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closed 7/1/2022 via BusinessWire

Blizzard Entertainment, acquired Proletariat

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synopsis: Blizzard Entertainment has closed the acquisition of Boston-based Proletariat, an award-winning independent game developer with the mission to create games that change the way communities play together.
buyer parent: Activision Blizzard
buyer: Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is an American video game developer and publisher. Blizzard created several successful video games, including the Warcraft sequels, StarCraft, and Diablo series, and the MMORPG World of Warcraft. "
 target: Proletariat
Founded in 2012 in Boston, MA, by a group of game-industry veterans from Harmonix, Turbine, and Insomniac, Proletariat is an award-winning independent game developer with the mission to create games that change the way communities play together.
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announced 11/1/2022 via BNC Analysis

NetFlix, will acquire Spry Fox LLC

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synopsis: Netflix will acquire independent game developer Spry Fox, which will become its sixth in-house games studio. Spry Fox is currently developing Cozy Grove 2 and a still unannounced “larger, non-violent massively multiplayer online game."
buyer: NetFlix (NFLX:$29,697.84)
Netflix is one the world's leading entertainment services with 221 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. "
 target: Spry Fox LLC
Spry Fox is an award-winning independent studio focused on cozy, original games. Their games include Cozy Grove, Alphabear and Alphabear 2, Bushido Bear, Road Not Taken, and Triple Town.
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announced 4/13/2022 via PR Newswire

Planet Green Holdings Corp., will acquire Allinyson Ltd

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synopsis: Planet Green Holdings Corp., a modern technology enterprise in China with holdings in a variety of markets, will acquire Allinyson Ltd., a video game development company incorporated in the State of Colorado and owns subsidiaries in Hong Kong and China. Allinyson develops and operates online games.
buyer: Planet Green Holdings Corp. (PLAG:$37.77)
Planet Green Holdings Corp. is a modern technology enterprise in China with holdings in a variety of markets. Planet Green Holdings Corp. nurtures its businesses with corporate principles of honesty, integrity, and innovation. Their companies are involved in tea production and SaaS solutions. "
 target: Allinyson Ltd
Allinyson is a video game development company incorporated in the State of Colorado and owns subsidiaries in Hong Kong and China.. Allinyson develops and operates online games.
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$6.45
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announced 4/29/2020 via Yahoo, Inc.

7Road, will acquire LOCOJOY Inc.

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synopsis: 7Road, a top developer and an international distributor of web games and mobile games, is to acquire LOCOJOY Inc., a company that engages in developing games across iOS, Android, and Flash in Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Arabic, among others. Both companies are based in China.
buyer: 7Road (SEHK:797:$28.64)
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Shenzhen's NanShan Science and Technology Park, 7Road is a top developer and an international distributor of web games and mobile games. As a pioneer in expanding the global gaming market, 7Road is the top 1 grossing company in the browser game market. "
 target: LOCOJOY Inc.
LOCOJOY Inc. engages in developing games across iOS, Android, and Flash in Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Arabic, among others. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Beijing, China.
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closed 7/24/2019 via BNC Analysis

Media and Games Invest plc, acquired gamigo AG

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synopsis: Media and Games Invest, a German strategic investment-holding, that focuses on a buy, build, and sell strategy of fast-growing companies, has acquired majority interest in gamigo AG, a German company that has developed into one of the leading publishers of online and mobile games in Europe and North America.
buyer: Media and Games Invest plc (XTRA:M8G:$279.92)
Media and Games Invest plc (MGI) is a German strategic investment-holding, that focuses on a buy, build, and sell strategy of fast-growing companies. The MGI portfolio companies are growing via acquisitions plus organic growth and new technologies. "
 target: gamigo AG
Headquartered in Germany, Gamigo has developed into one of the leading publishers of online and mobile games in Europe and North America. Gamigo grows via organic growth as well as through acquisitions and has made acquisitions in games, media, technology companies and individual game assets.
price ($mm)
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$61
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$5
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0.0x
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0.0x
closed 3/27/2019 via BNC Analysis

Kabam, Inc., acquired Riposte Games & Co

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synopsis: Kabam, a Vancouver based world leader of developing entertaining, immersive, and highly social multiplayer games for mobile devices, has acquired Riposte Games & Co, a Montreal based company that has emerged as a development powerhouse for mid core free to play games on mobile, PC, and Web.
buyer parent: Netmarble
buyer: Kabam, Inc.
Kabam is a world leader of developing entertaining, immersive, and highly social multiplayer games for mobile devices. They merge consumer behavior with the art of game design to create experiences that are enjoyed by millions of players across the globe. "
 target: Riposte Games & Co
Founded in 2014, Riposte Games & Co (formerly Cloudcade Canada) has emerged as a development powerhouse for mid core free to play games on mobile, PC, and Web.
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closed 11/28/2018 via gamesindustry.biz

Wargaming Group Limited, acquired Edge Case Games

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synopsis: Wargaming, an online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus, has acquired Edge Case Games, a UK-based video game developer. Edge Case Games's first game, Fracture Space, is an online team-based space combat game. The game provides tactical and explosive battles that feature large spaceships battling on a galactic stage.
buyer: Wargaming Group Limited
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. One of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market, the company delivers authentic gaming experiences and services across PC, console and mobile platforms. "
 target: Edge Case Games
Edge Case Games is a UK-based video game developer. The studio's first game, Fracture Space, is an online team-based space combat game. The game provides tactical and explosive battles that feature large, several kilometer-long spaceships battling on a galactic stage.
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announced 12/6/2017 via GlobeNewswire

Stillfront Group AB, will acquire Goodgame Studios

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synopsis: Stillfront Group, an independent creator, publisher, and distributor of digital games, is to acquire Goodgame Studios, a leading free-to-play, online games development company. They operate across web and mobile platforms and cater to over 300 million registered users worldwide.
buyer: Stillfront Group AB (OM:SF:$595.65)
Stillfront is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of digital games – with a vision to become one of the leading indie game creators and publishers. Stillfront's games are distributed globally, with their main markets in Sweden, Germany, the United States and MENA. "
 target: Goodgame Studios
Goodgame Studios is a leading free-to-play, online games development company. They operate across web and mobile platforms and cater to over 300 million registered users worldwide.
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$322
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announced 6/20/2017 via Company Press Release

MTGx International AB, will acquire Kongregate Inc.

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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.
buyer parent: Modern Times Group MTG AB
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.
price ($mm)
$55
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$35
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1.6x
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announced 5/30/2017 via GlobeNewswire

Stillfront Group AB, will acquire eRepublik Labs Limited

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synopsis: Stillfront Group AB announced it will acquire 100% of the shares in eRepublik Labs, an award winning games studio that invents new online gaming worlds. eRepublik Labs develops and publishes the game 'eRepublik.com', a browser based free-to-play strategy game, along with several other online and mobile multiplayer games.
buyer: Stillfront Group AB (OM:SF:$595.65)
Stillfront is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of digital games – with a vision to become one of the leading indie game creators and publishers. Stillfront's games are distributed globally, with their main markets in Sweden, Germany, the United States and MENA. "
 target: eRepublik Labs Limited
eRepublik Labs is an award winning games studio that invents new online game worlds. Their first game, eRepublik.com, was a pioneer in online free to play browser games, with over 7 million players since it launched in 2007.
price ($mm)
$8.39
rev ($mm)
$3
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8.6x
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closed 9/20/2016 via PR Newswire

CMK Gaming International, Inc., acquired GUANHUA Corp.

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synopsis: GUANHUASOFT GAMING CO., LTD., a Taiwanese developer and manufacturer of casual casino games and 3D animation products distributed worldwide, was acquired by CMK Gaming International, Inc. (CMKI), an owner and operator of 3 pachinko parlors in Japan.
buyer: CMK Gaming International, Inc. (OTCPK:CMKI.D:$0.00)
CMK Gaming International, Inc. is a fast growing gaming company that seeks to capitalize on the high intensity, high excitement, of the Japanese game pachinko and expand its audience by developing new pachinko parlors in major cities across the United States. "
 target: GUANHUA Corp.
Guanhua is the world's premier publisher and developer of multiplayer online games. Established in 2002 in Taichung, Taiwan, Guanhua goal to become the leading 3D animation production company and successful online game developers.
price ($mm)
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$6
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announced 1/13/2016 via BNC Analysis

CHTC Helon Co., Ltd., will acquire miaoju.cn

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synopsis: CHTC Helon Co., Ltd. offered to acquire a 100% stake in miaoju.cn. miaoju.cn provides services for operating, publishing, and promoting online games in China. Through the equity investment, CHTC Helon will extend their reach to online game research and development, operation and promotion as well as online game portal operation.
buyer: CHTC Helon Co., Ltd. (000677:$325.25)
Chtc Helon Co., Ltd. is principally engaged in production and distribution of textile products. The company provides viscose staple fibers, viscose filaments, cotton pulps, canvas and tire cord fabrics, among others. The company distributes its products in domestic and overseas markets. "
 target: miaoju.cn
Established in September 2013, miaoju.cn provides services for operating, publishing, and promoting online games in China. They are committed to providing quality services for the players, game makers and general industry customers.
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$262
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announced 9/28/2015 via BNC Analysis

Anhui Deli Household Glass Co., Ltd., will acquire 9377.com

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synopsis: Anhui Deli Household Glass Co., Ltd. announced that they will acquire 9377.com. Based in China, the target company is developing and operating web games and mobile online games.
buyer: Anhui Deli Household Glass Co., Ltd. (002571:$141.87)
Anhui Deli Household Glass Co., Ltd. produces and sells household glass products in China. The company offers food storage products, dining glass, plates, bowls, pots, ashtrays, pitchers, and more. "
 target: 9377.com
9377.com is a developer of web based and mobile games. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in China.
price ($mm)
$394
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$135
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2.9x
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announced 9/15/2014 via PR Newswire

Microsoft Corporation, will acquire Mojang AB

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synopsis: Microsoft Corp., the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions, announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Mojang, the celebrated Stockholm-based game developer, and the company's iconic "Minecraft" franchise.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT:$184,903.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a range of software products and services for various computing devices worldwide. "
 target: Mojang AB
Mojang is an indie game developer studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded back in 2009, they developed the video game Minecraft and the game Scrolls. They also published a third game called Cobalt. The name Mojang comes from the Swedish word for gadget, "mojäng".
price ($mm)
$2,500
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$326
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announced 7/23/2014 via BNC Analysis

Zhejiang Great Southeast Co.,Limited, will acquire UT Game

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synopsis: Zhejiang Great Southeast Co., Ltd.revealed plans to acquire the 100% stake in UT Game through share placement and cash payment. UT Game designs and develops online games. The company is based in Shanghai, China.
buyer: Zhejiang Great Southeast Co.,Limited
Zhejiang Great Southeast Co., Limited manufactures and distributes plastic products in China and internationally. The company offers plastic films, including bi-oriented polypropylene films, cast polypropylene films, and bi-oriented polyester films; and other products. "
 target: UT Game
UT Game designs and develops online games. The company is based in Shanghai, China.
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$91
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announced 2/27/2014 via BusinessWire

ProSiebenSat.1 Games, will purchase Aeria Games Europe from Aeria Games & Entertainment, Inc.

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synopsis: Aeria Games & Entertainment, Inc. has signed an agreement to sell its worldwide PC games business including its subsidiary Aeria Games Europe GmbH to ProSiebenSat.1 Games, a leading game publisher and a subsidiary of one of Europe’s largest major media companies. In addition, the transaction will include certain successful mobile games licenses.
buyer parent: ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG
buyer: ProSiebenSat.1 Games
ProSiebenSat.1 Games GmbH is the games company of ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG. As a leading publisher, the company focuses on the licensing and channeling of online games, and acts as a strong digital distribution partner for the gaming products of premium partners all over Europe "
 seller parent: Aeria Inc.
seller: Aeria Games & Entertainment, Inc.
Aeria Games is a leading destination for free-to-play online multiplayer games. Aeria Games publishes and develops high quality online games in nine languages—English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Italian, Turkish, and Russian—covering more than 30 countries.
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announced 11/25/2013 via PR Newswire

Baring Private Equity Asia, will acquire Giant Interactive Group

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synopsis: Giant Interactive Group Inc., one of China's leading online game developers and operators, announced that its Board of Directors has received a preliminary non-binding proposal letter from the Company's Chairman, Mr. Yuzhu Shi and an affiliate of Baring Private Equity Asia.
buyer: Baring Private Equity Asia
Baring Private Equity Asia is one of the largest and most established independent private equity firms in Asia with $5 billion under management. The firm runs a pan-Asian investment program, specializing in mid-market companies requiring capital for expansion, recapitalization or acquisitions. "
 target: Giant Interactive Group (GA:$381.15)
Giant Interactive Group Inc. is a leading online game developer and operator in China in terms of market share, and focuses on massively multiplayer online role playing games. Giant operates multiple games, including the ZT Online 1 Series, ZT Online 2, Elsword, and Allods Online.
price ($mm)[EV]
$1,524 [$1,004]*
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$389
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$254
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6.1x
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9.3x
announced 10/24/2013 via BNC Analysis

Susino Umbrella Co Ltd, will acquire Shanghai Youzu Information Technology Co Ltd

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synopsis: Susino Umbrella Co Ltd, a Chinese manufacturer and distributor of umbrellas, has agreed to acquire Shanghai Youzu Information Technology Co Ltd, a Chinese a leading Chinese online gaming company.
buyer: Susino Umbrella Co Ltd
Susino Umbrella Co., Ltd. is principally engaged in the development, manufacture and distribution of umbrellas. The Company's major products include manual umbrellas, automatic umbrellas, auto-open and auto-close umbrellas, umbrella accessories, sandbeach umbrellas, tents and accessories. "
 target: Shanghai Youzu Information Technology Co Ltd (SZSE:002174:$282.28)
Shanghai Youzu Information Technology is a leading Chinese online gaming company. Youzu Interactive's games operate in more than 20 countries, having 6000 game servers with more than 4,000,000 registered users and 600,000 concurrent users.
price ($mm)
$636
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announced 10/21/2013 via Reuters

GMO Internet Group, will acquire Gamepot, Inc.

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synopsis: GMO Internet Inc announced that it has decided to acquire a 100% stake of Gamepot Inc., a top-4 Japanese publisher with PC, browser and mobile game titles in its portfolio. Its Tokyo headquarters are home to both publishing and development staff, with additional mobile developers located in the Korean office.
buyer: GMO Internet Group (TSE:9449:$1,797.43)
GMO Internet Group, headquartered in Tokyo, is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services worldwide. The company was founded on a desire to bring the possibilities the Internet offers to as many people as possible. "
 target parent: Aeria Inc.
target: Gamepot, Inc.
Gamepot is a top-4 Japanese publisher with PC, browser and mobile game titles in its portfolio. Its Tokyo headquarters are home to both publishing and development staff, with additional mobile developers located in the Korean office.
price ($mm)
$9.17
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$49
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0.2x
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announced 9/13/2013 via BusinessWire

Neople, will acquire THINGSOFT

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synopsis: NEXON Co., Ltd., a worldwide leader in free-to-play online games, announced that Neople, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexon, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of THINGSOFT, a leading PC online game development studio based in Seoul, South Korea.
buyer parent: NEXON Co., Ltd.
buyer: Neople
Neople Inc. engages in the development of online games. It provides online action games. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Seoul, South Korea. As of July 10, 2008, Neople Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Nexon Corporation, Inc. "
 target: THINGSOFT
Thingsoft (Korean: 띵소프트) is an online game development company in South Korea. Its headquarter is located in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 2010, THINGSOFT has established a strong track record of developing AAA-quality immersive free-to-play (“F2P”) online games.
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closed 7/1/2022 via BusinessWire

Blizzard Entertainment, acquired Proletariat

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synopsis: Blizzard Entertainment has closed the acquisition of Boston-based Proletariat, an award-winning independent game developer with the mission to create games that change the way communities play together.
buyer parent: Activision Blizzard
buyer: Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is an American video game developer and publisher. Blizzard created several successful video games, including the Warcraft sequels, StarCraft, and Diablo series, and the MMORPG World of Warcraft. "
 target: Proletariat
Founded in 2012 in Boston, MA, by a group of game-industry veterans from Harmonix, Turbine, and Insomniac, Proletariat is an award-winning independent game developer with the mission to create games that change the way communities play together.
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closed 7/1/2022 via BusinessWire

Blizzard Entertainment, acquired Proletariat

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synopsis: Blizzard Entertainment has closed the acquisition of Boston-based Proletariat, an award-winning independent game developer with the mission to create games that change the way communities play together.
buyer parent: Activision Blizzard
buyer: Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is an American video game developer and publisher. Blizzard created several successful video games, including the Warcraft sequels, StarCraft, and Diablo series, and the MMORPG World of Warcraft. "
 target: Proletariat
Founded in 2012 in Boston, MA, by a group of game-industry veterans from Harmonix, Turbine, and Insomniac, Proletariat is an award-winning independent game developer with the mission to create games that change the way communities play together.
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closed 7/1/2022 via BusinessWire

Blizzard Entertainment, acquired Proletariat

See 917 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Blizzard Entertainment has closed the acquisition of Boston-based Proletariat, an award-winning independent game developer with the mission to create games that change the way communities play together.
buyer parent: Activision Blizzard
buyer: Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is an American video game developer and publisher. Blizzard created several successful video games, including the Warcraft sequels, StarCraft, and Diablo series, and the MMORPG World of Warcraft. "
 target: Proletariat
Founded in 2012 in Boston, MA, by a group of game-industry veterans from Harmonix, Turbine, and Insomniac, Proletariat is an award-winning independent game developer with the mission to create games that change the way communities play together.
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closed 11/17/2022 via BusinessWire

Rollic, acquired Popcore GmbH

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synopsis: Zynga Inc., a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive, a global leader in interactive entertainment, announced that its subsidiary Rollic has acquired Popcore, an independent mobile game developer based in Germany. Rollic is an Istanbul-based game developer and publisher, focused on free-to-play hyper-casual games for iOS and Android.
buyer parent: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
buyer: Rollic
Founded in December 2018, Rollic is an Istanbul-based game developer and publisher, focused on free-to-play hyper-casual games for iOS and Android. "
 target: Popcore GmbH
Popcore is a Berlin-based game developer, focused on ad driven free-to-play games for iOS and Android. They have developed and released chart-topping games including Parking Jam, Pull the Pin, Scavenger Hunt and Tap Away that have been downloaded more than 500 million times across iOS and Android.
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announced 11/1/2022 via BNC Analysis

NetFlix, will acquire Spry Fox LLC

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synopsis: Netflix will acquire independent game developer Spry Fox, which will become its sixth in-house games studio. Spry Fox is currently developing Cozy Grove 2 and a still unannounced “larger, non-violent massively multiplayer online game."
buyer: NetFlix (NFLX:$29,697.84)
Netflix is one the world's leading entertainment services with 221 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. "
 target: Spry Fox LLC
Spry Fox is an award-winning independent studio focused on cozy, original games. Their games include Cozy Grove, Alphabear and Alphabear 2, Bushido Bear, Road Not Taken, and Triple Town.
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closed 10/27/2022 via BNC Analysis

Pluto Digital, acquired Maze Theory Limited

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synopsis: Pluto has merged with Maze Theory Ltd, a London-based digital entertainment studio. The resulting entity is Emergent Entertainment, a new entertainment company focused on "bringing audiences and storytellers together by harnessing emerging technologies". Maze Theory believes in pushing and redrawing the boundaries of player imagination.
buyer parent: Pires Investments
buyer: Pluto Digital
Pluto is a Web3 technology company with a focus on the metaverse, blockchain gaming, and NFTs. Pluto Labs is building the next generation of products and services for accessing DeFi Protocols. "
 target: Maze Theory Limited
Maze Theory Ltd is a London-based digital entertainment studio that develops games. Maze Theory believes in pushing and redrawing the boundaries of player imagination and bringing to life immersive entertainment experiences that will engage and blow the senses.
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closed 10/19/2022 via BNC Analysis

Oculus VR, acquired Camouflaj, Inc.

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synopsis: Bellevue, Wash.-based game developer Camouflaj has been acquired by Meta’s Oculus Studios. Camouflaj, founded in 2012, is the studio behind 2013’s Republique and 2019’s Iron Man VR. Its CEO, Ryan Payton, was previously the creative director on 343 Industries’ Halo 4.
buyer parent: Facebook
buyer: Oculus VR
Oculus VR, Inc. is building a next-generation consumer virtual reality platform. The company's first product, the Oculus Rift, is a virtual reality headset that allows one to step inside a digital environment and feel as though they are truly there. "
 target: Camouflaj, Inc.
Bellevue, Washington-based Camouflaj, founded in 2012, is the studio behind 2013’s Republique and 2019’s Iron Man VR. Its CEO, Ryan Payton, was previously the creative director on 343 Industries’ Halo 4.
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closed 10/19/2022 via gamesindustry.biz

Oculus VR, acquired Armature Studio

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synopsis: Oculus has acquired Armature Studio, which was established in 2008 and has gone on to develop titles such as Recore and Where the Heart Leads. Last year, the game developer launched Resident Evil 4 to the Meta Quest 2.
buyer parent: Facebook
buyer: Oculus VR
Oculus VR, Inc. is building a next-generation consumer virtual reality platform. The company's first product, the Oculus Rift, is a virtual reality headset that allows one to step inside a digital environment and feel as though they are truly there. "
 target: Armature Studio
Armature Studio was established in 2008 and has gone on to develop games such as Recore and Where the Heart Leads. Last year, the game developer launched Resident Evil 4 to the Meta Quest 2.
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closed 10/19/2022 via gamesindustry.biz

Oculus VR, acquired Twisted Pixel Games, LLC

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synopsis: Oculus has acquired Twisted Pixel, an independent game development studio that focuses on inventing innovative, character‐driven original IPs then developing them into premiere console titles.
buyer parent: Facebook
buyer: Oculus VR
Oculus VR, Inc. is building a next-generation consumer virtual reality platform. The company's first product, the Oculus Rift, is a virtual reality headset that allows one to step inside a digital environment and feel as though they are truly there. "
 target: Twisted Pixel Games, LLC
Founded in 2006, Twisted Pixel is an independent game development studio that focuses on inventing innovative, character‐driven original IPs then developing them into premiere console titles.
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closed 9/28/2022 via Company Press Release

Alexander Chachava, acquired My.Games

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synopsis: Alexander Chachava, a serial entrepreneur and venture investor in Russia, has acquired MY.GAMES from VK Company, one of the largest technology companies in Russia. MY.GAMES is a Moscow-based video game company that creates and publishes games all over the world. They offer an extensive library of games that has reached over 500 million players.
buyer: Alexander Chachava
Alexander Chachava is a serial entrepreneur and venture investor in Russia. Alexander Chachava is a managing partner at LETA Capital, a venture firm. He invests his money and experience to help a new generation of entrepreneurs to succeed. "
 target parent: VK Company
target: My.Games
MY.GAMES is a Moscow-based video game company that creates and publishes games all over the world. MY.GAMES offers an extensive library of games and software that has reached over 500 million players worldwide. They create titles for PC, consoles, and mobile devices.
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announced 9/23/2022 via BNC Analysis

Games Mobile ST LTD, will acquire Innova Intellectual Properties S.à r.l.

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synopsis: Games Mobile ST LTD, an international group of companies focused on the gaming sector, will acquire Innova Intellectual Properties S.à r.L. from Enad Global 7 AB (publ), a global gaming cooperative. Innova is a video game publisher in Russia. Innova focuses on publishing free-to-play Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) titles.
buyer: Games Mobile ST LTD
Games Mobile ST LTD is an international group of companies focused on the gaming sector. Games Mobile ST LTD offers a full range of services to clients in the gaming sector, including game development and graphic design, advertising and publishing, and other services. "
 target parent: Enad Global 7 AB
target: Innova Intellectual Properties S.à r.l.
Innova is a leading video game publisher in Russia. Innova focuses on publishing free-to-play Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) titles. Their games include Lineage 2, Ragnarök Online, Point Blank, Aion, RF Online and more. The company also publishes indie mobile games.
price ($mm)
$20
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announced 9/12/2022 via BNC Analysis

Adventure Box, will acquire Multiverse ApS

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synopsis: Adventure Box Technology AB (publ), a Swedish social cloud gaming platform for user-created games, will acquire Multiverse ApS, a hybrid web/game company in Denmark. Multiverse's KoGaMa platform is a website where users can create, share and play games with social and multiplayer features. Their platform has over 2.5 million user created games.
buyer: Adventure Box
Adventure Box is a Swedish social cloud gaming platform for user-created games. Adventure Box makes it easy and fun to make, share and play 3D games online. Their platform requires no programming skills and uses streaming technology to allow users to easily share their games. "
 target: Multiverse ApS
Multiverse ApS is a hybrid web/game company in Denmark. Multiverse's KoGaMa platform is a website where users can create, share and play games with social and multiplayer features. Their platform has 22 million users and over 2.5 million user created games.
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closed 8/31/2022 via PR Newswire

NetEase, Inc., acquired Quantic Dream SA

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synopsis: NetEase, Inc., one of China's leading internet and online game services providers, announced that its games division, NetEase Games, has acquired Quantic Dream S.A., one of the premier independent video game developers in the world. Quantic Dream is a Paris and Montreal-based video game studio created in 1997 by David Cage.
buyer: NetEase, Inc. (NTES:$12,714.77)
As a leading internet technology company based in China, NetEase, Inc. provides premium online services centered around content creation. With extensive offerings across its expanding gaming ecosystem, NetEase develops and operates some of China's most popular and longest running mobile/PC games. "
 target: Quantic Dream SA
Quantic Dream is a Paris and Montreal-based video game studio created in 1997 by David Cage. The unique narrative experiences offered by Heavy Rain™, Beyond: Two Souls™, Detroit: Become Human™, have reached millions of players around the world and won more than 250 international awards.
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announced 8/29/2022 via BusinessWire

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, will acquire Savage Game Studios

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synopsis: Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Savage Game Studios, a mobile game development studio with offices in Helsinki and Berlin.
buyer parent: Sony Corporation
buyer: Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment is responsible for the PlayStation® brand and family of products and services. PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. "
 target: Savage Game Studios
Savage Game Studios is a mobile game development studio with offices in Helsinki and Berlin. They make action games with epic stories to foster lasting connections with players around the world.
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closed 8/26/2022 via BNC Analysis

TinyBuild GAMES, purchased several IPs from Bossa Games

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synopsis: TinyBuild, a video game development and publishing company, has acquired several IPs from Bossa Games, a video game developer and publisher in London. The IPs include Surgeon Simulator, Surgeon Simulator 2, Surgeon Simulator VR, I Am Bread, and I Am Fish.
buyer: TinyBuild GAMES (AIM:TBLD:$52.15)
tinyBuild is a video game development and publishing company with its HQ in Bellevue, USA and a branch office in Hilversum, The Netherlands. They're known for titles such as Hello Neighbor, SpeedRunners, Graveyard Keeper, and many more. "
 seller: Bossa Games
Bossa Games is a video game developer and publisher in London. The IPs being sold are Surgeon Simulator, Surgeon Simulator 2, Surgeon Simulator VR, I Am Bread, and I Am Fish.
price ($mm)
$3.00
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announced 8/18/2022 via Company Press Release

Saber Interactive, will acquire Tripwire Interactive LLC

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synopsis: Embracer Group AB, through its wholly owned subsidiary Saber Interactive, has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares of award-winning US developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive from its four current owners. Tripwire Interactive is well-known for the Killing Floor and Rising Storm series.
buyer parent: Embracer Group
buyer: Saber Interactive
Saber Interactive is an independent developer of interactive games and entertainment. Founded in 2001, Saber has grown into one of the largest and longest-standing developers of interactive games in Russia/Eastern Europe and one of the few remaining independent game studios producing AAA content. "
 target: Tripwire Interactive LLC
Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer and founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published multiple critically acclaimed titles in the wildly popular Killing Floor and Rising Storm franchises.
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announced 8/18/2022 via Company Press Release

Embracer Group, will acquire Limited Run Games

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synopsis: Embracer Group AB, a leading video game company, will acquire Limited Run Games, Inc., a premium publisher of physical games. Limited Run works with indie studios and major publishers to release digital games in physical form. The company brings digital releases to life on a number of systems, including the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and more.
buyer: Embracer Group (OM:EMBRAC B:$20,721.70)
Based in Sweden, Embracer Group is the parent company of businesses developing and publishing PC, console, and mobile games for the global games market. The Group has an extensive catalogue of over 240 owned franchises, such as Saints Row, Goat Simulator, and Dead Island, amongst many others. "
 target: Limited Run Games
Limited Run Games is a premium publisher of physical games. Limited Run works with indie studios and major publishers to release digital games in physical form. The company brings digital releases to life on a number of systems, including the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, retro consoles, and more.
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closed 8/10/2022 via PR Newswire

Spin Master Corp, acquired Nørdlight

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synopsis: Spin Master Corp., a leading global children's entertainment company, announced the acquisition of Nørdlight, a digital game studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. Spin Master initially made a minority investment in Nørdlight in August 2021 through Spin Master Ventures.
buyer: Spin Master Corp (TSX:TOY:$2,042.40)
Spin Master is a Canadian global toy and entertainment company that has been designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing consumer products for children around the world since 1994. "
 target: Nørdlight
The Nørdlight team comes with over 50 years of combined experience in the mobile games industry, delivering some of the largest grossing mobile games in history including running the prototype team at King.com and leading the technology and art for digital games titles including Candy Crush Saga.
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closed 8/4/2022 via BusinessWire

InfiniteWorld, acquired Super Bit Machine, Inc.

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synopsis: Infinite Assets, Inc. (“InfiniteWorld”) has acquired Super Bit Machine, an independent gaming studio and Armajet developer, founded by industry veterans with experience running massive multiplayer “Top 10” grossing games on iOS and Android, including Bingo Blitz by Buffalo Studios.
buyer: InfiniteWorld
InfiniteWorld is a leading Web3 and Metaverse infrastructure company that enables brands and creators to create, monetize, and drive consumer engagement and experiences with digital content. "
 target: Super Bit Machine, Inc.
Super Bit Machine is an independent gaming studio founded by industry veterans with a focus on creating spectator-friendly competitive games that bring people together across all platforms. Its flagship title, Armajet, is a highly competitive action game that has won several awards.
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closed 7/21/2022 via Company Press Release

Jagex Ltd., acquired Pipeworks Inc.

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synopsis: Leading global games developer and publisher Jagex has acquired Pipeworks Studios, a highly established and innovative 200-person strong development studio. Marking its first acquisition of an external studio, the transaction reflects Jagex’s commitment to expand its team of world-class talent, as well as grow its footprint in North America.
buyer parent: Carlyle Group
buyer: Jagex Ltd.
Jagex is a British leader in creating deep and engaging live games on PC and mobile. Jagex’s flagship MMORPG RuneScape has welcomed almost 300million player accounts to its world and is a $1billion lifetime revenue franchise. "
 target parent: Sumo Digital Ltd.
target: Pipeworks Inc.
Pipeworks is an innovative, well-established, and respected US video games developer based in Eugene, Oregon. It provides full development, co-development, and live operations to premier video game publishers and other partners.
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closed 7/20/2022 via Company Press Release

Nordisk Games, acquired Supermassive Games

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synopsis: Nordisk Games, the video game division of Danish entertainment company Nordisk Film, acquires Supermassive Games, a BAFTA-winning, independent game studio, developing innovative storytelling titles.
buyer parent: Egmont Foundation
buyer: Nordisk Games
Nordisk Games is the video game division of Danish entertainment company Nordisk Film. Nordisk Games makes equity investments in European game studios. Nordisk Games has built a portfolio of developers that includes Avalanche Studios Group, Star Stable Entertainment, Nitro Games, etc. "
 target: Supermassive Games
Supermassive Games is a BAFTA-winning, independent game studio, developing innovative storytelling titles. They have released a number of successful titles and are best known for the critically acclaimed PS4 hit Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology - a series of stand-alone, horror games.
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closed 7/12/2022 via BNC Analysis

Dorian Inc., acquired Nix Hydra Games

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synopsis: Female-founded and led social storytelling platform Dorian has acquired mobile game developer Nix Hydra Games and its flagship titles. This acquisition is a part of Dorian’s growth strategy, connecting fans and independent creators to popular IPs, monetisation features, and code-free creation tools.
buyer: Dorian Inc.
Dorian is the world's first game creation and streaming platform that enables creators to turn fiction into games with zero coding. Dorian’s mission is to empower millions of female and diverse creators to unlock their vision in a game format and run their own game businesses. "
 target: Nix Hydra Games
Nix Hydra is a female-founded mobile game studio with a portfolio of games and apps that are enjoyed by over 23 million people worldwide. Nix Hydra focuses on empowering underrepresented communities through games and interactive storytelling.
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Ubisoft Entertainment S.A.
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EBITDA ($mm)
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15913
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KRAFTON, Inc.
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EBITDA ($mm)
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1597
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Ticker: TSE:3632
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gree, Inc.
Gree, Inc.
GREE develops games at its studios in Japan, North America, and South Korea, producing high-ranking titles in the app markets of each region. The company was founded in 2004.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$703.90
EBITDA ($mm)
$97.60
EBIT ($mm)
$85.11
Net Income ($mm)
$42.53
Employees
1416
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Ticker: SEHK:777
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NetDragon WebSoft Inc.
NetDragon WebSoft Inc.
NetDragon Websoft Inc. is a leading innovator and creative force in China's online gaming and mobile internet industries. NetDragon offers many well-known mobile Internet products and services, including 91 Assistant, HiMarket, 91 Launcher,91 Panda Reader,sj.91.com and www.hiapk.com.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$615.68
EBITDA ($mm)
$29.42
EBIT ($mm)
($7.39)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
6446
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