In recent years, the gaming industry has emerged as a dominant force in the global tech landscape, proving that gaming companies are not only viable contenders but often surpass their non-gaming counterparts. Take for example the rise of Fortnite, a battle royale game where players around the world compete against each other in real-time. This game was so successful that Netflix, a subscription-based streaming service, famously wrote an open letter to its shareholders admitting that it was competing and losing to retain users’ screen time from Fortnite.
Gaming companies with their innovation, creativity, and adaptability are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of technology. And with the rise of virtual reality and blockchain technology, the gaming industry is quickly evolving, setting examples for other tech companies to follow. So, for many people working in the gaming industry is always a dream as it often comes with a sense of stability and fulfillment that other sectors lack.
In this article today, we list down 10 of the top gaming companies in the USA that are currently hiring and can be a great choice for anyone looking to get into the gaming industry. So, whether you are a fresher looking for a job or a sourcer helping your clients find their dream job, this list will come in handy.
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Best Gaming companies in the USA
- Activision Blizzard
- Epic Games
- Iron Galaxy Studios
- Ubisoft
- Gameloft
- Jam City
- Bungie
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- Bonfire Studios
- ArenaNet LLC
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Location: Santa Monica, California
One of the largest gaming companies in the world, known for producing popular franchises such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Diablo. The company was acquired by Microsoft in Jan of 2022, for an estimated $68.7 billion in an all-cash deal. Activision Blizzard is constantly innovating and the community expects big things from it as it is now acquired by Microsoft. Activision Blizzard is currently hiring and currently has over 90 open positions in different fields.
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Location: Cary, North Carolina
Best known for creating Fortnite, a popular battle royale game that has become a cultural phenomenon, Epic Games also rose as a major player in the development of game development tools and engines. However, Epic game is not without controversies, its faceoff with Apple began in August 2020 when Epic Games introduced a direct payment system in Fortnite, bypassing Apple’s App Store payment system and 30% commission. In response, Apple removed Fortnite from the App store. Both companies took a hard stand on their policies and Epic Games has yet to return to Apple since then. But despite these issues, Epic games made a gross revenue of 6,269.4 million dollars in 2022 and is projected to surpass that in 2023, so if you are a tech enthusiast and looking to launch your career, working for Epic Games can be an exciting prospect.
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Location: Chicago, Illinois
Iron Galaxy Studios is another all-American video game company that was founded in 2008. The company is known for its work on various titles, including fighting games, and action-adventure games. Notable projects include Killer Instinct, Divekick, and assisting with the development of titles like Skyrim for Nintendo Switch and Diablo III for consoles. The company is currently invested heavily in game development and has over 30 new open positions to check out.
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Location: San Francisco, California
Ubisoft is a French video game company founded in 1986 and is well known for developing and publishing a wide range of popular games across various genres. Ubisoft’s footprint in the gaming industry is unprecedented and the company is constantly innovating and bringing new technology into the gaming scene. Some of the notable franchises that Ubisoft has under its umbrella include titles like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Just Dance, and Tom Clancy’s series, such as Rainbow Six and The Division.
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Location: San Francisco, California
Gameloft is a French video game developer and publisher founded in 1999, specializing in mobile games for smartphones and tablets. Gameloft currently has over 190 games in its portfolio across various genres including fan favorites like Dragon Mania Legend, Asphalt, Modern Combat, Dungeon Hunter, and other licensed games based on popular franchises like Disney, Marvel, and DC Comics. So, if you want to be a part of this vibrant team, consider checking out all their open positions.
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Location: Culver City, California
Jam City is an American video game developer and publisher founded in 2010 and specializes in mobile game and console game development, particularly in the casual and social gaming genres. They are known for creating popular titles such as Cookie Jam, Panda Pop, and licensed games based on well-known franchises like Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery and Disney Emoji Blitz. Jam city has taken the free-to-play game genres to a whole new level and with the support of a strong development team (which includes ex-employee from my space and 20th Century Fox) Jam City can be a great company to propagate your career.
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Location: Bellevue, Washington
Bungie started as a company in a one-bedroom apartment in 1991, but quickly gained massive success after groundbreaking franchises like Halo and Destiny which many would argue have created the genre of first-person shooting games. Bungie initially started as a Macintosh game developer, but was acquired by Microsoft in 2000 and is now focused on creating Xbox exclusive titles. The company is currently hiring and has over 46 open positions for you to check out.
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Location: Burbank, California
Warner Bros. Discovery game company is a division of the media giant, Warner Bros, whom we all know and love. However, the gaming division is focused on developing and publishing interactive entertainment experiences, including video games and mobile apps, based on popular franchises and other original intellectual properties which are owned by Warner Bros. The company has a series of highly popular titles under its belt, which includes Mortal Kombat and Batman: Arkham.
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Location: Irvine, California
Bonfire Studios is a video game development company in the United States. The company was founded in 2016 by a group of industry veterans, including former employees of Blizzard Entertainment and Zynga. Bonfire Studios is focused on creating original multiplayer games, with a strong emphasis on community engagement. The company is filled with talents from all over the world, with game developers, UX designers, and VFX artists to mention a few. Although Bonfire Studios is yet to announce what they are currently working on, given the formidable pool of talent they possess, paired with aggressive hiring, it is safe to say, we can expect big things from this gaming company.
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Location: Bellevue, Washington
ArenaNet LLC is a video game development company based in Bellevue, Washington. The company was founded in 2000 by a group of game industry veterans and is best known for creating the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) Guild Wars. ArenaNet’s focus is on creating immersive, story-driven online experiences that emphasize player choice and agency. The company is currently working on an undisclosed online fantasy RPG game that is powered by unreal engine 5. There is a constant hiring process taking place within the company which you can check out.
Final words
The United States is home to a thriving video game industry, with a wide range of companies producing games for players of all ages and interests. From industry giants like Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft to smaller independent studios like Bonfire Studios and ArenaNet LLC, these companies are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in gaming, and creating experiences that entertain, challenge, and inspire players around the world. With a growing emphasis on online and social gameplay, and the continued development of virtual and augmented reality technologies, the future of the gaming industry in the United States looks brighter than ever, so if you are a fresher or a sourcer considering getting into the industry, this list can be a good starting point for you to check out. You can also check out our other articles by clicking here.
