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Blacknut and Digital Virgo Join Forces to Scale Premium Cloud Gaming Across Devices and Regions


Paris - July 17, 2025.


With support from Digital Virgo, Blacknut expands its industry-leading cloud gaming service, offering unmatched access to 500+ games of all genres from top publishers—with initial commercial deployments to be announced in LATAM & Africa

Blacknut, the leading cloud gaming platform offering unlimited access to over 500 premium video games, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Digital Virgo, a global expert in payment and monetization strategies for telecom operators and digital services. This collaboration will enable millions of players to enjoy seamless access to what will be the largest cloud gaming catalog available for most regions—unlocking premium, console-quality gaming experiences on any connected device.

Connecting merchants to the Telcos ecosystem is a strategic pillar of Digital Virgo’s global offer. With Blacknut, we’re proud to bring our unique approach and expertise to cloud gaming—leveraging our technical infrastructure and local integrations to ensure seamless distribution, monetization, and user engagement, from acquisition to customer care. This collaboration reflects our shared ambition to scale next-generation digital experiences in high-growth markets.
-Vincent Taradel, Chief Marketing Officer at Digital Virgo

This partnership highlights the trust Blacknut places in Digital Virgo’s local expertise and proven track record in distributing digital services across high-growth markets. By combining Blacknut’s extensive catalog—featuring premium titles and indie gems from top publishers including SNK, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive, and more—with Digital Virgo’s ability to localize, distribute, and monetize digital services at scale, the two companies create a powerful synergy ready to deliver value across new geographies.

We’re thrilled to partner with Digital Virgo, whose experience and local know-how make them the ideal ally to help us grow our global footprint. Cloud gaming is all about accessibility, and together we’re creating seamless entry points for players to dive into amazing games instantly—no downloads, no consoles, just gameplay.
-Olivier Avaro, CEO of Blacknut

With a rapidly expanding catalog and a technology stack designed for performance1, Blacknut brings premium, console-quality gaming to a range of connected devices including mobile, PC, Smart TV, Tablets, set-top boxes, and more. Blacknut subscriptions provide all users with unlimited access to the 500+ strong cloud gaming library, five simultaneously accessible player profiles, and connectivity with up to four bluetooth controllers for multiplayer & co-op games2.

Blacknut and Digital Virgo Join Forces to Scale Premium Cloud Gaming Across Devices and Regions

Through this partnership, Digital Virgo ensures that Blacknut’s cloud gaming service is distributed efficiently and made accessible through regional integrations with direct carrier billing and local marketing partnerships—creating a frictionless user journey, from acquisition to customer care.

The collaboration exemplifies a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality digital entertainment, and marks a significant milestone in making next-generation gaming experiences more inclusive and widely available across emerging regions.

1) Blacknut Cloud Gaming employs a unique public-private cloud infrastructure, for more information please visit www.blacknut.biz/

2) For more details about Blacknut consumer offers, please visit www.blacknut.com

About Blacknut - www.blacknut.com

Blacknut is the world's leading pure player cloud gaming service dedicated to the general public, distributed both Direct to consumers and B2B through ISPs, device manufacturers, OTT services & Media companies. Blacknut offers the largest catalog of premium games with 500+ premium titles carefully selected for the whole family, all included in a monthly subscription. The service is now available across Europe, Asia & North America on a wide range of devices, including mobiles, set-top-boxes and Smart TVs. Blacknut was founded in 2016 by Olivier Avaro (CEO) and is headquartered in Rennes, France, with offices in Paris, Seoul and San Francisco. Blacknut was awarded the Red Herring 2021 Top 100 Winner, in Europe.

About Digital Virgo - www.digitalvirgo.com

Digital Virgo is a key partner of telecom operators worldwide, enabling access to mobile content, entertainment, and commerce through carrier billing and mobile money. Its comprehensive range of solutions bridges merchants and telcos to deliver secure and scalable payment and monetization strategies. With a team of 800 experts, an annual revenue exceeding $400 million, and operations in 50+ countries, Digital Virgo combines extensive reach with local expertise to deliver innovative solutions in the mobile ecosystem. Learn more at digitalvirgo.com

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