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: Vector Capital, a private equity boutique specializing in buyouts, spinouts and recapitalizations of established technology companies, today announced it has acquired WinZip Computing, Inc., the privately-held maker of the highly popular WinZip(R) compression utility that ranks among the most widely downloaded software products in history.

synopsis: Corel Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of WinZip Computing, makers of the world's leading aftermarket compression utility.

synopsis: Quepasa Corporation, creator and operator of Quepasa.com, the popular online social network for the Latino community, has agreed to acquire XtFt Games S/S Ltda (XtFt), the owner of substantially all the assets of TechFront Desenvolvimento de Software S/S Ltda (TechFront), a social game development studio based in Curitiba, Brazil.

synopsis: 6waves Lolapps, a leading global social and mobile game developer and publisher, announced its acquisition of Beijing-based social gaming company Smartron5. Smartron5 focuses on high quality social games with deeper game play experiences for Asian and international social networks.

synopsis: Pi Corporation, a software company focused on creating better ways for people to organize, share and access their data, announced that it acquired Smart Desktop, Inc. Pi Corporation was founded two years ago by Paul Maritz, a former Microsoft executive, and Warburg-Pincus of New York

synopsis: Corel Corporation a leading global software provider, announced that its InterVideo subsidiary has completed its acquisition of Ulead Systems, Inc. InterVideo announced its intention to purchase Ulead in July 2006. On December 12, 2006, Corel acquired InterVideo and on December 28, 2006 completed the acquisition of the remaining Ulead shares.

synopsis: Mediasurface plc, the AIM listed Content Management Software Author and Vendor, today announces its intention to acquire Immediacy Limited for consideration of approximately £5.6 million.

synopsis: TouchStone Software Corporation announced that it has acquired Undelete-Plus, a leading data recovery utility along with the website www.Undelete-Plus.com. Undelete-Plus is a leading-edge utility which enables users to recover deleted files from their computer's hard drive as well as other storage media.

synopsis: support.com, Inc., a leading provider of online technology services, announced that it has acquired Sammsoft, a provider of consumer software products designed to maintain, optimize and secure personal computers.

synopsis: ROK Entertainment Group the global mobile entertainment company, today announced it had acquired a 51% controlling interest in Geniem, a leading Finnish mobile and web applications development company.

synopsis: Tinopolis has announced the acquisition of US production company BASE in a deal worth a reported £45m. The deal, which follows the Welsh firm's recent £60m acquisition ofHell's Kitchen USA maker A. Smith & Co, is part of its major expansion in the American market.

synopsis: Sonic Solutions the leader in digital media software, has acquired all of the shares of System OK, a software company based in Gothenburg, Sweden. The acquisition expands and complements Sonic’s existing Roxio product line of digital media management, creation, and enjoyment tools.

synopsis: Great Hill Partners announced that it has, in partnership with former Time, Inc. executive Vivek Shah, acquired technology publisher Ziff Davis. The nine Ziff Davis properties being acquired are PCMag.com, ExtremeTech, GearLog, GoodCleanTech, DL.tv, AppScout, CrankyGeeks, Smart Device Central and TechSaver.com.

synopsis: NDS Group Plc, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, announced the completion of the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Jungo Ltd, that was announced on 4 December 2006.

synopsis: EMC Corporation, a leader in information infrastructure solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Seattle-based Pi Corporation, a privately-held developer of software and provider of services for personal information management.

synopsis: GamersFirst announced the acquisition of the highly acclaimed post-apocalyptic third-person action multiplayer online game (MMO) Fallen Earth from Fallen Earth, LLC, a special purpose entity born out of Icarus Studios dedicated to the production of the independently produced and published, massively MMO unlike any other.

synopsis: Perfect World Co., Ltd., a leading online game developer and operator based in China, and Atari, S.A., announced that they have entered into an agreement whereby Perfect World would acquire 100% equity interest in Cryptic Studios, Inc., a California-based online game developer from Atari, the sole shareholder of Cryptic Studios.

synopsis: Webzen Inc. announced that they acquired ‘YMIR Entertainment. With the acquisition of YMIR Entertainment, Webzen now has variety of games in its portfolio to expand further in the global market.

synopsis: Infogrames Entertainment, the parent company of Atari, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to fully acquire Cryptic Studios Inc., one of the world’s leading developers, publishers and operators of Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) games.

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, 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.