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World of Tanks publisher Wargaming has announced its intentions to muscle in on the console sector. The first step in this planned invasion is the acquisition of Day 1 Studios, which is the outfit behind MechAssault, MechAssault 2, FEAR, FEAR 3 and Fracture. The deal is worth $20m with the …
Read More »Platinum linked to Darksiders acquisition
The executive director of Platinum Games has said he would love to buy the Darksiders IP from THQ. The Vigil Games-developed IP is currently still up for grabs after no companies made a bid for the studio or franchise in yesterday’s THQ auction. Taking toTwitter, as spotted byPolygon, Atsushi Inaba …
Read More »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. Game Retail chief executive Martyn Gibbs confirmed the move, though refused to give any numbers. It seems, however, that between 40-45 locations are being targeted in towns where GAME does not currently have a …
Read More »Hilco linked to HMV store acquisition
The owner of HMV Canada is reportedly interested in acquiring some of the troubled chain’s UK stores. The Financial Times reports, however, that Hilco has not yet been approached by administrators Deloitte. The paper adds that as well as asking suppliers for a 300m bailout prior to falling into administration, …
Read More »Microsoft acquires R2, beats Google and Apple
Microsoft has acquired US home entertainment start-up R2 Studios for an undisclosed sum. The technology giant has also obtained some patents related to controlling electronics as part of its deal with R2, which was originally reported by theWall Street Journal. It is thought that these will be used to bolster …
Read More »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. "They have good things," Ubisoft chairman and CEO Yves Guillemot told Games Industry. "We are always interested in good brands. It’s something we can consider, but I can’t tell …
Read More »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. Furthermore, Disney has confirmed the planned launch of new movie sequel Star Wars VII in 2015 with more feature films expected to continue the Star Wars saga and grow the franchise …
Read More »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. The title will arrive on Playstation 3 via the Playstation Network for $39.99 on August 21st. Way of the Samurai 4’s western release was originally revealed back in April, it’s been out in Japan since March of …
Read More »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. Reuters reports that amongst the companies contacted are Microsoft, Time Warner and Chinese online giant Tencent, as well as a number of venture capitalists. Although a formal process has not …
Read More »Tesco acquires streaming music service
Supermarket giant Tesco has acquired a 91 per cent stake in Milton Keynes based streaming music service We7. Music Week reports that the deal is worth 10.8m, and that Tesco plans to buy the remainder of the company’s shares in the coming weeks”. The site, which changed from an on-demand …
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