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Aonic sinks $10 million into Richie Games developer Mega Fortuna
Aonic sinks $10 million into Richie Games developer Mega Fortuna
The investment includes the option to purchase the Turkish company for $70 million.
Jan. 15, 2025
Report: Ex-Annapurna Interactive staff taking charge of Take-Two's Private Division label
Report: Ex-Annapurna Interactive staff taking charge of Take-Two's Private Division label
The unannounced studio is reportedly now in charge of games from the former label, including the Kerbal Space Program franchise and Game Freak's mysterious new project.
Jan. 8, 2025
Reforged Studios acquires Yellow Lab Games
Reforged Studios acquires Yellow Lab Games
Reforged Studios has acquired South African developer Yellow Lab Games.
Dec. 5, 2024
Tencent grabs majority stake in Chinese studio Kuro Games
Tencent grabs majority stake in Chinese studio Kuro Games
The conglomerate now holds a 51.4 percent controlling stake in the Wuthering Waves developer.
Dec. 3, 2024
FromSoftware parent Kadokawa confirms buyout interest from Sony
FromSoftware parent Kadokawa confirms buyout interest from Sony
FromSoftware and Spike Chunsoft's parent company Kadokawa has confirmed that Sony has issued a letter of intent to acqu…
Nov. 20, 2024
Update: Sony working to acquire FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa
Update: Sony working to acquire FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa
A potential deal could see Elden Ring become a first-party PlayStation franchise.
Nov. 19, 2024
Microsoft interested in more M&A, Spencer says
Microsoft interested in more M&A, Spencer says
Microsoft still has an eye on potential games-related acquisitions, particularly in mobile or in places that could add …
Nov. 13, 2024
Raid: Shadow Legends dev Plarium acquired by Modern Times Group
Raid: Shadow Legends dev Plarium acquired by Modern Times Group
MTG spent $620 million to buy Plarium and 'significantly accelerate our ambition to build a strong ecosystem that can support gaming companies.'
Nov. 13, 2024
Modern Times Group to acquire Plarium for $620m
Modern Times Group to acquire Plarium for $620m
Modern Times Group is set to acquire Raid: Shadow Legends developer Plarium from previous owner Aristocrat Leisure Limi…
Nov. 12, 2024
Amplitude Studios regains independence from Sega
Amplitude Studios regains independence from Sega
Sega Europe has announced that it's parting ways with Amplitude Studios, which is regaining its independence following …
Nov. 8, 2024
Supercell acquires UK mobile studio Space Ape Games
Supercell acquires UK mobile studio Space Ape Games
The London-based developer is known for working on titles like Beatstar and Transformers: Earth Wars.
Nov. 5, 2024
Supercell acquires Space Ape
Supercell acquires Space Ape
Supercell increased its investment in Space Ape, acquiring the London-based studio.
Nov. 4, 2024