Based in the Bay Area, Calypte's proximity to a major game development hub enhances collaboration between Virtuos and its partners through stronger alignment on project requirements and shorter turnaround time. Leveraging Virtuos' established distributed development model, scale, and expertise, partners will be provided round-the-clock support to deliver bigger games in faster iterations – which is essential to meeting the growing consumer demand for high-quality live content.

Kirsten Kennedy, Studio Director of Calypte - a Virtuos Studio

Building upon Virtuos' success in operating virtually throughout the pandemic period, Calypte is a new concept studio that promotes flexible working. Its employees are encouraged to work from anywhere – at home, in the office, or in a hybrid manner. The studio will also host employees from Virtuos' 12 other studios worldwide, allowing for integration and interoperability across the company's global network. Additionally, Calypte's strategic location in the Bay Area allows it to leverage the region's expertise in game development, storytelling, and technology.

Jake DiGennaro, General Manager, North America at Virtuos said, "We saw the opportunity to bring Virtuos' values and expertise in distributed game development to the Bay Area. With the launch of Calypte, we look to provide alternative and accelerated career paths with opportunities to work on diverse AAA games. We also remain dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that fosters and embraces creative endeavors – and ultimately, the making of great games."

Kirsten Kennedy, Studio Director, Calypte said, "I'm excited to be joining the Virtuos family and am honored by the trust that Jake and the team have in me to steer our growth in North America. From the concentration of gaming studios in the region to the diverse pool of highly-skilled and experienced gaming talent, the Bay Area is a fantastic place to grow our studio."

The establishment of Calypte marks Virtuos' fourth expansion this year alone, starting with the acquisition of Volmi^[2] in Kyiv. That was followed by its scaling up in Southeast Asia with the acquisition of Glass Egg^[3] in Ho Chi Minh City and the official launch of Virtuos Kuala Lumpur^[4]. In 2020, Virtuos expanded in North America^[5] with the acquisition of CounterPunch in Los Angeles and the establishment of Virtuos Montreal.

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References

1. ^{^} Media OutReach (www.media-outreach.com)
2. ^{^} acquisition of Volmi (www.virtuosgames.com)
3. ^{^} acquisition of Glass Egg (www.virtuosgames.com)
4. ^{^} Virtuos Kuala Lumpur (www.virtuosgames.com)
5. ^{^} expanded in North America (www.virtuosgames.com)