FTX Games is a global publisher of mobile games based on major entertainment properties. Originally founded as Funtactix in 2006, the company was acquired by Playtech in March 2016 and rebranded as FTX Games. In July 2020, FTX Games was acquired by Tilting Point Media The company continues to work with both entertainment companies and independent studios, offering deep experience in building, marketing, and managing Intellectual Property games including, Narcos: Cartel Wars, Breaking Bad: Criminal Elements, Criminal Minds: The Mobile Game, The Walking Dead: Casino Slots. FTX Games is based in San Diego.
was founded in Israel in 2006 by Yaron Leifenberg and Ilan Graicer, backed by Jerusalem Venture Partners and Benchmark Capital. Based on an internally developed engine, the company launched, Moondo, which enabled players to create and port their character avatar across platforms within an online world of 3D, web-browser-based multiplayer action games. In 2009, the company rebuilt its technology as a Flash and HTML5 platform used to create IP-based online worlds and games. By 2011, Paramount and Funtactix announced a multi-title deal to create social games for select Paramount brands. The partnership resulted in the licensed game releases of Rango: The World, based on the Academy Award-winning adventure comedy film, Rango as well as Mission: Impossible - The Game based on the 2011 film,. Together in partnership with Lions Gate Entertainment, Funtactix announced The Hunger Games Adventures in 2012 based on The Hunger Games film series. The game was released on Facebook, iPad and iPhone. Funtactix announced the creation of FTX Games in 2015, established as a new publishing division focused on pairing third-party developers and film/television properties, launching a number of titles including, Hot Tub Time Machine: Tap That, Power Rangers: UNITE, and Real Boxing 2: CREED. By 2016 Funtactix was acquired by Playtech and officially rebranded as FTX Games focused on free-to-play and freemium titles offered in the App Store and Google Play for mobile devices. FTX Games has since launched numerous titles, including Narcos: Cartel Wars, Criminal Minds: The Mobile Game, Breaking Bad: Criminal Elements, and the first of two games based on AMC’s The Walking Deadtelevision show. In July 2020, FTX Games was acquired by Tilting Point Media
Games
Awards
2013 Webby – Best Social Game on Tablet and Other Devices
2013 Webby – People’s Voice Award
2013 Variety – Best Entertainment IP-based Mobile Game
