Former Rockstar Co-Founder's Latest Venture Takes the Tech World by Storm

Dan Houser, the co-founder of Rockstar Games, has recently launched a new cross-media company called Absurd Ventures. With a track record of success in helming franchises such as Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, Houser's venture has garnered attention from the gaming industry. However, some gamers expressed disappointment over his investment in blockchain games company, Revolving Games, in late 2022. Throughout his over 20 years at Rockstar Games, Houser held various positions, including head writer and executive producer, and even provided voice work for several games. Although the reasons for his departure from Rockstar Games in 2020 are undisclosed, Houser has continued to invest in ventures related to gaming and entertainment.

Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, has announced the launch of his new media company, Absurd Ventures. The company aims to create original intellectual property across various platforms and formats, with a focus on storytelling. The announcement was accompanied by a cryptic trailer featuring bizarre imagery reminiscent of the Max Payne games, including breakdancing zombies and old protest footage. Houser's previous announcement in 2021 revealed that he would be serving as creative director for a studio named Absurd Ventures in Games, but the new company seems to have a broader focus on multiple media channels. Absurd Ventures may be looking to follow in the footsteps of companies like Sony and HBO by creating properties that exist across various formats.

Gamers are eagerly anticipating the next move from Absurd Ventures, as the company's plans for the future remain a mystery. With the co-creator of such a legendary franchise at the helm, it's possible that Absurd Ventures could pose a significant challenge to Grand Theft Auto 6 and other major players in the gaming industry. Only time will tell what the future holds for this promising new company.