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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
Krafton acquires $14m controlling stake in Indian studio Nautilus Mobile
Krafton acquires $14m controlling stake in Indian studio Nautilus Mobile
Krafton has acquired a controlling stake in Indian gaming studio Nautilus Mobile for $14 million.
May 30, 2025
QA firm TestFly acquires Brazilian testing company Red Cerberus
QA firm TestFly acquires Brazilian testing company Red Cerberus
TestFly, a self-described "leading provider of strategic and innovative quality assurance testing solutions" for the ga…
May 30, 2025
Polygon sold to Valnet, editorial staff hit with layoffs
Polygon sold to Valnet, editorial staff hit with layoffs
Video game and pop culture website Polygon has been acquired by The Gamer and Game Rant owner Valnet, with numerous lon…
May 30, 2025
Zugalu Entertainment acquires Crimson Herring Studios
Zugalu Entertainment acquires Crimson Herring Studios
Independent video game studio Zugalu Entertainment has acquired Crimson Herring Studios, with the latter now set to ope…
May 30, 2025
Tripledot Studios acquires AppLovin's mobile games business for $800 million
Tripledot Studios acquires AppLovin's mobile games business for $800 million
Tripledot Studios has acquired AppLovin's games portfolio for $800 million.
May 30, 2025