With a rich history of video game creation, Dublin is a hub for gaming companies. The city is home to notable independent development companies and multinational publishing companies that reach millions of players. These are some of the top gaming companies among them.
Top Gaming Companies in Dublin
- Activision Blizzard
- Take-Two Interactive
- Riot Games
- Scopely
- Magic Media
Top Gaming Companies in Dublin
Activision is the publishing company behind the Call of Duty franchise and other popular titles on console and PC. The company has offices and development studios worldwide, including Dublin, where it recruits for tech-focused jobs. Activision is also the parent company of Blizzard, which produces games like World of Warcraft and Overwatch.
Take-Two Interactive is a multinational video game developer and parent company of 2K and Zynga. With an office in Dublin, it develops console and mobile titles, including the popular 2K basketball franchise and Words with Friends, a mobile multiplayer game. Take-Two Interactive has a presence in over 175 countries.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Riot Games is the development company of several multiplayer games, such as League of Legends and Valorant. In addition to publishing, Riot Games hosts several e-sports tournaments for its popular video games.
Scopely is a video game developer based in the United States with a studio in Dublin. The company develops mobile titles on its Playgami tech platform. In 2019, Scopely acquired DIGIT Game Studios after collaborating on a Star Frek mobile title that surpassed revenue expectations.
Magic Media produces assets for video games and other forms of media. For example, it creates 2D and 3D characters and environment renders that are compatible with leading game engines, including Unity and Unreal. Magic Media works with game developers in all genres, including MMOs, FPSs, adventure games and casual games.
