Beamable Inc. is a technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts. They currently provide implemention services of

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features within the

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game engine. Before filing for bankruptcy in 2020, the company worked within game development.

Background

The company was originally founded in 2010 as a

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developer.Scott Kirsner, March 26, 2010, Boston Globe, "Videogame couple build new venture around 'social gaming' trend,

/ref> The company created Game of Thrones Ascent, a social and mobile game based on ''

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'' franchiseJohn Gaudiosi (2012), "'Game of Thrones' Fans Get First Facebook Social Game," Hollywood Reporter, http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/game-of-thrones-facebook-social-game-327283 released on

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and web platforms in 2013, followed by

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and Android devices in 2014. In 2014, the company announced a partnership with CBS to create '' Star Trek Timelines'', a strategy roleplaying game featuring characters from ''

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''. In 2020, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a process that allows a company to submit a plan to restructure its obligations to creditors with the objective of restoring itself. Court filings reported $3.4 million in liabilities and $637,987 in property assets. Beamable reported in February 2021 that its plan of reorganization had been confirmed by the Worcester court. In February 2021, Beamable was funded with $5 million for a new Unity-based platform.

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External links

Beamable Official websiteBeamable
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Jon Radoff LinkedIn Page
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