The buzzy video game company also reveals new development team Hidden Grove, as Rymer drives the company's growth following last year's news of a Fort Worth expansion supported by $1.5 million in city incentives.
Frisco-based OpTic Gaming—which rebranded from Envy Gaming last month following its November merger with OpTic—has acquired Dallas streamer tool startup Botisimo.
Botisimo's tools reach more than 36 million unique viewers each month for 30,000+ streamers including Snoop Dogg, Monstercat, and Dude Perfect. OpTic believes it's "one of the most powerful tools a creator can use to engage with their audience," said OpTic CEO Adam Rymer, who joined the startup's board last year.
In this week's roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you'll also find news from Firehouse, Enseo, Cambium Learning, D Magazine, Lear Investment Management, Spacee, Envy Gaming, 5Q, Stream Realty Partners, Nanoscope, Crossplane Capital, Improving, TimelyMD and more.
Hector “HECZ” Rodriguez and Mike “Hastr0” Rufail—the leaders of OpTic and Envy, respectively—merged their companies to become a North Texas esports powerhouse in 2021. [Photo: Twitter]
The deal brings together Hector “HECZ” Rodriguez and Mike “Hastr0” Rufail—the leaders of OpTic and Envy, respectively—who have been longtime friends and esports rivals.
Now in its third year, the program from Dallas Innovates and D CEO honors 78 disruptors and trailblazers driving a new vision for innovation in North Texas.
Two of the most emerging players in the North Texas esports scene are making a deal: Envy Gaming and Botisimo. Known as having "the most powerful x-platform for streamers," Botisimo will use the investment to continue pioneering its solutions for streamers to better engage their audiences and monetize their efforts.
In this roundup of DFW personnel activity, awards, and honors, you'll also find details about honors for Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Envy Gaming naming new president, COO.
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North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Dallas-Fort Worth is charting its own path in artificial intelligence. From applied AI to research and engineering advances, our region leads in advancing real-world solutions. Behind every breakthrough and solution are the people making it happen....
A bicycle-pedestrian trail being built alongside DART’s recently opened Silver Line is moving closer to completion after the project received a financial boost from the state. The Texas Transportation Commission recently awarded Dallas Area Rapid Transit $25 million for construction of Phase 3A of the Cotton Belt Trail as part of a statewide effort to improve active transportation infrastructure through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program....
Dallas-based Mynd Immersive aims to redefine the future of aging in Texas and beyond through the company’s “connection-boosting” Great American Elderverse virtual reality experiences. Now the company is expanding its technology to senior living and skilled nursing communities across the state Texas....
Dallas-based hydrogen technology company DirectH2—a startup backed by HL Energy Ventures, the Hunt Energy spinout—has set its sights on expansion in India.
DirectH2 is developing what it calls “game changing” modular direct solar-to-green hydrogen technology....