Pocket Gems
Pocket Gems, founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, is a mobile game developer backed by Sequoia Capital and Tencent, known for its popular games Episode, Episode XOXO, and War Dragons.
Company History
Pocket Gems was founded in 2009 and is based in San Francisco. From its inception, the company has focused on developing high-quality, mobile-first games. Some of its early efforts helped define the simulation genre on mobile devices. Over the years, Pocket Gems has grown to over 200 employees and continues to innovate in the gaming industry.
Key Investors
Pocket Gems is backed by major investors, including Sequoia Capital and Tencent. These investments have provided the financial support needed to develop advanced technologies and high-quality gaming experiences.
Proprietary Technology
Pocket Gems has developed its own mobile-first Mantis Engine, which includes 3D and real-time multiplayer capabilities. Early adoption of the Google App Engine has also helped pioneer the company's innovative approach to game development. The Mantis Engine supports visually rich and interactive games such as War Dragons and Episode.
Popular Products
Among Pocket Gems' popular products are Episode, Episode XOXO, and War Dragons. Episode is a mobile storytelling network that allows user choices to influence the story's outcome. Episode XOXO is an interactive storytelling game developed exclusively for Apple Arcade. War Dragons is a 3D real-time strategy game known for its visually stunning graphics and team-based multiplayer gameplay.
Global Reach
Pocket Gems’ games have been downloaded over 325 million times globally. The Episode platform alone has garnered billions of views and millions of active viewers. The company also distributes over 1.7 petabytes of content to users each month, underscoring its large-scale operation and the extensive reach of its products.