synopsis: Bigpoint GmbH, the worldwide leader in browser-based video games, announced the acquisition of Radon Labs, an award-winning game development studio that recently filed for bankruptcy due to financial concerns.

synopsis: ZeniMax Media Inc., parent company of noted game publisher Bethesda Softworks, announced it has acquired a European development studio, MachineGames™, based in Uppsala, Sweden.

synopsis: ZeniMax Media Inc., parent company of noted game publisher Bethesda Softworks, announced it has acquired Tango Gameworks, the development shop founded and run by Shinji Mikami. Best known as the creator of the Resident Evil series, Mikami is a 20-year veteran of the industry who has developed numerous award-winning titles.

synopsis: ZeniMax Media Inc., parent company of noted game publisher Bethesda Softworks, today announced it has completed the acquisition of veteran game developer Arkane Studios.

synopsis: DNA Dynamics, Inc has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Slam Productions Limited, one of the top 100 most successful game studios in the world. Slam creates Games and Apps for Mobile Devices and handheld consoles using our proprietary Rapid Application Development tool, The Slam Engine.

synopsis: Gazillion Entertainment has agreed to sell its rights in the development of the LEGO® Universe massively-multiplayer online game to the LEGO Group, the publisher of the game.

synopsis: bitHeads, inc., an award-winning custom software application development company, has announced the acquisition of Bedlam Games, a developer of frontline console games.

synopsis: bitHeads, inc., an award-winning custom software application development company, has announced the acquisition of Playbrains Inc., an indie game studio that creates downloadable games for Microsoft XBLA, Sony PSN and iOS and Android devices.

synopsis: Cosmi has announced the acquisition of Chaska, Minnesota-based ValuSoft, the PC value line of THQ Inc. The combination will make the new ValuSoft+Cosmi venture the second largest U.S. Retail Publisher of PC Games in units sold and the #1 Retail Publisher in the Value Software Category by units sold.

synopsis: Z2Live, creators of genre defining, free-to-play social games for mobile devices, announced the acquisition of Big Sandwich Games, an independent full-service game development studio based in Vancouver, BC. The Big Sandwich Games team will create the foundation of the newly formed Z2Live Games Vancouver.

synopsis: Kabam™, a leading developer of hardcore social games, announced that it has acquired Fearless Studios, an independent game development studio led by award-winning writer and game director Haden Blackman and technology leader Cedrick Collomb.

synopsis: Sony Computer Entertainment announced that leading game developer and long-time partner Sucker Punch Productions, creators of the top-selling Sly Cooper and inFamous franchises, joins the global development operation of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios.

synopsis: UltiZen Games Limited, a leading China game developer announced the acquisition of Red Entertainment Corporation Limited, a leading Japanese game developer renowned for its expertise in the creation of popular game Intellectual properties.

synopsis: MumboJumbo, a leading developer and publisher of premium casual games, announced its recent acquisition of Hot Lava, a Russian-based casual games developer. Hot Lava CEO, Matt Lichtenwalter, will join the MumboJumbo executive team as its new Vice President of Product Development.

synopsis: British publisher Digital Jesters has come in the form of a $5 million investment being made by US firm Myriad Interactive in a new company, The DJ Group, which is taking over the Digital Jesters name.

synopsis: Driftwood Ventures, Inc. announced that on September 12, 2008 it completed the previously announced merger of a subsidiary of Driftwood with Zoo Games, Inc. (formerly Greenscreen Interactive Software, Inc.). Upon the completion of the merger, Zoo Games became a wholly-owned subsidiary and the sole operations of Driftwood.

synopsis: GreenScreen Interactive Software, a new global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, has completed the acquisition of ZOO Digital Publishing.

synopsis: GreenScreen Interactive Software, a new global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, completed the acquisition of independent publisher, Destination Software, Inc.

synopsis: Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. announced the formation of Rockstar New England through the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Andover, MA-based Mad Doc Software, one of the premier independent development studios in North America.

synopsis: THQ Inc. announced plans to acquire Big Huge Games, a leading development studio focused on the Role-Playing-Game genre, a multi-billion dollar market segment.

synopsis: Bigpoint GmbH, the worldwide leader in browser-based video games, announced the acquisition of Radon Labs, an award-winning game development studio that recently filed for bankruptcy due to financial concerns.

synopsis: Bigpoint, an international leader in online games, is immediately taking over the entire production team of the internationally successful development studio 49Games. More than 40 full-time employees will now become part of Bigpoint's international team and will be developing online games instead of console titles.

synopsis: Bigpoint GmbH, a worldwide leader in online gaming platforms, announced that Summit Partners and TA Associates have signed definitive documentation to invest $350 million to recapitalize the company and position it for continued strong global growth. TA Associates and Summit Partners jointly will own a controlling share of Bigpoint.

synopsis: Bigpoint GmbH, the worldwide leader in browser-based video games, announced the acquisition of Radon Labs, an award-winning game development studio that recently filed for bankruptcy due to financial concerns.

synopsis: Zhejiang Daily Media Group, a Hangzhou-based state-controlled media company acquires Hangzhou Bianfeng Network Technology, a casual game company for approximately $500 million. Bianfeng operates www.gameabc.com, a portal that provides users with a variety of casual games, including card games, board games, mahjong, and simple arcade games.

synopsis: Electronic Arts Inc. announced an agreement to acquire PopCap Games, a leading provider of games for mobile phones, tablets, PCs and social network sites. With blockbuster titles like Plants vs. Zombies, Bejeweled, and Zuma, and a proven ability to create new hits, PopCap is a leader in the fast growing market for casual digital games.

synopsis: Majesco Entertainment Company, a leading publisher of video games for the mass market, is making several key acquisitions from Quick Hit, Inc., underscoring the commitment to its social games business. Specifically, Majesco acquired certain key operating assets as well as the Quick Hit development team to execute on its social games strategy.

synopsis: Bigpoint GmbH, a worldwide leader in online gaming platforms, announced that Summit Partners and TA Associates have signed definitive documentation to invest $350 million to recapitalize the company and position it for continued strong global growth. TA Associates and Summit Partners jointly will own a controlling share of Bigpoint.

synopsis: Aeria Games, a leading destination for free-to-play online multiplayer games, has acquired ijji Games LLC, a popular free-to-play online gaming portal, from NHN Corporation as part of a strategic agreement that gives Aeria Games the first right with preferential treatment to publish NHN online games worldwide outside of Asia.

synopsis: Big Fish Games, Inc., a top 4 casual games destination website, today announced they have acquired the French-based casual game developer FunPause EURL. FunPause is a leading casual game developer based in Montpellier, France whom recently developed the hit game titles Atlantis and Fairies.

synopsis: AtomShockwave Corp., the online entertainment pioneer announced today it has acquired AddictingGames(TM), a heavily trafficked and rapidly growing directory of the most popular casual games online.

synopsis: Big Fish Games, Inc. a top 5 casual games Website, today announced they have acquired the multi-player community based games site IonThunder.com. Ion Thunder (considered one of the "stickiest" game sites in the world with average visitor time spent eclipsing the 40 hours per month mark), offers free games, chat, lotteries, prizes and more.

synopsis: Underscoring its commitment to broaden its product portfolio and deliver compelling entertainment experiences to consumers worldwide, Activision, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire video game publisher RedOctane, Inc. the publisher of the popular Guitar Hero franchise.

synopsis: "Tournament Games generated over $3 million in tournament entry fees last year and continues to be consistently profitable, realizing its most profitable quarter yet during the First Quarter of 06. The acquisition of Tournament Games is a key part of Zoi Interactive Technologies' strategy for the implementation of its long-term business objectives.

synopsis: FUN Technologies Inc., one of the world's leading online casual gaming providers, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, SkillJam Technologies Corporation, has acquired WorldWinner.com, Inc. in a US$23 million transaction that further consolidates the Company's leadership position in the fast-growing casual gaming market.

synopsis: CinTel Corp., a leader in Internet traffic management, announced today it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the acquisition and operation of all assets related to the online game company called, "Let's Game" (URL: www.letsgame.com)

synopsis: RealNetworks(R), Inc. announced it has acquired Zylom(R) Media Group BV, a premier distributor, developer and publisher of high-quality PC-based casual games throughout Europe, in a transaction valued at up to $21 million or euro 17.2 million.

synopsis: Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced today that leading game developer and long-time partner Zipper Interactive, creators of the top-selling SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs franchise, joins its newly formed global development operation, SCE Worldwide Studios.

synopsis: FUN Technologies plc, one of the world's leading online casual gaming providers, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, SkillJam Technologies Corporation, has acquired all of the assets of Octopi LLC. Consideration for FUN's acquisition of Octopi is an upfront payment to the sellers of US$3 mil, as well as an earn-out of up to US$3 mil.

synopsis: Ray Flame Entertainment Inc., a leading browser-based game publisher, announced that it has reached definitive acquisition terms with Peak Virtual Entertainment Inc. (PKVE). The PKVE platform and its two games will be migrated to Webmmo.com, the official game platform of Ray Flame Entertainment.

synopsis: Electronic Arts Inc. announced the acquisition of J2MSoft Inc. (J2M), a Korean developer of PC online games. J2M develops free-to-play online games which are monetized through micro-transactions and advertising.

synopsis: Dan Kopycienski and Octopi Holdings, LLC announced an agreement to re-acquire all of the assets of Octopi Inc from its parent company, FUN Technologies Inc.

synopsis: Big Fish Games a leading developer and distributor of online games, today announced the acquisition of Thinglefin, Inc., a premier developer of massively multi-player online games.

synopsis: Oberon Media, the world’s leading multi-platform casual-games company, announced its intention to acquire PixelPlay, the world’s leading creator and distributor of games and entertainment in the interactive TV market.