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Shut out of bars by the pandemic, Seattle trivia startup Sporcle finds success with games on Zoom

GeekWire

Aydar credits Zoom’s breakout room feature for being especially well suited for the experience, as it mimics live trivia events and allows people to team up. million people a day were playing games on the site in categories such as sports, geography, music, movies and more. ” Sporcle, which is No.

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After huge growth in 2020, Seattle startup Rec Room raises $10M to expand virtual hangout game

GeekWire

(Rec Room Images). Rec Room , the eponymous Seattle-based development studio behind the virtual hangout/game creator Rec Room, has raised $20 million. This caps off a big year for Rec Room , which has seen a period of explosive growth over the course of the pandemic lockdown.

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Here are all the winners of the 2020 Webby Awards

The Verge

Google came in a close second, with 14 wins, for categories including best navigation and best branded editorial experience. Webby Breakout of the Year: Houseparty. Health & Fitness (Series & Campaigns): Roo High School by R/GA; HBO - Inspiration Room - Diary Readings by Wieden+Kennedy. Here’s the full list of winners.

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