A decade of pioneering cloud gaming, empowering partners worldwide, and bringing premium games to players on every screen.
Blacknut celebrates its 10-year anniversary in 2026, marking a decade of innovation, growth, and leadership in the evolution of cloud gaming. The milestone also celebrates the people behind the company whose passion, expertise, and relentless drive to innovate have supported Blacknut's journey over the past decade.
Founded in 2016 with a vision to make premium gaming accessible to everyone, Blacknut has grown from an ambitious technology pioneer into one of the industry's most trusted cloud gaming platforms. Over the past ten years, the company has supported the growth of the cloud gaming ecosystem through strategic partnerships with publishers, telecommunications operators, device manufacturers, smart TV platforms, internet service providers, and media brands around the world. Throughout this journey, Blacknut's teams have continuously reimagined what cloud gaming can be, combining technological innovation with a relentless focus on delivering value for players and partners alike.
Today, Blacknut reaches players in more than 65 countries across MENA, APAC, LATAM, and North America, offering access to a catalog of over 1,000 premium games through more than 150 licensing partnerships and a growing network of distribution partners across telecom, connected TV, retail, and consumer electronics ecosystems. What began as a bold vision to remove barriers to gaming has evolved into a global platform connecting players, publishers, and distribution partners through a seamless cloud gaming experience.
Ten years ago, we believed gaming should be as accessible as streaming music or video. That vision remains unchanged, but the scale of what we've achieved together with our partners has exceeded anything we could have imagined. This anniversary is not only a celebration of Blacknut's journey, but also of the talented people who have built the company every step of the way. It is also a celebration of the publishers, operators, manufacturers, and technology partners who have joined us to build this cloud gaming industry. We are proud to be one of the pillars of this ecosystem and even more excited about what comes next.
– Olivier Avaro, CEO of Blacknut
Over the past decade, Blacknut has consistently pushed the boundaries of cloud gaming. Powered by teams committed to continuous innovation, its platform allows partners launch and scale gaming services without having to manage the complexities of game distribution and infrastructure themselves. From its early deployments with telecommunications operators to its expansion across smart TVs, connected devices, retail channels, and OEM ecosystems, Blacknut has remained focused on delivering frictionless gaming experiences to players wherever they are.
The company's growth has been driven by a commitment to innovation and accessibility. In recent years, Blacknut has expanded its presence across leading Smart TV ecosystems, becoming natively available on major platforms including LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, Google TV, Android TV, Titan OS, Amazon Fire TV, Whale TV, VIDAA, VIZIO, and others. Behind these milestones is a culture of continuous innovation, with Blacknut's engineering, product, and partner teams working hand-in-hand to bring cloud gaming to more screens and more players than ever before. Through these partnerships, Blacknut has transformed the living room into one of gaming's fastest-growing destinations, reaching more than 100 million compatible TV devices worldwide.
Launched in April 2025, the Blacknut companion app allows any Blacknut player to turn their smartphone into a bluetooth controller. The virtual controller screen is compatible with SmartTVs, computers, and more.
Blacknut has also continued to evolve its business model and content offerings. The company has pioneered new distribution formats, including day-one game releases, exclusive partner initiatives, single-game subscriptions, ad-supported experiences, and innovative retail and operator bundles designed to help partners unlock new sources of engagement and revenue. Through collaborations with leading publishers and global brands, Blacknut has demonstrated that cloud gaming can serve as a powerful distribution channel for both established franchises and emerging titles.
Over the years, Blacknut has built strong relationships with many of the gaming industry's most respected publishers, including Ubisoft, Square Enix, Take-Two Interactive, SNK, Focus Entertainment, tinyBuild, Team17, Gameloft, Outright Games, Nacon, Tate Multimedia, Konami, and many others, bringing hundreds of beloved franchises and premium experiences to players around the world. The platform has become a launch partner for an increasing number of day-one releases, providing publishers with new opportunities to reach audiences instantly across multiple devices and markets. At the same time, Blacknut has worked closely with leading telecommunications operators, internet service providers, Smart TV manufacturers, OEMs, and technology partners to establish cloud gaming as a compelling consumer service and a valuable business opportunity.
One of Blacknut's greatest achievements over the last decade has been building an ecosystem that creates value for every stakeholder in the gaming industry. We've worked hand-in-hand with world-class publishers, distribution partners, device manufacturers, and operators to allow games to reach new audiences across new screens. This success has also been driven by the incredible collaboration between our internal teams, whose expertise and commitment have enabled us to keep innovating while delivering for our partners around the world. As cloud gaming continues to evolve, we're seeing stronger interest than ever from partners looking to leverage gaming as a driver of engagement, retention, and growth. The opportunities ahead are tremendous.
– Nabil Laredj, VP of New Business & Licensing at Blacknut.
Throughout its journey, Blacknut has demonstrated that cloud gaming is not simply a technology innovation, but a sustainable distribution model capable of creating value across the entire gaming ecosystem. By combining premium content, global distribution, and a partner-first approach, the company has contributed to making cloud gaming a mainstream component of the modern entertainment landscape.
As cloud gaming continues to mature, Blacknut remains committed to helping shape its future. With a decade of experience, a global partner network, a robust content ecosystem, and a relentless focus on innovation, supported by teams that continue to challenge conventions and explore new possibilities, the company is uniquely positioned to drive the next chapter of cloud gaming growth.
Ten years is an important milestone, but we see it as the beginning rather than the destination. Cloud gaming is becoming an increasingly important part of how games are discovered, distributed, and enjoyed. Our mission remains the same: to make great games accessible everywhere while allowing our partners to unlock the full potential of gaming. What gives me the greatest confidence for the future is our team and our partners, whose passion, ingenuity, and ambition continue to push our industry forward every day.
– Olivier Avaro, CEO Blacknut
As it enters its second decade, Blacknut remains focused on expanding its global footprint, strengthening its ecosystem of publishers and partners, advancing cloud gaming technology, and creating new ways for players around the world to instantly access premium gaming experiences. Building on ten years of innovation, collaboration, and growth, and inspired by the people who have made that journey possible, Blacknut is ready to continue to define the future of gaming for the decade ahead.