Valnet Inc. purchases OpenCritic.com, therefore broadening its gaming vertical.
Popular video game review aggregated site OpenCritic has been acquired by Valnet Inc. This action shows Valnet Inc.'s will to be more visible in the Gaming sector and include OpenCritic's offerings into its current portfolio of gaming brands.
The Path of Open Critic and Future Plans
Established in 2015, Open Critic has become a go-to site for thorough video game reviews. The site gives consumers combined reviews for both old and newly published works. OpenCritic wants to improve its social aspects since Valnet Inc. acquired it, hence increasing community involvement and providing functionality to improve user experience. OpenCritic will join Valnet Inc.'s Odyssey Group, which specializes in interactive entertainment featuring well-known companies including Game Rant, TheGamer, Dual Shockers, and Hardcore Gamer. These sites will include OpenCritic's review database, therefore giving consumers simple access to game reviews. Open Critic is also aggressively developing and broadening its platform services.
Working together and growing
OpenCritic, part of the Odyssey Group, plans to expand on its current API partners—Good Old Games, The Epic Games Store, Humble Bundle, Gamesplanet, and Newzoo. Additionally starting a Gaming news syndication project, the platform will use Valnet Inc.'s resources to distribute stories and data. Using Valnet Inc.'s resources, OpenCritic co-founder Matthew Enthoven has shown hope about the purchase, saying it prepares the ground for ongoing expansion.
Valnet Inc.'s Growth in Entertainment
The acquisition of OpenCritic by Valnet Inc. fits the company's plan to grow its gaming vertical and provide its communities more all-encompassing information. Head of Marketing for the Odyssey Group, James Kosur has reassured consumers that the staff is dedicated to create features that meet their needs as gamers. It is expected that the purchase will help Valnet Inc.'s gaming ecosystem to integrate present OpenCritic outlets.
Rising Influence of Odyssey Group
OpenCritic joining the Odyssey Group is evidence of the division's explosive expansion. With 5.85 million combined followers on social media, Odyssey Group has a notable presence across its several sites and estimates 115.2 million active viewers. Valnet Inc.'s gaming vertical is set to reach even higher using OpenCritic's data and experience.
