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Archives for October 2019

Other Ocean

Forte · October 30, 2019 ·

Earlier this year, we announced a $100M developer fund to help accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology in games. We believe blockchain will unlock new economic and creative opportunities for the games community at large, and have been building easy-to-use tools using open protocols like Interledger so developers can properly — and effectively — harness the potential that blockchain offers games.

But we haven’t been doing it alone. We’ve been working closely with a diverse and immensely talented group of developer partners to help ensure that our platform technologies meet their needs, while also leveraging our experience in economy and game design to help them build the best experiences for their respective player communities. Other Ocean is one of those developers.


There’s a unique breed of game developers that doesn’t shy away from new technologies, and instead have an innate curiosity to explore, embrace, and effectuate them — not simply for technology’s sake, but to push game experiences forward. Other Ocean is the epitome of this class of developer.

Their impulse to break new ground is part of what makes Other Ocean one of a select few developers in the industry that has deep experience in virtually every major games platform, from traditional consoles to mobile to VR, and everything in-between. Suffice it to say, safely sticking to the status quo simply isn’t in their DNA.

Other Ocean’s rich development experience is why game studios and entertainment companies around the world bring them on as a developer partner. To date, Other Ocean has partnered with renowned companies such as Microsoft Game Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment, Capcom, Electronic Arts, and Disney. And today, we’re beyond excited to announce Other Ocean as Forte’s next developer partner.

A small sampling of the games that Other Ocean has worked on.

What we really love about Other Ocean is that they aren’t bound by existing game platforms — they have an uncanny ability to create engaging game experiences in the most unexpected ways. Case in point: they created #IDARB, a competitive online arena game that was the first to enable spectator interactions via Twitter and Twitch. This is a game that WIRED called the “best new multiplayer game in years” upon release, and characterized it as “unlike anything you’ve ever played.”

Other Ocean’s proficiency in fusing new technologies with compelling game experiences makes them an ideal partner for Forte. The studio’s Atlantic Canadian team is currently integrating our platform technologies into Season 3 of its addicting 2D browser-based game,Battle Royale: Unsung Heroes, more commonly known as BRUH.IO. Millions of people have played the game since its initial launch, with over 30M matches played to date. The Season 3 update will include a host of new features that we think existing fans and new players alike will absolutely love.

BRUH.IO’s Season 3 update will include a host of new game features and blockchain integration.

BRUH.IO is a great fit for the Forte platform because of a trifecta of elements: the incredible popularity of battle royale games (e.g., Fortnite, Apex Legends, PUBG), the massive reach and low barrier to entry of browser-based game experiences, and the player accessibility afforded to the game by its simple yet deep gameplay mechanics. With a team as well-versed in game development and new technologies as Other Ocean, expect the upcoming game update to elevate the player experience while keeping the gameplay true to its roots.

We’ll have more details to share in the coming months regarding the game’s new season — including how it’s leveraging the Forte platform and blockchain technology for the benefit of its players and creators. Stay tuned!


Be sure to follow Other Ocean and Forte for news on upcoming game announcements, platform updates, and more.

Disruptor Beam

Forte · October 28, 2019 ·

Earlier this year, we announced a $100M developer fund to help accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology in games. We believe blockchain will unlock new economic and creative opportunities for the games community at large, and have been building easy-to-use tools using open protocols like Interledger so developers can properly — and effectively — harness the potential that blockchain offers games.

But we haven’t been doing it alone. We’ve been working closely with a diverse and immensely talented group of developer partners to help ensure that our platform technologies meet their needs, while also leveraging our experience in economy and game design to help them build the best experiences for their respective player communities.

With this in mind, we’re thrilled to announce Disruptor Beam as one of Forte’s first developer partners.

The award-winning studio has a team of industry veterans who’ve worked at the world’s best game companies including Harmonix (Guitar Hero, Rock Band), BioWare (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect), and CCP Games (EVE Online), just to name a few. They’re best known for creating authentic, intricate game experiences out of the world’s biggest and most-loved franchises, from Game of Thrones to Star Trek to The Walking Dead. That they are trusted with such iconic franchises speaks volumes about their craftsmanship as game makers.

Disruptor Beam works with the world’s most iconic franchises.

But they’re more than just world-class game developers: Disruptor Beam has a deep-rooted care and thoughtfulness for its player community that is both rare and exceptional, and makes them a perfect partner for Forte.

With each franchise, Disruptor Beam has sought to truly understand the underlying magic that captivates each franchise’s fans, so they can recreate that special je ne sais quoi in their games. Core to their approach is involving their players early on in the creative process, sharing in-development previews for input and feedback, and soliciting its community for new features. Each and every one of our own experiences working with them has been underscored by their desire to include their players in the ideation process so they can create the best game experience not just for their players, but with them.

The studio has taken the same thoughtful approach to their blockchain integration, always seeking to truly understand what this breakthrough technology enables for its players. Disruptor Beam’s belief in the benefits of blockchain-backed asset ownership and peer-to-peer trading is so strong, they’ve committed to integrating blockchain not just into one game, but deep into their internal tools so that all of their existing and future virtual worlds can benefit from it.

We can’t wait to see what bold new directions Disruptor Beam — and its incredible player community — explore as they work together to create new community-driven game economies.


Be sure to follow Disruptor Beam and Forte for news on upcoming game announcements, platform updates, and more.

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