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Keywords acquires AI-driven player support platform for $75m
Helpshift to be integrated to the company's customer support business
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What happens if Activision Blizzard stays independent? | Opinion
Competition authorities on both sides of the Atlantic seem poised to raise objections to Microsoft’s $68 billion acquisition; what happens if the deal is blocked?
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InvestGame: From Q1 to Q3 gaming deals hit $37bn
The figure was reached across 246 transactions that included M&A activity, private investments, and public offerings
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Thunderful acquires Jumpship as studio launches debut title Somerville
Jumpship will retain creative autonomy, co-founder Dino Patti to serve as strategic advisor for Thunderful
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Krafton profits up to $171.5 million despite lowest quarter since 2020
PUBG publisher also announces acquisition of The Ascent developer Neon Giant and plans for new Canada studio
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Global Top Round launches M&A department
Games startup accelerator will assist with companies looking to sell, or raise money for acquisitions
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Netflix acquires Spry Fox as sixth internal studio
Cozy Grove developer says it will "continue making the games that we were already making and wanted to make"
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CMA calls on the public for its views on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
UK regulator said that open comments can also be provided for its eventual provisional findings
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EU regulators surveying developer concerns over Microsoft Activision merger
Preliminary decision expected by November 8, followed by four-month investigation
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Russia-based publisher My.Games sold for $642m
Mail.ru subsidiary now owned by Leta Capital's managing partner Aleksander Chachava
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Nintendo completes Dynamo Pictures acquisition, relaunches as Nintendo Pictures
Company's goal is to "have consumers around the world learn about Nintendo characters"
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Phil Spencer says Xbox will continue M&A activity to remain competitive
The Xbox boss also said that due to these economic times it wouldn’t be right to increase the price of the Xbox
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Focus Entertainment acquires WW1 Game Series developer BlackMill Games
Publisher buys majority stake from M2H, studio founder to hold the remaining 33.33%
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Zynga finalizes purchase of Storemaven
The gaming firm adds the mobile business platform as it continues to expand its business offerings
Feature
Why Quantic Dream sold up after 25 years
We speak to the French studio and new parent NetEase about selling despite financial stability, its future projects, and why leadership will remain the same
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NetEase acquires Quantic Dream as first European studio
Detroit: Become Human developer will operate independently, co-CEO tells GamesIndustry.biz that toxic workplace allegations has "no impact on discussions"
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Embracer finalizes purchase of Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal and Square Enix Montreal
The firm now owns the Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief franchises and a back catalogue of over 50 titles
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Aonic purchases marketing company Exmox for nearly $100m
With the new addition the gaming firm intends to strengthen its advertising operations
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Embracer to acquire Lord of the Rings IP, Tripwire, Limited Run and more
Upfront buying price to reach SEK 6 billion ($576 million) for five acquisitions plus "one unannounced" purchase
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Soedesco acquires Superlumen
Spanish virtual reality studio aims to focus more on developing its own IP
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Spin Master purchases game studio Nørdlight
With the acquisition of the developer behind Jotunheim: 1965 the toymaker aims to expand its digital gaming business operations
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DDM: Gaming investments reached $4.8bn during Q2
The period also saw M&A transactions increase by 135% year-over-year across 59 deals
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Supermassive on Nordisk acquisition: “We’re still independent but with more muscle”
Managing director Pete Samuels also hints at The Quarry developer’s five-year plan to branch out beyond horror and video games
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Keywords Studios acquires Mighty Games
Company shares half-year revenue projections of €320 million ahead of next month’s report