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: Sohu.com Inc. announced that its massively multi-player online role-playing game subsidiary, Changyou.com has entered into a definitive agreement with Shenzhen 7Road Technology Co., Ltd. ("7Road") under which it will acquire 68.258% of the equity of 7Road, a reputable web-based game company in China, and its affiliates.

synopsis: MindJolt, one of the largest cross-platform game developers and publishers, has announced the acquisition of Hallpass Media, a popular online gaming network consisting of vertically focused game destinations. The acquisition brings over four million gamers and nearly 1,500 new games to the MindJolt platform.

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: 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: 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: By acquiring Weaver Interactive, Inc., Skreem Entertainment Corporation has leapfrogged to the front of the multi-billion dollar worldwide Online gaming market. Skreem is optomistic about Weaver's chance to hit its projected $70 million sales forecast earlier than projected.

synopsis: SpinTop Games(TM), a top performing online casual game destination with over 150 of the best downloadable games and nearly 2 Million casual game customers, and Playtime Games, a successful new casual game studio, have agreed to merge. The combined team will maintain their commitment to the fast growing online casual game market.

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: China Architectural Engineering, Inc., a provider of high-end building envelope systems services, announced that the Company has completed its acquisition of 60% ownership of Shanghai ConnGame Network Ltd. a MMORPG developer and operator, in exchange for 25 million shares of the Company's common stock.

synopsis: Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) now owns the ground-breaking, critically acclaimed PoxNora online collectible strategy game and the other key assets for future game development from Tucson-based Octopi, LLC.

synopsis: Mathieu and Roman Nouzareth, the founders of Boonty, one of the largest casual games platforms, announced the sale of Boonty to Nexway for an undisclosed amount. The sale allows the management to focus on Cafe.com, their social games site, where casual gamers play, win and meet others within a friendly, safe, social environment.

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: 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: 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: 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: Sohu.com Inc. announced that its massively multi-player online role-playing game subsidiary, Changyou.com has entered into a definitive agreement with Shenzhen 7Road Technology Co., Ltd. ("7Road") under which it will acquire 68.258% of the equity of 7Road, a reputable web-based game company in China, and its affiliates.

synopsis: MindJolt, one of the largest cross-platform game developers and publishers, has announced the acquisition of Hallpass Media, a popular online gaming network consisting of vertically focused game destinations. The acquisition brings over four million gamers and nearly 1,500 new games to the MindJolt platform.

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: 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: 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: By acquiring Weaver Interactive, Inc., Skreem Entertainment Corporation has leapfrogged to the front of the multi-billion dollar worldwide Online gaming market. Skreem is optomistic about Weaver's chance to hit its projected $70 million sales forecast earlier than projected.

synopsis: SpinTop Games(TM), a top performing online casual game destination with over 150 of the best downloadable games and nearly 2 Million casual game customers, and Playtime Games, a successful new casual game studio, have agreed to merge. The combined team will maintain their commitment to the fast growing online casual game market.

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: China Architectural Engineering, Inc., a provider of high-end building envelope systems services, announced that the Company has completed its acquisition of 60% ownership of Shanghai ConnGame Network Ltd. a MMORPG developer and operator, in exchange for 25 million shares of the Company's common stock.

synopsis: Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) now owns the ground-breaking, critically acclaimed PoxNora online collectible strategy game and the other key assets for future game development from Tucson-based Octopi, LLC.

synopsis: Mathieu and Roman Nouzareth, the founders of Boonty, one of the largest casual games platforms, announced the sale of Boonty to Nexway for an undisclosed amount. The sale allows the management to focus on Cafe.com, their social games site, where casual gamers play, win and meet others within a friendly, safe, social environment.

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.