Series Entertainment, a game development company known for using generative AI to create unique gaming experiences, has acquired Pixelberry, a mobile game studio famous for its episodic, story-driven games. This acquisition aligns with Series Entertainment’s strategy to expand its studio system and deliver a diverse range of game genres using their advanced development technology, the Rho Engine.
The Rho Engine is described as the world’s first AI-native, multimodal full-stack game creation platform, which Series believes will revolutionize game development.
Pixelberry, best known for its interactive fiction game, Choices: Stories You Play, will become a key component of Series Entertainment’s studio system. The acquisition is expected to enhance Pixelberry’s ability to innovate within the interactive fiction genre, leveraging Series Entertainment’s technology to create more engaging and complex stories.
Pany Haritatos, co-founder and CEO of Series Entertainment, emphasized their passion for story-based games and their commitment to elevating Choices to new heights with enhanced features and story quality.
The integration of Series Entertainment’s cutting-edge technology with Pixelberry’s creative capabilities is anticipated to bring significant improvements to Choices.
This includes the development of larger storybooks, new interactive features, and enhanced story quality, all tailored to meet the desires of the Choices community. Haritatos expressed confidence in the potential to enhance the gaming experience, making it more immersive and satisfying for players.
The Pixelberry team echoed this enthusiasm, highlighting the new opportunities presented by the acquisition. They are excited about the potential to empower their creative teams with Series Entertainment’s technology, which will enable them to fulfill many top fan requests.
These include diversifying game genres, introducing multiple love interests, enhancing main character customization, and creating more intricate story branches. This new chapter promises to elevate Pixelberry’s game development to unprecedented levels.