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MCV understands that Gem has agreed a deal to acquire digital distributor Ztorm. The move is a surprise following strong rumours that Sony was on the brink of sealing a deal to buy the firm last year. Ztorm specialises in the distribution of a variety of digital media including games, …
Read More »Sega acquires Doctor Who dev Three Rings
Publishing group Sega has acquired Californian indie studio Three Rings, the developer has announced. Today brings to a close a ten year journey as an independent developer, and opens a new chapter for the studio as a part of the Sega family,” said co-founder and CEO Daniel James.As many of …
Read More »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. DreamCatcher will join JoWood and The Adventure Company in becoming one of Nordic’s publishing labels. The firm intends to re-launch as many of the …
Read More »Ubisoft acquires Trials HD developer
Ubisoft has bought Finland-based developer RedLynx, the studio best known for its Trials Xbox Live game. The publisher has bought the company as part of its active plans to grow its online output. RedLynx has produced some 100 games since 2000. We are delighted to welcome RedLynx to the Ubisoft …
Read More »Microsoft swoops for Gunstringer dev
Microsoft has acquired Twisted Pixel, the Texas-based indie studio responsible for XBLA games such as Splosion Man. Financial terms of the buyout were not disclosed. Twisted Pixel will now incubate and develop the future of game and entertainment offerings on Microsoft’s Xbox 360 platform”, Microsoft said. The Austin-based studio will …
Read More »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. A Game’s London office, which was founded in 2010, will continue to operate and its staff will remain in place. Link opened a brand new facility in Bradford earlier this year, doubling …
Read More »Nordic Games to acquire JoWood brand
Publisher Nordic Games has announced plans to acquire rival publisher JoWood and it’s the Adventure Company brand. Both names will now become publishing labels under the Nordic umbrella. Nordic’s immediate plan is to start capitalising on its new back catalogue which includes the likes of Painkiller, Panzer Elite, Legend of …
Read More »Google acquires Motorola Mobility
Android creator Google has announced the acquisition of smartphone manufacturer Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn. That’s a premium of 63 per cent over the company’s closing share price last week. The move gives Google direct access to smartphone manufacturing and more immediate control over the design and production of future Android …
Read More »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. Customers of the two companies will now be able to order online with free delivery, get next-day shipping on all orders and …
Read More »Take-Two COO: Were 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. While on the one hand saying that Take-Two works well as an independent publisher, in an interview with IndustryGamers Slatoff said that …
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