WePlay HUB

Gaming VC in Turkey & Eastern Europe & Central Asia!

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📊 WePlay HUB is excited to announce its partnership with Datahumble, an unlocking advanced player analytics for game studios! 🎮🧠

DataHumble provides AI-powered insights designed specifically for game developers. From deep review sentiment analysis to streamer activity tracking and real-time Steam performance metrics, DataHumble equips studios with the data they need to understand their audience, refine their design, and scale with confidence. ✨

Through this integration, studios in the WePlay HUB program will benefit from:
•⁠ ⁠In-depth Steam performance analytics
•⁠ ⁠AI-powered review sentiment analysis
•⁠ ⁠Real-time streamer activity tracking
•⁠ ⁠Insights to drive smarter dev & marketing decisions
•⁠ ⁠Tools designed specifically for indie and mid-sized studios

Whether you're launching your first title or scaling globally, DataHumble enables studios to go beyond intuition, using actionable insights to shape better games.

We’re excited to integrate DataHumble into the WePlay HUB ecosystem and support our studios with powerful, data-driven decision-making tools! 🚀

#WePlayHUB #DataHumble #GameAnalytics #PlayerInsights #SteamData #GameDevSupport #WePlayVentures #BuildBetterGames

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🌩️ WePlay HUB is excited to announce its partnership with Clerion, a next-gen cloud native company tailored for game studios! 🎮⚙️

Clerion specializes in high-performance gaming cloud solutions—empowering studios to optimize architecture, reduce latency, and scale rapidly. From game server hosting to real-time analytics and cost-effective deployments, Clerion handles the cloud, so developers can focus on creating great games.

Through this partnership, WePlay Ventures-backed studios will receive exclusive cloud benefits, including:
• Free Proof of Concept & Cloud Architecture
• Cost & Performance Optimization
• Cloud Game Development Support
• Migration & Modernization Services
• Discounted Premium Support

💡 Whether you're looking to modernize your infrastructure or reduce your cloud costs, Clerion’s gaming-native solutions offer a powerful edge—completely tailored for development teams building the future of play.

We’re thrilled to collaborate with Clerion to equip our studios with the infrastructure support they need to build, launch, and scale faster and smarter. Let’s power up your game together! 🚀

#WePlayHUB #ClerionCloud #GamingInfrastructure #CloudForGames #GameDevTools #WePlayVentures #GameDevSupport #NextGenGaming

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A huge thank you to our incredible mentors who shared their expertise with our startups in April! 🎮

At WePlay HUB, we believe that mentorship is one of the most valuable assets for growing studios, and we’re grateful to have industry leaders guiding our founders through key challenges⚡️

🎯 Julia Iljuk – Building F2P Game Shops That Maximize LTV
🎯 Maryna Bondarenko – Mobile Publishing Strategies: Insights from Miniclip
🎯 Melanya Laz – Monetization Strategies in 2025: How to Maximize Game Profits
🎯 Burcu (Bur-ju) Hakguder - The AI Landscape and Best Practices from the Market: What Studios Need to Look for to Use AI
🎯 Dr. Ismail Ergen, - AI Applications in Game Development
🎯 Att. Beliz Zorlu - Investment and Legal Processes in the Game Industry

Your insights and hands-on advice have helped our founders refine their strategies, enhance their technical expertise, and strengthen their positioning in the gaming industry.

Thank you for being a part of our journey and for supporting the next generation of gaming entrepreneurs! 🚀

#WePlayHUB #GameMentorship #GamingStartups #GameDevCommunity #F2PGames #GameMonetization

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🌟 WePlay HUB is thrilled to announce its partnership with Lysto! 🚀

Lysto is an AI-powered playtesting platform that delivers precise player feedback to game studios, enabling them to iterate rapidly and effectively. Lysto helps developers quickly match their games with ideal testers globally, generating actionable insights instantly without the hassle of manual data analysis. 🌐

Through this partnership, WePlay Ventures-backed studios will gain exclusive access to Lysto’s cutting-edge AI workspace, allowing them to accelerate playtesting and swiftly transform feedback into smarter development decisions. Studios can now conduct efficient, high-quality tests for PC and mobile games without minimum fees, significantly reducing development cycles. 🎮✨

We’re thrilled to collaborate with Lysto, equipping our studios with innovative playtesting solutions designed to boost game quality, enhance player satisfaction, and streamline the path to market success.

To visit Lysto’s website and learn more about what they do, check out:
🔗 https://t.co/wJGhW3JgLN

#WePlayHUB #Lysto #NewPartnership #AI #Gaming #Playtesting

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A huge thank you to our incredible mentors who shared their expertise with our startups in March! 🎮

At WePlay Hub, we believe that mentorship is one of the most valuable assets for growing studios, and we’re grateful to have industry leaders guiding our founders through key challenges⚡️

🎯 Dana Sydorenko 🇺🇦 – How to Build and Grow a Non-Toxic Community
🎯 Umut Ersaraç 🕹🎮 – Growth and Success Strategies
🎯 Andreas Edesberg – 3D Content/Asset Creation for Indie Studios: How Sloyd Speeds Up Your Pipeline
🎯 Dr. Ismail Ergen, - Comprehensive Game Art Masterclass
🎯 Didem Koskos Gürel & Barış Balta – AWS Cloud Day
🎯 Emir Uzunoğlu & Emre Ozan Memiş - Microsoft Azure Day

Your insights and hands-on advice have helped our founders refine their strategies, enhance their technical expertise, and strengthen their positioning in the gaming industry.

Thank you for being a part of our journey and for supporting the next generation of gaming entrepreneurs! 🚀

#WePlayHub #Mentorship #GameStartups #ASO #UAOptimization #Pitching #GameDesign #GamingEcosystem

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A huge thank you to our incredible mentors who shared their expertise with our startups in February!🎮

At WePlay Hub, we believe that mentorship is one of the most valuable assets for growing studios, and we’re grateful to have industry leaders guiding our founders through key challenges⚡️

🎯 Jani Torppa – Strategies for Effective ASO and Creative-Level UA Optimization
🎯 Yaraslau Kot – Exploring the Ecosystem: Perspectives from Publishers and Indie Studios
🎯 Niels Beenen – Growing Your Game: Measurement & Tracking in PC & Console
🎯 Dr. Ismail Ergen, – WePlay HUB Technical Session - Game Design

Your insights and hands-on advice have helped our founders refine their strategies, enhance their technical expertise, and strengthen their positioning in the gaming industry.

Thank you for being a part of our journey and for supporting the next generation of gaming entrepreneurs! 🚀

#WePlayHub #Mentorship #GameStartups #ASO #UAOptimization #Pitching #GameDesign #GamingEcosystem

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🚀 Introducing the Global Mentors of WePlay HUB's 6th Batch! 🌍🎮

As WePlay HUB kicks off its 6th batch, we are excited to bring together a group of experienced mentors from across the gaming industry. These experts will guide and support game studios, sharing their expertise in the areas such as business development, growth strategies, game design, and technology.

Throughout the program, our mentors will lead dedicated sessions, offering insights from their own careers and helping founders tackle real challenges in the industry.

🔹 Meet our Mentors:
⭐Julia Iljuk (Co-Founder & Head of Growth, Balancy)
⭐ Maryna Bondarenko (BD Manager, Miniclip)
⭐ Melanya Laz (Head of Growth, Elevatix)
⭐ Beliz Zorlu (Founder, Zorlu&Partners)
⭐ Andreas Edesberg (Co-Founder & CEO, Sloyd)
⭐ Burcu (Bur-ju) Hakguder (Co-Founder, Layer AI)
⭐ Carlos Eugenio Sánchez Rabiella (Founder, MagnaPlay)
⭐ Emir Uzunoğlu (Partner Development Advisor, Microsoft for Startups)
⭐ Emre Ozan Memiş (Ex-Microsoft ISV Technical Trainer)
⭐ Dana Sydorenko (Founder, GameTree)
⭐ Didem Koskos Gürel (Account Executive, Amazon Web Services (AWS))
⭐ Gizem Gür (Co-Founder, Sufle)
⭐ Umut Ersaraç (Account Manager, AccelByte)
⭐ Dr. Ismail Ergen, (WePlay HUB Technical Team)
⭐ Onur Ereren (WePlay HUB Technical Team)
⭐ Yaraslau Kot (Head of BD, Playcus)
⭐ Jani Torppa (Co-Founder, Geeklab)
⭐ Niels Beenen (Strategic Partnerships Director, Singular)

Each of these mentors will provide hands-on guidance, helping our startups refine their strategies, optimize their games and business plans, and build strong foundations for long-term success.

We look forward to seeing the impact of these mentorship sessions and how they contribute to the growth of our latest cohort.

📢 Stay tuned for insights from their sessions and key takeaways from our 6th batch!

#WePlayHUB #AccelerationProgram #GameMentorship #GamingIndustry #WePlayVentures

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🚀 🎮 𝐖𝐞𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐔𝐁'𝐬 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 ��𝐟𝐟! 🎮 🚀

We are excited to launch the 6th batch of the WePlay HUB Accelerator Program! 🌟

This time, we’re welcoming 9 outstanding studios from 6 different countries 🇹🇷🇩🇰🇺🇿🇪🇸🇪🇪🇺🇦 —each bringing unique strengths and fresh perspectives to the gaming industry.

Over the next 3 months, these studios will undergo an intensive program, sharpening both their business and technical expertise in addition to the guidance of our global mentors. 📚

We can’t wait to witness their journey as they scale their studios to new heights! 🚀

A huge thank you to our mentors and partners for their invaluable support in fostering a thriving global gaming ecosystem. 🙌

🎮 Get ready—WePlay HUB Batch 6 is here!

Cozy Game Studio - Cutehill Games - Joyixir - Ludum Art Stüdyo - Infinite Thread Games - Twigames - ITIC Game

#WePlayHUB #GameAccelerator #GameDevelopment #WePlayVentures #GamingEcosystem

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🚀 🎮 Marking a New Chapter with 𝐖𝐞𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐔𝐁’𝐬 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡! 🎮 🚀

🌟 After an intensive three-month journey, the studios in our 5th Batch have graduated! With dedication, strategic growth, and hands-on mentorship, these teams have refined their ideas, strengthened their business mindset, and sharpened their technical expertise.

🏆 In the Pitch Day, where they presented their projects to our extensive network, demonstrating not just their creativity but also the impressive progress they’ve made. Covering a variety of platforms and genres, these studios have really pushed their boundaries.

🙏 We extend our gratitude to the mentors, industry experts, and partners who have played a crucial role in guiding and supporting these teams. Your insights and expertise have been invaluable.

🚀 A huge congratulations to the outstanding teams:
The Kingsdom, Netrigo Game Studios, iTales VR, Cavalry Studios, ANDGames, DoRac, Horizon Games, Red Jacket Games, Imaginus, Skyfect, and Celtwood Games!

We can’t wait to see how you continue to make an impact! 🌍✨

#WePlayHub #PitchDay #GamingInnovation #GameDevCommunity
#GlobalGaming #AcceleratorJourney #Mentorship #FutureOfGaming

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🌟 WePlay HUB is thrilled to announce its partnership with GameAnalytics! 🚀

GameAnalytics is a leading provider of analytics and market intelligence for mobile, Roblox, PC, and VR games. With data-driven insights, GameAnalytics helps studios optimize user acquisition, monetization, and player engagement strategies. By providing real-time, actionable data, GameAnalytics enables studios to make informed decisions that drive game success. 🌐

Through this partnership, our studios will gain access to powerful analytics tools and personalized support. GameAnalytics’ seamless integration allows studios to track performance, optimize player retention, and make smarter decisions across all stages of game development. These tools empower studios to enhance player experiences and boost revenue. 🎮✨

We’re excited to collaborate with GameAnalytics and provide our studios with innovative solutions to help them succeed in the competitive gaming market.

#WePlayVentures #GameAnalytics #NewPartnership

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🌟 WePlay HUB is excited to announce its collaboration with Elevatix! 🚀

Elevatix is an AI-driven monetization platform tailored for mobile games. By delivering smart segmentation and personalized in-app purchases (IAPs), Elevatix helps studios optimize revenue streams with minimal manual intervention. Its automated features free up development teams to focus on innovation while enhancing player engagement through customized, real-time offers. 🌐

Through this partnership, our studios gain access to advanced monetization tools and expert support. Elevatix’s seamless integration enables studios to implement tailored IAPs, track performance with centralized analytics, and benefit from robust tech and DevOps support. These tools empower studios to boost revenue, enhance player satisfaction, and streamline their live operations. 🎮✨

We’re proud to collaborate with Elevatix to empower our studios with innovative solutions and help them reach new heights in game monetization.

#WePlayHUB #Elevatix #NewPartnership

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🎮 Exciting News from WePlay Hub’s 5th Batch: Two Nominations for Game of the Year 2024! 🌟

We are incredibly proud to announce that not just one, but two amazing games developed by WePlay Hub participants have been nominated for Game of the Year 2024 by GDBAY! 🏆

✨ The Cat by The Kingsdom
✨ Horizon: Legends of Clans by Horizon Games

Both games have earned their place among the top titles of the year, having previously won the prestigious Best Game of the Month recognition on GDBAY. This achievement is a true testament to the creativity, passion, and innovation of both teams, showcasing the exceptional talent nurtured within the WePlay Hub.

📅 Voting is now open for investors and publishers registered on GDBAY and will continue until February 1, 2024. Winners will be revealed on February 4—so let’s come together to cheer on The Kingsdom and Horizon Games as they compete for this remarkable honor! 🎉

👉 Vote here: https://t.co/qcs55wzbRs

Congratulations to both teams for this incredible achievement. Let’s celebrate their hard work and see how far The Cat and Horizon: Legends of Clans can go! 🐾⚔

#WePlayHub #GameOfTheYear #TheCat #HorizonLegendsOfClans #GamingExcellence #GDBAY

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🌟 WePlay HUB is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Singular! 🚀

Singular is a leading MMP platform empowering game marketers to accelerate growth through precise, data-driven insights across mobile, PC, console, and Web3 environments. By providing a comprehensive view of marketing performance and ROI, Singular helps studios optimize their strategies and achieve measurable success. 🌐

Through this collaboration, our studios will gain access to advanced marketing tools and tailored support designed to optimize their strategies and drive measurable success. Singular’s powerful platform enables studios to refine their campaigns, maximize efficiency, and achieve significant growth in a competitive market. 🎮✨

We’re excited to see how our studios will utilize Singular’s tools to enhance their marketing strategies and achieve outstanding results! 🌟

#WePlayHUB #Singular #MarketingInnovation #GameDevelopment #GrowthStrategies

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🎮 Applications for WePlay HUB Batch 6 are Now Open! 🚀

We are excited to announce the launch of the 6th Batch of WePlay HUB, our accelerator program designed exclusively for seed-stage game studios. The program kicks off on February 6, and the application deadline is January 17. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your studio to the next level!

Why join WePlay HUB?
💡 Proven Success: Over the past 5 batches, 59 studios have graduated, achieving remarkable milestones.

🌐 Global Perks: We’ve partnered with 50+ global organizations to provide our studios with unparalleled access to tools, platforms, and exclusive benefits.

🎓 Mentorship: With a network of 70+ industry veterans, our participants receive valuable insights and guidance from experts who have shaped the gaming industry.

📈 Comprehensive Growth: The program focuses on strengthening studios in technical innovation and business development, ensuring a well-rounded acceleration experience.

🎤 Investment Opportunity: At the end of the program, participants present their projects to a curated audience of relevant VCs (including WePlay Ventures), angel investors, and publishers, opening doors to exciting opportunities.

📥 Ready to elevate your game studio? Apply now: https://t.co/ehVdYLShxk

#WePlayHUB #GameDevelopment #AcceleratorProgram #GamingIndustry #GameStudios #Batch6

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🌟 WePlay HUB is excited to announce its partnership with Balancy! 🚀

Balancy is a cutting-edge platform designed to scale LiveOps and boost LTV in games, hailed by VentureBeat as a tool that’s revolutionizing gaming LiveOps and monetization. Balancy helps product managers convert more players with personalized offers, reduce churn through engaging event schedules, and test new LiveOps ideas, all without overburdening development teams. 🌐

With this collaboration, our studios will gain free platform access, along with onboarding and technical support from the Balancy team. They will also benefit from a complimentary consulting session with an in-house LiveOps expert, providing valuable insights to enhance their strategies. These resources will help studios refine their LiveOps tactics, improve player engagement, and unlock new monetization opportunities, creating more immersive and rewarding gaming experiences. 🎮✨

We’re thrilled to see how our studios will leverage Balancy to redefine LiveOps and push the boundaries of gaming innovation! 🌟

#WePlayHUB #Balancy #LiveOps #GameDevelopment #GamingInnovation

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🌟 WePlay HUB is excited to announce its partnership with Devtodev! 🚀

Devtodev is a powerful product analytics platform that empowers gaming studios with actionable insights. The platform features intuitive dashboards and custom reports, enabling studios to maximize revenue and boost player lifetime value, giving their products a competitive edge. 🌐

Through this partnership, our studios will gain access to advanced analytics tools designed to support their growth and innovation. They will be able to unlock valuable insights, experiment with data-driven strategies, analyze user behavior, and refine their product-market fit. These resources will help studios streamline decision-making, enhance their products, and achieve greater success in the gaming industry. 💡

We can’t wait to see how this partnership will empower our studios to achieve their creative and business goals! 🌟

#WePlayHUB #Devtodev #GameAnalytics #GameDevelopment #TechEmpowerment

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🌟 WePlay HUB is thrilled to announce its partnership with Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub! 🚀

This innovative program empowers startups with a wide range of resources, including cloud computing credits, advanced development tools, and technical mentorship, designed to fuel growth and innovation. 💡

Through this partnership, our studios will unlock exclusive benefits such as access to cutting-edge tools like GitHub Enterprise, Microsoft 365, and Azure AI services. Studios will also enjoy tailored mentorship opportunities and partner perks to support their creative and business goals. 🌐

With Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, our studios can elevate their development processes, enhance productivity, and explore new frontiers in game creation. 🎮✨

We’re excited to see how this collaboration will help our studios thrive and bring their innovative visions to life!

#WePlayHUB #MicrosoftForStartups #GameDevelopment #InnovationInGaming #TechEmpowerment #CloudComputing

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WePlay HUB is thrilled to announce its partnership with Sloyd! 🚀

Sloyd is a platform that makes 3D model creation fast and simple by combining parametric models with AI. Whether you're designing worlds within Unity or creating assets for your game, Sloyd enables instant 3D generation, dramatically reducing production times and making 3D creation accessible to everyone — even in real-time from within VR and games. 💡

Through this partnership, our studios will enjoy exclusive benefits, including special discounts on Sloyd’s Webapp, custom studio plans for generating a variety of 3D models, and the ability to create custom styles based on your studio’s art style. Additionally, studios will receive complimentary API access and free Unity SDK setup. 🛠

With Sloyd, you can speed up your 3D creation process, integrate seamlessly into your workflow, and unlock new creative possibilities for your game development. 🎮

#WePlayHUB #Sloyd #3DModeling #GameDevelopment #AI #Unity #FastProduction #GameStudioSuccess

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🎉We are thrilled to announce our most recent partnership with Layer AI!🎮

Layer is an AI-powered creative suite designed to accelerate art production for game teams of all sizes and skill levels 🎮. With its innovative tools, game studios can effortlessly create style-consistent 2D and 3D assets, leverage custom style training, and export assets in formats like PNG, PSD, and OBJ 🎨. Layer's capabilities also include batch production workflows, video generation, and animation tools, making it an all-in-one solution for creative needs 💡

As part of this collaboration, our studios will enjoy exclusive benefits, including discounted subscriptions 💸, onboarding workshops 📚, and ongoing support tailored to their creative workflows 🛠️. With Layer, game studios can unleash their creativity and bring their visions to life faster than ever before ⚡

We’re excited to team up with Layer to help game studios bring their ideas to life and create amazing experiences for players everywhere 🌍. Together, we’re making the creative journey faster, easier, and more inspiring for developers ✨. Let’s shape the future of game development together! 🚀

#WePlayHUB #LayerAI #CreativeInnovation #GameDevelopment #AIinGaming