Entries in 'acquisition' (95)

Wargaming has acquired Gas Powered Games

Wargaming has acquired Gas Powered Games

MMO developer and publisher Wargaming has acquired Supreme Commander creator Gas Powered Games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 14th 2013 at 2:10PM in News
GameStop hopes to acquire 40 former GAME stores

GameStop hopes to acquire 40 former GAME stores

US games retail giant GameStop intends to acquire 40 former GAME outlets in France.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 13th 2013 at 9:19AM in News
j2 Global's Ziff Davis seals IGN acquisition

j2 Global's Ziff Davis seals IGN acquisition

As reported by MCV this morning, j2 Global subsidiary Ziff Davis has acquired IGN Entertainment from owner News Corp.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 4th 2013 at 1:19PM in News
Ziff Davis linked to IGN acquisition

Ziff Davis linked to IGN acquisition

Rumours suggest that Ziff Davis is on the brink of an acquisition of IGN.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 4th 2013 at 9:23AM in News

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Platinum linked to Darksiders acquisition

Platinum linked to Darksiders acquisition

The executive director of Platinum Games has said he would love to buy the Darksiders IP from THQ.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Jan 25th 2013 at 2:07PM in News
Hilco linked to HMV store acquisition

Hilco linked to HMV store acquisition

The owner of HMV Canada is reportedly interested in acquiring some of the troubled chain’s UK stores.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 15th 2013 at 3:36PM in News
Nexon and NCsoft in Valve buyout talks - report

Nexon and NCsoft in Valve buyout talks - report

Valve, the company that does not want to be sold, is being linked to another buyout.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 27th 2012 at 9:01AM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

This week, EB Games passes 1 million reward scheme members, BigWorld gets purchased and a Police Commissioner blames games for violence.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Aug 10th 2012 at 7:02AM in News

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"Little enthusiasm" for Activision Blizzard acquisition

"Little enthusiasm" for Activision Blizzard acquisition

Vivendi is struggling to find a buyer for Activision Blizzard, according to reports.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 16th 2012 at 9:44AM in News
Microsoft sounded out about Activision Blizzard acquisition

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 12th 2012 at 9:19AM in News
Sony: Gaikai acquisition was games-focused

Sony: Gaikai acquisition was games-focused

The recent acquisition of cloud gaming service Gaikai at the hands of Sony IS a PlayStation-centric business move.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 4th 2012 at 9:43AM in News
Sony confirms Gaikai acquisition

Sony confirms Gaikai acquisition

Confirming MCV's exclusive report last month, Sony has acquired cloud gaming firm Gaikai for $380m.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 2nd 2012 at 8:16AM in News

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Gaikai emerges as Sony acquisition frontrunner

Gaikai emerges as Sony acquisition frontrunner

The signs are pointing to an acquisition of Gaikai at the hands of Sony.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 31st 2012 at 8:19AM in News
Sony close to agreeing cloud gaming acquisition

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 30th 2012 at 12:29PM in News
THQ sells budget division ValuSoft

THQ sells budget division ValuSoft

Budget software company Cosmi has acquired THQ’s value-centric publishing and distribution division ValuSoft.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 26th 2012 at 2:52PM in News
UKIE expresses relief at GAME acquisition

UKIE expresses relief at GAME acquisition

Games industry trade body UKIE has unsurprisingly welcomed the news that GAME has been saved from administration by retail turnaround specialist OpCapita.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 2nd 2012 at 3:22PM in News

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RBS GAME bid gathers press momentum as store closures loom

RBS GAME bid gathers press momentum as store closures loom

Two more national newspapers have reported that The Royal Bank of Scotland is leading a consortium of bidders interested in acquiring The GAME Group.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 8:13AM in News
CBS Interactive acquires Giant Bomb

CBS Interactive acquires Giant Bomb

The website formed by a team of ex-GameSpot journalists has been acquired by GameSpot parent CBS Interactive.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 16th 2012 at 10:11AM in News
RUMOUR: Walmart to offer 12p per share for GAME

RUMOUR: Walmart to offer 12p per share for GAME

Investors believe that Walmart is prepared to offer 12p per share to buyout GAME Group.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 14th 2012 at 6:32PM in News
There are 10 days left to save GAME

There are 10 days left to save GAME

MCV understands that staff within GAME’s Basingstoke headquarters believe the firm will fall into administration on March 24th unless a buyer is found.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 14th 2012 at 3:36PM in News
EXCLUSIVE: Walmart makes GAME approach

EXCLUSIVE: Walmart makes GAME approach

MCV understands that American retail giant Walmart has made contact with GAME about a possible acquisition of the retailer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 14th 2012 at 3:04PM in News
Is GameStop actually in a position to buy GAME?

Is GameStop actually in a position to buy GAME?

The presumption that GameStop will inevitably acquire GAME could be wide of the mark, if analyst warnings are to be believed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 12th 2012 at 2:10PM in News
GameStop in for GAME's Iberian stores?

GameStop in for GAME's Iberian stores?

The deafening silence on GameStop’s intentions towards GAME continues, though one UK newspaper claims that an acquisition may be close.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 8th 2012 at 9:06AM in News
OPINION: What game is GameStop playing?

OPINION: What game is GameStop playing?

Speak to any analyst, and they’ll describe – whether politely or not – retail as a market in perpetual decline. The most colourful line recently: ‘dinosaurs thrashing about in the ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 1st 2012 at 11:08AM in News
Aussie question delaying GameStop move on GAME

Aussie question delaying GameStop move on GAME

GameStop does want to buy GAME, but it doesn’t want the chain’s Oz business.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Feb 29th 2012 at 2:47PM in News