SayGames to Invest $30 Million in Global Studios; Bit Odd, Led by Lasse Louhento, Secures €17 Million for Upcoming Title

SayGames, a cross-platform games publisher, has announced plans to invest up to $30 million in gaming studios globally over the next three years. In a separate development, Finnish mobile developer Bit Odd has secured €17 million in a funding round led by Griffin Gaming Partners. This investment will support Bit Odd's development of an upcoming free-to-play multiplayer title. Lasse Louhento, the CEO of Bit Odd and the creator of 'Clash of Clans,' aims to redefine mobile gaming with emotional and creative elements, as highlighted by the recent funding success of €17 million, which is part of a broader trend in the gaming industry focused on innovative design and player engagement.