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closed 11/11/2010 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

ZeniMax Media, Inc. acquired MachineGames

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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.
buyer: ZeniMax Media, Inc.
ZeniMax Media is a preeminent media organization which has brought together a team of world class game developers, artists and designers, programmers, producers, and leading executives and talent from traditional media.
target: MachineGames
Established in 2009, MachineGames™ is a European development studio based in Uppsala, Sweden.
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announced 2/24/2011 via Company Press Release
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Lego System A/S will purchase Lego Universe from NetDevil, Ltd.

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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.
buyer: Lego System A/S
The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned company, based in Billund, Denmark. It was founded in 1932 and today the group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials for children.
seller parent: Gazillion Entertainment, Inc.
seller: NetDevil, Ltd.
NetDevil was founded in 1997 in Louisville, CO as an independently owned and operated game development company dedicated to the construction of massively multiplayer universes.
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closed 1/20/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

bitHeads, inc. acquired Bedlam Games Inc.

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synopsis: bitHeads, inc., an award-winning custom software application development company, has announced the acquisition of Bedlam Games, a developer of frontline console games.
buyer: bitHeads, inc.
bitHeads, inc. is an award-winning custom application development company founded in 1995. bitHeads offers a complete menu of software development services including: Team-based Development, Development Mentorship and Project-based Task Forces.
target: Bedlam Games Inc.
Bedlam Games is a developer of frontline console games for the Microsoft Xbox™360, Sony PlayStation®3 and the Nintendo Wii™ platforms.
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closed 1/20/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

bitHeads, inc. acquired Playbrains Inc.

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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.
buyer: bitHeads, inc.
bitHeads, inc. is an award-winning custom application development company founded in 1995. bitHeads offers a complete menu of software development services including: Team-based Development, Development Mentorship and Project-based Task Forces.
target: Playbrains Inc.
Playbrains is an indie game studio that creates downloadable games for Microsoft XBLA, Sony PSN and iOS and Android devices.
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closed 1/27/2012 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kabam, Inc. acquired Fearless Studios

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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.
buyer: Kabam, Inc.
Kabam is the leader in the free-to-play, hardcore social games arena that is transforming the traditional gaming industry. It designs its games for the core gamer, combining the deep, immersive gameplay found in MMO games with the connectivity and interaction of social networks.
target: Fearless Studios
Based in Marin, California, Fearless Studios is an independent game developer dedicated to fearless development of story-driven games designed to leave an impact on players and the industry.
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closed 8/2/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

SCE Worldwide Studios acquired Sucker Punch Productions

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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.
buyer parent:Sony Corporation
buyer: SCE Worldwide Studios
With over 2,700 employees and 16 studios located across the world, SCE Worldwide Studios is responsible for the global strategy, management and production of computer entertainment software published by SCE companies worldwide for the PlayStation® platforms.
target: Sucker Punch Productions
Sucker Punch Productions is the award-winning developer of the Sly Cooper series for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the inFamous franchise on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, with combined franchise sales surpassing seven million units worldwide.
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closed 3/31/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ultizen Games acquired Red Entertainment Corporation Limited

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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.
buyer: Ultizen Games
Founded in 2005, UltiZen Games is China’s largest all-platform game art outsourcing partner and PC game developer for many of the most respected games companies around the world. The company is the creator of the U-Pal casual game platform for the Chinese market.
target: Red Entertainment Corporation Limited
Founded in 2000, Red Entertainment has been renowned for its expertise in the planning and creation of various intellectual properties mainly in character contents for games.
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closed 4/12/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

DNA Dynamics, Inc. acquired Slam Productions Ltd.

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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.
buyer: DNA Dynamics, Inc.
DNA Dynamics Inc. is actively researching and developing technologies and products that affect the longevity and quality of human life. This includes nutrition, disease condition and identification, treatment and eradication.
target: Slam Productions Ltd.
Slam Productions Ltd makes commercial games reliably and rapidly that makes money for their publishing partners. To do this, the company has produced a Rapid application development tool which has been used on all of their products to make games in weeks rather than years.
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closed 4/25/2012 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cosmi Corporation acquired ValuSoft, Inc.

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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.
buyer parent:Cosmi Finance, LLC
buyer: Cosmi Corporation
Cosmi Corporation publishes and distributes physical and digital PC software solutions. Its portfolio includes titles/products that span office, graphics, productivity, education, games, languages, business, security, and utilities categories. The company also offers standard displays.
target parent: THQ, Inc.
target: ValuSoft, Inc.
ValuSoft, Inc. publishes and distributes interactive entertainment and productivity software for the casual computer user. The company markets a variety of products ranging from racing simulations, family entertainment, war games, and hunting simulations to home productivity and office products.
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closed 2/23/2012 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Z2Live, Inc. acquired Big Sandwich Games

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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.
buyer: Z2Live, Inc.
Founded in 2009, Z2Live creates genre defining free-to-play social and multiplayer games for mobile devices. Z2Live’s category leading games have been enjoyed by over 25 million players worldwide and include break-away hits Battle Nations, Trade Nations and MetalStorm.
target: Big Sandwich Games
Big Sandwich Games is an independent full-service game development studio based in Vancouver, BC. The studio is led by game industry veterans Glenn Barnes and Tyler Sigman.
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closed 1/7/2008 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Electronic Arts Inc. acquired VG Holding Company

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synopsis: Electronic Arts Inc. has completed its acquisition of VG Holding Corp. and has officially welcomed BioWare Corp. and Pandemic Studios to the EA Games Label. The addition of these studios vaults EA into a competitive position in the RPG, action and adventure genres.
buyer: Electronic Arts Inc.(ERTS:$3,589.00)
Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. EA develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet.
target parent: Elevation Partners
target: VG Holding Company
VG Holding Company is the parent of BioWare Corp. and Pandemic Studios. BioWare is an electronic entertainment company which develops computer, console, handheld and online video games focused on rich stories and memorable characters. Pandemic is a premier developer of console and PC entertainment.
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$620
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closed 9/28/2007 via Company Press Release
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Columbia Music Entertainment purchased TDK Core Co., Ltd. from TDK Corporation

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synopsis: Columbia Music Entertainment, Inc. has announced that it has concluded a share transfer agreement with TDK Corporation to acquire all shares of TDK Core Co., Ltd., which is engaged in the planning, production, and sale not only of music software but also of game and educational software.
buyer: Columbia Music Entertainment
We at Columbia Music Entertainment are fully committed to continuing our leadership in music and related technologies, to exploiting new forms of music distribution, and to taking advantage of our vast music catalogue, accumulated over the past 100 years.
seller: TDK Corporation(TTDKF:$7,346.74)
TDK operates five divisions: magnetoresistive heads and other recording devices (31% of sales), audio- and videotapes and other recording media, ceramic and assembled components, magnetic products, and semiconductor products. TDK continues to look toward foreign markets for growth.
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$16
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$44
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closed 9/19/2007 via PE Hub
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd acquired Evolution Studios

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synopsis: Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that it had acquired leading game developer Evolution Studios Ltd and its subsidiary Bigbig Studios Ltd to further expand its game development capability as part of Sony Computer Entertainment's Worldwide Studios.
buyer parent:Sony Corporation
buyer: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PLAYSTATION(R)3, PlayStation(R)2 and PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) software and hardware in 102 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania.
target: Evolution Studios
Evolution Studios was formed in 1999 and we have delivered five truly outstanding videogames. Our sixth game is MotorStorm™, and it makes us one of the most important developers of the Playstation3 generation.
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$25
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closed 7/31/2007 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

MumboJumbo LLC acquired Hot Lava

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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.
buyer: MumboJumbo LLC
MumboJumbo LLC is a worldwide publisher, developer and mass marketer of premium casual games for PCs and game consoles including those manufactured by Nintendo, Sony Computer Entertainment and Microsoft Corporation. MumboJumbo games are downloadable at its website as well as key game portals.
target: Hot Lava
Hot Lava is a Russian-based casual games developer best known for its popular 7 Wonders game series.
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closed 11/25/2005 via
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Myriad Interactive, LLC acquired Digital Jesters Limited

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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.
buyer: Myriad Interactive, LLC
Myriad Interactive is a new media agency specializing in integrated marketing solutions. We offer a complete suite of creative services including graphic design, animation, 3D, copywriting, custom audio and digital video.
target: Digital Jesters Limited
Mercury Games was set up in 2005 as a video games publisher and has sold over 1 million units worldwide of the Crazy Frog franchise. Mercury Games publishes games across all platforms including licensed and original IP products for PC, Nintendo DS and Wii, Sony PS2, PSP and PSN, and Microsoft Xbox.
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$4.97
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closed 9/12/2008 via BusinessWeek
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Driftwood Ventures, Inc. merged with Zoo Games, Inc.

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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.
buyer: Driftwood Ventures, Inc.
Driftwood Ventures Inc. is an exploration stage company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. The Company owns a mineral property located in the New Westminster Mining Division, British Columbia.
target parent: GreenScreen Interactive Software
target: Zoo Games, Inc.
Zoo Games, Inc. (formerly Greenscreen Interactive Software, Inc.) is a worldwide developer and publisher of leading interactive entertainment products. The company is currently developing products for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PlayStation®2 system, PSP® system, and PC.
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closed 4/23/2008 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

GreenScreen Interactive Software acquired ZOO Digital Publishing

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synopsis: GreenScreen Interactive Software, a new global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, has completed the acquisition of ZOO Digital Publishing.
buyer: GreenScreen Interactive Software
GreenScreen Interactive Software is a global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software for PC, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® system, Xbox 360® and Xbox® video game and many others.
target: ZOO Digital Publishing
Zoo Games, Inc. (formerly Greenscreen Interactive Software, Inc.) is a worldwide developer and publisher of leading interactive entertainment products. The company is currently developing products for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PlayStation®2 system, PSP® system, and PC.
price ($mm)
$5.55
rev ($mm)
$10
EBITDA ($mm)
$1
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.7
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5.5
closed 4/23/2008 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

GreenScreen Interactive Software acquired Destination Software, Inc.

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synopsis: GreenScreen Interactive Software, a new global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, completed the acquisition of independent publisher, Destination Software, Inc.
buyer: GreenScreen Interactive Software
GreenScreen Interactive Software is a global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software for PC, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® system, Xbox 360® and Xbox® video game and many others.
target: Destination Software, Inc.
Destination Software Inc. is a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. Headquartered in Sicklerville, N.J., Destination Software Inc. sells and distributes products worldwide through offices in North America.
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closed 4/4/2008 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Rockstar Games acquired Mad Doc Software

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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.
buyer parent:Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
buyer: Rockstar Games
The Rockstar Games label was founded in 1998 to create the most innovative and progressive interactive entertainment. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
target: Mad Doc Software
Mad Doc Software has led development on and provided contracting services for triple-A titles, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and networking. The studio most recently worked with Rockstar Games on the Xbox 360 version of the critically acclaimed Bully: Scholarship Edition.
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$5.90
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closed 1/18/2008 via
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

THQ, Inc. acquired Big Huge Games

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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.
buyer: THQ, Inc.(THQI:$665.26)
THQ Inc. is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices.
target: Big Huge Games
Founded in 2000 by four veteran game developers who together have brought strategy gamers such classic hits as Rise of Nations®, Alpha Centauri®, and Civilization II®, Big Huge Games is a video game studio focused on cutting-edge technology and aimed at mass-market game development.
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closed 11/11/2010 via PR Newswire

ZeniMax Media, Inc. acquired MachineGames

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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.
buyer: ZeniMax Media, Inc.
ZeniMax Media is a preeminent media organization which has brought together a team of world class game developers, artists and designers, programmers, producers, and leading executives and talent from traditional media.
target: MachineGames
Established in 2009, MachineGames™ is a European development studio based in Uppsala, Sweden.
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closed 11/11/2010 via PR Newswire

ZeniMax Media, Inc. acquired MachineGames

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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.
buyer: ZeniMax Media, Inc.
ZeniMax Media is a preeminent media organization which has brought together a team of world class game developers, artists and designers, programmers, producers, and leading executives and talent from traditional media.
target: MachineGames
Established in 2009, MachineGames™ is a European development studio based in Uppsala, Sweden.
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closed 10/28/2010 via PR Newswire

Bethesda Softworks acquired Tango Gameworks

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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.
buyer parent:ZeniMax Media, Inc.
buyer: Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda Softworks, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is a premier developer and worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment software.
target: Tango Gameworks
Tango Gameworks, is dedicated to AAA multi-platform game development and has attracted some of Japan's most accomplished and experienced developers who served key roles on game franchises like Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, and Final Fantasy.
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closed 8/12/2010 via PR Newswire

ZeniMax Media, Inc. acquired Arkane Studios

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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.
buyer: ZeniMax Media, Inc.
ZeniMax Media is a preeminent media organization which has brought together a team of world class game developers, artists and designers, programmers, producers, and leading executives and talent from traditional media.
target: Arkane Studios
Arkane Studios is an independent game developer with offices in Lyon, France and Austin, Texas. The company's passions are invested in first-person immersive games with depth. Arkane released its first game, Arx Fatalis, in 2002.
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closed 6/24/2009 via PR Newswire

ZeniMax Media, Inc. acquired id Software Inc.

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synopsis: ZeniMax Media Inc., parent company of noted game publisher Bethesda Softworks, announced that it has completed the acquisition of legendary game studio, id Software, creators of world-renowned games such as DOOM, QUAKE, Wolfenstein, and its upcoming title, RAGE.
buyer: ZeniMax Media, Inc.
ZeniMax Media is a preeminent media organization which has brought together a team of world class game developers, artists and designers, programmers, producers, and leading executives and talent from traditional media.
target: id Software Inc.
Founded in 1991, id Software has provided technical, design and artistic leadership as an independent game developer and technology innovator. id Software's iconic brands such as Wolfenstein, DOOM, QUAKE and Enemy Territory have become staples of popular culture for generations of gamers.
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closed 11/11/2010 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

ZeniMax Media, Inc. acquired MachineGames

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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.
buyer: ZeniMax Media, Inc.
ZeniMax Media is a preeminent media organization which has brought together a team of world class game developers, artists and designers, programmers, producers, and leading executives and talent from traditional media.
target: MachineGames
Established in 2009, MachineGames™ is a European development studio based in Uppsala, Sweden.
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announced 2/24/2011 via Company Press Release
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Lego System A/S will purchase Lego Universe from NetDevil, Ltd.

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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.
buyer: Lego System A/S
The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned company, based in Billund, Denmark. It was founded in 1932 and today the group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials for children.
seller parent: Gazillion Entertainment, Inc.
seller: NetDevil, Ltd.
NetDevil was founded in 1997 in Louisville, CO as an independently owned and operated game development company dedicated to the construction of massively multiplayer universes.
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closed 1/20/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

bitHeads, inc. acquired Bedlam Games Inc.

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synopsis: bitHeads, inc., an award-winning custom software application development company, has announced the acquisition of Bedlam Games, a developer of frontline console games.
buyer: bitHeads, inc.
bitHeads, inc. is an award-winning custom application development company founded in 1995. bitHeads offers a complete menu of software development services including: Team-based Development, Development Mentorship and Project-based Task Forces.
target: Bedlam Games Inc.
Bedlam Games is a developer of frontline console games for the Microsoft Xbox™360, Sony PlayStation®3 and the Nintendo Wii™ platforms.
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closed 1/20/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

bitHeads, inc. acquired Playbrains Inc.

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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.
buyer: bitHeads, inc.
bitHeads, inc. is an award-winning custom application development company founded in 1995. bitHeads offers a complete menu of software development services including: Team-based Development, Development Mentorship and Project-based Task Forces.
target: Playbrains Inc.
Playbrains is an indie game studio that creates downloadable games for Microsoft XBLA, Sony PSN and iOS and Android devices.
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closed 1/27/2012 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kabam, Inc. acquired Fearless Studios

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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.
buyer: Kabam, Inc.
Kabam is the leader in the free-to-play, hardcore social games arena that is transforming the traditional gaming industry. It designs its games for the core gamer, combining the deep, immersive gameplay found in MMO games with the connectivity and interaction of social networks.
target: Fearless Studios
Based in Marin, California, Fearless Studios is an independent game developer dedicated to fearless development of story-driven games designed to leave an impact on players and the industry.
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closed 8/2/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

SCE Worldwide Studios acquired Sucker Punch Productions

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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.
buyer parent:Sony Corporation
buyer: SCE Worldwide Studios
With over 2,700 employees and 16 studios located across the world, SCE Worldwide Studios is responsible for the global strategy, management and production of computer entertainment software published by SCE companies worldwide for the PlayStation® platforms.
target: Sucker Punch Productions
Sucker Punch Productions is the award-winning developer of the Sly Cooper series for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the inFamous franchise on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, with combined franchise sales surpassing seven million units worldwide.
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closed 3/31/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ultizen Games acquired Red Entertainment Corporation Limited

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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.
buyer: Ultizen Games
Founded in 2005, UltiZen Games is China’s largest all-platform game art outsourcing partner and PC game developer for many of the most respected games companies around the world. The company is the creator of the U-Pal casual game platform for the Chinese market.
target: Red Entertainment Corporation Limited
Founded in 2000, Red Entertainment has been renowned for its expertise in the planning and creation of various intellectual properties mainly in character contents for games.
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closed 4/12/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

DNA Dynamics, Inc. acquired Slam Productions Ltd.

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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.
buyer: DNA Dynamics, Inc.
DNA Dynamics Inc. is actively researching and developing technologies and products that affect the longevity and quality of human life. This includes nutrition, disease condition and identification, treatment and eradication.
target: Slam Productions Ltd.
Slam Productions Ltd makes commercial games reliably and rapidly that makes money for their publishing partners. To do this, the company has produced a Rapid application development tool which has been used on all of their products to make games in weeks rather than years.
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closed 4/25/2012 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cosmi Corporation acquired ValuSoft, Inc.

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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.
buyer parent:Cosmi Finance, LLC
buyer: Cosmi Corporation
Cosmi Corporation publishes and distributes physical and digital PC software solutions. Its portfolio includes titles/products that span office, graphics, productivity, education, games, languages, business, security, and utilities categories. The company also offers standard displays.
target parent: THQ, Inc.
target: ValuSoft, Inc.
ValuSoft, Inc. publishes and distributes interactive entertainment and productivity software for the casual computer user. The company markets a variety of products ranging from racing simulations, family entertainment, war games, and hunting simulations to home productivity and office products.
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closed 2/23/2012 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Z2Live, Inc. acquired Big Sandwich Games

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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.
buyer: Z2Live, Inc.
Founded in 2009, Z2Live creates genre defining free-to-play social and multiplayer games for mobile devices. Z2Live’s category leading games have been enjoyed by over 25 million players worldwide and include break-away hits Battle Nations, Trade Nations and MetalStorm.
target: Big Sandwich Games
Big Sandwich Games is an independent full-service game development studio based in Vancouver, BC. The studio is led by game industry veterans Glenn Barnes and Tyler Sigman.
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closed 1/7/2008 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Electronic Arts Inc. acquired VG Holding Company

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synopsis: Electronic Arts Inc. has completed its acquisition of VG Holding Corp. and has officially welcomed BioWare Corp. and Pandemic Studios to the EA Games Label. The addition of these studios vaults EA into a competitive position in the RPG, action and adventure genres.
buyer: Electronic Arts Inc.(ERTS:$3,589.00)
Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. EA develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet.
target parent: Elevation Partners
target: VG Holding Company
VG Holding Company is the parent of BioWare Corp. and Pandemic Studios. BioWare is an electronic entertainment company which develops computer, console, handheld and online video games focused on rich stories and memorable characters. Pandemic is a premier developer of console and PC entertainment.
price ($mm)
$620
rev ($mm)
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price / EBITDA
closed 9/28/2007 via Company Press Release
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Columbia Music Entertainment purchased TDK Core Co., Ltd. from TDK Corporation

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synopsis: Columbia Music Entertainment, Inc. has announced that it has concluded a share transfer agreement with TDK Corporation to acquire all shares of TDK Core Co., Ltd., which is engaged in the planning, production, and sale not only of music software but also of game and educational software.
buyer: Columbia Music Entertainment
We at Columbia Music Entertainment are fully committed to continuing our leadership in music and related technologies, to exploiting new forms of music distribution, and to taking advantage of our vast music catalogue, accumulated over the past 100 years.
seller: TDK Corporation(TTDKF:$7,346.74)
TDK operates five divisions: magnetoresistive heads and other recording devices (31% of sales), audio- and videotapes and other recording media, ceramic and assembled components, magnetic products, and semiconductor products. TDK continues to look toward foreign markets for growth.
price ($mm)
$16
rev ($mm)
$44
EBITDA ($mm)
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price / EBITDA
closed 9/19/2007 via PE Hub
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd acquired Evolution Studios

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synopsis: Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that it had acquired leading game developer Evolution Studios Ltd and its subsidiary Bigbig Studios Ltd to further expand its game development capability as part of Sony Computer Entertainment's Worldwide Studios.
buyer parent:Sony Corporation
buyer: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PLAYSTATION(R)3, PlayStation(R)2 and PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) software and hardware in 102 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania.
target: Evolution Studios
Evolution Studios was formed in 1999 and we have delivered five truly outstanding videogames. Our sixth game is MotorStorm™, and it makes us one of the most important developers of the Playstation3 generation.
price ($mm)
$25
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closed 7/31/2007 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

MumboJumbo LLC acquired Hot Lava

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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.
buyer: MumboJumbo LLC
MumboJumbo LLC is a worldwide publisher, developer and mass marketer of premium casual games for PCs and game consoles including those manufactured by Nintendo, Sony Computer Entertainment and Microsoft Corporation. MumboJumbo games are downloadable at its website as well as key game portals.
target: Hot Lava
Hot Lava is a Russian-based casual games developer best known for its popular 7 Wonders game series.
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closed 11/25/2005 via
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Myriad Interactive, LLC acquired Digital Jesters Limited

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synopsis: British publisher Digital Jesters has come in the form of a $5 million investment being made by US firm Myriad Interactive in a new company, The DJ Group, which is taking over the Digital Jesters name.
buyer: Myriad Interactive, LLC
Myriad Interactive is a new media agency specializing in integrated marketing solutions. We offer a complete suite of creative services including graphic design, animation, 3D, copywriting, custom audio and digital video.
target: Digital Jesters Limited
Mercury Games was set up in 2005 as a video games publisher and has sold over 1 million units worldwide of the Crazy Frog franchise. Mercury Games publishes games across all platforms including licensed and original IP products for PC, Nintendo DS and Wii, Sony PS2, PSP and PSN, and Microsoft Xbox.
price ($mm)
$4.97
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closed 9/12/2008 via BusinessWeek
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Driftwood Ventures, Inc. merged with Zoo Games, Inc.

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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.
buyer: Driftwood Ventures, Inc.
Driftwood Ventures Inc. is an exploration stage company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. The Company owns a mineral property located in the New Westminster Mining Division, British Columbia.
target parent: GreenScreen Interactive Software
target: Zoo Games, Inc.
Zoo Games, Inc. (formerly Greenscreen Interactive Software, Inc.) is a worldwide developer and publisher of leading interactive entertainment products. The company is currently developing products for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PlayStation®2 system, PSP® system, and PC.
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closed 4/23/2008 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

GreenScreen Interactive Software acquired ZOO Digital Publishing

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synopsis: GreenScreen Interactive Software, a new global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, has completed the acquisition of ZOO Digital Publishing.
buyer: GreenScreen Interactive Software
GreenScreen Interactive Software is a global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software for PC, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® system, Xbox 360® and Xbox® video game and many others.
target: ZOO Digital Publishing
Zoo Games, Inc. (formerly Greenscreen Interactive Software, Inc.) is a worldwide developer and publisher of leading interactive entertainment products. The company is currently developing products for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PlayStation®2 system, PSP® system, and PC.
price ($mm)
$5.55
rev ($mm)
$10
EBITDA ($mm)
$1
price / rev
.7
price / EBITDA
5.5
closed 4/23/2008 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

GreenScreen Interactive Software acquired Destination Software, Inc.

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synopsis: GreenScreen Interactive Software, a new global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, completed the acquisition of independent publisher, Destination Software, Inc.
buyer: GreenScreen Interactive Software
GreenScreen Interactive Software is a global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software for PC, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® system, Xbox 360® and Xbox® video game and many others.
target: Destination Software, Inc.
Destination Software Inc. is a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. Headquartered in Sicklerville, N.J., Destination Software Inc. sells and distributes products worldwide through offices in North America.
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closed 4/4/2008 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Rockstar Games acquired Mad Doc Software

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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.
buyer parent:Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
buyer: Rockstar Games
The Rockstar Games label was founded in 1998 to create the most innovative and progressive interactive entertainment. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
target: Mad Doc Software
Mad Doc Software has led development on and provided contracting services for triple-A titles, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and networking. The studio most recently worked with Rockstar Games on the Xbox 360 version of the critically acclaimed Bully: Scholarship Edition.
price ($mm)
$5.90
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closed 1/18/2008 via
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

THQ, Inc. acquired Big Huge Games

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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.
buyer: THQ, Inc.(THQI:$665.26)
THQ Inc. is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices.
target: Big Huge Games
Founded in 2000 by four veteran game developers who together have brought strategy gamers such classic hits as Rise of Nations®, Alpha Centauri®, and Civilization II®, Big Huge Games is a video game studio focused on cutting-edge technology and aimed at mass-market game development.
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Electronic Arts Inc.
Electronic Arts Inc.
Electronic Arts, Inc. (EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company’s game franchises are offered as both packaged goods products and online services delivered through Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets.
year
2011
rev ($mm)
$3,589.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$4.00
EBIT ($mm)
($169.00)
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7820
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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Take-Two Interactive Software develops and distributes games for PCs, as well as for Sony PlayStation, Nintendo, and SEGA game consoles. The company has distribution operations in Australia, North America, Europe, Scandinavia, and the UK. Other titles include Fly!, Earthworm Jim 3-D, and Darkstone.
year
2009
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$968.49
EBITDA ($mm)
$9.16
EBIT ($mm)
($115.46)
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2263
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Ticker: THQI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
THQ, Inc.
THQ, Inc.
THQ Inc. is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices.
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2011
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$665.26
EBITDA ($mm)
$146.11
EBIT ($mm)
($122.55)
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1750
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Ticker: SDVI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Signature Devices, Inc.
Signature Devices, Inc.
Signature Devices engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of information technology products in the United States. It creates, develops, and publishes 3-D interactive games for consoles and personal computers. It also publishes software for video games and commercial products.
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$0.40
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($0.87)
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($0.88)
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18
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Actiga Corporation
Actiga Corporation seeks to become the premier supplier of innovative active game technology products. The company’s mission is to empower users to enjoy real-life, natural motion game play controllers that provide access to revolutionary downloadable 3D games and Console/PC-based video games.
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Blade Games World
Digini is comprised of a tight knit group of talented developers with 90+ years of industry experience between them. Our senior staff have been involved in every aspect of the business and understand the challenges faced by game developers today.
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Bryo srl
Bryo is an Italian publisher and distributor of PC and Mobile games. Bryo publishes previously unreleased PC titles through kiosks/newsstands, retails and chains in Italy. The extended distribution network permits the company to maximize sales and offer quality mobile games at a competitive price.
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Connect2Media
Connect2Media is a cross-platform games publisher. Our mission is to deliver exceptional, original and licensed, entertainment content on a wide variety of devices, to consumers across the world.
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Dagger Games
Dagger Games Studio is a privately held company based in Drianovo, Bulgaria. Founded in 2002 as a part of Boriana Group of Companies, Dagger Games Studio develops entertainment and game software which are licensed primarily for PC game publishers since 2006.
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Foundation 9 Entertainment
Foundation 9 Entertainment ("F9E") is a collection of independent studios, specializing in delivering fun, quality, franchise-based videogames on every major platform. F9E is one of the largest independent game developers in the world.
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GreenScreen Interactive Software
GreenScreen Interactive Software is a global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software for PC, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® system, Xbox 360® and Xbox® video game and many others.
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Playlogic Entertainment, Inc.
Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. is an independent publisher of entertainment software for PCs, consoles, handhelds, mobile devices, and other digital media. Playlogic distributes its products worldwide through all available channels, online and offline.
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SouthPeak Interactive
SouthPeak Interactive
Southpeak Interactive Corporation publishes interactive entertainment software that includes games, which cover a range of genres, including action/adventure, role playing, racing, puzzle strategy, fighting, and combat.
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Wideload Games, Inc.
Wideload is a producer and developer of original interactive entertainment that focuses on the creation of original intellectual property with humor as an underlying theme with an innovative new approach to making video games.
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ZeniMax Media, Inc.
ZeniMax Media, Inc.
ZeniMax Media is a preeminent media organization which has brought together a team of world class game developers, artists and designers, programmers, producers, and leading executives and talent from traditional media.
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Ticker: ERTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electronic Arts Inc.
Electronic Arts Inc.
Electronic Arts, Inc. (EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company’s game franchises are offered as both packaged goods products and online services delivered through Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets.
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2011
rev ($mm)
$3,589.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$4.00
EBIT ($mm)
($169.00)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
7820
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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Take-Two Interactive Software develops and distributes games for PCs, as well as for Sony PlayStation, Nintendo, and SEGA game consoles. The company has distribution operations in Australia, North America, Europe, Scandinavia, and the UK. Other titles include Fly!, Earthworm Jim 3-D, and Darkstone.
year
2009
rev ($mm)
$968.49
EBITDA ($mm)
$9.16
EBIT ($mm)
($115.46)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
2263
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Ticker: THQI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
THQ, Inc.
THQ, Inc.
THQ Inc. is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices.
year
2011
rev ($mm)
$665.26
EBITDA ($mm)
$146.11
EBIT ($mm)
($122.55)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
1750
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Ticker: SDVI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Signature Devices, Inc.
Signature Devices, Inc.
Signature Devices engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of information technology products in the United States. It creates, develops, and publishes 3-D interactive games for consoles and personal computers. It also publishes software for video games and commercial products.
year
2010
rev ($mm)
$0.40
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.87)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.88)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
18
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Actiga Corporation
Actiga Corporation seeks to become the premier supplier of innovative active game technology products. The company’s mission is to empower users to enjoy real-life, natural motion game play controllers that provide access to revolutionary downloadable 3D games and Console/PC-based video games.
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Blade Games World
Digini is comprised of a tight knit group of talented developers with 90+ years of industry experience between them. Our senior staff have been involved in every aspect of the business and understand the challenges faced by game developers today.
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Bryo srl
Bryo is an Italian publisher and distributor of PC and Mobile games. Bryo publishes previously unreleased PC titles through kiosks/newsstands, retails and chains in Italy. The extended distribution network permits the company to maximize sales and offer quality mobile games at a competitive price.
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Connect2Media
Connect2Media is a cross-platform games publisher. Our mission is to deliver exceptional, original and licensed, entertainment content on a wide variety of devices, to consumers across the world.
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Dagger Games
Dagger Games Studio is a privately held company based in Drianovo, Bulgaria. Founded in 2002 as a part of Boriana Group of Companies, Dagger Games Studio develops entertainment and game software which are licensed primarily for PC game publishers since 2006.
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Foundation 9 Entertainment
Foundation 9 Entertainment ("F9E") is a collection of independent studios, specializing in delivering fun, quality, franchise-based videogames on every major platform. F9E is one of the largest independent game developers in the world.
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GreenScreen Interactive Software
GreenScreen Interactive Software is a global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software for PC, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® system, Xbox 360® and Xbox® video game and many others.
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Playlogic Entertainment, Inc.
Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. is an independent publisher of entertainment software for PCs, consoles, handhelds, mobile devices, and other digital media. Playlogic distributes its products worldwide through all available channels, online and offline.
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SouthPeak Interactive
SouthPeak Interactive
Southpeak Interactive Corporation publishes interactive entertainment software that includes games, which cover a range of genres, including action/adventure, role playing, racing, puzzle strategy, fighting, and combat.
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2009
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Wideload Games, Inc.
Wideload is a producer and developer of original interactive entertainment that focuses on the creation of original intellectual property with humor as an underlying theme with an innovative new approach to making video games.
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ZeniMax Media, Inc.
ZeniMax Media, Inc.
ZeniMax Media is a preeminent media organization which has brought together a team of world class game developers, artists and designers, programmers, producers, and leading executives and talent from traditional media.
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