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closed 4/25/2012 via BusinessWire
Cosmi Corporation, acquired ValuSoft, Inc.
synopsis: Cosmi has announced the acquisition of Chaska, Minnesota-based ValuSoft, the PC value line of THQ Inc. The combination will make the new ValuSoft+Cosmi venture the second largest U.S. Retail Publisher of PC Games in units sold and the #1 Retail Publisher in the Value Software Category by units sold.
buyer parent:
Cosmi Finance, LLC
buyer: Cosmi Corporation
target: ValuSoft, Inc.
buyer: Cosmi Corporation
Cosmi Corporation publishes and distributes physical and digital PC software solutions. Its portfolio includes titles/products that span office, graphics, productivity, education, games, languages, business, security, and utilities categories. The company also offers standard displays. "
target parent:
THQ, Inc.
target: ValuSoft, Inc.
ValuSoft, Inc. publishes and distributes interactive entertainment and productivity software for the casual computer user. The company markets a variety of products ranging from racing simulations, family entertainment, war games, and hunting simulations to home productivity and office products.
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closed 8/25/2008 via PR Newswire
Cosmi Finance, LLC, merged with Cosmi Corporation
synopsis: Cosmi Finance, LLC announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Cosmi Corporation, a leading developer and publisher of value software for home and small business.
buyer:
Cosmi Finance, LLC
Cosmi Finance, LLC is an investment company based in Carson, California. "
target:
Cosmi Corporation
Cosmi is a leading developer and publisher of software for the home and office. With products covering all major categories including: business & productivity, graphics & publishing, utilities, learning, languages and games software, Cosmi has proven itself to be a formidable player in the market.
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closed 8/14/2020 via BNC Analysis
Embracer Group, acquired DECA Games
synopsis: Embracer Group has acquired mobile specialist DECA Games; the company has a particular interest in live operations and free-to-play titles. They are the current owners and developers of the massively multiplayer online shooter Realm of the Mad God.
buyer:
Embracer Group
(OM:EMBRAC B:$14,212.40)
Embracer Group is the parent company of businesses developing and publishing PC and console games for the global games market. Embracer Group has an extensive catalogue of over 130 owned franchises, such as Saints Row, Goat Simulator, Dead Island, Darksiders, Metro, MX vs ATV, and more. "
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DECA Games
DECA Games is a publisher and developer of video games that is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The company's primary focus is on acquiring and operating older free-to-play games. They are the current owners and developers of the massively multiplayer online shooter Realm of the Mad God.
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closed 10/7/2019 via GlobeNewswire
Enthusiast Gaming Inc., acquired Steel Media Ltd.
synopsis: Enthusiast Gaming, a vertically integrated video game and esports company, has acquired Steel Media, a leading mobile gaming and live events company. Enthusiast Gaming is the largest gaming network in the U.S., and the acquisition of Steel Media adds 20 mobile gaming websites and 25 live mobile events worldwide to its media and events business.
buyer:
Enthusiast Gaming Inc.
(TSXV:EGLX:$120.27)
Enthusiast Gaming a vertically integrated video game and esports company comprised of three main pillars: Media, Events, and Esports. Their digital media platform includes +100 gaming related websites and 900 YouTube channels which collectively reach 150 million visitors monthly. "
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Steel Media Ltd.
Steel Media Limited is the largest mobile gaming network in the world, which holds a significant portfolio of consumer and B2B websites, and a series of successful global live networking events. They are based in the UK.
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announced 3/23/2017 via BNC Analysis
iSentric Sdn. Bhd., will acquire My Play Company Limited
synopsis: iSentric Limited announced that it has executed a term sheet for the proposed acquisition of My Play Company Limited ("My Play"). My Play is a leader in the mobile gaming market in Myanmar. My Play was founded by Mr. Myint Kyaw Thu and Mr. Zaw Ye Myint, and is a game developer and publisher specialising in mobile games development in Myanmar.
buyer parent:
Donaco International Limited
buyer: iSentric Sdn. Bhd. (ASX:ICU:$6.78)
target: My Play Company Limited
buyer: iSentric Sdn. Bhd. (ASX:ICU:$6.78)
iSentric Ltd is engaged in the business of provision of software-based mobile telecommunications and technology business in the Asia-Pacific market. The Company's business divisions include Enterprise Mobility, Digital Payments and Digital Media Services. "
target parent:
MyanTel
target: My Play Company Limited
My Play is a game developer and publisher specialising in mobile games development in Myanmar. My Play has 3 games amongst the Top 10 local mobile games in Myanmar (Shan Koe Mee World, Pawthoot Run and Trishaw Master Nga Pain).
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announced 2/20/2013 via Market Wire
Hanover Portfolio Acquisitions, Inc., will acquire Tigga Studios
synopsis: Hanover Portfolio Acquisitions announced it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Tigga Studios. Using its proprietary app development process, Tigga Studios has published over 300 mobile apps to date on Apple iOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle platforms.
buyer:
Hanover Portfolio Acquisitions, Inc.
(HVPA:$0.05)
Hanover Portfolio Acquisitions is an intellectual property investment and monetization company focused on creating shareholder value through joint ventures, licensing and direct investments in innovative technologies. "
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Tigga Studios
Tigga Studios develops Apps for iOS, Android and Kindle. They also develop gamification strategies & systems for businesses and education.
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closed 11/7/2018 via BNC Analysis
Imagine Entertainment LLC, acquired Marginal Mediaworks
synopsis: Imagine Entertainment, a producer of films, television programs and other original programming, has acquired a majority stake in Marginal MediaWorks, a new type of media company focused on genre storytelling from marginalized voices. Marginal creates controlled budget independent film, television, short form series, videogames and podcasts.
buyer:
Imagine Entertainment LLC
Imagine Entertainment LLC produces films, television programs, and other original programming. Its past productions include A Beautiful Mind, 8 Mile, Apollo 13, American Gangster, The Da Vinci Code, Liar, Backdraft, and Parenthood. "
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Marginal Mediaworks
Marginal MediaWorks is a new type of media company focused on genre storytelling from marginalized voices. Marginal creates, finances and produces controlled budget independent film, television, short form series, videogames and podcasts, across scripted and unscripted formats.
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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.
buyer:
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 2/17/2016 via BNC Analysis
The Voiceover Gallery, acquired Articulate Voices
synopsis: Manchester-based The Voiceover Gallery has acquired London boutique agency, Articulate Voices. Articulate Voices was established in 2011 by Rachel Kean and clients include Pinewood Studios, Saatchi & Saatchi and Side UK, who specialise in performance capture for blockbuster video games such as Assassins Creed and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
buyer:
The Voiceover Gallery
The Voiceover Gallery is the UK's only specialist dual-based voice over agency with voice talent and studios in London and Manchester. "
target:
Articulate Voices
Articulate Voices is a boutique agency whose clients include Pinewood Studios, Saatchi & Saatchi and Side UK, who specialise in performance capture for blockbuster video games such as Assassins Creed and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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closed 3/30/2017 via Market Wire
GG Media Network merged with American Leisure Holdings, Inc.,
synopsis: American Leisure Holdings, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has finalized a merger with GG Media Network, parent company to GG Studios, LLC, a rising eSports media production company. GG Studios works with publishers and sponsors to create and distribute original eSports content for both television and digital platforms.
buyer:
American Leisure Holdings, Inc.
(OTCPK:AMLH:$25.76)
American Leisure Holdings, Inc. engages in the investments in the leisure industry and energy market. They also operate travel service and leisure property businesses and vacation club and travel club programs. "
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GG Media Network
GG Media Network, parent company to GG Studios, LLC, is a rising eSports media production company. GG Studios works with publishers and sponsors to create and distribute original eSports content for both television and digital platforms.
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closed 9/4/2014 via PR Newswire
Little Orbit, LLC., acquired Vicious Cycle Software
synopsis: Worldwide video game publisher, Little Orbit, announced that it has acquired video game developer Vicious Cycle Software, a developer of quality licensed titles including Ben 10 Omniverse and Alien Force. Vicious Cycle is a premier developer of interactive entertainment software for multiple platforms.
buyer:
Little Orbit, LLC.
target: Vicious Cycle Software
Little Orbit is a worldwide video game publisher formed in January 2010 with a focus on licensed-based entertainment products. The company's emphasis is on working with popular creators to extend their vision into games through transmedia storytelling and engaging content for all gaming platforms. "
target parent:
BANDAI NAMCO Holdings, Inc.
target: Vicious Cycle Software
Vicious Cycle Software, Inc. is a premier developer of interactive entertainment software and is also the developer of the Vicious Engine, a comprehensive and fully portable middleware solution for all platforms.
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closed 9/19/2018 via BNC Analysis
Keywords Studios, acquired The TrailerFarm
synopsis: Keywords Studios, an international technical services provider to the video games industry, has acquired The TrailerFarm, a company that creates trailers for games big and small on any and all formats. Since 2011, they have been making creative content for game makers and publishers all around the world.
buyer:
Keywords Studios
(AIM:KWS:$512.20)
Based in Ireland, Keywords Studios is an international technical services provider to the video games industry. They provide integrated art production, engineering, audio services, testing, localization and player support services across 50 languages and 14 game platforms in more than 20 countries. "
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The TrailerFarm
TrailerFarm creates trailers for games big and small on any and all formats. Since 2011, they have been making creative content for game makers and publishers all around the world, from AAA to indie developers of all sizes, even solo teams.
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closed 3/4/2020 via gamesindustry.biz
Phoenix Games, acquired Studio Firefly
synopsis: Phoenix Games, an international family of games companies, has acquired Studio Firefly, a live-ops specialist in Romania that aims to create amazing experiences through mobile games. Studio Firefly is focused primarily on extending the value of existing IPs by providing live-ops and development services.
buyer:
Phoenix Games
Phoenix Games is an international group of free-to-play games companies. Phoenix is on a mission to to build a family of the world's most talented game developers and service providers. Phoenix believes that backing great companies with the freedom to create will yield exciting results for everyone."
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Studio Firefly
Studio Firefly is a live-ops specialist in Romania that aims to create amazing experiences through mobile games. Studio Firefly is focused primarily on extending the value of existing IPs by providing live-ops and development services. The studio is also working on self-developed games.
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closed 2/18/2015 via Company Press Release
Isobar, acquired Soap Creative
synopsis: Isobar, Dentsu Aegis Network’s global digital marketing agency has acquired Soap Creative, a leading digital creative agency in Australia. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Sydney, Soap Creative offers full service digital marketing, social, website content, copy and design services. They also develop mobile games through their games studio.
buyer parent:
Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Isobar
buyer: Isobar
Isobar is a global full service digital marketing agency, driven by the purpose to deliver borderless ideas enabled through technology, to transform businesses and brands. They have over 3,700 professionals in its 69 offices across 42 Markets worldwide. "
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Soap Creative
Soap Creative comprises of a digital creative agency offering full service digital marketing, social, website content, copy and design, and a game studio that develops mobile games developed to a client’s specification or independently branded as Soap’s own IP.
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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.
buyer:
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 2/23/2017 via Company Press Release
Challengeme Esports GmbH, acquired eSports Hero, Inc.
synopsis: Challengeme Esports GmbH, provider of one of the most sophisticated eSports Matchmaking & Tournament Platforms, announced the acquisition of US-based eSports Hero Inc., a skilled gaming platform where gamers of all skills levels can compete for cash prizes and glory playing the top global Esports.
buyer:
Challengeme Esports GmbH
Challengeme Esports GmbH (CME) is an established business in the rapidly growing eSports space, based in Berlin, Germany. CME provides a world class eSports tournament and matchmaking platform, which caters to social players, competitive and even pro gamers, as well as professional streamers. "
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eSports Hero, Inc.
Esports Hero is a skilled gaming platform where gamers of all skills levels can compete for cash prizes and glory playing the top global Esports such as Hearthstone and Dota 2. The ESH platform facilitates both money matches and bracketed tournaments and offers multiple compliant payout options.
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closed 1/13/2010 via BusinessWire
iEntertainment Network, acquired Thriller New Media, Inc.
synopsis: iEntertainment Network, the award-winning developer of the WarBirds TotalSims massively multiplayer, military combat simulation game series, has acquired Thriller New Media, Inc, a media development company focused on online military communities, massively multiplayer online games, interactive simul
buyer:
iEntertainment Network
(IENT:$1.62)
iEntertainment Network (IENT) is a leading publisher of online entertainment communities, core and co-branded gaming content, and CD-ROM game titles. WarBirds, IENT's premiere massively multiplayer flight simulation software, has won numerous awards around the world for Best Online Simulation Game. "
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Thriller New Media, Inc.
Thriller New Media, Inc is a media development company focused on online military communities, massively multiplayer online games, interactive simulations, action novels, and action movies.
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closed 1/20/2017 via Market Wire
United Luck Consortium, acquired Outfit7
synopsis: Outfit7 Investments Ltd., the entertainment company behind the global phenomenon Talking Tom and Friends, announced that its shareholders have sold 100 percent of the company to a consortium of investors from Asia, represented by United Luck Group Holdings Limited under the leadership of Mr. Ou Yaping.
buyer:
United Luck Consortium
The United Luck Consortium is a consortium of investors from Asia, represented by United Luck Group Holdings Limited under the leadership of Mr. Ou Yaping. "
target:
Outfit7
Outfit7 has grown from an instant app success into a fully-fledged media franchise. Their highly successful portfolio includes free mobile apps and games, a CGI animated series and web shorts, a global licensing and merchandising program, and a chart-topping sensation on YouTube.
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closed 10/19/2020 via GlobeNewswire
Nacon, acquired Neopica BV
synopsis: Nacon, a French video game company based in Lesquin, has acquired Neopica, a renowned Belgian studio that has developed around sixty games, including a number of casual games designed to appeal to the widest possible audience.
buyer:
Nacon
(:$187.68)
Nacon, formerly Bigben Interactive SA is a French video game company based in Lesquin. Established in 1981, the company designs and distributes accessories for video game consoles, and publishes and distributes video games for various platforms. "
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Neopica BV
Created in 2007, Neopica is a renowned Belgian studio that has developed around sixty games, including a number of casual games designed to appeal to the widest possible audience, particularly children, before moving on to more complex simulation games.
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closed 10/30/2019 via PR Newswire
Vindex, acquired Next Generation Esports
synopsis: Vindex, the emerging leader in esports, announced the acquisition of Next Generation Esports (NGE), the premier independent esports production company. NGE elevates the next generation of competitive video game franchises through A-to-Z professional league operations, amateur tournaments, live events, managed services and studio broadcasts.
buyer:
Vindex
Vindex is the preeminent esports infrastructure platform. The company provides technology and services that power the richest experiences in esports and help the world's leading game publishers, esports leagues and teams deliver deeply engaging experiences to fans around the world. "
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Next Generation Esports
Next Generation Esports (NGE) is the premier independent esports production company. NGE elevates the next generation of competitive video game franchises through A-to-Z professional league operations, amateur tournaments, live events, managed services and studio broadcasts.
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