Singapore-based a leading video game development company, Virtuos announced the acquisition of Los Angeles, USA-based a full-service visual effects (VFX) studio, Beyond FX. The company announced the transaction on March 14, 2024. However, it did not disclose the amount of the transaction.
Purpose of the acquisition by Virtuos
With the latest acquisition, Virtuos expands its portfolio to include real-time VFX, a highly specialized skillset that demands a blend of artistry and technical finesse. Virtuos further commits to supporting the growth of Beyond-FX, the continued development of its artists, as well as providing its unparalleled expertise to clients worldwide.
What the Virtuos official has to add
Dennis Cooper, Regional Director of North America at Virtuos, further said, “We greatly appreciate the addition of Beyond-FX to Virtuos. Keith and his team are undisputedly passionate about their craft, and like us, they are heavily invested in education and developing new technologies. Together with Beyond-FX, our teams at CounterPunch and Virtuos Montreal, we look forward to expanding and deepening the services we offer to our valued partners in North America, our largest market to date.”
What the Beyond FX official has to comment
Keith Guerrette, General Manager of Beyond-FX – a Virtuos Studio, said, “Beyond-FX’s goal today, as it was when we started nearly a decade ago, is to give developers worldwide access to the industry’s best craft and technical VFX artists who work collaboratively as fully integrated members of our clients’ teams. With this vision, we’ve evolved from a small boutique studio in Los Angeles to a multinational business that supports developers across the Americas and Europe. That evolution continues, and we are thrilled to have joined Virtuos. We’ll continue delivering groundbreaking work and fostering exceptional relationships with clients around the world, leveraging Virtuos’ global expertise and network of talented studios.”
He further added, “What’s even more exciting is our shared vision with Virtuos of shaping the future of co-development in gaming. In collaboration with Virtuos’ passionate teams, Beyond-FX will help define a new industry standard focused on providing quality services through strong partnerships, efficiency through flexible collaboration, and the creation of great games by pushing the artistic boundaries of what’s possible in game engines.”
About the company
Keith Guerrette is the founder of Beyond-FX, which was launched in 2015. The firm is one of the best in real-time visual effects for AAA games. Its services span all phases of VFX production, from design to execution and optimization, as a full-service co-development team. The award-winning team of 39 VFX artists at Beyond-FX, which consists of one of the largest pools of highly talented, committed, and experienced VFX artists worldwide, takes great delight in producing immersive, interactive VFX that breathe life into games.
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