Richard Garriott gaming startup adding jobs, moving downtown


Posted: Thu, 12 May 2011 04:54 PM - 15,636 Readers

By: Austin-American Statesman


 Garriott gaming startup moves, will add staff

Social gaming company Portalarium, which was started last year by legendary developer Richard Garriott and partners, has moved to a downtown office and is hiring additional staff.

The company recently moved from its previous home on Garriott's property along Lake Austin to a 1,400-square-foot loft at 704 Congress Ave.

The 12-employee company is hiring for six positions, including web programmer, environmental artist and graphic designer.

Portalarium launched two card games last year on social networks and plans to roll out a collection-based game this summer. Garriott has announced plans for a return-to-form role-playing game in the future.

Portalarium, which raised nearly $1.2 million in angel funding last year, is also in the process of raising a second round of funds.




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