Smilegate participated as an official panelist at the 'Luminaries: Dan Houser's Absurd Ventures' special session during the Tribeca Festival 2026 Storytelling Summit to discuss its global creative partnership with Dan Houser.

New York, USA

Who

Smilegate, Absurd Ventures, Dan Houser, Lee Jae, Lazlow

What

When

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:59:19 GMT · 1h 54m ago

Where

New York, USA ·

Why

Smilegate participated to share its vision for collaboration with Dan Houser and Absurd Ventures on bold and original stories.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Smilegate, a global publisher, is partnering with Dan Houser's Absurd Ventures, known for 'Grand Theft Auto', to develop a new AAA open-world action-adventure game based on the 'A Better Paradise' IP. This collaboration aims to cultivate new original stories on a global stage, potentially leading to a significant new game title.

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https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/22793/smilegate-shares-vision-with-absurd-ventures-at-tribeca-festival
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