Valnet Inc. Acquires OpenCritic.com, Expanding Gaming Portfolio with Leading Review Aggregation Platform

Valnet Inc. Acquires OpenCritic.com, Expanding Gaming Portfolio with Leading Review Aggregation Platform

Highlights

  • Valnet, Inc. has acquired OpenCritic, known for unbiased game reviews.
  • OpenCritic is now part of Valnet’s iconic gaming portfolio.
  • Plans to transform OpenCritic into the ultimate social network for gamers are underway.

As an avid gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the recent acquisition of OpenCritic by Valnet, Inc. is a game-changer for us gamers worldwide! With its reputation for unbiased game reviews and transparency, OpenCritic has always been a trusted source in the gaming community.


Thrilled as a fanboy for Valnet, Inc., I’m pumped to break the news: we’ve snagged OpenCritic.com, the top dog in online video game reviews!

OpenCritic is widely recognized for providing gaming fans with straightforward, impartial summaries of game reviews, offering an essential service to the entire gaming community since its inception in 2015. OpenCritic collects ratings from reliable sources that have been manually vetted and combined. Upon a game’s release, it averages these ratings, providing readers with a straightforward review score along with other pertinent information like the percentage of reviewers who endorse the game and its position in comparison to all games available on the platform.

Valnet Inc. Acquires OpenCritic.com, Expanding Gaming Portfolio with Leading Review Aggregation Platform

On OpenCritic, every publication’s opinion carries the same importance, leading to a fair and unbiased critic score. Unlike other platforms, it doesn’t favor certain sources, providing a level playing field. This dedication to transparency and user satisfaction has earned OpenCritic its reputation as a reliable source of gaming reviews since its launch.

Joining The Odyssey Group at Valnet

OpenCritic, a renowned platform for gaming reviews, has merged with our Odyssey Group, an esteemed collection of Valnet Inc., which also houses Game Rant, TheGamer, DualShockers, and Hardcore Gamer. Our diverse team of gaming enthusiasts produces content that caters to over 100 million gamers monthly, as indicated by ComScore. With OpenCritic added to our roster, providing authoritative game reviews, our audience will now enjoy an expanded array of exclusive content to complement our coverage on the latest news, comprehensive game guides, expansive databases, gaming hubs offering both written and video content, and more.

We’ve begun incorporating OpenCritic in our content, enabling swift access to critical review ratings for our readers.

Valnet Inc. Acquires OpenCritic.com, Expanding Gaming Portfolio with Leading Review Aggregation Platform

Leveling up OpenCritic

We’re thrilled to elevate OpenCritic and transform it into an exceptional social platform for gaming enthusiasts! Our vision is to introduce innovative, exclusive features that enhance user interaction, boost community involvement, and allow for personal game libraries. To make this dream a reality, we’ve brought on board a specialized development team whose mission is to fuel innovation and consistently enhance the brand experience.

In simpler terms, James Kosur, who heads our Marketing department, emphasizes that we are investing heavily in OpenCritic’s foundation. Our background in video game media publishing provides us with valuable insights, and we’re eager to offer features that gamers frequently express a need for within the gaming community.

We’re moving fast and are nurturing our current API Partners such as our integration with the Epic Game Store, GOG, Newzoo, Humble Bundle, and Gamesplanet.

Additionally, we’ve unveiled a platform that distributes the latest gaming news, including trends and updates from renowned publishers. This platform ensures readers are always informed about the newest developments in the gaming world. Notably, current partners on OpenCritic are qualified to participate in this integration.

Thrilled to keep Matthew Enthoven, Co-Founder of OpenCritic, part of the team! He shared some insights with me about his decision to stay.

“With Valnet’s extensive background and assets at our disposal, OpenCritic is poised for further expansion. I am excited to be a part of this adventure and eagerly anticipate the creative possibilities that lie ahead. This takeover complements our goal to provide exceptional, captivating, and informative content to gamers across the globe. By merging Valnet’s resources with OpenCritic’s knowledge, we are prepared to establish new benchmarks in the industry and cater to an even larger community of dedicated gaming aficionados.”

As a gaming enthusiast myself, I’m thrilled about Valnet’s strategic investment into OpenCritic. This move is a significant step towards expanding and refining our gaming sector. I’m eager to nurture and expand our vibrant community of insightful and passionate gamers, and I can barely contain my excitement at the prospect of collaborating closely with the team to advance this platform.

2023 saw us purchasing Hardcore Gamer and swiftly evolving it into a thriving center for gaming databases and tooltip technology by incorporating our exclusive content management system, EMAKI, developed by Valnet. With OpenCritic, we are dedicated to delivering the same degree of investment and innovation on this platform.

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2024-07-31 18:35