South Korean publisher and developer Smilegate has made a strategic investment in Absurd Ventures, the United States-based media and entertainment company founded by Rockstar Games co-founder Dan
Smilegate, the South Korean developer and publisher known for titles like CrossFire and Lost Ark, has made a strategic investment in Absurd Ventures, a new transmedia company founded by Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games. This investment aims to support Absurd Ventures in creating expansive story universes across various media platforms, including video games, live-action and animated films, books, graphic novels, and scripted podcasts. The partnership seeks to leverage Smilegate's expertise in game development and Absurd Ventures' storytelling capabilities to explore new creative opportunities and potentially develop new intellectual properties.