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May 28, 2025
By Stavros Lee & Greg Reisdorf - Oncade Founders

Oncade: Empowering Communities, Reshaping Gaming Distribution

We're excited to announce the launch of Oncade, a revolutionary platform that empowers game developers to distribute their games without platform fees while building a community of dedicated fans.

Oncade: Empowering Communities, Reshaping Gaming Distribution

Oncade: Empowering Communities, Reshaping Gaming Distribution

Oncade Raises $4M to Launch Community-Led Game Distribution Platform

Building a future where value flows back to the creators and studios grow through authentic connections and sustainable economics

Oncade, a new community-driven platform built to increase studio revenue through strengthening player engagement, today announced a $4 million seed round led by a16z CSX, with participation from visionary founders and a network of industry leaders.

Oncade is revolutionizing the game distribution model by shifting from the traditional one-sided platform struggle to a direct-to-consumer, off-platform game store powered by community engagement. By bypassing the crushing 30% platform fees, Oncade gives studios the power to reclaim control over their margins and transform their communities into powerful sales channels that drive pre-sales, wishlist growth, and revenue.

“In gaming, the value distribution is broken. The people driving value - studios, players, creators, and communities - aren’t earning their proper share of the financial rewards," said Greg Reisdorf, Co-Founder of Oncade. "We’re here to change that.”

Why Oncade Is Different
The video game industry is broken. Studios leave vital revenue on the table by not activating the communities already advocating for their games. Traditional discovery methods are failing, such as paid ads, algorithmic feeds, and influencer marketing. Acquisition costs have soared, platforms demand high fees, yet throttle your reach, and the endless demand for fresh content drains resources without growing player bases.

Oncade’s easy-to-use solution helps studios increase revenue and mobilize their communities through a more efficient, aligned, and scalable path to success. It simplifies the creation and sale of new items players want at significantly lower fees than traditional app stores through their unique off-platform game store approach. Backed by a stablecoin protocol, the platform enables developers and players to create, sell, and earn as affiliates, fostering a thriving, participatory ecosystem.

Oncade Offers Developers

  • Advanced Payments: Say goodbye to delayed payments and 30% platform fees, as Oncade uses modern payment rails and stablecoins to deliver real-time revenue.
  • Direct-to-Consumer Game Stores: Launch your branded storefront, bypassing the high platform fees, and keep more of your earnings. Reach players directly through trusted community-driven channels.
  • Community-Powered Presales & Wishlists Growth: Turn your community into a sales engine. Drive early interest, boost wishlists, and generate revenue.
  • LiveOps Tools for Player Engagement: Keep your players engaged with real-time updates, events, and rewards, all easily managed through Oncade’s integrated LiveOps suite.
  • Instant Global Payments: Reward your players instantly with stablecoin-powered payouts, creating a seamless and engaging experience across borders.

Developers Offer Communities

  • Community-Led Distribution: Players can become affiliates, earning directly for every sale they drive—no middlemen, no gatekeepers.
  • Creator Economies for All: Players can create and sell in-game items, cosmetics, and more, unlocking new revenue streams and deeper engagement.

Why Now
Two seismic shifts make Oncade’s vision inevitable:

  • Global Payments Revolution: Stablecoins and instant payment infrastructure now allow players worldwide to be rewarded instantly, breaking down historic barriers.
  • Proven Power of Player Economies: Games like CS:GO, Roblox, and Fortnite have demonstrated unmistakably that when players create and earn, they stick around. This powerful model was previously reserved for industry giants, but Oncade makes it accessible to every studio.

Built by Veterans, Backed by Visionaries
Oncade’s founding team brings over 35 years of experience across AAA studios, live service games, and creator platforms. With backing from A16Z CSX and a network of industry leaders, the company is poised to reshape how games grow, scale, and thrive.

  • Stavros Lee – ex‑EA & Activision, OUYA head of engineering, mobile director at Razer; shipped software to billions at Meta and Coinbase.
  • Greg Reisdorf – 13 years leading multiplayer on Call of Duty, stewarding $10 B+ in lifetime gaming revenue.

“We’re not just building a platform—we’re building a movement,” said Stavros Lee, Co-Founder of Oncade. “The next era of gaming belongs to empowered communities and collaborative studios.”

Launching soon? Tired of rising acquisition costs and stagnant engagement? Join the community-led distribution revolution. Visit oncade.xyz and @OncadeX on X to see how Oncade can transform your game’s growth.

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