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Microsoft buys moderation company Two Hat to keep the Xbox community safe
Microsoft buys moderation company Two Hat to keep the Xbox community safe
"This acquisition will further accelerate our first-party content moderation solutions across gaming."
Oct. 29, 2021
Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds has been acquired by Krafton
Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds has been acquired by Krafton
Unknown Worlds will become Krafton's sixth independent studio.
Oct. 29, 2021
Thunderful acquires Robot Teddy and forms new investment pillar
Thunderful acquires Robot Teddy and forms new investment pillar
The new division aims to "bridge gaps where there is currently a lack of options in the industry."
Oct. 27, 2021
Focus Home acquires Shady Part of Me developer Douze Dixièmes
Focus Home acquires Shady Part of Me developer Douze Dixièmes
The French publisher has made a number of notable acquisitions this year.
Oct. 22, 2021
Sony officially acquires Bluepoint Games after accidentally teasing the deal
Sony officially acquires Bluepoint Games after accidentally teasing the deal
Bluepoint is best known for working on remakes like Demon's Souls (PS5) and Shadow of the Colossus.
Sept. 30, 2021
MyGames acquires hyper-casual studio Mamboo Games for over $2 million
MyGames acquires hyper-casual studio Mamboo Games for over $2 million
"We will effectively scale Mamboo's business and provide them with all the advantages of an open partner environment."
Sept. 20, 2021
Mobile publisher Azur nabs minority stake in app developer Skyrocket for $2.2 million
Mobile publisher Azur nabs minority stake in app developer Skyrocket for $2.2 million
Azur is known for publishing casual titles like Stack Ball and has achieved over 2 billion downloads to-date.
Sept. 16, 2021
Tinybuild will acquihire Deadside developer Bad Pixel for up to $17.1 million
Tinybuild will acquihire Deadside developer Bad Pixel for up to $17.1 million
"We are actively looking at a number of other potential acquihires and larger scale acquisitions."
Sept. 15, 2021
Funcom acquires swathe of properties including Conan and Solomon Kane
Funcom acquires swathe of properties including Conan and Solomon Kane
The Conan Exiles developer wants to start incorporating properties into games in more "innovative ways."
Sept. 14, 2021
1047 Games nets $100 million to expand and support sci-fi shooter Splitgate
1047 Games nets $100 million to expand and support sci-fi shooter Splitgate
The investment round has placed a valuation of $1.5 billion on 1047 Games.
Sept. 14, 2021