Entries in ‘acquisition’ (18)

Microsoft in Facebook dev buyout rumours
12th February 2010, 9:55am

News: Microsoft in Facebook dev buyout rumours

Anonymous insiders suggest the company is looking to acquire CrowdStar

Fast-growing Zynga buys social game firm
11th February 2010, 5:29pm

News: Fast-growing Zynga buys social game firm

Serious Business staff to transfer to Zynga offices

New Square cash ‘hard to not see as buyout money’
19th January 2010, 3:53pm

News: New Square cash ‘hard to not see as buyout money’

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

Chinese giant seals $80m Mochi Media buyout
13th January 2010, 9:23am

News: Chinese giant seals $80m Mochi Media buyout

Shanda positions itself as a global force with new takeover deal

[Update] Witcher dev in buyout speculation
2nd October 2009, 10:34am

News: [Update] Witcher dev in buyout speculation

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

Microsoft denies EA buyout claims
24th September 2009, 10:23am

News: Microsoft denies EA buyout claims

EA shares dip as a Microsoft spokesperson refutes Wall Street gossip

Bizarre buyout could cost Activision $107m
20th July 2009, 7:01am

News: Bizarre buyout could cost Activision $107m

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

$40m at stake on Blur's sales performance
20th July 2009, 7:01am

News: $40m at stake on Blur's sales performance

While Bizarre Creations’ Chris Pickford reveals that the PGR series has sold over 7 million units

Eidos lives on as developer brand
8th July 2009, 4:35pm

News: Eidos lives on as developer brand



Existing Eidos studios to retain brand as Square Enix Europe takes over

id acquisition worth at least $105m
8th July 2009, 11:24am

News: id acquisition worth at least $105m

Media group Zenimax raised the figure in debt financing

Two Midway studios battling closure
3rd July 2009, 12:22pm

News: Two Midway studios battling closure

Newcastle and San Diego studios given deadlines to be bought out

Bleszinski: id buyout will offer stability
2nd July 2009, 10:26am

News: Bleszinski: id buyout will offer stability

But the Epic creative director warns that maintaining a studio’s identity and culture is essential

Warner wants Midway for $33m
21st May 2009, 5:26pm

News: Warner wants Midway for $33m

Warner prepares to acquire all of Midway’s US assets

Microsoft to acquire Canadian developer BigPark
8th May 2009, 8:48am

News: Microsoft to acquire Canadian developer BigPark

‘Online gaming’ group set to join Microsoft Game Studios, will show its first title at E3

Big Fish grabs indie talent Grubby Games
1st May 2009, 11:18am

News: Big Fish grabs indie talent Grubby Games

Casual game provider acquires the multi-IGF-award nominee for an undisclosed fee, considers further buy-outs

Square wants Eidos money back by 2012
27th April 2009, 9:10am

News: Square wants Eidos money back by 2012

Japanese giant targets swift return on UK investment

Virtual Heroes Acquired by ASA
20th April 2009, 11:11am

News: Virtual Heroes Acquired by ASA

Serious game developer will now expand its work on medical training software

Atari to acquire Cryptic Studios
9th December 2008, 10:14am

News: Atari to acquire Cryptic Studios

Atari’s online vision strengthens with purchase of MMO specialist

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