2weeks, a game development company, has recently secured $1.25 million in funding for its experimental game called Homestretch Bet. The company’s main goal is to create open web games that can be enjoyed by players and their friends. A16z Speedrun, a venture capital firm, is the lead investor in this funding round, and 2weeks will also be joining the firm’s A16z Speedrun accelerator program. Other notable investors include Anorak Ventures, Blue Heron Ventures, and various figures from the game industry, such as Brendan Iribe, CohhCarnage, Art Min, Nate Mitchell, Nirav Patel, and Jamie Stormbreaker.
The founders of 2weeks are Brandon Dillon and Richard Foge, both of whom have extensive experience in prototyping and development at renowned companies like ArenaNet, Double Fine, Oculus, Santa Monica Studios, and Undead Labs. In a blog post, the founders expressed their gratitude to their backers and emphasized their core pillars of rapid prototyping, experimentation, and working in public. They believe that the funding will greatly accelerate the development and deployment of more experimental games on the open web.
One of the key advantages of 2weeks’ games is that they can be played without the need for app installations, specific software, or high-end devices. The games are designed to deliver pure, unadulterated gaming fun as soon as they are ready. The company values public testing and real-time feedback as it allows them to focus on refining players’ favorite experiments and turning them into fantastic games.
The founders of 2weeks also highlighted the company’s lightning-fast development process, unmatched flexibility, and freedom to experiment. They mentioned that they have several innovative prototype web-based games in the pipeline, with Homestretch Bet being the first experiment they released a few weeks ago. Players can expect more exciting games from 2weeks in the near future.
Overall, 2weeks’ partnership with GamesBeat, a gaming media platform, is a testament to their commitment to engaging with their audience through customized games. This collaboration allows gamers to interact with GamesBeat content in a more immersive and entertaining way. With the recent funding, 2weeks is well-positioned to continue pushing boundaries in game development and delivering unique gaming experiences on the open web.