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announced 4/24/2018 via Company Press Release
GameWith, will acquire SPODIA Corporation
synopsis: GameWith has agreed to acquire shares of SPODIA from existing shareholders of the company as well as acquire third-party allotment of shares. SPODIA operates a platform that plans, develops, and manages e-Sports convention for smartphones, including Vainglory, on their 'GAMERS LEAGUE' convention.
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GameWith
(TSE:6552:$24.15)
Based in Japan, GameWith is a community that provides information and functions to make games more enjoyable. They also have game capture information, including game reviews, videos, and strategies to help gamers excel. "
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SPODIA Corporation
SPODIA Inc. operates a platform that plans, develops, and manages e-Sports convention for smartphones, including Vainglory, on their 'GAMERS LEAGUE' convention. They hold a variety of online gaming competitions on GAMERS LEAGUE for mobile games. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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announced 1/21/2021 via GlobeNewswire
Intema Solutions, will acquire HypeX
synopsis: Intema Solutions Inc. is to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of HypeX.gg, an Esports platform with 50,000 registered users, specializing in tournament organization, API-based stat aggregation, social function integration and endemic/non-endemic advertising.
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Intema Solutions
(TSXV:ITM:$0.15)
Intema’s mission is to be the world’s premier digital marketing platform. A Canadian leader in permission-based email marketing, Intema provides a wide range of products and services, including SMS, content and predictive AI marketing, as well as related professional services. "
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HypeX
HypeX is an Esports platform with 50,000 registered users, specializing in tournament organization, API-based stat aggregation, social function integration and endemic/non-endemic advertising.
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announced 3/13/2019 via GlobeNewswire
Gegs Capital Corp., will acquire UMG Media Ltd.
synopsis: Gegs Capital Corp., a capital pool company, will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of UMG, a premier eSports company in North America, offering gaming entertainment, live events and online play. Both companies are based in Calgary, AB, Canada.
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Gegs Capital Corp.
(TSXV:GEGS.P:$0.00)
Gegs Capital Corp. is a capital pool company. For those unfamiliar with the CPC program, its is a platform whereby the CEO and board of directors/officers have created a shell company to identify a promising private company that wants to become public through a reverse takeover. "
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UMG Media Ltd.
(TSXV:ESPT:$2.21)
UMG is a premier eSports company in North America, offering gaming entertainment, live events and online play. UMG is deeply ingrained in the gaming community with approximately 2.1 million registered users and over 18 million matches played live and online through its platform.
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closed 2/7/2018 via Company Press Release
Community Entertainment Svenska AB, acquired Red Reserve
synopsis: Battleriff Gaming AB has sold its subsidiary Red Reserve AB to the public company Community Entertainment Sverige AB, “CEAB”. Red Reserve is a well-known international brand for esports teams. CEAB's business focus is gameification through different quiz products.
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Community Entertainment Svenska AB
(XSAT:CEAB:$0.23)
target: Red Reserve
Community Entertainment Svenska AB (publ), through its subsidiaries, focuses on commercializing proprietary software for online quizzes. It serves entertainment, information, and education industries. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden. "
target parent:
Battleriff Gaming AB
target: Red Reserve
Red Reserve is an international gaming entertainment brand, best known for their roots in the Call of Duty sniping community. They own and manage professional esports teams in the games COD, (Call of Duty), FIFA and Gears of War.
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closed 7/26/2017 via Company Press Release
Gfinity plc, acquired CEVO, Inc
synopsis: Gfinity plc, a leading esports business, has acquired CEVO, Inc, a global provider of technology and services to the esports market. CEVO stage their own online tournaments while their technology and collective expertise power some of the leading esports events. They provide proprietary, market leading anti-cheat technology and broadcast software.
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Gfinity plc
(AIM:GFIN:$5.99)
GfiGfinity Plc is a leading electronic sport (eSports) business that enables gamers from around the world to watch and participate in gaming tournaments both online or live at the Gfinity Arena. Gfinity stages world leading esports events that feature the world's top esport players. "
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CEVO, Inc
CEVO provides esports services and innovative technologies to clients globally. CEVO stage their own online tournaments while their technology and collective expertise power some of the leading esports events. Their technology offering includes anti-cheat technology and broadcast software.
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closed 2/19/2020 via Company Press Release
Nicecactus, acquired Glory4Gamers
synopsis: Nicecactus, a global online platform dedicated to esports, has acquired Glory4Gamers (G4G), a leading organizer of esports tournaments in France. G4G organizes more than 2,000 esports tournaments per month for some of the most famous games in the world, including League of Legends, Apex Legends, Fortnite, FIFA 20, and more.
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Nicecactus
Nicecactus is a global online platform dedicated to esports. With assessment tools, an integrated professional training and skill development component, and a tournament module, Nicecactus allows gamers around the world to test their skills and develop and hone their game performance. "
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Glory4Gamers
Glory4Gamers (G4G) is a leading organizer of esports tournaments in France. G4G organizes more than 2,000 esports tournaments per month for some of the most famous games in the world, including League of Legends, Apex Legends, Fortnite, FIFA 20, and more.
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announced 8/28/2019 via BNC Analysis
UMG Media Ltd., will acquire Victor's Gold LLC
synopsis: UMG Media Ltd., a premier eSports company, will acquire Victor’s Gold, a managed games and tournament services company. Victor's Gold offers partners a platform to run safe and fair esports events online and in-person for points and money. They provide P2P tournaments and game modes to monetize in-game events that can occur on a consistent basis.
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UMG Media Ltd.
(TSXV:ESPT:$2.21)
UMG is a premier eSports company in North America, offering gaming entertainment, live events and online play. UMG is deeply ingrained in the gaming community with approximately 2.1 million registered users and over 18 million matches played live and online through its platform. "
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Victor's Gold LLC
Victor's Gold is a managed games and tournament services company. Victor's Gold offers partners a platform to run safe and fair esports events online and in-person for points and money. They provide P2P tournaments and game modes to monetize in-game events that can occur on a consistent basis.
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closed 5/10/2006 via PR Newswire
MTV Networks, acquired Xfire, Inc.
synopsis: MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc., announced today that it has closed its $102 million acquisition of Xfire, Inc., the fastest-growing online gaming communication and community platform in the world.
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Viacom Inc.
buyer: MTV Networks
buyer: MTV Networks
MTV Networks owns and operates the cable television programming services MTV: Music Television, MTV2, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite, TV Land, VH1, CMT: Country Music Television, and TNN, as well as The Digital Suite from MTV Networks, a package of thirteen digital services. "
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Xfire, Inc.
Xfire, Inc. is the fastest growing online gaming platform and community in the world. Xfire helps gamers play with their friends much more easily. Xfire is also a server browser, IM, and file download system designed just for gamers. Xfire has 4 million members in more than 100 countries.
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closed 7/9/2012 via Company Press Release
Playfire merged with Green Man Gaming Limited,
synopsis: Green Man Gaming has merged with Playfire, a community for gamers. It enables gamers to track news, discussions for games, and follow friends' progress in games. The company offers gamer cards.
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Green Man Gaming Limited
Green Man Gaming Limited, a digital PC retailer, operates greenmangaming.com, an online digital distribution and entertainment platform. Its greenmangaming.com enables consumers, publishers, and partners to buy and re-sell digitally downloaded games for use on specified hardware platforms. "
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Playfire
Playfire operates a community for gamers. It enables gamers to track news, discussions for games, and follow friends' progress in games. The company offers gamer cards. Playfire was founded in 2007 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
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closed 9/23/2015 via BNC Analysis
Unikrn, acquired DotaProHub
synopsis: Unikrn, an eSports wagering company, has acquired an Indian-based company called DotaProHub, an eSports company which does analytics for a competitive online game called Dota 2. Unikrn provides eSports fans and newcomers alike a safe and legal place to gather, game, and bet on eSports.
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Unikrn
Unikrn is an eSports wagering service. They provide eSports fans and newcomers alike a safe and legal place to gather, game, and bet on eSports. With games like League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2 and more, there’s always something to watch and bet on at Unikrn. "
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DotaProHub
DotaProHub is an eSports company which does analytics for a competitive online game called Dota 2. They are based in Gurgaon, India.
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closed 6/10/2020 via Company Press Release
Wisdom Gaming Group, acquired GoldRushGG
synopsis: Wisdom is excited to announce the acquisition of Gold Rush, a community content and tournament brand that has produced a number of brilliant events and broadcasts for the Rocket League esports community.
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Wisdom Gaming Group
Wisdom Gaming Group is a creative and consulting agency with a focus on digital marketing and esports activations. As a trusted leader of community-focused programming and tournament organization, Wisdom puts its energy into making shows with outstanding talent for an audience of refined tastes. "
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GoldRushGG
Gold Rush is a community content and tournament brand that has produced a number of brilliant events and broadcasts for the Rocket League esports community.
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announced 3/24/2020 via BNC Analysis
YDX Innovation Corp., will acquire BEAT Gaming Corp.
synopsis: YDX Innovation Corp. has signed a letter of intent to acquire all of the shares of BEAT Gaming Corp., an arm's length private Toronto-based esports organizer and management company. BEAT is one of the leaders in Canadian esports with internationally recognized events in Dota 2, Overwatch, Quake and PUBG.
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YDX Innovation Corp.
(TSXV:YDX:$1.58)
YDX Innovation Corp. is a technology company that develops products and services and is an expert in immersive technologies like Augmented and Virtual Reality, eSports events and Interactive Exhibitions under the following three divisions: Arkave VR Arena, YDreams Global, and Game On Festival. "
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BEAT Gaming Corp.
BEAT is one of the leaders in Canadian esports with internationally recognized events in Dota 2, Overwatch, Quake and PUBG. In addition to running their own events, they provide consulting, tournament organization and marketing services out of Toronto, Ontario Canada.
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closed 3/19/2020 via BNC Analysis
Amuka Esports, acquired Incendium Gaming Ltd.
synopsis: Amuka Esports announced it has fully acquired Incendium Gaming, a leading tournament organizer in the fighting game community (FGC). Founded in 2019, Incendium has hosted over 20 events under its own brand and is contracted out to produce tournaments for larger events like GOML and World Gaming.
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Amuka Esports
Amuka Esports creates localized esports hubs in cities across North America. Each hub consists of a game venue, tournament organizer, content team, merchandise brands and incubator. "
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Incendium Gaming Ltd.
Incendium Gaming specializes in producing tournaments and events for the fighting game community (FGC). They host bi-weekly and monthly events at Waves Gaming in Toronto as well as host major events for game publishers such as Capcom and Bandai Namco.
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announced 2/26/2020 via BNC Analysis
Australian Esports League, will acquire The Cubs Esports Pty Ltd
synopsis: Leading esports companies Cubs Esports and Critical Hit Entertainment (CHE), operator of The Australian Esports Leage (AEL), officially announce their intention to merge. The new group will continue to trade under the CHE banner. Cubs Esports is a leading Esports company formerly known as Diemens Esports.
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Australian Esports League
The Australian Esports League (AEL) is a provider of premier esports competitions in Australia, attracting competitors from across the nation. The vision of the AEL is to develop the most entertaining, engaging and respected esports experience in Australia. It is owned by Critical Hit Entertainment."
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The Cubs Esports Pty Ltd
Cubs Esports is a leading Esports company formerly known as Diemens Esports. The Cubs are an Australian based esports franchise coming to gaming arenas.
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closed 9/11/2019 via Company Press Release
BoomTV, acquired American Video Game League
synopsis: BoomTV, a leading esports entertainment platform, has acquired the American Video Game League (AVGL), one of the largest producers of collegiate esports events, content, and community initiatives. The AVGL provides players and fans with opportunities to grow college esports through online tournaments, live events, and more.
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BoomTV
BoomTV’s mission is to enable communities to easily produce and partake in virtual Esports. At the core of it all is self-driving esports technology layer that provides a one-button solution for anyone to create, participate and/or spectate Esports content. "
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American Video Game League
American Video Game League (AVGL) is a producer of collegiate esports events, content, and community initiatives. The AVGL provides players and fans with opportunities to grow college esports through online tournaments, large-scale live events, content, and campus program support.
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closed 5/22/2019 via BNC Analysis
OverActive Media, acquired MediaXP, Inc.
synopsis: OverActive Media, the parent company of Splyce and Toronto Defiant, has launched a live events production division following the acquisition of Toronto-based esports events company MediaXP. MediaXP was founded in 2015 as an esports-specific live events company that worked with the likes of Dome Productions and Red Bull Canada.
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OverActive Media
OverActive Media (OAM) is an integrated global company delivering esports and video game entertainment. OAM combines team ownership with audience engagement to better connect with fans, franchise partners and corporate sponsors around the world. "
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MediaXP, Inc.
MediaXP is a Toronto-based esports events company. MediaXP was founded in 2015 as an esports-specific live events company that worked with the likes of Dome Productions and Red Bull Canada.
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closed 2/27/2019 via GlobeNewswire
StemGen, Inc., acquired D3esports
synopsis: D3esports Corp., an esports company and a virtual to real gaming platform in the motorsports industry, has announced its acquisition by StemGen, Inc., a company that is engaged in the business of investing in private companies and assisting those companies to execute their business plans.
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StemGen, Inc.
(OTCPK:SGNI:$0.00)
StemGen, Inc. is engaged in the business of investing in private companies and assisting those companies to execute their business plans. They are based in Texas. "
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D3esports
D3esports was founded in May 2018 and launched in July 2018 at Dave and Buster’s Houston flagship location. The company has created, built and made ready for a second quarter launch of an eSports competition based around the Forza 7 Motorsports gaming platform.
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closed 12/19/2018 via BNC Analysis
Tesonet, acquired Helis LT
synopsis: Tesonet, a cyber security services provider in Lithuania, has acquried Helis LT, an IT company in Lithuania. Helis provides high quality search engine marketing and social media communication services through their SEO Helis and Cocos brands. Helis also operates an online marketplace for video games and organizes eSports tournaments.
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Tesonet
Established in 2008, Tesonet is a cyber security services provider in Lithuania. Tesonet provides top level solutions for privacy to international markets. The company also has expertise with machine learning, technical support, and business hosting. "
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Helis LT
Helis is an IT company in Lithuania. Helis provides high quality search engine marketing and social media communication services through their SEO Helis and Cocos brands. Helis also operates an online marketplace for video games and organizes eSports tournaments.
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closed 6/12/2018 via Company Press Release
Telia Company, acquired Assembly Organizing Oy
synopsis: Telia Company, a telecommunications provider, has acquired Assembly Organizing Oy, an event planner that arranges Finland's largest digital culture and game events. Assembly Organizing arranges unique events twice a year for four days, where people connect with similar interests.
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Telia Company
(OM:TELIA:$9,249.92)
Based in Sweden, Telia Company is the next generation telco. Telia Company provides network access, telecommunications, and other services. It offers mobile, broadband, TV, and fixed-line services to businesses, individuals, families, and communities "
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Assembly Organizing Oy
Assembly Organizing Oy is a community of volunteers who arranges unique Assembly events, twice a year, in Finland. They provide a four day festival in the summer and winter, in which thousands of people spend the long weekend meeting friends, playing games, surfing the net, and enjoying demo-games.
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closed 1/22/2018 via PR Newswire
Mail.Ru LLC, acquired ESforce Holding ltd
synopsis: Mail.Ru Group Limited, one of the largest Internet companies in the Russian-speaking Internet market, announces the acquisition of 100% of ESforce. ESforce Holding is one of the world’s largest esports organizations, and the leader in electronic sports in Russia.
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Mail.Ru LLC
(LSE:MAIL:$1,350.66)
Mail.Ru Group develops Internet communications and entertainment services in Russia and globally. The company operates Russian language social networks Vkontakte (VK), Odnoklassniki (OK) and Moi Mir (My World), instant messenger services in Russia — Agent Mail.Ru and ICQ and more. "
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ESforce Holding ltd
ESforce Holding is one of the world’s largest esports organizations, and the leader in electronic sports in Russia. The company integrates all key areas of the esports business, from organizing international tournaments and professional content creation to publishing and advertising activities.
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announced 4/24/2018 via Company Press Release
GameWith, will acquire SPODIA Corporation
synopsis: GameWith has agreed to acquire shares of SPODIA from existing shareholders of the company as well as acquire third-party allotment of shares. SPODIA operates a platform that plans, develops, and manages e-Sports convention for smartphones, including Vainglory, on their 'GAMERS LEAGUE' convention.
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GameWith
(TSE:6552:$24.15)
Based in Japan, GameWith is a community that provides information and functions to make games more enjoyable. They also have game capture information, including game reviews, videos, and strategies to help gamers excel. "
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SPODIA Corporation
SPODIA Inc. operates a platform that plans, develops, and manages e-Sports convention for smartphones, including Vainglory, on their 'GAMERS LEAGUE' convention. They hold a variety of online gaming competitions on GAMERS LEAGUE for mobile games. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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announced 4/24/2018 via Company Press Release
GameWith, will acquire SPODIA Corporation
synopsis: GameWith has agreed to acquire shares of SPODIA from existing shareholders of the company as well as acquire third-party allotment of shares. SPODIA operates a platform that plans, develops, and manages e-Sports convention for smartphones, including Vainglory, on their 'GAMERS LEAGUE' convention.
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GameWith
(TSE:6552:$24.15)
Based in Japan, GameWith is a community that provides information and functions to make games more enjoyable. They also have game capture information, including game reviews, videos, and strategies to help gamers excel. "
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SPODIA Corporation
SPODIA Inc. operates a platform that plans, develops, and manages e-Sports convention for smartphones, including Vainglory, on their 'GAMERS LEAGUE' convention. They hold a variety of online gaming competitions on GAMERS LEAGUE for mobile games. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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closed 11/14/2018 via GlobeNewswire
Enthusiast Gaming Inc., acquired Operation Sports
synopsis: Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc., a digital media company building the largest community of authentic gamers, has acquired the assets of Operation Sports LLC, one of the largest online sports video gaming news and community forums.
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Enthusiast Gaming Inc.
(TSXV:EGLX:$14.54)
Founded in 2014, Enthusiast is the fastest-growing online community of video gamers. Through the Company’s unique acquisition strategy, it has a platform of over 70 owned and affiliated websites and currently reaches over 75 million monthly visitors with its unique and curated content. "
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Operation Sports
Since its inception in 1998, Operation Sports has grown from a small community driven news site into an industry leading destination for sports video gaming enthusiasts to connect online.
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closed 8/22/2013 via PR Web
Guild Launch, acquired WowStead Guild Hosting Service
synopsis: Guild Launch, a guild hosting and management platform, has acquired WowStead guild hosting service. WowStead is a guild hosting service, specialzing in the World of Warcraft gaming series.
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Guild Launch
target: WowStead Guild Hosting Service
Guild Launch delivers site hosting and support services to video game communities and fan sites for over 400 video games and three million registered gamers. The platform provides premium, feature-rich and easy to use hosting and social networking to customers playing video games. "
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Curse Inc.
target: WowStead Guild Hosting Service
WowStead is a guild hosting service, specialzing in the World of Warcraft gaming series.
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closed 3/14/2019 via BNC Analysis
Asteri Holdings, purchased Digital Assets from Prima Games
synopsis: Asteri Holdings announced the acquisition of the digital assets of Prima Games from DK Publishers. Prima Games was founded in 1990 and was shut down in November 2018 after a 28-year run. The digital assets of Prima Games include its website, which is a portal to gaming news and guide content.
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Asteri Holdings
seller: Prima Games
ASTERI creates entertainment products through unique data analytics technology. ASTERI builds data-informed entertainment products such as mobile games, websites and online games, and monetizes them through a number of effective channels. "
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Pearson plc
seller: Prima Games
The digital assets of Prima Games include its website, which is a portal to gaming news and guide content.
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closed 11/7/2018 via BNC Analysis
Discord, acquired Blitz Esports
synopsis: Discord, a VoIP application and digital distribution platform designed for video gaming communities, has acquired Blitz Esports, one of the premier media publications in esports, specializing in educational video content for League of Legends, CS:GO and Overwatch.
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Discord
Discord is a VoIP application and digital distribution platform designed for video gaming communities, that specializes in text, image, video and audio communication between users in a chat channel. Discord runs on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, and in web browsers. "
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Blitz Esports
Blitz Esports is a tech and media startup focused on bridging the gap between esports fandom and personal gameplay. They are one of the premier media publications in esports, specializing in educational video content for League of Legends, CS:GO and Overwatch.
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Enthusiast Gaming Inc., acquired The Escapist
synopsis: Enthusiast Gaming, an online network of websites devoted to video gaming and Canada's largest video-gaming expo, has acquired The Escapist Magazine, a leading online magazine focused on in-depth coverage of the video game industry in addition to movies, comics, TV, and more.
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Enthusiast Gaming Inc.
(TSXV:EGLX:$14.54)
target: The Escapist
Enthusiast owns and operates an online network of websites devoted to video gaming and Canada's largest video-gaming expo. Between its online digital media properties, its network of partner websites, and video-gaming gaming expo, Enthusiast engages millions of video gaming enthusiasts worldwide. "
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Zelnick Media Capital
target: The Escapist
The Escapist covers digital culture with a progressive editorial style, with articles and columns by the top writers in and outside of the digital entertainment industry.
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announced 6/20/2017 via Company Press Release
MTGx International AB, will acquire Kongregate Inc.
synopsis: MTG is acquiring 100% of U.S. games publisher and developer Kongregate Inc. from current owner GameStop Corp. San Francisco based Kongregate was founded in 2006. Kongregate started as a browser based web gaming platform and has since expanded into publishing for both mobile and Steam games, and now into first party game development.
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Modern Times Group MTG AB
buyer: MTGx International AB
target: Kongregate Inc.
buyer: MTGx International AB
MTGx delivers next generation entertainment experiences in esports & online gaming, & innovative content through social media influencers on multiple platforms. MTGx is the digital accelerator of MTG. Their mission is to lead the transformation from a traditional media house to a digital power hub. "
target parent:
GameStop.com Inc.
target: Kongregate Inc.
Kongregate Inc. is a games publisher and developer. Kongregate started as a browser based web gaming platform and has since expanded into publishing for both mobile and Steam games, and now into first party game development.
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closed 7/31/2015 via Company Press Release
Mwave, acquired Respawn Ninja
synopsis: Mwave, a leading Australian online tech retailer has acquired Respawn Ninja, an entertainment and video game focused website providing the latest news, previews, and reviews while churning out consistent feature and opinion articles that focus on the goings-on in the entertainment industry and beyond.
buyer:
Mwave
Mwave.com.au is an online focused Computer and Electronics store in Australia. Today, Mwave has been recognized as an industry benchmark in the online tech shopping space in Australia. "
target:
Respawn Ninja
Respawn Ninja is an entertainment and video game focused website providing the latest news, previews, and reviews while churning out consistent feature and opinion articles that focus on the goings-on in the entertainment industry and beyond.
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closed 2/4/2013 via BusinessWire
Ziff Davis, Inc., acquired IGN Entertainment, Inc.
synopsis: j2 Global, Inc. announced that its Ziff Davis, Inc. subsidiary has acquired IGN Entertainment, a leader in video game, entertainment and men’s lifestyle content, from News Corporation. The acquisition provides j2 with a group of world-class digital properties.
buyer parent:
j2 Global, Inc.
buyer: Ziff Davis, Inc.
target: IGN Entertainment, Inc.
buyer: Ziff Davis, Inc.
Ziff Davis, Inc. is a leading digital media company specializing in the technology market, reaching over 50 million in-market buyers every month. Ziff Davis sites feature trusted reviews of the newest and hottest tech products, news, commentary, tech deals and much more. "
target parent:
News Corporation
target: IGN Entertainment, Inc.
IGN Entertainment is the leading Internet media and services provider focused on the video game and entertainment enthusiast markets. Collectively, IGN's properties reach more than 57 million unique users worldwide, according to Internet audience measurement firm comScore.
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announced 11/21/2012 via redherring
Digital Hearts Co., Ltd., will acquire 4Gamer.net
synopsis: Aetas will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Digital Hearts Co Ltd. Aetas, Inc., is a Tokyo-based company engaged in the planning and operation of online game information site 4Gamer.net.
buyer:
Digital Hearts Co., Ltd.
Digital Hearts provides complete game testing and quality assurance services for a wide variety of gaming consoles including Nintendo DS, Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable. "
target:
4Gamer.net
Aetas, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company engaged in the planning and operation of online game information site 4Gamer.net.
price ($mm)
$9.68
rev ($mm)
$5
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closed 11/15/2012 via GlobeNewswire
Alloy Digital Network, acquired The Escapist
synopsis: Alloy Digital announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Webby award-winning gaming lifestyle website The Escapist from Themis Media. The Escapist delivers daily gaming-focused content produced by leading video game authorities, along with cutting-edge video, engaging forums and robust social media elements.
buyer parent:
ZelnickMedia Corp.
buyer: Alloy Digital Network
buyer: Alloy Digital Network
Alloy Digital Network reaches over 60 million young consumers every month through its network of premium, highly trafficked and monitored websites. They are part of Alloy Media + Marketing, a youth industry leader. "
target:
The Escapist
The Escapist offers a daily escape from the everyday for its worldwide audience of over 4.8 million gamers and entertainment enthusiasts. The Escapist delivers varied and comprehensive content that attracts the attention of core gamers, developers, and industry insiders alike.
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closed 11/5/2012 via BNC Analysis
Jeuxvideo.fr, acquired Tom's Games
synopsis: M6 Web, publisher of Jeuxvideo.fr, has just purchased the Tom’s Games websites from Best Of Media. Tom's Games, based in France, is a website that provides a catalogue of thousands of free online flash games.
buyer:
Jeuxvideo.fr
target: Tom's Games
JeuxVideo.fr is a free magazine about computer games and console with news, tests, previews, videos, demos, patches, rumors, tips on video games. JeuxVideo.fr is published by M6 Web. "
target parent:
BestofMedia Group
target: Tom's Games
Tom’s Games is the ultimate resource for gamers and consumers with over 5,000 online and Flash games that anyone can play for free. The game categories offered on Tom's Games include action, adventure, sports, kids, casino, puzzle, arcade, racing and many more.
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closed 3/15/2012 via BNC Analysis
CBS Interactive Inc., purchased Giant Bomb & Comic Vine from Whiskey Media, LLC
synopsis: CBS Interactive acquired Giant Bomb, a gaming site, and Comic Vine, a comic book database, from Whiskey Media, LLC.
buyer parent:
CBS Corporation
buyer: CBS Interactive Inc.
buyer: CBS Interactive Inc.
CBS Interactive is the premier online content network for information and entertainment. The company delivers highly engaging editorial programming that combines original, independent and user-generated content. "
seller:
Whiskey Media, LLC
Whiskey Media develops topical websites that are equal parts editorial and community. To date, they have built sites about video games, comic books, anime and politics.
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closed 12/14/2011 via Market Wire
Tagged, Inc., acquired hi5 Networks
synopsis: Tagged, the social network for meeting new people, announced it has completed the acquisition of hi5, another pioneering social network and one of the largest online communities in the world. Together, Tagged and hi5 create a unique social networking company that will dominate the social discovery category.
buyer:
Tagged, Inc.
Based in San Francisco, Tagged is the social network for meeting new people. Tagged enables anyone to meet and socialize with new people through social games, customized profiles, virtual gifts, advanced browsing features and more. "
target:
hi5 Networks
hi5 Networks is among the top 10 social networks in the world as a leading social entertainment destination. Combining a robust social platform with premium content and game mechanics, it delivers a fun, expressive, and interactive entertainment experience to millions of users.
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announced 11/30/2011 via BNC Analysis
Changyou.com Limited, will acquire 17173.com
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:$741.04)
target: 17173.com
buyer: Changyou.com Limited (CYOU:$741.04)
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 5/5/2011 via PR Newswire
IGN Entertainment, Inc., acquired UGO Entertainment
synopsis: News Corporation's IGN Entertainment, the leading Internet media and services provider focused on the video game and entertainment enthusiast markets, announced the acquisition of Hearst Corporation's UGO Entertainment. UGO Entertainment creates quality lifestyle content for the coveted 18-34 male audience.
buyer parent:
News Corporation
buyer: IGN Entertainment, Inc.
target: UGO Entertainment
buyer: IGN Entertainment, Inc.
IGN Entertainment, a unit of News Corporation, is the leading Internet media and services provider focused on the video game and entertainment enthusiast markets. IGN's network of video game-related properties is the Web's leading video game information destination. "
target parent:
The Hearst Corporation
target: UGO Entertainment
UGO Entertainment creates quality lifestyle content for the coveted 18-34 male audience. The company’s flagship brands, UGO.com and 1UP.com, deliver in-depth daily coverage of the latest developments in games and entertainment.
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announced 3/2/2011 via Market Wire
Kenergy Scientific, Inc., will acquire I Won It Live Enterprises
synopsis: Kenergy Scientific, Inc. has announced that the company has completed a Letter of Intent to acquire all of the assets of I Won It Live Enterprises. The website, www.iwonitlive.com is believed to be the first website to offer members instant prizes for winning on line games where players play live against other contestants.
buyer:
Kenergy Scientific, Inc.
(KNSC:$0.00)
Kenergy Scientific, Inc. (formerly SpeechSwitch) was initially founded for the sales and servicing of speech recognition software. In 2009 the Kenergy Scientific Group was formed, dedicated to utilizing the company to deliver new ideas and products to improve the health and well-being of consumers. "
target:
I Won It Live Enterprises
I Won It Live Enterprises is believed to be the first website to offer members instant prizes for winning on line games where players play live against other contestants. It was created to give its members a chance to become a contestant on a live game show while sitting at their computer.
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closed 2/22/2011 via BusinessWire
GameRevolution, acquired PlayStationLifeStyle
synopsis: Evolve Media Corp., an integrated digital media company, announced the acquisition of PlayStationLifeStyle, the largest PlayStation enthusiast site in the US. PlayStationLifeStyle will become a part of GameRevolution, the ultimate online destination for gamers.
buyer parent:
Evolve Media Corp
buyer: GameRevolution
buyer: GameRevolution
GameRevolution is the most well respected independent online gaming hub and the ultimate destination for gamers. Since 1996, GameRevolution.com has been offering its loyal audience gaming news, reviews and information, as well as exclusive content and editorial features. "
target:
PlayStationLifeStyle
Through 24/7 news updates, in-depth reviews, comprehensive trophy guides and a heavy focus on community, PlayStationLifeStyle has quickly risen to become the most-visited PlayStation-specific news and review site on the Internet.
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announced 7/27/2010 via BusinessWire
GameStop.com Inc., will acquire Kongregate Inc.
synopsis: GameStop Corp., the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Kongregate Inc., a leading social gaming destination and community for core gamers representing the fast-growing free-to-play gaming market.
buyer:
GameStop.com Inc.
(GME:$9,360.30)
GameStop is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 6,486 retail stores in 17 countries worldwide. The company also operates an e-commerce site, GameStop.com, and publishes Game Informer(R) magazine, a leading multi-platform video game publication. "
target:
Kongregate Inc.
Kongregate is a leading browser based game site with over 10 million monthly unique visitors who spend more than 23 million hours playing per month.
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closed 6/9/2010 via BNC Analysis
Virgin Media, acquired WorldGaming.com
synopsis: Richard Branson's Virgin Media group has acquired World Gaming, a leading videogame tournament website.
buyer:
Virgin Media
(VMED:$6,664.77)
Virgin Media Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides of entertainment and communications services in the United Kingdom. The company operates through three segments: Consumer, Business, and Content. "
target:
WorldGaming.com
World Gaming is a leading videogame tournament website.
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closed 1/12/2010 via Reuters
Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited, acquired Mochi Media
synopsis: China's second-largest online game company Shanda Games made its first U.S. acquisition, buying online game firm Mochi Media for $80 million, to advance its global ambition and consolidate its position in an increasingly competitive Chinese market.
buyer:
Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited
(SNDA:$5,572.25)
Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited is a leading interactive entertainment media company in China. Shanda offers a portfolio of diversified entertainment content including some of the most popular massively multi-player and casual online games in China. "
target:
Mochi Media
Mochi Media is the world's largest browser-based games network, with more than 140 million monthly active users and 15,000 games on nearly 40,000 publisher websites.
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