Gaming Industry Veteran Monte Singman Joins Andrometa Advisory Board to Lead Global Expansion into the Asia Pacific
Key Points:
- Gaming Industry Veteran: Monte Singman, a 37-year gaming industry veteran instrumental in developing blockbuster titles like EA’s John Madden Football, Capcom’s Street Fighter, and Atari’s Test Drive, joins Andrometa.
- Proven Leader in Global Markets: Monte successfully led teams of 450+ members and negotiated the entry of over 50 mobile games into the Chinese market, including Monument Valley and Toy Blast.
- Strategic Expansion in Asia: Monte’s deep connections in Southeast Asia and expertise in bridging Western gameplay with Chinese monetization models will drive Andrometa’s growth into these key regions.
September 6, 2024 — Andrometa, a leading Web3 entertainment platform, is excited to announce that Monte Singman, a 37-year veteran of the global gaming industry, has joined its advisory board. Monte brings a wealth of expertise in developing some of the industry’s most iconic franchises, including EA’s John Madden Football, Capcom’s Street Fighter, and Atari’s Test Drive. His extensive experience will be a major asset to Andrometa as the company prepares for its next phase of global expansion, especially into the lucrative Chinese and Southeast Asian gaming markets.
Monte Singman’s influence in the gaming industry is well established. Throughout his career, he has played key roles in negotiating over 50 mobile game deals in China, including titles such as Monument Valley, Toy Blast, and Gardenscapes. His unique ability to combine Western gameplay with Chinese-style in-app purchase monetization has made him a sought-after leader for companies looking to enter both the Western and Eastern gaming markets.
At iDreamSky (1119), where he served as VP of International Business Development, Monte helped bring blockbuster mobile games to China, further establishing his position as a leader in the Chinese mobile gaming market. He also formed a strategic partnership with Mail.RU, licensed Sonic Dash to JinKe Culture Industry Co. Ltd., and launched Gordon Ramsay Chef Blast in collaboration with Outplay Entertainment.
“Bringing Monte Singman onto our advisory board is a monumental moment for Andrometa,” said Michael Christine, Co-Founder of Andrometa. “His expertise in bridging the gap between Eastern and Western markets, as well as his extensive gaming industry leadership, will be invaluable as we continue to grow internationally and pursue strategic expansion in Asia.”
Monte’s extensive career highlights his ability to lead global teams and his deep knowledge of gaming market dynamics. He has founded and sold multiple successful ventures, including Zona, Inc., which was acquired by Shanda in 2003, and Radiance Digital Entertainment, which later merged with iDreamSky. Fluent in both Mandarin and English, Monte’s multilingual skills and understanding of both Western and Chinese gaming cultures position him perfectly to guide Andrometa’s efforts in becoming a global powerhouse in the Web3 gaming industry.
Monte continues to shape the future of gaming through advisory roles on multiple boards, mentoring venture capital firms, and serving as an honorary professor at the Shanghai Theatre Academy.
About Andrometa
Andrometa combines immersive gaming, virtual avatar live streaming, and peer-to-peer trading within a privacy-focused, anime-centric universe. In Andrometa, you don’t just play as your character — you become the character. The platform with its own proprietary 3D model standard, allows users to step into the skin of their avatars with lifelike precision. Through Andrometa’s VTubing streaming platform, users can create anonymous video content as their 3D game avatars, offering privacy-conscious creators, introverts, and professionals a safe and engaging way to join the content creation space. Andrometa enables the growth of user-generated content alongside gaming, providing a space where creators can flourish in a dynamic and interconnected digital entertainment ecosystem. Powered by advanced blockchain technology and proprietary AI, the platform offers scalable solutions for onboarding various IPs and developers.
For more information, visit https://www.andrometa.gg.