MONTREAL, QC – Valnet Inc., a leading global digital publishing and media investment company, is proud to announce the acquisition of Fextralife.com.
The site was founded 12 years ago by a team of dedicated gamers and is now renowned for its in-depth game guides, wikis, breaking news, and video content tailored to gamers worldwide.
This acquisition strengthens Valnet’s gaming portfolio, which includes Game Rant, TheGamer, DualShockers, Hardcore Gamer, OpenCritic, and the newly added Fextralife.
The portfolio under Valnet’s gaming division, known as The Odyssey Group, now collectively reaches over 1.2 billion users annually.
About Fextralife
Fextralife has been a cornerstone of the gaming community for over a decade, building a reputation as an invaluable resource for gamers.
With its comprehensive guides, active gamer forums, and a strong community-driven ethos, which includes extensive game-specific wikis, Fextralife complements The Odyssey Group’s mission to enhance the gaming experience for players everywhere.
Fextralife also delivers gaming content to a passionate following of social media users with more than 2 million followers across its social, video, and streaming-based accounts.
“We are extremely humbled and excited about the journey ahead for Fextralife and Valnet’s market-leading gaming portfolio of renowned brands. Strategic acquisitions have always been an important driver of our growth story, and we remain committed to our strategy, as ultimately, Valnet is a great home for great digital media brands,” said Rony Arzoumanian, Head of M&A at Valnet, Inc.
The Odyssey Group: Building For The Future Of Gaming
The Odyssey Group, Valnet’s dedicated gaming division, aims to become the most prominent content publisher in the gaming industry. Our mission is to create the world’s largest engaged & logged-in audience repository of more than 100M+ users through wiki, guide, and editorial offerings.
Focused on delivering insightful, helpful, and engaging content for gamers, the division provides high-quality content through guides, original features, breaking news, databases, gaming tools, and aggregated reviews through its recent acquisition of OpenCritic.com.
Each site within the group is independently operated by passionate editorial teams with a strong emphasis on authenticity and first-hand gaming experience.
In 2024, the Odyssey Group’s portfolio of recognizable gaming brands served over 900 million readers. From exclusive stories and original reporting to insightful guides, the group has established itself as a trusted name in the gaming community, embodying its motto: “By gamers, for gamers.”
About Valnet Inc.
Founded in 2012, Valnet Inc. is a global digital publishing and media investment company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle, and travel.
Valnet specializes in acquiring, operating, and growing properties that hold strategic importance in their respective markets. As a global company, we operate offices in Montreal, Miami, New York City, Virginia, and Halifax. We work with journalists, reporters, and other contributors who are experts in their respective fields.
Every year, Valnet’s content experts attend hundreds of industry events worldwide, produce thousands of exclusive articles and videos, and engage in community-based social good endeavors.
Valnet uses industry-leading proprietary technology, software, and tools to deliver the best content value for its global audiences.
Learn more about the Valnet gaming portfolio at Odyssey Group.
