Entries in 'acquire' (47)
Powerplay Direct acquires Total Console Repair
Having hit hard times last month, Total Console Repair has been saved from the brink by Powerplay Direct.
Nexon rumoured to have launched EA takeover bid
EA shares has enjoyed a sharp jump on rumours that South Korean gaming giant Nexon has made a bid for the publisher.
Indie chain acquires distributor
Games retail might be tougher than ever but one independent retailer is flourishing.
GAME is saved as deal is agreed
A deal has been agreed that has tonight seen GAME exit administration, MCV believes.
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Space Channel 5 dev working on Vita music game
The technical director of respected Sega rhythm action title Space Channel 5: Part 2 is bringing a new music game to PS Vita.
Rivals positioning for post-administration swoop on GAME
MCV has learnt that a number of retailers and suppliers are putting plans and finances in place to ensure they are ready to acquire potentially cut-price assets should GAME go ...
Goldman Sachs acquires 13m GAME shares
World financial giant Goldman Sachs has become the latest company to swoop for stock in The GAME Group.
Hilco and OpCapita linked to GAME acquisition
As stated by MCV yesterday, the widespread belief that GameStop will swoop to acquire part or all of GAME could yet prove wide of the mark.
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OPINION: Why a publisher should buy GAME Group
I was speaking at the European Cloud Gaming Summit yesterday and amidst warning people about the upcoming under-12 revolution I made the suggestion that some of the well-heeled publishers in ...
Gem swoops for digital distributor Ztorm
MCV understands that Gem has agreed a deal to acquire digital distributor Ztorm.
Sega acquires Doctor Who dev Three Rings
Publishing group Sega has acquired Californian indie studio Three Rings, the developer has announced.
Nordic Games acquires DreamCatcher's product range
Popular PC shooting series Painkiller is now part of the Nordic Games IP stable following its acquisition of all product and brand rights from Ontario-based DreamCatcher.
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Ubisoft acquires Trials HD developer
Ubisoft has bought Finland-based developer RedLynx, the studio best known for its Trials Xbox Live game.
Microsoft swoops for Gunstringer dev
Microsoft has acquired Twisted Pixel, the Texas-based indie studio responsible for XBLA games such as Splosion Man.
Link Distribution acquires A Game Distribution
Bradford-based UK video games firm Link Distribution has agreed a deal to acquire London rival A Game Distribution.
Nordic Games to acquire JoWood brand
Publisher Nordic Games has announced plans to acquire rival publisher JoWood and it’s the Adventure Company brand.
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Google acquires Motorola Mobility
Android creator Google has announced the acquisition of smartphone manufacturer Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn.
Disc repair firm buys competitors
Total Disc Repair has purchased two of its rivals. The firm – which provides disc repair machines to retailers – has acquired both PerfectPlay and ELM Digitalia UK.
Take-Two COO: We’re a very attractive investment
It’s an industry story that just won’t go away. And judging by comments from Take-Two COO Karl Slatoff, the publisher is quite happy for the rumours to persist.
Ubisoft acquires F2P studio Owlient
Speaking to MCV earlier today, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has that his company has made its fourth casual gaming acquisition in two and a half years.
Intent Media acquires UBM titles for £2.4m
Independent business media specialist and MCV publisher Intent Media has agreed to acquire the UK entertainment and technology product portfolio of UBM plc for a total cash consideration of £2.4m. ...
Zelnick: We'll consider acquisition
The CEO of publisher Take-Two has said that the publisher would consider any possible acquisition move.
Take-Two buyout 'a reasonable bet'
A US analyst has claimed that the commercial success of LA Noire means a possible acquisition of Take-Two is now more likely.
EA acquires iPhone dev Firemint
Electronic Arts has announced plans to acquire Australian mobile games developer Firemint for an undisclosed sum, with the deal expected to close within the next four weeks.
Zenimax in new studio purchase
ZeniMax Media has reportedly acquired Swedish developer Machinegames, as revealed by an anonymous industry-monitoring Twitter post and corresponding business papers.
