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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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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 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 6/1/2010 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Bigpoint GmbH acquired Radon Labs GmbH

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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.
buyer: Bigpoint GmbH
Bigpoint GmbH, the worldwide leader in browser-based video games. Bigpoint develops and operates browser games - and as a publisher, content provider and developer they set new standards with each game in terms of technology, gameplay and entertainment fun.
target: Radon Labs GmbH
Since its founding in 1995, Radon Labs became known as one of the best game development studios in Germany, developing more than 20 PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and NDS titles that garnered over a dozen awards. The Berlin-based company's most popular games are its first two Drakensang titles.
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closed 3/2/2010 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. acquired Media Molecule

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synopsis: Sony Computer Entertainment announced that it had acquired leading game developer Media Molecule, creator of the multi-million selling and multi-award winning PlayStation®3 (PS3™) exclusive title, LittleBigPlanet™. Media Molecule will join as part of SCE's global development operation, SCE Worldwide Studios.
buyer parent:Sony Corporation
buyer: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. manufacturers, distributes and markets the PlayStation® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® handheld entertainment system and PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system.
target: Media Molecule
Media Molecule, based in Surrey, England, is the award-winning developer of LittleBigPlanet, one of the best-selling titles for PS3, a game that introduced gamers to the unique ethos of Play, Create and Share.
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closed 2/23/2010 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group acquired Rocksteady Studios Ltd

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synopsis: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Rocksteady Studios, a privately held developer of interactive entertainment targeted at teens and adults, continuing Warner Bros.’ pattern as one of the industry’s fastest growing games publishers.
buyer parent:Time Warner, Inc.
buyer: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group
Warner Bros. Entertainment created the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group to bring together all of its businesses involved in the digital delivery of entertainment content to consumers.
target: Rocksteady Studios Ltd
Rocksteady Studios is a multi-award winning videogame developer based in London, England. Rocksteady specializes in developing action-adventure video games, including Batman: Arkham Asylum, one of the most critically acclaimed games of 2009.
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closed 10/14/2009 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Alliance Distributors Holding, Inc. acquired Metaversal Studios

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synopsis: Alliance Distributors Holding Inc., a distributor of interactive video games and gaming products, announced that it has purchased the video game assets of Metaversal Studios, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts.
buyer: Alliance Distributors Holding, Inc.
Alliance Distributors Holding Inc., which does business as Alliance Distributors, is a full-service wholesale videogame distributor, specializing in gaming products and accessories for all key manufacturers and 3rd party publishers.
target: Metaversal Studios
Metaversal Studios designs and produces interactive entertainment for both coffee tables and computers, from traditional board and card games to massively multiplayer experiences. Metaversal provides complete game design solutions, from original concepts through production.
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closed 9/16/2009 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Entertainment Arts Research, Inc. acquired Strait Gate Games, Inc.

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synopsis: Entertainment Arts Research, Inc. announced that Strait Gate Games, Inc., a well respected video game developer, has merged into Entertainment Arts Research, Inc. and continues as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
buyer: Entertainment Arts Research, Inc.
Entertainment Arts Research Inc. is an Atlanta based 3D graphics and interactive media publishing company that focuses on creating diverse video games for the home console and casual gaming markets.
target: Strait Gate Games, Inc.
Jonathan Eubanks, President of Strait Gate Games, has over sixty video games produced on the open game market, and is the Executive Producer for Fire Wire District 22. His affiliations with various major game studios has gained them notoriety in the video gaming industry.
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closed 2/22/2012 via Market Wire

Peak Games acquired Kammelna Games

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synopsis: Peak Games, the fastest‐growing emerging markets games company in the world, has acquired Saudi social games giant Kammelna Games, marking a step forward to further cement the company's leadership in two of the world's largest emerging markets, Turkey and Middle East North Africa (MENA).
buyer: Peak Games
Peak Games is the largest and fastest‐growing gaming company focusing on emerging markets including Turkey and MENA. Peak has more than 20 million active players drawn from one of the world's fastest growing gaming markets.
target: Kammelna Games
Kammelna Games is a major social games developer in Saudi Arabia.
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announced 2/15/2012 via PR Newswire

KongZhong Corporation will acquire Noumena Innovations (BVI) Ltd.

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synopsis: KongZhong Corporation announced it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100% of the equity interest in Noumena Innovations (BVI) Ltd. ("Noumena") and certain assets from a related party of Noumena. Noumena is the developer of Handymo, a cross-platform smartphone mobile game engine.
buyer: KongZhong Corporation(KONG:$146.37)
KongZhong Corporation is one of the leading providers of digital entertainment services for consumers in China. It operates three main business units, namely WVAS, mobile games and Internet games.
target: Noumena Innovations (BVI) Ltd.
Noumena Innovations is a leading mobile games developer and provider of Handymo, a massively multiplayer online games community for mobile and internet devices.
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announced 2/15/2012 via BNC Analysis

NCsoft Corporation will acquire Ntreev Soft Co., Ltd.

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synopsis: NCsoft Corporation announced that it will acquire Ntreev Soft Co., Ltd., a Korea-based online game producer and software developer, to develop casual games business.
buyer: NCsoft Corporation
NCsoft Corporation develops and publishes online games. Its online games include Aion, City of Heroes, Guild Wars, and Lineage. The company also publishes casual games in various regional markets. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea and operations all over the world.
target parent: SK Telecom
target: Ntreev Soft Co., Ltd.
Ntreev Soft Co., Ltd. develops online games. The company offers 3D casual online, multiplayer online, and PC-online games. It serves the United States, Canada, Brazil, China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and Europe markets.
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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 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 1/24/2012 via BNC Analysis

Playtech Limited acquired Geneity Limited

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synopsis: Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software and services for the online, mobile and land-based gaming industry, announces that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Geneity Limited ('Geneity'), a UK based provider of e-gaming software products, focused primarily on the sportsbook and lottery sectors.
buyer: Playtech Limited(PYTCF:$0.00)
Playtech, the world’s largest publicly traded online gaming software supplier, is a vibrant, forward-thinking software company aimed at offering exciting and innovative value-added solutions to the online gaming industry's top operators.
target: Geneity Limited
Geneity provides an innovative new suite of e-gaming products, built with years of experience in the sector, but re-designed from the ground up to take advantage of the latest trends in the market.
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closed 1/18/2012 via PR Newswire

6waves Inc. acquired Escalation Studios

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synopsis: 6L (6waves Lolapps) has announced its acquisition of Dallas-based mobile game company Escalation Studios. One of the world's most talented mobile game development teams, Escalation Studios will join 6L's existing product development team and will focus on delivering cutting edge game experiences on mobile devices.
buyer: 6waves Inc.
6waves Lolapps (6L) is a leading global publisher and developer of social and mobile games. 6L's publishing network helps independent developers grow their games' audiences and improve their performance in the market through a broad range of services.
target: Escalation Studios
Located in Dallas, TX, Escalation Studios is a talented mobile game developer. The company's high-profile projects range from mobile and social games for Hollywood blockbusters to AAA console titles.
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closed 1/5/2012 via BusinessWire

Aeria Games & Entertainment, Inc. acquired ijji Games, LLC

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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.
buyer parent:Aeria Inc.
buyer: Aeria Games & Entertainment, Inc.
With a rapidly growing community of over 35 million core players and a deep portfolio of development partners, Aeria Games & Entertainment is a leading destination for free-to-play online multiplayer games.
target parent: NHN Corporation
target: ijji Games, LLC
ijji Games, LLC is a free multiplayer game portal website operated by the Irvine-based internet company NHN USA. Games hosted at ijji range from traditional shooters and MMORPGs to more accessible casual games.
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closed 12/16/2011 via BNC Analysis

Playtech Limited acquired Ash Gaming Limited

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synopsis: Playtech Limited has expanded its product offering with the acquisition of games developer Ash Gaming Limited. Ash Gaming has developed into one of the leading developers of interactive gambling and betting games, predominantly slot-based games, with more than 30 licensees including many of the popular online sportsbooks.
buyer: Playtech Limited(PYTCF:$0.00)
Playtech, the world’s largest publicly traded online gaming software supplier, is a vibrant, forward-thinking software company aimed at offering exciting and innovative value-added solutions to the online gaming industry's top operators.
target: Ash Gaming Limited
Ash Gaming is a leader in its field, focusing solely on providing innovative, best-of-breed games to the betting and gambling sector. The company began life in 2002 delivering specific custom projects for customers in the early online gaming market.
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closed 12/1/2011 via BusinessWire

BioWare Corp acquired KlickNation Corporation

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synopsis: Electronic Arts Inc., a global leader in digital interactive entertainment, announced the acquisition of KlickNation, a developer of free-to-play social role-playing games for social platforms including Facebook®. KlickNation has become BioWare Sacramento, part of EA’s BioWare™ label.
buyer parent:Electronic Arts Inc.
buyer: BioWare Corp
BioWare crafts high quality, multiplatform role-playing, MMO and strategy games, focused on emotionally engaging, rich stories with unforgettable characters and vast worlds to discover. BioWare has created some of the world's most critically acclaimed titles and franchises.
target: KlickNation Corporation
KlickNation develops and publishes games for social platforms including Facebook®. Known for combining in-depth storylines with high-quality graphics, KlickNation has consistently delivered repeated breakthroughs in the social RPG genre since the release of its first game in 2009.
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announced 11/30/2011 via BNC Analysis

Changyou.com Limited will acquire 17173.com

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synopsis: Changyou.com Limited and its majority shareholder, Sohu.com Inc., jointly announced that they entered into a definitive agreement for Changyou to acquire from Sohu the business of 17173.com, a leading game information portal in China. 17173.com is widely regarded as an authoritative source of news for a wide variety of games.
buyer parent:Sohu.com Inc.
buyer: Changyou.com Limited(CYOU:$327.15)
Changyou operates seven online games in China, including the in-house developed Tian Long Ba Bu, one of the most popular online games in China, and the licensed Blade Online, Blade Hero 2, Da Hua Shui Hu, Zhong Hua Ying Xiong, Immortal Faith and San Jie Qi Yuan.
target parent: Sohu.com Inc.
target: 17173.com
17173.com is a leading game information portal in China.
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closed 10/28/2011 via PR Newswire

6waves Lolapps acquired Smartron5

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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.
buyer: 6waves Lolapps
6waves Lolapps is a leading global developer and publisher of social and mobile games with offices in the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, China and the United Kingdom. Every month the company attracts over 40 million users to its games.
target parent: Origo Partners PLC
target: Smartron5
Smartron5 is a Beijing-based social gaming company. Smartron5 focuses on high quality social games with deeper game play experiences for Asian and international social networks.
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closed 10/26/2011 via PR Newswire

Fertitta Interactive LLC acquired CyberArts Licensing LLC

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synopsis: Fertitta Interactive LLC announced that it has purchased the assets of CyberArts Licensing LLC, an online gaming solutions company based in Oakland, California. CyberArts provides world-class gaming solutions for internet, mobile, and land-based operators throughout the world.
buyer: Fertitta Interactive LLC
Fertitta Interactive (FI) is focused on the business of online games, social gaming, and entertainment with an emphasis on online poker opportunities in the United States. FI offers industry-leading games with the highest level of integrity.
target: CyberArts Licensing LLC
CyberArts provides world-class gaming solutions for internet, mobile, and land-based operators throughout the world. CyberArts customers can take advantage of one consistent platform for any client/server implementation, from online white label networks to land-based operations.
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closed 9/12/2011 via PR Newswire

Bigpoint GmbH purchased Development Team from 49Games GmbH

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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.
buyer: Bigpoint GmbH
Bigpoint GmbH is an online-game developer, publisher, and content provider for large media concerns. Bigpoint-developed games are played by over 190 million people in more than 30 languages, are free-to-play anytime, anywhere, and require no download or installation.
seller: 49Games GmbH
49Games GmbH is an internationally successful development studio and consists of one of the best development teams in the console sports-games industry.
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announced 8/15/2011 via BusinessWire

Digital Chocolate, Inc. will acquire Sandlot Games Corporation

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synopsis: Digital Chocolate Inc., a leader in social games across growing digital platforms, announced that it has agreed to acquire Sandlot Games, a leading casual game developer and publisher. Sandlot Games is best known for web and mobile brands including Cake Mania®, Super Granny®, Tradewinds® and Westward®.
buyer: Digital Chocolate, Inc.
Digital Chocolate develops high quality social games with virtual goods across growing platforms using its proprietary technology platform. It is best known for Millionaire City, Zombie Lane, Army Attack, Rollercoaster Rush and Tower Bloxx.
target: Sandlot Games Corporation
Sandlot Games Corporation, headquartered in Bothell, Washington, is one of the world's premier developer and publisher of casual and family-friendly games. Sandlot Games boasts a captivating portfolio of popular game titles and franchises including Cake Mania® and Super Granny®.
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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 11/10/2011 via Market Wire

myYearbook merged with Quepasa Corporation

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synopsis: Social media technology company Quepasa Corporation, owner of popular Latino online social network Quepasa.com, and Insider Guides, Inc., DBA myYearbook.com, the best place to meet new people on the web or mobile device, announced the closing of their merger.
buyer: Quepasa Corporation(QPSA:$6.05)
Quepasa Corp is a social media technology company which owns Quepasa.com, the leading online social network and game platform for the Latino community, Quepasa Games, a cross platform social game development studio, and Quepasa DSM, a cross platform social advertising and contest platform.
target: myYearbook
myYearbook is a social networking website, headquartered in New Hope, PA. Members can make new friends by creating profiles, interacting through chatter, a real-time stream, sending virtual gifts, and playing games.
price ($mm)
$100
rev ($mm)
$24
EBITDA ($mm)
$5
price / rev
4.2
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closed 10/22/2010 via BusinessWire

Kabam, Inc. acquired Wonderhill

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synopsis: Kabam, a developer of real games for social networks, announced the acquisition of high-end social game developer, WonderHill. WonderHill developed the strategy social game Dragons of Atlantis and other quality games including the popular Facebook game Tattoo City.
buyer: Kabam, Inc.
Kabam develops and publishes real games for social gamers, including the popular and critically praised title Kingdoms of Camelot.
target: Wonderhill
WonderHill creates social games for you to play with your friends and family online. Their mission is to create the most happy and magical online games in the world.
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