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Xfire is a leading entertainment outlet covering the latest gaming news as well as movies and TV. Xfire also produces in-depth guides for your favorite games and thought provoking feature articles. Digital entertainment spans massive breadth and with our in-depth coverage of video games, TV and film, members of every fandom will find news and scoops here.
Whether you are a PC, console or mobile player, a cinephile or just expanding your collection of streaming subscriptions, Xfire is your one-stop-shop for everything about modern entertainment and media.
We work hard to ensure that you get the most up-to-date information on not just gaming but everything that comes with it, including esports, the latest technology, gaming events, release dates, game reviews, the state of the industry, the newest hardware and more that you might otherwise miss. We also branch out towards unique analysis of important events in the gaming community, drawing from the unique perspectives of our diverse team, and give popular culture the attention it deserves - it's not like gaming is the only thing gamers do, and increasingly these mediums and platforms are intertwined.
This is an exciting era for pop culture as the nerdy fandoms we grew up with explode to become global blockbuster franchises, and the ubiquity of streaming services has not only changed the way we watch, but placed the breadth of film and TV history at our fingertips. In a time where the biggest hits come from Netflix and Disney+ instead of cable channels and indie productions are reaching mainstream audience numbers, it can be hard to keep up with all the newest events. We can help in that.
Whether its games, movies, shows or pop culture in general, Xfire is covering it, analysing it and critiquing it.
Whether you are a PC, console or mobile player, a cinephile or just expanding your collection of streaming subscriptions, Xfire is your one-stop-shop for everything about modern entertainment and media.
We work hard to ensure that you get the most up-to-date information on not just gaming but everything that comes with it, including esports, the latest technology, gaming events, release dates, game reviews, the state of the industry, the newest hardware and more that you might otherwise miss. We also branch out towards unique analysis of important events in the gaming community, drawing from the unique perspectives of our diverse team, and give popular culture the attention it deserves - it's not like gaming is the only thing gamers do, and increasingly these mediums and platforms are intertwined.
This is an exciting era for pop culture as the nerdy fandoms we grew up with explode to become global blockbuster franchises, and the ubiquity of streaming services has not only changed the way we watch, but placed the breadth of film and TV history at our fingertips. In a time where the biggest hits come from Netflix and Disney+ instead of cable channels and indie productions are reaching mainstream audience numbers, it can be hard to keep up with all the newest events. We can help in that.
Whether its games, movies, shows or pop culture in general, Xfire is covering it, analysing it and critiquing it.
Overview
Location
United States, California, Santa Monica
Employees
11-50
Total raised
$7M
Founded date
2002
Investors 1
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Funding Rounds 2
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| Oct 6, 2011 | Funding round | $4M |
Mentions in press and media 50
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| Aug 14, 2023 | Bully 2, 3 Details Leaked by Former Rockstar Games Employee: Six Hours of Playable Content for Bully 2 Before Its Demise | Urian B., Tech Times 14 August 2023, 01:08 am Bully is one of the most iconic Rockstar Games titles and while it's been so long since the game launched, recent details of its supposed sequels have been leaked online by a former Rockstar Gam... |
| Dec 6, 2022 | From Apple and Disney to Warner Bros. Discovery, here's the 2023 media deal outlook for Hollywood's biggest companies, according to 13 bankers and industry experts | "John Wick" studio Lionsgate could be spun off in 2023. Lionsgate This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Media bankers and investors predict dealmaking will rebound in ... |
| Nov 23, 2022 | 'God of War Ragnarok' Director Wants 'Castlevania' Game as Next Big Project | Andi C., Tech Times 23 November 2022, 05:11 am Game director Eric Williams expresses interest in Konami's Castlevania as their next big game. Santa Monica Studio's God of War Ragnarok has received widespread critical acclaim since its relea... |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Call of Duty Warzone 2 Guide: How to Preload, Release Date, and More | Andi C., Tech Times 15 November 2022, 10:11 am Call of Duty Warzone 2 is almost upon us, and here is how you can prepare for its release on all platforms. The stakes will be raised in the battle royale sequel to the most successful game in ... |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Fornite Works on Adding Rideable Flying Animals to the Game as per Leaks | Inno Flores, Tech Times 22 September 2022, 03:09 am Players of Fortnite can only ride land animals in the Battle Royale game as of the moment. But as per newly leaked information, it will now be different. (Photo : JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via G... |
| Aug 31, 2022 | China’s NetEase snaps up French video game studio Quantic Dream | NetEase, a Chinese technology company and billion-dollar video-game publisher, has acquired French video-game studio Quantic Dream. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal means that NetEase now has its first studio in Europe, and co... |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 'Assassin's Creed' Dev Ubisoft Could Be Next In Line To Go On Sale | RJ Pierce, Tech Times 25 April 2022, 02:04 am "Assassin's Creed" could very well be owned by another, bigger company according to recent reports of a potential buyout of its current owner, Ubisoft. Ubi has been apparently in talks... |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 'Prince Of Persia,' 'Immortals Fenyx Rising' Sequels Reportedly In The Works At Ubisoft | RJ Pierce, Tech Times 22 March 2022, 12:03 am "Prince Of Persia" might finally make a return alongside a sequel to 2020's "Immortals Fenyx Rising," according to this latest rumor. (Photo : Steam) prince of persia sands o... |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Report: EA Partially Blames ‘Halo Infinite’ For ‘Battlefield 2042’ Failure | Battlefield 2042 EA |
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FAQ about Xfire
When was Xfire founded?
Xfire was founded in 2002.
How much funding has Xfire raised?
Xfire has raised $7M in total across 2 funding rounds.
What funding rounds has Xfire raised?
Parsers VC lists 2 funding rounds of Xfire, among them a funding round of $4M on Oct 6, 2011.
What has the press written about Xfire?
Parsers VC has collected 50 articles mentioning Xfire, among them “Bully 2, 3 Details Leaked by Former Rockstar Games Employee: Six Hours of Playable Content for Bully 2 Before Its Demise” (Aug 14, 2023) and “From Apple and Disney to Warner Bros. Discovery, here's the 2023 media deal outlook for Hollywood's biggest companies, according to 13 bankers and industry e...” (Dec 6, 2022).
Is Xfire still active?
Yes, Xfire is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 24, 2023.