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The latest Acquisition coverage curated for game developers.

Bohemia Interactive takes minority stake in Everwind developer Enjoy Studio

GamesIndustry.biz reports Bohemia Interactive has taken an undisclosed minority stake in Polish studio Enjoy Studio, the team behind Everwind. The deal makes Bohemia a co-owner while leaving Enjoy's identity and …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 days, 6 hours ago
Lego Digital Play acquires mobile studio Offroad Games

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Lego Digital Play has acquired UK mobile studio Offroad Games, a team spun out of Space Ape Games earlier this year. The deal’s terms weren’t disclosed, and …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 week, 4 days ago
Nvidia acquires open-source AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9bn

GamesIndustry.biz reports Nvidia has bought Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, with the AI platform set to remain open-source. For game teams using ML tools, the big takeaway is that access …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Supercell's acquisition of Metacore expected to close this month

Supercell’s acquisition of Metacore is expected to close this month, bringing Merge Mansion into Supercell’s live games portfolio. For mobile teams, it’s another sign that proven live-service hits remain prime …

News Game Developer · 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Nexus Mods acquires SteamDB

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Nexus Mods has acquired SteamDB, bringing the widely used Steam tracking site under the same umbrella as one of PC gaming’s biggest mod hubs. SteamDB will keep …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Nexus Mods is acquiring database and analytics site SteamDB

Nexus Mods is acquiring SteamDB, bringing one of the PC modding scene’s biggest hubs together with a widely used Steam data and analytics service. The move is aimed at giving …

News Game Developer · 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Supercell's acquisition of Metacore expected to close at the end of September 2026

GamesIndustry.biz reports Supercell's acquisition of Metacore is on track to close at the end of September 2026. Merge Mansion will join Supercell's live portfolio, while both teams say the game …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Brian Ward steps down as Savvy Games Group CEO

GamesIndustry.biz reports Brian Ward is stepping down as CEO of Savvy Games Group, ending his run since the Saudi-owned firm launched in 2021. Turqi Alnowaiser will serve as interim CEO …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Maria Redin of mobile giant MTG on rebranding, buying Raid: Shadow Legends, and plans to double the company's size

MTG is pushing beyond its $620 million Plarium buy with a plan to double again in three to five years. The company is rebranding its studio groups, standardizing tech selectively, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 weeks, 6 days ago
'I feel dirty:' EA workers trapped in a maelstrom of cynicism and doubt after Saudi buyout

EA’s $55 billion take-private by Saudi-backed investors has left many current employees rattled, with some describing the deal as a moral and cultural gut punch. The biggest concern inside the …

News Game Developer · 1 month ago
Epic Games sells ArtStation and Sketchfab to KitBash

Epic Games has sold ArtStation and Sketchfab to KitBash3D, ending a four-year ownership run that began in 2021. For artists and teams that rely on marketplace assets and portfolio tools, …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 1 week ago
Tripledot Studios acquires Supersonic from Unity for $40m

Tripledot Studios has bought Supersonic from Unity for $40 million, bringing the mobile publisher into its growing group. Supersonic will stay in Tel Aviv and keep its current team, while …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Unity sells Supersonic publishing business to Tripledot for $40M

Unity has sold its Supersonic mobile publishing business to Tripledot for $40 million, marking another shift in the engine maker’s portfolio. Tripledot says the deal strengthens its push into AI-driven …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Electronic Arts completes $55bn acquisition; CEO announces senior leadership changes

EA has completed its $55 billion leveraged buyout and will go private, with Saudi Arabia’s PIF becoming the majority owner. Stockholders get $210 per share as the company leaves NASDAQ. …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
EA is now owned by Saudi Arabia and Donald Trump's son-in-law

EA has been taken private in a $55 billion deal, with ownership shifting to a Saudi-backed group that includes Donald Trump’s son-in-law. For developers, the big question is how a …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Razer acquires StreamElements assets

Razer has bought the assets of StreamElements, bringing the streaming platform’s tech, brand, and operations under its umbrella. The deal leaves Live Momentum responsible for prior debts, including money still …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
EA clears US regulatory approvals in take-private deal

EA’s take-private deal has cleared U.S. regulatory hurdles, putting the publisher on track to be acquired as soon as next week. For developers, the immediate question is what changes in …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Xbox is (probably) not for sale | Opinion

Microsoft’s Xbox business posted its third straight quarter of decline, but the numbers still look more like a weak forecast being met than a fresh collapse. Despite the slump, Xbox …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
EA acquisition set to close on August 4 following approval from required regulatory bodies

EA’s $55 billion buyout is on track to close August 4 after clearing the remaining regulatory hurdles, including EU approval. For developers, the bigger signal is what happens after the …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
EU Commission approves $55bn EA buyout, says it "would not raise competition concerns"

The EU Commission has cleared the $55 billion EA buyout led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, saying it raises no competition concerns. That removes one major regulatory hurdle for …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 4 weeks ago
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