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Judge halts Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for a minimum of 14 days

A federal judge has put the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger on ice for at least 14 days, with the pause potentially stretching to 28. The move gives state attorneys general …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months ago
Paramount confirms Mike Zaimont is employed by Avatar Legends dev

Paramount has confirmed that Mike Zaimont is employed by Gameplay Group International on Avatar Legends. Zaimont is listed as an individual developer, a detail that has drawn attention because of …

News Game Developer · 2 months, 1 week ago
"Mission Impossible is high on my list" – how Paramount plans to use co-dev to exploit its archive, while building its own all-new IP

Paramount has folded its games operations into a 170-person Paramount Games Studio, pairing Skydance’s internal teams with the company’s film and TV IP. The plan leans heavily on co-dev and …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Platinum is making a triple-A Ninja Turtles game because they're "huge fans" of the IP

PlatinumGames is now attached to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, and the interesting part is that Paramount says the fit came from genuine IP enthusiasm, not just a …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Paramount unveils new 'unified' Paramount Games Studio

Paramount is folding its existing Paramount and Skydance game teams into a single Paramount Games Studio. For devs, the practical takeaway is less about a new label and more about …

News Game Developer · 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Warner Bros. shareholders "overwhelmingly" back Paramount's $111bn acquisition

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved Paramount's $111 billion acquisition, a significant move that could reshape the media landscape. This deal, pending regulatory approval, aims to create a stronger combined …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months ago
Paramount makes no reference to game studios in first WB call to investors

Paramount's first investor call post-Warner Bros acquisition notably omitted any mention of game studios, signaling a potential shift in focus away from gaming. With Warner Bros Games restructuring around core …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Blink and you'll miss it: Paramount almost acknowledges the existence of Warner Bros. Games

During a recent investor event, Paramount made a brief mention of Warner Bros. Games, hinting at the potential impact of their acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. This acknowledgment could signal …

News Game Developer · 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Netflix backs out of Warner Bros deal, declines to match Paramount Skydance's raised offer

Netflix has opted out of acquiring Warner Bros Discovery after Paramount Skydance raised its offer to $31 per share. This decision, influenced by financial considerations, underscores the competitive landscape in …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Paramount sues Warner Bros. Discovery for details of its deal with Netflix

Paramount's lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery seeks to uncover the terms of its Netflix deal, following a rejected tender offer. This legal move could impact negotiations and partnerships in the …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months, 1 week ago
Warner Bros. Discovery's board "unanimously" rejects Paramount Skydance's amended offer

Warner Bros. Discovery's board has firmly rejected Paramount Skydance's latest offer, signaling a strong stance in the ongoing negotiations. This decision could impact various roles within the gaming industry, particularly …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Paramount bid for Warner Bros. backed by EA acquisition group investors

The bid from Paramount for Warner Bros. is gaining traction, especially with backing from EA acquisition group investors. This move could reshape the landscape of game development within Warner Bros. …

News Game Developer · 9 months, 2 weeks ago