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Tencent sinks more cash into Playground Games founder's new studio
Tencent sinks more cash into Playground Games founder's new studio
Lighthouse Games was established by Gavin Raeburn in 2022 and is currently working on a racing franchise.
June 4, 2025
Scopely officially closes $3.5 billion acquisition of Niantic's games business
Scopely officially closes $3.5 billion acquisition of Niantic's games business
Savvy Games Group subsidiary Scopely has revealed it's officially closed the $3.5 billion acquisition of Niantic's game…
June 3, 2025
Winking Studios announces proposed acquisition of Mineloader
Winking Studios announces proposed acquisition of Mineloader
Outsourcing and development firm Winking Studios has announced the proposed acquisition of Shanghai-based studio Minelo…
May 30, 2025
Voldex acquires Roblox title Brookhaven
Voldex acquires Roblox title Brookhaven
User-generated content (UGC) studio Voldex has acquired the Roblox life simulation game Brookhaven.
May 30, 2025
Paradox acquires Haemimont Games
Paradox acquires Haemimont Games
Paradox Interactive has acquired Bulgarian developer Haemimont Games for an undisclosed amount.
May 30, 2025
Blind Squirrel Games acquires Distributed Development
Blind Squirrel Games acquires Distributed Development
Blind Squirrel Games has acquired Colombian-based studio, Distributed Development.
May 30, 2025
Jumpship co-founder reacquires studio from Thunderful
Jumpship co-founder reacquires studio from Thunderful
Jumpship co-founder Dino Patti has reacquired the studio following layoffs at Thunderful last November, in addition to …
May 30, 2025
MTG closes $620m acquisition of Plarium
MTG closes $620m acquisition of Plarium
Modern Times Group has completed its $620 million acquisition of Plarium from its previous owner, Aristocrat Leisure Li…
May 30, 2025
Niantic reportedly in talks to sell video game business in $3.5bn deal with Scopely
Niantic reportedly in talks to sell video game business in $3.5bn deal with Scopely
Pokémon Go developer Niantic is reportedly considering selling its video game portfolio to Savvy Games Group subsidiary…
May 30, 2025
Sumo Group sells publishing business Secret Mode for undisclosed sum
Sumo Group sells publishing business Secret Mode for undisclosed sum
Sumo Group has sold its publishing business, Secret Mode, for an unknown sum to Emona Capital and Secret Mode's current…
May 30, 2025
Rockstar Games acquires Video Games Deluxe, now known as Rockstar Australia
Rockstar Games acquires Video Games Deluxe, now known as Rockstar Australia
Rockstar Games has acquired Sydney-based developer Video Games Deluxe, rebranding it to Rockstar Australia.
May 30, 2025
Scopely acquires Pokémon Go developer Niantic in deal worth $3.5bn
Scopely acquires Pokémon Go developer Niantic in deal worth $3.5bn
Pokémon Go developer Niantic has agreed to be acquired by Savvy Games Group subsidiary Scopely.
May 30, 2025