Genpop Interactive is a game development studio founded by Michael ‘BloodPop’ Tucker, a Grammy-winning songwriter and producer known for working with artists such as Lady Gaga and Beyoncé. The studio draws from decades of experience in game development, design, AI, and music production.
The studio has a team of over 25 developers who have worked across dozens of top-grossing and critically acclaimed titles, including League of Legends, Halo Infinite, Call of Duty, Magic Arena, Minecraft, and many more. The studio is a global consortium of top-tier software engineers, game designers, artists, and competitive gamers with the united goal of spawning an original next-gen team shooter.
Genpop Interactive is working on AAA games focusing on "music, fashion, and gaming culture." The studio’s first game will be a third-person shooter featuring "novel movement and combat mechanics." The developers at Genpop all work remotely.
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Bloodpop Created 'Genpop Interactive' to Mix Gaming with Pop Culture
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