Games, and Playground Games on their accolades at the 25th D.I.C.E. Awards.
GameNews

Virtuos Helps Deliver Caldera Expansion to Call of Duty: Warzone

24 February 2022
Our environment and concept artists rose to the challenge to help create Caldera, a new battle royale map in the iconic Call of Duty franchise, based on a tropical island. 
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Virtuos Artists Flex their Creativity and Create Original Anime-style Characters in ACG Jam

22 February 2022
Our artists took the opportunity to broaden their horizons and work on original anime-inspired art pieces outside of their daily routine.
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Expert Talks: How to Create and Develop a Concept Art Piece From Scratch

15 February 2022
Learn the fundamentals of concept art and ways to find inspiration and ideas from Jessica Taylor, our concept artist in Virtuos Montreal.
ArtNews

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

11 February 2022
Our teams worked with Magnopus to develop environment and character assets for the digital experience, aligning AR with real-world locations.
News

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

10 February 2022
Our studio in Paris organized a week-long apprenticeship for four young students where they learned more about the jobs within the video game industry.
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Virtuos Furthers Global Growth Ambitions with New Studio in Kyiv, Ukraine

26 January 2022
The acquisition of Volmi marks Virtuos’ first foray into Eastern Europe, bolstering its development capabilities for clients in the region and around the world.
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Virtuos Insider: Shen Shares About Her 17-Year Career From Junior Programmer to Technical Director at Virtuos Shanghai

25 January 2022
As one of Virtuos’ first recruits since its founding, Shen is one of our longest-serving colleagues. She reveals more about how she joined Virtuos upon graduation, and how her love for AAA games kept her here all these years.
GameNews

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

20 January 2022
Our teams partnered Deep Silver Fishlabs to create a universe that delivers an immersive outer-world experience to players.
GameNews

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

18 January 2022
CounterPunch - A Virtuos Studio supported Microsoft with the creation of both campaign and multiplayer modes in Halo Infinite, the latest addition to the Halo franchise.
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Corporate Social Responsibility at Virtuos: 2021 in Review

23 December 2021
Take a look at the CSR activities and initiatives that our teams have taken part in 2021.
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Sparx* – A Virtuos Studio Awards Recipients in the Inaugural Women Game Changers Scholarship Ceremony

22 December 2021
Six brilliant female students from local universities in Ho Chi Minh City were presented the Women Game Changers Scholarship in an awards ceremony held at Sparx*’s studio.
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Expert Talks: How CounterPunch – a Virtuos Studio Created an Immersive User Experience With Real-Time Animation in Enchant Santa Calls

22 December 2021
Learn how CounterPunch leverages its deep expertise in 3D animation as Jay Aschenbrenner and Mike Montague take us through some of the projects they’ve worked on.
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[PC Games Insider] Boys Club No More: Rethinking Leadership, Culture, And Development In The Games Industry

20 December 2021
CounterPunch - a Virtuos Studio's Kay Arutyunyan shares how the games industry can help accelerate social change for the better, while proving a business case.
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Virtuos Shanghai Open Day: Welcoming Aspiring Game and Animation Talent from Shanghai Film Art Academy

20 December 2021
The students from Game Design and Film and Animation faculties toured our studio in Shanghai and tried out some of the AAA titles developed by our teams.
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Virtuos Insider: E2E Transformation with Line Producers Thuy Tien and Cam Nhung

17 December 2021
Hear what our line producers have to share about their career transformation journeys within the E2E working environment that Sparx* - A Virtuos Studio offers, along with the challenges faced and what they look forward to in the journey ahead. 
ArtNews

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

9 December 2021
The Virtuos Chengdu team partnered Eidos-Montréal and Square Enix to create top-quality art assets for the creatures and characters in the AAA title.
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Sparx* – A Virtuos Studio Participates in Terry Fox Run Vietnam 2021 in Support of Cancer Research Fundraising

8 December 2021
For the third year in a row, Sparx* - A Virtuos Studio took part in the annual "Marathon of Hope" to raise funds for cancer research in Vietnam.
GameNews

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

1 December 2021
Our game design integrators at Sparx* contributed to this interactive branching horror video game, working on various aspects of the game design for Supermassive Games.
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Recognizing Young Talent: Virtuos Partners Netspring in Student Exhibition and Awards Ceremony for Franco-Chinese Environmental Month in Shanghai

25 November 2021
Over 400 artworks were collected in total from schools supporting underprivileged students, including beneficiaries of Virtuos’ Green IT Classroom program.
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Virtuos Extends Its Shooter Portfolio with PUBG: NEW STATE

24 November 2021
Virtuos' contributions to PUBG: NEW STATE includes the creation of art assets for the various environments featured in the map, echoing elements of post-apocalyptic urban areas.
CSRNewsCorporate

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

22 November 2021
Activities were organized during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to educate Sparxers about the most common form of cancer for women worldwide.
NewsEvents

Virtuos Supports Return of vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2021

22 November 2021
Representatives from Virtuos will be showcasing our activities in the game development industry across our studios, sharing about potential career opportunities for talent in the region.
GameNews

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

17 November 2021
Our teams at Virtuos brought their deep expertise in co-development to the table, delivering the adaptation of the epic PCVR title to Oculus Quest 2.
GameNewsExpert Talks

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

15 November 2021
Our software engineer, Karle Sleith, takes us through the process of working on some of Black Shamrock Studio's AAA projects.
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Virtuos Insider: Daphne Moyal on Inclusivity in the Video Game Industry, and a Role for Everyone in Developing AAA Games

9 November 2021
There are many specialists in the video game industry, but generalists also play an important role in supporting the development of AAA games today. Hear more about it from management trainee Daphne.
NewsCorporate

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

8 November 2021
Virtuos CEO Gilles Langourieux shares more on how the company has become one of the largest external game development companies worldwide.
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[Schell Games] Dinner w/ the Devs: Building Better Culture

28 October 2021
Virtuos North America GM Jake DiGennaro chats with Schell Games, a fellow GamesIndustry.biz US Best Places to Work Awards winner, on building a positive work culture.
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Virtuos Expert Talks Webinar: Insights Into Applications of Photogrammetry in Video Games and the Future of Game Development

28 October 2021
Experts from Virtuos, Sparx*, Epic Games, and Skydance New Media shared their experience in applying photogrammetry in their past projects, the do’s and don’ts, and some exciting developments they’re looking forward to in the foreseeable future.
CSRNewsCorporate

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

26 October 2021
As part of Virtuos’ Green IT Classroom initiative, our volunteers from Virtuos Shanghai imparted their knowledge on handicraft and digital painting with the students in lessons themed “Earth’s Resources”.
ArtNewsGame

Virtuos Contributes to the Brand-New MMO Game New World 

22 October 2021
Our concept and art teams at Virtuos had the pleasure of contributing to the making of New World’s characters, weapons, creatures and environments.
ArtGameNews

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

13 October 2021
Our art team at Black Shamrock helped create the environmental assets to construct the apocalyptic world of Back 4 Blood.
NewsCorporate

Virtuos Bolsters European Presence with its New Lyon Studio

12 October 2021
The new studio increases Virtuos’ global footprint and strengthens its ability to meet demand across key gaming centers in Europe and worldwide.
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Sparx* – A Virtuos Studio in Vietnam awarded HR Asia – Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2021

8 October 2021
Sparx* is honored to be a recipient of the award and will continue to invest in talent development, the best projects, and providing a dream workplace for game, animation, and film creators.
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Expert Talks Webinar: Photogrammetry and the Future of Game Development

7 October 2021
Register now to attend Virtuos' upcoming webinar and learn more about harnessing the power of photogrammetry in game development from experts at Virtuos, Skydance Media, Sparx*, and Epic Games.
CSRNewsCorporate

Virtuos Joins Women in Games as Corporate Ambassador

6 October 2021
As a Corporate Ambassador of Women in Games, Virtuos commits to doing our part to increase the proportion of female talent in the video game industry and look forward to learning from the organization.
ArtGameNews

Virtuos Contributes to Humankind’s Unique Concept and Character Art

5 October 2021
The Virtuos Chengdu team had the pleasure to be involved in the making of this title, providing art assets used in Humankind’s concept and character art.
NewsCorporate

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

4 October 2021
Virtuos CEO Gilles Langourieux on the company's growth plans following its recent funding, and his thoughts on attracting game development talent.
NewsCorporate

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

23 September 2021
Virtuos CFO Jasmine Cheong on the company's plans to expand its global footprint and offerings by acquiring new studios and growing its network of partners, following its latest funding.
GameNews

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

21 September 2021
The charming new adventure has been released for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC.
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Virtuos Insider: Lisa Willig Talks About Her Career Switch From Academia to Developing Video Games at Black Shamrock in Dublin

15 September 2021
A driven character who’s always up for a challenge, Lisa tells us what brought her to Black Shamrock, Dublin, and what it’s like to work as a software engineer in the video game industry.
NewsCorporate

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

7 September 2021
This partnership will allow Virtuos to stay at the forefront of AAA content development and continue to be the trusted partner for studios in developing blockbuster games for more platforms.
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Virtuos Reaffirms Commitment to Women in Animation as a Global Fund Sponsor

7 September 2021
As a founding donor to the fund since 2019, the renewed contribution reaffirms Virtuos’ commitment to gender diversity and equality in the animation, games, and wider digital entertainment industry.
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Sparx* Announces Women Game Changers Scholarship Program for Female Students in Ho Chi Minh City

5 September 2021
Sparx* - A Virtuos Studio aims to empower more female students to join and develop a career in the animation, game, and wider digital entertainment industry.
NewsCorporate

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

4 September 2021
Black Shamrock’s Ariana Jez discusses the culture within the gaming industry and how it can become a better workplace for women.
ArtExpert Talks

Expert Talks: Creating Original Characters in Virtuos’ Monster Jam

4 August 2021
Chen and Jin reveal how they created ‘Reimagined Kraken’, the winning entry in Virtuos Chengdu’s original character design contest.
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Mageri Filali Maltouf’s Panel Discussion Highlights at ‘The Tech Behind Your Favorite Video Games’ General Assembly Event

22 July 2021
Moderated by Tech in Asia, event panelists from Virtuos, Riot Games, and The Doodle People discussed how game creation is powered by a blend of technology and human creativity.
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[Lifewire] How Kay Arutyunyan Builds Diversity in Gaming Animation

20 July 2021
Co-founder and GM of CounterPunch - A Virtuos Studio, Arutyunyan speaks with Lifewire about facial rigging, animation, and her hopes for stronger video game heroines.
NewsCorporate

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

10 July 2021
Virtuos and CounterPunch’s sustained emphasis on education and a supportive culture keeps our people well cared for and excited to come to work.
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[Human Resources Online] Industry Insider: How Virtuos’ Global HR Director Is Tackling Fierce Competition for Talent in the Gaming Sector

6 July 2021
Minny Abels on how we are differentiated by our global AAA games portfolio, strong partnerships, and use of technology to remain an ideal partner for blockbuster game developers.
NewsCorporate

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

5 July 2021
Through closer partnerships with educational institutions, we hope to make the games industry more accessible and help foster new generations of young, diverse talent for Virtuos and the games industry at large.
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Virtuos Insider: Building Imaginary Worlds With Concept Artist Issree Pittayayon

15 June 2021
What actually goes on in the mind of a concept artist when it comes to work and play? Just ask Issree.
CSRNewsCorporate

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

14 June 2021
During this 2021 one-week challenge, we invite Virtuosi to an immersive experience to discover the commitment of Virtuos around 4 major themes: Wellness, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Eco-actions.
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Expert Talks: Harnessing Photogrammetry and Creating Virtual Worlds at Sparx*

2 June 2021
Learn how Sparx* - A Virtuos Studio harnesses photogrammetry to produce ultra-realistic assets for AAA games in this Expert Talks article.
CSRNewsCorporate

Bringing the Green IT Classroom Initiative to Vietnam With Sparx*

28 May 2021
On 7 April, Sparx* donated 10 sets of refurbished computers to help John Bosco Can Gio Shelter House - a facility in Ho Chi Minh City that is currently taking care of over 60 underprivileged local children – as part of the 'Green IT Classroom'.
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Mother’s Day 2021: Celebrating and Empowering Moms in Gaming

7 May 2021
This Mother's Day, we're honoring, celebrating, and featuring some of our amazing moms working at Virtuos who deliver joy and entertainment to their fellow moms and millions of people worldwide.
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Spreading the Joy of Reading: Virtuos Chengdu Donates Books to Donghua Yucai School

15 April 2021
Last month, our Chengdu studio collaborated with a social enterprise in China to donate over 1,000 books and establish a reading corner for Donghua Yucai School.
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Changing of the Guard: Clément Galiay now GM of Virtuos Paris with Christophe Gandon as Head of Game Division

30 March 2021
The former Senior Business Development Manager for Europe succeeds the original founder of Virtuos Paris.
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New Jam Plus: Virtuos Sponsors ArtCenter Game Jam 2021

26 March 2021
Hot on the heels of Global Game Jam 2021 comes another exciting weekend of collaboration and game creation.
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Virtuos Insider: Qing and the Storied Experience of an Assistant Technical Director

24 March 2021
It's no secret that Assistant Technical Directors like Qing enjoy a fun, fulfilling career in the games industry. But what if we told you that working on AAA projects can also enhance your quality of life in more ways than one?
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2021: VIRTUOS RISES TO THE CHALLENGE

8 March 2021
For International Women’s Day 2021, we’re embracing this year’s theme, ‘Choose to Challenge’, by featuring some of our capable women Virtuosi in a series of interviews, documenting their perspectives and the efforts they have made to dispel gender stereotypes.
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THE RETURN OF A CLASSIC: DEMON’S SOULS REMAKE RELEASED ON SONY PLAYSTATION 5, FEATURING VIRTUOS’ CONTRIBUTION

15 February 2021
The legacy has returned - the beginning of all legends, Demon's Souls Remake - contributed by Virtuos - is released!
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GLOBAL GAME JAM ONLINE 2021: A FOND RECAP

5 February 2021
Global Game Jam is finally over! Check out what went on during the weekend.
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VIRTUOS INSIDER: EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS WITH LIU

27 January 2021
At Virtuos, it's not just about crafting virtual worlds - it's also about getting the chance to live to the fullest in the real one. Just ask Liu.
NewsCorporate

Virtuos partners with MCV to release 2021 edition of The DEVELOP 100

6 January 2021
The latest edition of the top 100 list celebrates the most successful studios around the world.
ArtNews

Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond Sets a New Milestone for Virtuos

5 January 2021
The legendary military shooter game franchise has returned with Virtuos teams integrated in production.
CSRCorporate

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AT VIRTUOS: A YEAR IN REVIEW

22 December 2020
Take a look at the meaningful CSR activities we performed in 2020.
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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: ENCHANT CHRISTMAS

22 December 2020
Read what Director at Enchant Labs Hassaan Rahim has to say about their experience working with CounterPunch Studios and Virtuos, on a real-time animation project that's all about spreading the holiday cheer.
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VIRTUOS INSIDER: NAN AND THE DETERMINATION OF A HARD SURFACE TEAM LEAD

25 November 2020
Find out how a Hard Surface team lead manages his time between work and personal life during his time at Virtuos, and what he's learned from doing so.
Past EventsCorporate

JAKE DIGENNARO LEADS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON DISTRIBUTED, GLOBAL WORKFORCES AT XDS20 ADAPT

7 November 2020
Virtuos is proud to once again be a presenting sponsor for the External Development Summit this year, and an active participant of a roundtable discussion at the all-virtual event which took place from 27th to 30th October.
Corporate

VIRTUOS EXPANDS IN NORTH AMERICA WITH ACQUISITION OF COUNTERPUNCH STUDIOS AND LAUNCH OF CONCEPT STUDIO IN MONTREAL

14 October 2020
Virtuos expands global reach and expertise with new studios focusing on character animation, and concept and illustration art.
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VIRTUOS INSIDER: THIEN BINH ON ART, COURAGE AND SELF-BELIEF

18 September 2020
When it comes to facing new challenges with courage and determination, Art Producer Thien Binh knows a thing or two.
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Expert Talks: Treading New Battlegrounds – What Virtuos Learned About Developing for Stadia With PUBG

15 September 2020
Read more about how Virtuos managed to bring this popular battle royale shooter to Google's first cloud gaming platform intact.
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VIRTUOS INSIDER: TRONG HOAN ON FUSING TECHNOLOGY AND ART

28 August 2020
Learn more about the role of a Technical Artist at Virtuos and their importance in game development from this Sparxer.
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VIRTUOS INSIDER: GAN AND THE ART OF DIRECTING TEAMS

7 August 2020
What does being an Assistant Art Director mean for Gan? Teamwork, Perseverance and the drive to become the very best.
Corporate

GET SPIKED! VIRTUOS SUCCESSFULLY HOLDS FIRST INTERNAL VALORANT TOURNAMENT

14 July 2020
Virtuos has successfully concluded its first ever internal eSports tournament, organized in celebration of Video Games Day on 8th July.
Corporate

CRAFTING CINEMATICS IN GAMES: AN INTERVIEW WITH SYLVAIN DOREAU

13 July 2020
A cosy conversation with a multi-year veteran of cinematics in the games and film industries.
Expert TalksCorporate

Expert Talks: How Sparx* – A Virtuos Studio Successfully Implemented a Crash Course on Remote Working

30 June 2020
Read about how Sparx* successfully achieved full remote working capability within short notice during the initial Covid-19 outbreak.
Art

VIRTUOS CONTRIBUTES TO THE LAST OF US: PART II’S IMPRESSIVE IMAGERY

24 June 2020
The Virtuos Art team had the pleasure to be involved in the making of this title, contributing art assets used in its production.
Corporate

VIRTUOS APPOINTS SYLVAIN DOREAU AS EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF CINEMATICS

17 June 2020
Virtuos, the World-leading solution provider for the Games business, is pleased to announce that Sylvain Doreau has joined its global team as Executive Creative Director for Cinematics based in Dublin.
CSRCorporate

VIRTUOS CHINA DONATED GIFT PACKS TO CHILDREN IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES

9 June 2020
Virtuos Shanghai and the local district authorities donated 100 ‘Loving Gift Packs’ to children in the community, particularly to those belonging to the needy families. Theis donation was done conducted in the name of Virtuos to ensureing the wellbeing and safety of the children, as well as to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
Game

GEAR UP AND MOVE OUT! FIND YOUR NEW WEAPON SKIN IN VALORANT WITH VIRTUOS-SPARX*!

8 June 2020
Virtuos announces today another successful collaboration between Riot Games and Sparx* to develop new skins for Valorant
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VIRTUOS INSIDER: ABIGAIL CANAVESE ON CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS

15 May 2020
Like many in Virtuos, Abigail Canavese harbours a passion for games. But she never did set out to pursue a career in the games industry; like the age-old saying goes, it chose her instead.
JapanArt

THE REBOOT OF A BELOVED CLASSIC: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE ARRIVES FEATURING CONTRIBUTIONS BY VIRTUOS ART

7 May 2020
The Virtuos Art team was involved in the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE and produced art assets used in constructing the game.
Game

VIRTUOS’ FIRST FORAY INTO PLATFORM: PUBG FOR STADIA NOW AVAILABLE

30 April 2020
Singapore – April 2020 – Google is bringing PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) to Stadia as of April 28th, alongside plans to launch a slew of games by Electronic Arts later this year. Free for all Stadia Pro members, PUBG on Stadia features cross-play support and includes the new Cold Front season pass. Together with the launch of the game, Google is also debuting a new Stadia feature: the ability to instantly play a game by clicking on the game link.
Art

DOOM ETERNAL RELEASES SUCCESSFULLY WITH VIRTUOS ART

30 April 2020
Singapore – April 2020 – Doom Eternal, the newest major first-person shooter title by developer id Software and publisher Bethesda Softworks, has released for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Stadia on 20th March 2020.
Game

XCOM® 2 COLLECTION: A JOINT DEVELOPMENT EFFORT WITH VIRTUOS

17 April 2020
Jointly developed by Firaxis Games and Virtuos and published by Take-Two Interactive, the XCOM® 2 Collection will be available on May 29, 2020.
Game

2K AND VIRTUOS ADD BIOSHOCK: THE COLLECTION TO SWITCH LIBRARY

31 March 2020
Singapore – March 2020– Publisher 2K Games and developer Virtuos announced that BioShock: The Collection, which includes BioShock Remastered, BioShock 2 Remastered, and BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition, is coming to Nintendo Switch on May 29, 2020.
ArtGameExpert Talks

Expert Talks: Building a High Quality Procedural Effects Pipeline

26 March 2020
Ever since its humble beginnings, Virtuos has relied on a comprehensive set of tools to provide art, animation and game development services to clients worldwide. Houdini is one such tool that has seen extensive use in the making of both games and film.
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VIRTUOS INSIDER: ENGINEERING GREAT GAMES WITH ADALBERTO BRUNO

26 February 2020
Games today are a varied bunch. While they come in a wide variety of genres and art styles, all of them share similar qualities, such as amazing art direction, or engaging and responsive gameplay.
Corporate

VIRTUOS’ CHINA STEP BY STEP RESTART IS SUCCESFUL, SHANGHAI, CHENGDU AND XI’AN ARE BACK TO EVERYDAY OPERATION – FEBRUARY 24th UPDATE

25 February 2020
With all our staff safe and the situation around us showing signs of improvement, Virtuos studios in China are now fully operational again. This is the result of 4 weeks of efforts made to adapt to measures of virus containment taken across the country.
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DENNIS COOPER LEADS ROUNDTABLE SESSION ON GAMES AND CLIMATE CHANGE AT D.I.C.E. SUMMIT 2020

14 February 2020
The 2020 D.I.C.E. Summit has concluded after three fruitful days, which took place at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Corporate

VIRTUOS CHENGDU STUDIO MOVES TO NEW OFFICE IN TAIKOO LI

20 January 2020
Singapore – January 2020 – After over a decade of growth, Virtuos has shifted its Chengdu studio into new premises at the Taikoo Li area, marked by a grand inauguration event on Wednesday, 8th January 2020. The new office is located at Pingan Finance Center, No.99 Dongda Street Jinjiang District, Chengdu China.
GameExpert Talks

Expert Talks: Xavier Rozé and Paul Loumouamou on Co-Engineering Assassin’s Creed® Liberation Remastered

12 December 2019
Technical director Xavier Rozé and Game Producer Paul Loumouamou from Virtuos Paris share what it's like working on the remastering of the legendary series.
Art

VIRTUOS-SPARX* PRODUCED ABUNDANT FX AND ART ASSETS FOR AGE OF EMPIRES II: DEFINITIVE EDITION

4 December 2019
Singapore – November 2019 – As one of the most popular strategy games of all time, Microsoft celebrated the 20th anniversary of the series with the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on November 15, which features stunning 4k graphics and brand-new campaigns and new civilizations.
Art

VIRTUOS ART PARTICIPATED IN BUILDING A FANTASTIC WORLD OF WILDLIFE FOR PLANET ZOO

20 November 2019
The Virtuos Art team provided art support for the game Planet Zoo by creating a number of vivid and detailed animal art assets, as well as the production of numerous environments and animations.
Game

VIRTUOS SUPPORTED RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT ON GAMEPLAY, LEVEL DESIGN AND ART FOR STAR WARS JEDI: FALLEN ORDER

19 November 2019
Respawn Entertainment has released Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order on November 15, 2019. Virtuos was honored to be heavily involved in the gameplay, level design and art production for this title.
Corporate

VIRTUOS UPDATED STUDIES: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS A PRIORITY FOR GAME DESIGN INVESTMENT FOR COMING YEAR

19 November 2019
New research from Virtuos’ upcoming Save Point Report surveying the games industry has found that Artificial Intelligence for game design and creation is the top investment priority for studios this year. The report was first published on the MCVUK.com by journalist Jennifer Allen.
Corporate

GAMASUTRA: ELIJAH FREEMAN’S BLOG – EFFECTIVE CO-DEVELOPMENT REALLY DOES MAKE FOR BETTER GAMES

12 October 2019
One of the great things about working at a studio like Virtuos is being able to work on some of the most prestigious and well-received games in the world. This especially true at a time when there's a strong appetite from the world's biggest games studios to make bigger, deeper, better games. This can take many forms, including parallel development on multi-platforms, full level design, downloadable content packages – or even resurrecting classic titles through remakes on new platforms.
Art

VIRTUOS STUDIO PARTNERS WITH RIOT GAMES TO DEVELOP LEAGUE OF LEGENDS SKINS

26 September 2019
3D Graphics and Animation studio Sparx*, a Virtuos studio in Vietnam, announces today a new partnership with Riot Games to develop new skins for the online multiplayer battle arena game League of Legends (LoL).
Corporate

VIRTUOS CONTINUES GLOBAL EXPANSION WITH NEW OFFICES IN MONTREAL AND SOUTH KOREA

3 September 2019
Singapore – 2nd September 2019 – Virtuos, one of the world's largest videogame development and production studios, has announced the opening of its first owned branch offices in Montreal and South Korea.
Game

VIRTUOS CONTRIBUTES TO OBSIDIAN’S THE OUTER WORLDS

2 August 2019
Singapore – August 2019 – Virtuos is thrilled to be the official partner responsible for the adaptation of Obsidian Entertainment’s latest entry, The Outer Worlds on the Nintendo Switch! This exciting news came from the official announcement trailer of The Outer Worlds from Nintendo, revealing plans for the launch of the upcoming single-player sci-fi RPG on consoles and PC.
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ZHANG CHONG SPEAKS ON SHOOTING GAME ART AT CGDC 2019

1 August 2019
Singapore – July 2019 – Zhang Chong, Talent Development Director of Virtuos Chengdu Studio has been invited to attend the 2019 Chinese Game Developers Conference (known as CGDC 2019) as one of the speakers of the Shooting Game Session to share his insights and practical experience. 
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E3 2019: VIRTUOS PARTICIPATED IN 24 MAJOR TITLES WITH 3 IGN WINNERS

8 July 2019
Singapore – July 2019 – The Electronic Entertainment Expo 2019 (E3 2019) has come to a close in anticipation and applause, following the announcement of new consoles and tons of upcoming video games. Microsoft, Nintendo, Square Enix, Bethesda and many more of gaming's most prominent players were out in force to show off their latest and greatest projects at the event, leaving fans on-ground in Los Angeles and all across the globe gushing with excitement over the newly-unveiled titles.
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VIRTUOS CO-ENGINEERING PROJECT, ASSASSIN’S CREED® LIBERATION REMASTERED, OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

10 April 2019
Singapore – March 2018 – Virtuos is proud to share that it lent its co-engineering expertise to Assassin's Creed® III Remastered, which launched last month on the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, PlayStation®4, and PC.
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VIRTUOS CONTRIBUTED ART TO CAPCOM’S DEVIL MAY CRY 5

27 March 2019
Singapore – March 2019 – Fans have waited 11 long years for the release of Devil May Cry 5, and they were not let down. The latest installment in Capcom’s beloved action game series officially launched on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on March 8.
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BLACK SHAMROCK TO BRING BELOVED FANTASY ROLE-PLAYING ADVENTURE RUNEQUEST TO LIFE WITH ALL-NEW VIDEO GAME

12 March 2019
Dublin, 11th March 2019 – After 40 years as a beloved role-playing adventure series, Chaosium Inc. is partnering with Dublin-based developer Black Shamrock to bring RuneQuest into the 21st century – as a video game RPG. Black Shamrock is developing an all new RPG adventure based on the work of legendary fantasy game designer and world-builder Greg Stafford for the very first time.
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VIRTUOS CONTRIBUTES TO UBISOFT’S FAR CRY® NEW DAWN

22 February 2019
Singapore – February 2019 – Far Cry® New Dawn, the latest Far Cry® spinoff, features a colorful and vibrant doomsday theme. This post-apocalyptic shooter is a direct sequel to Far Cry® 5. The game topped charts after its release on February 15 on PS4, Xbox One and PC/Steam.
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GILLES LANGOURIEUX TO LEAD ROUNDTABLE ON CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES AT D.I.C.E. 2019

31 January 2019
Singapore – January 2019 – The D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit in Las Vegas is now just two weeks away. Virtuos, as hosts of the Round Table sessions will be on the stage at D.I.C.E. 2019, with other experts to share their insights into the hot topics in game development, with a focus on what might be 'Next' or even 'Now', such as AI, Cloud gaming, VR and AR.
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Expert Talks: Training Is at the Heart of Every Successful Operation

17 January 2019
Our Learning and Development Director at Sparx* talks about the importance of employees' personal development, and shares how Virtuos' training system was developed.
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VIRTUOS – HIGHLIGHTS OF 2018

17 December 2018
Find more News about Virtuos, please visit: www.virtuosgames.com/en/news For business enquiries, please contact: [email protected]
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TWO YEAR-END SF BLOCKBUSTERS AQUAMAN AND BUMBLEBEE BOTH HAVE VIRTUOS INVOLVED

10 December 2018
Singapore – December 2018 – Bumblebee, Transformers first spinoff title, will be Paramount’s 2018 Christmas gift to cinephiles!
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VIRTUOS CO-DEVELOPING FINAL FANTASY TITLES WILL DEBUT ON NINTENDO SWITCH AND XBOX ONE IN 2019

1 December 2018
Singapore – October 2018 – Virtuos is very proud that Square-Enix last month announced some exciting news for the legendary Final Fantasy® franchise.
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[REPOST] MAKING STARLINK SOAR ON SWITCH

23 November 2018
Starlink: Battle for Atlas was a big risk. We may have mentioned this before. Launching a new IP is risky at any time of year, but do so within the same month as Call of Duty, Assassin's Creed, and that little-known cowboy outing from Rockstar Games is bold to say the least.
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BATTLEFIELD™ V OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES – VIRTUOS ART TEAM’S WORK FEATURED

21 November 2018
Singapore – November 2018 – BATTLEFIELD™ V, the World War II multiplayer shooter developed by EA DICE and published by Electronic Arts(EA), officially launched on Xbox One, Playstation®4, and PC on November 20th.
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[REPOST] FEATURE: PORT MASTERS VIRTUOS ON BRINGING DARK SOULS: REMASTERED TO SWITCH AND FUTURE PROJECTS

16 November 2018
(The article is reposted from Nintendo Life) "We will have some exciting high-profile Switch games coming out soon" by Damien McFerran Mon 5th Nov 2018
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SPARX* HEAVILY FEATURED IN THE NEW WASTELAND OF FALLOUT 76

15 November 2018
Singapore – November 2018 – Fallout® 76, the 9th title in the Fallout® series, was released on November 14th on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One after a successful open beta. This is the first time Bethesda has launched an online multiplayer action role-playing game.
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CLASSIC GAMES: SPYRO™ REIGNITED TRILOGY FEATURES REMASTERED ENVIRONMENTS BY VIRTUOS

12 November 2018
Singapore – November 2018 – Developed by Toys for Bob and released by Activision, one of the kids' favorite games from late '90s, the Spyro™​ series officially launched its Spyro™​ Reignited Trilogy on PS4 and Xbox One on November 13. The trilogy is a collection of remasters of the first three games in the classic Spyro™​ series.
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STARLINK: BATTLE FOR ATLAS™ FEATURED ENGINEERING AND OPTIMIZATION FROM VIRTUOS – OUT NOW!

7 November 2018
Singapore – October 2018 – Virtuos today announced that it worked closely with Ubisoft on the Co-Development of Starlink: Battle for Atlas on the Nintendo Switch platform. Virtuos set up a flexible cross-studio development team of 50 staff, throughout the development process across engineering, programming, optimization and QA functions.
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VIRTUOS CONTRIBUTES TO DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED ON NINTENDO SWITCH™

1 November 2018
Singapore – October 2018 – The Nintendo Switch version of DARK SOULS™: REMASTEREDwhich was co-developed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, FromSoftware and Virtuos was officially released on October 18.
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Expert Talks: Making Games is Fun, But Most Projects Have Their Fair Share of Ups and Downs!

1 November 2018
Our Executive Producer at Virtuos Chengdu shares tips on how he handles emergencies while working on a project.
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VIRTUOS APPOINTS CYRIL LABORDRIE AS DIRECTOR OF R&D CENTRE IN SINGAPORE

25 October 2018
Singapore – October 2018 – Virtuos, the No.1 solution provider for the Games business, recently announced that Cyril Labordrie has joined its headquarters in Singapore as R&D Director to lead the new R&D Team.
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VIRTUOS HIGHLIGHTS OF 2018

17 October 2018
Since 2004, Virtuos has been dedicated to providing outstanding digital content and being the No.1 solution provider for the games, TV and movie business.
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CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 4 BREAKING THE SALES RECORD WITH VIRTUOS CONTRIBUTION IN ART

14 October 2018
Singapore – October 2018 – Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 was released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on October 12th.
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EIDOS MONTRÉAL’S SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER LAUNCHED THIS MONTH VIRTUOS TEAM MAKES MAJOR CO-DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION

21 September 2018
Singapore - September 2018 - Virtuos is excited that it has contributed to the development of Shadow of the Tomb Raider™ from Eidos-Montréal™. Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the latest entry in the critically acclaimed and award-winning Tomb Raider® series, and is available now worldwide for the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC/Steam®.
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ELIJAH FREEMAN SPEAKS ON GAME DEV. AT AUTODESK UNIVERSITY CHINA 2018

18 September 2018
Singapore – September 2018 – Elijah Freeman, the General Manager of Virtuos Shanghai was invited to attend the 11th Autodesk University China (AU 2018) as the keynote speaker to share insight and practical experience.
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Expert Talks: Excelling at 2D and 3D Animation for Games, TV and Movies Takes Natural Talent, a Myriad of Skills and Superb Training

11 September 2018
Sparx*'s Head of Animation talks about the need for animators to constantly evolve, yet remain true to their roots.
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A CO-DEVELOPING FUTURE: VIRTUOS TO SHARE EXPERTISE ON EXTERNAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE AT XDS 2018

3 September 2018
Singapore – September 2018 – The Virtuos team is preparing to head to sunny Vancouver to attend XDS 2018 from September 5th-7th, where the company will be involved in two interesting speaking sessions.
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NEXON AMERICA LAUNCHES HYPER UNIVERSE ON XBOX ONE, REMASTER AND LIVE OPS SUPPORT BY VIRTUOS

31 August 2018
Virtuos is pleased to announce that it worked extensively on the Xbox One HD version of Hyper Universe from Nexon America, which officially launched in August 2018.
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Expert Talks: Nintendo’s Successful Switch Platform Provides Opportunity for Developers, and Offers an Install Base of Close to 20 Million

22 August 2018
The team at Virtuos has been making a name for itself over the past few years by both developing original content and remastering existing content for the Nintendo Switch platform.
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VIRTUOS CO-ENGINEERS PS4 AND XBOX ONE VERSIONS OF VAMPYR

16 August 2018
Singapore – August 16th 2018 – Dontnod Entertainment's latest smash hit, Vampyr has sold over 450K units across all platforms in its first month. The game takes gamers back in time to the atmospheric world of 19th century London.
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VIRTUOS PRESENTING SPONSOR AT XDS 2018

14 August 2018
Singapore- August 13th 2018. Virtuos is delighted to announce that the company will be a presenting sponsor at XDS 2018 on September 5th-7th, Vancouver, Canada.
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Expert Talks: A Producer’s View on How Effective Co-Development Makes for Better Games

6 August 2018
Richard Turek, Senior Producer, talks about how collaboration, teamwork, and excellent communication lead to successful co-development projects between Virtuos and its partners.
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Expert Talks: The Balance Between Artistic Expression and Project Efficiency Needs Careful Management To Drive Success in AAA Games and Movies

11 July 2018
Nicodemus Mattisson, Director of Virtuos' Concept Art Team, talks in-depth about how to balance the common conundrum between artistic expression and project efficiency.
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VIRTUOS PARTNERED WITH ROCKSTAR GAMES TO BRING THE ENHANCED VERSION OF L.A. NOIRE ON SWICH, PLAYSTATION 4, XBOX ONE AND VR

26 February 2018
Shanghai, China – November 2017 – Virtuos is very proud to have partnered with Rockstar Games to bring the enhanced version of L.A. Noire on Switch, Playstation 4 , Xbox One and VR.
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STAR WARS REBELS SEASON 3 WON THE SATURN AWARD

14 December 2017
Shanghai, China – September 2017 – Virtuos is very proud to have been part of Star Wars Rebels Season 3, which won big at the 43rd Saturn Awards ceremony this summer. The animated Star Wars series took home the award for Best Animated TV Series.
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XDS 2017: VIRTUOS GIVES TWO IN-DEPTH TALKS ABOUT THE GAMES EXTERNAL DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY

29 September 2017
Shanghai – September 28, 2017 -At XDS 2017 Virtuos took part in two in-depth panels’ discussions about the future and best practices in the games external development industry.
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FINAL FANTASY XII: THE ZODIAC AGE, FIRST OF THE AAA CONSOLE TITLES REMASTERED BY VIRTUOS RELEASING IN 2017, REACH AN EXCELLENT 87% ON METACRITIC

11 September 2017
Shanghai, China – September 10th 2017 We at Virtuos are proud to have had the opportunity to participate in the development of Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, providing a second life for the Playstation 2 classic on the Playstation 4 console.
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”SPOT IT! DUEL ”, A DOBBLE GAME CO-DEVELOPED BY VIRTUOS IS AVAILABLE NOW ON IOS AND ANDROID

4 July 2017
Shanghai, China – July 4, 2017 – Virtuos is thrilled to announce that Spot it! Duel-A Dobble Game released globally on iOS and Android.  Co-developed by Virtuos and Asmodee Digital  Spot it! Duel brings the quick-paced, addictive symbol-matching fun of Asmodee’s record-selling tabletop card game, Dobble to mobile devices… For free!
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THE BIGGEST GAMING COMPANY YOU NEVER HEARD OF ? AN IN-DEPTH ARTICLE ABOUT VIRTUOS

30 June 2017
Shanghai, China - June 30th 2017 - We are proud to be featured on Technode, an official partner of TechCrunch! 
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BSI AUTHORITATIVE CERTIFICATE | VIRTUOS PASSED THE ISO 27001 INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATE

15 June 2017
We are proud to announce that Virtuos has passed British Standards Institution (hereinafter called “BSI”) authoritative certificate and has obtained the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System Certificate.
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VIRTUOS CONTRIBUTES TO TRANSFORMERS: FORGED TO FIGHT

27 May 2017
Shanghai, China – 27 May, 2017 – We are proud to announce Virtuos has worked with Kabam on one of the best looking games on mobile, Transformers: Forged to Fight, the latest installment on mobile of the groundbreaking franchise.
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LUSIONSOFT RAISES RMB 12M TO FOCUS ON HIGH QUALITY VR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

26 May 2017
Shanghai, China – 18 May, 2017 – Lusionsoft, an experienced startup made up of many former Virtuos senior developers and business personnel dedicated to bringing high quality VR and AR content production, announced today a pre-A round of funding totaling over RMB 12 million. The Company plans to use the funds to fuel the growth of its VR, AR and MR development and co-development businesses along with promotion and porting of its existing original IP, and imminent launch of many new games.
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2017, A PROMISING YEAR IN MOVIES FOR VIRTUOS WITH A LINEUP OF FIVE BLOCKBUSTERS

16 May 2017
Shanghai, China – 16 May, 2017 – 2017 looks very promising for the Virtuos movie team with the planned release this year of five movies we contributed to. Thanks to our partnership with Industrial Light & Magic our team keeps producing top quality assets for blockbusters.
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HORIZON ZERO DAWN, OUR 1000TH PROJECT, RELEASED WITH 3D ART FROM VIRTUOS!

1 April 2017
Shanghai – April 1, 2017 - Virtuos announced that we are proud to celebrate our 1000th released project with Sony & Guerrilla Games' landmark title: Horizon Zero Dawn!
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GDC 2017 TALK: VIRTUOS’ CONTRIBUTION TO THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE

23 March 2017
Shanghai – March 23, 2017 -During GDC 2017 in San Francisco the Virtuos team delivered an in depth talk about our work on the Star Wars universe across different mediums and the artistic challenges in finding a balance between consistency and specificity for each of these Star Wars entities. Featuring Kristian Pedlow and Jake Digennaro from Virtuos as well as Christopher Winters Senior Art Director from Disney Interactive and Russell Paul Star Wars ILM Asset Supervisor from ILM the session was a huge success .
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GDC 2017 TALK: VIRTUOS’ CONTRIBUTION TO THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE

23 March 2017
Shanghai – March 23, 2017 -During GDC 2017 in San Francisco the Virtuos team delivered an in depth talk about our work on the Star Wars universe across different mediums and the artistic challenges in finding a balance between consistency and specificity for each of these Star Wars entities. Featuring Kristian Pedlow and Jake Digennaro from Virtuos as well as Christopher Winters Senior Art Director from Disney Interactive and Russell Paul Star Wars ILM Asset Supervisor from ILM the session was a huge success .
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ELIJAH FREEMAN JOINS VIRTUOS TO EXPAND IN-HOUSE GAME DEVELOPMENT CAPABILITIES

23 March 2017
Shanghai Headquarters Gains New Game Development Director, Formerly of Crytek, Electronic Arts, and CCP Games
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VIRTUOS CONTRIBUTED TO 5 OF THE TOP 5 HIGHEST GROSSING OPENING WEEKEND FILMS OF ALL TIME

30 June 2016
Shanghai, China – June 30th 2016 – Virtuos is proud to have had the exciting opportunity to partner with Industrial Light & Magic on yet another blockbuster superhero movie.
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BATMAN: RETURN TO ARKHAM ANNOUNCED FOR PS4 AND XBOX ONE WITH REMASTER BY VIRTUOS

27 May 2016
Batman: Return to Arkham is the first Xbox One title for Virtuos’ co-development team and the third for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR RELEASES IN THEATERS WITH 3D ART FROM VIRTUOS

18 May 2016
Shanghai, China – May 18th 2016 – Virtuos had the exciting opportunity to partner with Industrial Light & Magic on yet another blockbuster superhero movie.
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HEAVY RAIN RELEASES ON PS4 WITH HD UPGRADE BY VIRTUOS

24 March 2016
Shanghai, China – 24th March 2016 – Virtuos is proud to announce our first co-development project of 2016: Quantic Dream's title Heavy Rain HD on PS4. Virtuos fully remastered the 2010 PS3 version of Heavy Rain, providing a second life for the title on PS4. This process involved upgrading all visuals, taking the pipeline and engine from 32-bit to 64-bit, and adding PS4 exclusive features such as PLAYGO & Share. This is our second co-developed PS4 title after Final Fantasy X & X-2 HD and another important milestone in Virtuos’ flourishing co-development track record. Originally released on PlayStation 3 in February of 2010, Heavy Rain was an interactive drama action-adventure game developed by Quantic Dream. It has come to be known as a “film noir thriller”, featuring four diverse protagonists. Each are uniquely involved in the mystery of the Origami Killer, a serial killer who uses extended periods of rainfall to drown his victims.
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2K RELEASES XCOM: ENEMY WITHIN ON IOS, ANDROID, AND FIRE OS THANKS TO SUPPORT FROM VIRTUOS

1 December 2014
Virtuos is proud to have had the opportunity to port XCOM: Enemy Within to iOS, Android, and Fire OS for Firaxis with support from 2K China.