With social acquisitions currently at the top of many a publisher's agenda, RealNetworks the force behind publisher GameHouse has made a purchase of its own specifically designed to up its social gaming standing.
Canadian outfit Backstage Technologies is the business in question, with the firm's co-development of Facebook hit Family Feud an adaptation of the American game show by the same name - handing it notable experience within the social arena.
Bullish about Backstage
Backstage will be incorporated into GameHouse following the purchase, with RealNetworks CEO Bob Kimball stating the the firm's social expertises is what perked his company's interest.
"As we transform RealNetworks, we will focus on areas with strong revenue growth and profit potential that will realise the value of our core businesses," he said of the acquisition.
"The most compelling growth opportunity in games today is social games, and this acquisition is part of our commitment to make our entire GameHouse business social."
Social fusion
GameHouse Fusion the casual gaming community unveiled by RealNetworks back in May is another part of the firm's social strategy.
It's a platform RealNetworks has confirmed will now benefit from Backstage's creative talent.
"We acquired Backstage to advance our commitment to delivering fun and engaging games," added Matt Hulett, senior VP of RealNetworks' games division.
"With their pioneering talents in supporting and optimising leading social gaming titles to scale to millions of users, Backstage will help evolve and improve our existing social games efforts."
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