Search over 78,000 Information Industry Mergers & Acquisitions:
video game information industry
video game information industry
Education

Healthcare

Consumer

Human Capital

Media & Marketing

Software

Online & Mobile

Managed Services & IT Consulting

Private Equity

Human Capital
HR Software

Online & Mobile
Miscellaneous

E-Commerce

E-Content

E-Marketing & Search

Communications

SaaS & Cloud

Software
Consumer Software

Niche Software

Infrastructure Software

Business Software

Consumer
Miscellaneous

Marketing

Events

Video Games

Software

Digital Media

Print Media

E-Commerce

Mobile

Film, Music, Broadcasting

Media & Marketing
Miscellaneous

B2B Publishing and Information

Consumer Publishing

Entertainment Content

Exhibitions, Conferences, Events

Internet Media

Marketing

Healthcare
Consumer Health

Education
K-12 Media and Tech

Higher-Ed Media and Tech

Professional Training Technology

get acquisition alerts for this segment
note: a single transaction may fall into multiple segments
view all transactions
All Segments
04/27/04 to 03/04/21
(937 results)
Transactions
Tombstones
Trends
Highlights
Overview
Geography
Company
video game information industry
- buyer to watch list
- seller to watch list
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.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
closed 8/25/2008 via PR Newswire
Cosmi Finance, LLC, merged with Cosmi Corporation
synopsis: Cosmi Finance, LLC announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Cosmi Corporation, a leading developer and publisher of value software for home and small business.
buyer:
Cosmi Finance, LLC
Cosmi Finance, LLC is an investment company based in Carson, California. "
target:
Cosmi Corporation
Cosmi is a leading developer and publisher of software for the home and office. With products covering all major categories including: business & productivity, graphics & publishing, utilities, learning, languages and games software, Cosmi has proven itself to be a formidable player in the market.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
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:$990.33)
Embracer Group is the parent company of businesses developing and publishing PC and console games for the global games market. Embracer Group has an extensive catalogue of over 130 owned franchises, such as Saints Row, Goat Simulator, Dead Island, Darksiders, Metro, MX vs ATV, and more. "
target:
DECA Games
DECA Games is a publisher and developer of video games that is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The company's primary focus is on acquiring and operating older free-to-play games. They are the current owners and developers of the massively multiplayer online shooter Realm of the Mad God.
price ($mm)[EV]
$29 [$33]
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
closed 12/17/2020 via Company Press Release
Keywords Studios, acquired Indigo Pearl
synopsis: Keywords Studios announced the acquisition of UK-based Indigo Pearl, a full-service PR agency specializing in Entertainment Technology PR. This covers all media fields associated with gadgets, tech, gaming, mobile, and downloadable content (DLC).
buyer:
Keywords Studios
(AIM:KWS:$421.54)
Ireland’s Keywords Studios is an international technical services provider to the global video games industry. It provides integrated art creation, software engineering, testing, localization, audio and customer care services to a blue-chip client base. "
target:
Indigo Pearl
Indigo Pearl is a full-service PR agency specializing in Entertainment Technology PR. This covers all media fields associated with gadgets, tech, gaming, mobile, and downloadable content (DLC).
price ($mm)
$2.13
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
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:$14.54)
Enthusiast Gaming a vertically integrated video game and esports company comprised of three main pillars: Media, Events, and Esports. Their digital media platform includes +100 gaming related websites and 900 YouTube channels which collectively reach 150 million visitors monthly. "
target:
Steel Media Ltd.
Steel Media Limited is the largest mobile gaming network in the world, which holds a significant portfolio of consumer and B2B websites, and a series of successful global live networking events. They are based in the UK.
price ($mm)
$2.50
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
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:$6.78)
iSentric Ltd is engaged in the business of provision of software-based mobile telecommunications and technology business in the Asia-Pacific market. The Company's business divisions include Enterprise Mobility, Digital Payments and Digital Media Services. "
target parent:
MyanTel
target: My Play Company Limited
My Play is a game developer and publisher specialising in mobile games development in Myanmar. My Play has 3 games amongst the Top 10 local mobile games in Myanmar (Shan Koe Mee World, Pawthoot Run and Trishaw Master Nga Pain).
price ($mm)
$4.59
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
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:$0.05)
Hanover Portfolio Acquisitions is an intellectual property investment and monetization company focused on creating shareholder value through joint ventures, licensing and direct investments in innovative technologies. "
target:
Tigga Studios
Tigga Studios develops Apps for iOS, Android and Kindle. They also develop gamification strategies & systems for businesses and education.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
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. "
target:
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.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
closed 11/25/2020 via BNC Analysis
Keywords Studios, acquired G-Net Media
synopsis: Services provider Keywords Studios acquired games marketing company G-Net Media. Based in Los Angeles, G-Net works with clients such as Activision, Bethesda, Bungie, and Microsoft, as well as companies outside of games such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and NBC Universal.
buyer:
Keywords Studios
(AIM:KWS:$421.54)
Ireland’s Keywords Studios is an international technical services provider to the global video games industry. It provides integrated art creation, software engineering, testing, localization, audio and customer care services to a blue-chip client base. "
target:
G-Net Media
G-Net Media is a games marketing company based out of Los Angeles. They work with clients such as Activision, Bethesda, Bungie, and Microsoft, as well as companies outside of games such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and NBC Universal.
price ($mm)
$18
rev ($mm)
$16
EBITDA ($mm)
$2
EV / rev
2.0x
EV / EBITDA
14.5x
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
closed 11/13/2014 via PR Newswire
Tapinator, Inc., acquired InAppFuel
synopsis: Tapinator, Inc. announced that it has acquired InAppFuel (IAF), a social casino company. InAppFuel powers the casino functionality for a number of application developers on mobile platforms, including Metamoki, Five-O Poker, DreamQuest Games, GameMasons, and many others.
buyer:
Tapinator, Inc.
(OTCPK:TAPM:$0.00)
Tapinator is a global developer and publisher of mobile games on the iOS, Google Play, and Amazon platforms. The Company focuses on operating its own titles, publishing properties where it holds substantial ownership positions, and making strategic investments into promising mobile companies. "
target:
InAppFuel
InAppFuel is the first and only minigame SDK for mobile developers. They help developers boost their monetization and engagement via proven in-app minigames, including slots and scratch-offs.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
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."
target:
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.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
closed 2/17/2016 via BNC Analysis
The Voiceover Gallery, acquired Articulate Voices
synopsis: Manchester-based The Voiceover Gallery has acquired London boutique agency, Articulate Voices. Articulate Voices was established in 2011 by Rachel Kean and clients include Pinewood Studios, Saatchi & Saatchi and Side UK, who specialise in performance capture for blockbuster video games such as Assassins Creed and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
buyer:
The Voiceover Gallery
The Voiceover Gallery is the UK's only specialist dual-based voice over agency with voice talent and studios in London and Manchester. "
target:
Articulate Voices
Articulate Voices is a boutique agency whose clients include Pinewood Studios, Saatchi & Saatchi and Side UK, who specialise in performance capture for blockbuster video games such as Assassins Creed and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
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:$25.76)
American Leisure Holdings, Inc. engages in the investments in the leisure industry and energy market. They also operate travel service and leisure property businesses and vacation club and travel club programs. "
target:
GG Media Network
GG Media Network, parent company to GG Studios, LLC, is a rising eSports media production company. GG Studios works with publishers and sponsors to create and distribute original eSports content for both television and digital platforms.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
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.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
closed 8/27/2020 via BNC Analysis
Keywords Studios, acquired Maverick Media Limited
synopsis: Keywords Studios, the international technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry, welcomes Maverick Media Limited, a premier video games creative marketing agency, to the Group. Maverick, based in London, is one of the longest established and most successful video games creative agencies in Europe.
buyer:
Keywords Studios
(AIM:KWS:$421.54)
Ireland’s Keywords Studios is an international technical services provider to the global video games industry. It provides integrated art creation, software engineering, testing, localization, audio and customer care services to a blue-chip client base. "
target:
Maverick Media Limited
Maverick, based in London and founded by Will Jeffry in 1995, is one of the longest established and most successful video games creative agencies in Europe. It has produced award-winning campaigns for some of the world's most prestigious games publishers, developers and brands.
price ($mm)
$4.70
rev ($mm)
$4
EBITDA ($mm)
$1
EV / rev
1.1x
EV / EBITDA
3.6x
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
closed 12/18/2019 via Company Press Release
Keywords Studios, acquired Ichi Worldwide
synopsis: Keywords Studios, the go-to provider of technical and creative services to the global video games industry, has announced that it has acquired ICHI. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in London, ICHI provides a full suite of creative and marketing services to video game publishers and to the sports and entertainment sectors around the world.
buyer:
Keywords Studios
(AIM:KWS:$421.54)
Ireland’s Keywords Studios is an international technical services provider to the global video games industry. It provides integrated art creation, software engineering, testing, localization, audio and customer care services to a blue-chip client base. "
target:
Ichi Worldwide
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in London, ICHI provides a full suite of creative and marketing services to video game publishers and to the sports and entertainment sectors around the world.
price ($mm)
$4.34
rev ($mm)
$4
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.1x
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
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:$421.54)
Based in Ireland, Keywords Studios is an international technical services provider to the video games industry. They provide integrated art production, engineering, audio services, testing, localization and player support services across 50 languages and 14 game platforms in more than 20 countries. "
target:
The TrailerFarm
TrailerFarm creates trailers for games big and small on any and all formats. Since 2011, they have been making creative content for game makers and publishers all around the world, from AAA to indie developers of all sizes, even solo teams.
price ($mm)
$1.31
rev ($mm)
$1
EBITDA ($mm)
$0
EV / rev
2.0x
EV / EBITDA
12.5x
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
closed 2/17/2015 via BNC Analysis
Playtech plc, acquired Yoyo Games
synopsis: Gaming technology and services supplier Playtech has acquired GameMaker creator YoYo Games. Yoyo Games has developed the GameMaker technology, which enables casual game developers to develop a game using a single code and run it on a variety of platforms: Windows 8, Apple, Xbox, HTML5, Computers’ iOS, Ubuntu, and others.
buyer:
Playtech plc
(LSE:PTEC:$1,767.78)
Playtech is an online gaming software supplier, offering cutting-edge solutions to the industry's leading operators. its approach has been centered on the continual development of best-of-breed gaming products and content, and its success built upon strong partnerships with their licensees. "
target:
Yoyo Games
YoYo Games is the home of GameMaker: Studio, the fastest and friendliest cross-platform game development technology out there. GameMaker: Studio has been developed with usability and efficiency at its core, allowing developers to create games within a single code base.
price ($mm)
$16
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
closed 3/4/2020 via gamesindustry.biz
Phoenix Games, acquired Studio Firefly
synopsis: Phoenix Games, an international family of games companies, has acquired Studio Firefly, a live-ops specialist in Romania that aims to create amazing experiences through mobile games. Studio Firefly is focused primarily on extending the value of existing IPs by providing live-ops and development services.
buyer:
Phoenix Games
Phoenix Games is an international group of free-to-play games companies. Phoenix is on a mission to to build a family of the world's most talented game developers and service providers. Phoenix believes that backing great companies with the freedom to create will yield exciting results for everyone."
target:
Studio Firefly
Studio Firefly is a live-ops specialist in Romania that aims to create amazing experiences through mobile games. Studio Firefly is focused primarily on extending the value of existing IPs by providing live-ops and development services. The studio is also working on self-developed games.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
closed 1/13/2021 via BNC Analysis
42 West, acquired B/HI Impact, Inc.
synopsis: Entertainment marketing and production company Dolphin Entertainment is acquiring boutique gaming and e-sports PR firm B/HI, formerly known as Bender/Helper Impact. Under the terms of the deal, B/HI will operate as a division of public relations agency and Dolphin subsidiary 42West.
buyer parent:
Dolphin Entertainment
buyer: 42 West
buyer: 42 West
42West is the largest independently-owned public-relations firm in the entertainment industry. The firm’s PR professionals have developed and executed marketing and publicity strategies for hundreds of movies and television shows as well as for countless individual actors, filmmakers, and authors. "
target:
B/HI Impact, Inc.
Founded in 1986, B/HI is a leading mid-size, independent PR agency located in Los Angeles and New York and focused on serving the communication needs of entertainment content, consumer/licensed entertainment products, gaming/esports and consumer technology companies.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
share
watch
bookmark
-
press release
Pages:
video game information industry
read more
Pages:
Geography
Matching Companies
Ticker: OTCPK:TAPM
Tapinator, Inc.
year
2014
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
($10.37)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
4
drill down
watch
Ticker: JASDAQ:2706
Broccoli Co., Ltd.
year
2010
rev ($mm)
$100.25
EBITDA ($mm)
$2.03
EBIT ($mm)
$1.96
Net Income ($mm)
$1.59
Employees
58
drill down
watch
Ticker: SZSE:002354
Dalian Zeus Entertainment Group
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$393.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$161.55
EBIT ($mm)
$160.91
Net Income ($mm)
$144.85
Employees
885
drill down
watch
Ticker: SDVI
Signature Devices, Inc.
year
2010
rev ($mm)
$0.40
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.48)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.48)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
18
drill down
watch
Ticker: NGM:ESEN
ESEN eSports AB
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$0.16
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.48)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.50)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
drill down
watch
Ticker: OTCNO:OMAKEN
Omaken Sports AS
year
2020
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
drill down
watch
Ticker: CNSX:GSQ
GameSquare Esports Inc.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
drill down
watch
Ticker: TSE:3793
Drecom Co., Ltd.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$99.08
EBITDA ($mm)
($1.07)
EBIT ($mm)
($5.33)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
407
drill down
watch
Ticker: OM:ICTA B
Intellecta AB
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$35.65
EBITDA ($mm)
$2.79
EBIT ($mm)
$1.89
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
377
drill down
watch
Ticker: NasdaqGS:BILI
Bilibili Inc.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$537.71
EBITDA ($mm)
($23.79)
EBIT ($mm)
($72.85)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
1903
drill down
watch
Ticker: TSE:7974
Nintendo
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$15,905.43
EBITDA ($mm)
$5,443.81
EBIT ($mm)
$5,349.32
Net Income ($mm)
$3,988.30
Employees
6200
drill down
watch
Ticker: BSE:532619
UTV Software Communications Limited
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$187.54
EBITDA ($mm)
$15.85
EBIT ($mm)
$14.24
Net Income ($mm)
$4.48
Employees
drill down
watch
Ticker: ENXTPA:BIG
Bigben Interactive SA
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$185.26
EBITDA ($mm)
$41.07
EBIT ($mm)
$33.63
Net Income ($mm)
$22.37
Employees
501
drill down
watch
Ticker: XSAT:CEAB
Community Entertainment Svenska AB
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$0.23
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.31)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.45)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
drill down
watch
Ticker: KOSE:A1817
NHN Corporation
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$580.79
EBITDA ($mm)
$131.99
EBIT ($mm)
$111.99
Net Income ($mm)
$40.48
Employees
2532
drill down
watch