Ex-NetEase Exec's Fund Backs Star Wars Game with $100M

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] · 2026-05-12 17:50

A new investment group, GreaterThan Group, has raised $100 million to fund video game projects. The group, founded by a former NetEase executive, is backing "Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic" and a new shooter game from David Vonderhaar, former design director for Black Ops. The funding aims to support creators working on their dream projects. AI

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for a new investment group in the gaming industry. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.1]

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Newsworthiness bucket: Research; Significant funding round for a new investment group in the gaming industry. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.1]
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