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Friendly Fire LANsomnia night (c) Friendly Fire Business Friendly Fire Gaming Café Franchise Continues to Grow Internationally The gaming café franchise Friendly Fire has closed a €4 million Series A funding round. The funding will be used to accelerate international expansion, improve technology and strengthen franchisee support. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Business Double Fine Reboots Amnesia Fortnight, Kickstarter Now Live Double Fine's Kickstarter for the return of their Amnesia Fortnight game jam is already two thirds funded after one day. The newly independent studio is bringing back the project that was discontinued under Microsoft. By Pascal Wagner •
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(SAE Institute Vienna) Campus SAE Institute Vienna Internationalises Courses From March 2027 onward, several courses at the SAE Institute Vienna will be offered in English as well. The private education group reacts to increased international demand with this move. By Pascal Wagner •
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