mod.io Awarded Prestigious Recognition as 'Top 25 Game Changer' for 2024
LIGHTSPEED x GAMESBEAT ‘Game Changers’ Program Ranks mod.io in List of Top Start-Ups
We are pleased to announce that mod.io has been selected as one of the Top 25 Game Changers of the inaugural LIGHTSPEED X GAMESBEAT Game Changers program. Being chosen as one of the top 25 gaming startups is more than just a celebration of our commitment; it symbolises distinction and excellence in the gaming and user-generated content (UGC) space.
In the world of gaming startups, recognition like this validates our mission of bringing UGC to players worldwide. Created as a joint initiative between Lightspeed and GamesBeat, the Game Changers program aims to celebrate the meteoric rise of gaming startups. Earning a spotlight amidst such esteemed peers is testimony to our continued strive to be the vanguards of UGC.
“Game Changers is a recognition of the explosion of game startups and game venture investment funds in recent years […] We want to draw attention to the companies that deserve recognition.” -Lightspeed
The credibility and prestige of this accolade are bolstered by the panel of judges, with industry leaders with senior leadership experience across Activision Blizzard, Amazon, Animoca, ByteDance, DeepMind, Disney Accelerator, Electronic Arts, Epic Games, Goldman Sachs, Google, Kabam, Krafton, McKinsey & Co., Meta, Microsoft, Niantic, Oculus, Riot Games, Roblox, Stanford University, Take-Two Interactive, Tencent, TikTok, Unity, Valve, Xbox, YouTube Gaming, Zynga, and others.
To be recognised and celebrated by such industry stalwarts is indeed a privilege. We want to thank the esteemed panel for seeing what mod.io has to offer the industry and what we will accomplish in the future.
2023 has been a fantastic year for our team. We've cemented partnerships with industry leaders, including Ubisoft, Gearbox, Techland, and Bandai Namco.
We've shipped numerous releases improving our platform, including a revamped website and an industry-best metrics and analytics system. Our metrics system is updated weekly, enhancing its abilities and use cases based on publisher and studio feedback.
Our Unreal Engine, Unity, and custom engine plugins have continually evolved alongside the feedback of our partners, and we're more poised than ever to enable user-generated content to an enormous audience of players across the globe.
Everyone should have the chance to create and enjoy UGC, and this award is a nod to our efforts in making that vision come to life.
The future of UGC is incredibly promising. This recognition catalyses our relentless pursuit of innovation and evolution.
Our goal is to continue to push boundaries, making it even more accessible for studios & publishers to integrate with mod.io, enabling more players globally to benefit from diverse, rich, and engaging UGC.
While celebrating today's success, we remain grounded and focused on our primary mission.
To our incredible partners, talented creators, loyal users, and everyone who believes in UGC's transformative power, this win is for you as well. Thank you for being a part of our journey, and here's to crafting a future filled with endless possibilities!
If you want to learn more about mod.io integration or find out how we’re changing the game with UGC, contact us today for a demo.
