Entries in 'acquire' (65)
Asda in talks to acquire HMV - report
Forever dubbed the destroyer of the High Street, could the supermarkets be about to save one of the High Street’s most iconic brands?
Hilco tables HMV bid as clock ticks on chain's survival
Time is running out to save UK entertainment retailer HMV.
GAME still eying up HMV store acquisitions
The boss of retailer GAME has reiterated that the chain could yet move to acquire store sites from HMV.
Morrisons acquires 49 Blockbuster stores
Supermarket chain Morrisons will acquire 49 stores from troubled retailer Blockbuster, it has been confirmed.
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Wargaming has acquired Gas Powered Games
MMO developer and publisher Wargaming has acquired Supreme Commander creator Gas Powered Games.
Take-Two acquires WWE license from defunct THQ
The WWE video game series will live on following an acquisition from Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two.
Wargaming acquires Day 1 Studios, lines up console invasion
World of Tanks publisher Wargaming has announced its intentions to muscle in on the console sector.
Platinum linked to Darksiders acquisition
The executive director of Platinum Games has said he would love to buy the Darksiders IP from THQ.
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GAME looking to acquire HMV stores after stronger than expected Xmas
OpCapita owned retailer GAME has approached administrators Deloitte about the possible acquisition of some HMV stores.
Hilco linked to HMV store acquisition
The owner of HMV Canada is reportedly interested in acquiring some of the troubled chain’s UK stores.
Microsoft acquires R2, beats Google and Apple
Microsoft has acquired US home entertainment start-up R2 Studios for an undisclosed sum.
NewBay Media acquires Intent Media
NewBay Media has acquired MCV publisher Intent Media, to create a new European operation.
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Ubisoft admits to pondering THQ asset swoop
French publisher Ubisoft has stated that it would consider moving for some of THQ’s assets were the company’s troubles to deepen.
Disney acquires LucasFilm for $4bn; Star Wars VII confirmed for 2015
Can you feel that great disturbance in the Force? Disney has swooped to acquire LucasFilm in a $4.05bn move.
Way of the Samurai 4 landing on US PSN this month, EU PSN in October
XSEED has announced a US release date for Way of the Samurai 4.
Microsoft sounded out about Activision Blizzard acquisition
A number of possible suitors for Activision Blizzard have reportedly been sounded out about a possible deal by Vivendi executives.
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Tesco acquires streaming music service
Supermarket giant Tesco has acquired a 91 per cent stake in Milton Keynes based streaming music service We7.
Sony close to agreeing cloud gaming acquisition
In a move that will rock the next generation of console gaming, Sony is close to agreeing an acquisition of a high profile cloud gaming firm, MCV understands.
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.
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.
