Tag Archives: acquisition

Serious Business staff to transfer to Zynga offices

Games analyst weighs in on rumours that Square Enix is set to acquire

Shanda positions itself as a global force with new takeover deal

Originally revealed back in August 2009, The Walt Disney Company has completed its acquisition of Marvel Entertainment. We’re thrilled to welcome to the Disney family the talented team at Marvel,” said Robert Iger, president and CEO of The Walt Disney Company. We believe the creative and business potential of this …

Electronic Arts has confirmed plans to buy social games firm Playfish for over $250m. The news confirms reports from last month that the games publisher was acquiring the Facebook experts. Playfish will operate within EA Interactive, a division of EA focused on the web and on wireless – EA has …

Nearby Polish PC company said to have completed a new buyout offer

EA shares dip as a Microsoft spokesperson refutes Wall Street gossip

Speculation is mounting that THQ is to be the subject of an acquisition bid in the next few months – with insiders suggesting that Warner is readying an offer. Shares in THQ soared 13 per cent on Tuesday amid rumours that the publisher – which holds the lucrative WWE game …

Liverpool-based developer was given $67.4m in cash, with a $40m bonus package hanging in the balance

While Bizarre Creationsâ?? Chris Pickford reveals that the PGR series has sold over 7 million units