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The top ten gaming industry deals of 2022 (so far) News Nov 24th, 2022

The top ten gaming industry deals of 2022 (so far)

We break down the biggest acquisitions of 2022 so far, as reported by Drake Star

10 biggest video game acquisitions of all time Feature Nov 24th, 2022

10 biggest video game acquisitions of all time

From Activision Blizzard and Zynga to Bethesda and Playdemic

Zynga subsidiary Rollic acquires hypercasual games studio Popcore News Nov 17th, 2022

Zynga subsidiary Rollic acquires hypercasual games studio Popcore

The Turkish studio Rollic has closed the acquisition of Berlin-based Popcore games

as Krafton to acquire The Ascent developer Neon Giant News Nov 14th, 2022

Krafton to acquire The Ascent developer Neon Giant

Krafton’s financials reveal that the company is set to acquire developer Neon Giant, responsible for their debut game “The Ascent”

Matchingham Games acquires two IPs from Pow Games in $11.7m deal News Nov 11th, 2022

Matchingham Games acquires two IPs from Pow Games in $11.7m deal

UK-based Matchingham have reportedly cut a deal with Pow Games to acquire Food Match 3D and Tile Match: Home Design Puzzle from the Turkish-based developer

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick on the future of the Microsoft Acquisition News Nov 9th, 2022

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick on the future of the Microsoft Acquisition

“Being a part of Microsoft will help us better realise our ambitions”

Is Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in trouble? News Nov 7th, 2022

Is Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in trouble?

The biggest deal in gaming history has faced steep criticism from regulators and competitors

Unity and ironSource finalise the merger, despite early attempts by AppLovin to scupper the deal News Nov 7th, 2022

Unity and ironSource finalise the merger, despite early attempts by AppLovin to scupper the deal

The merger was first announced in July

Embracer Group shutters the newly acquired Studio Onoma News Nov 2nd, 2022

Embracer Group shutters the newly acquired Studio Onoma

The studio, formerly Square Enix Montreal, was acquired earlier this year

Room 8 Group closes acquisition of Brazil-based creative studio PUGA Studios News Nov 1st, 2022

Room 8 Group closes acquisition of Brazil-based creative studio PUGA Studios

The acquisition was first announced in April as part of the company’s goal to enhance its global presence

Netflix expands gaming arm with addition of indie studio Spry Fox News Nov 1st, 2022

Netflix expands gaming arm with addition of indie studio Spry Fox

The Seattle-based developer is the sixth under the Netflix Umbrella

Drake Star: Quarter 3 of 2022 saw 81 new mergers and acquisitions totalling billions of dollars Special Report Oct 20th, 2022

Drake Star: Quarter 3 of 2022 saw 81 new mergers and acquisitions totalling billions of dollars

Over 300 deals were made from July to September, Embracer Group led the pack with eight acquisitions

2022 has seen 976 deals, with Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard topping the charts Special Report Oct 20th, 2022

2022 has seen 976 deals, with Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard topping the charts

Drake Star analyses the gaming markets in its Global Gaming Industry Report

The storm blows on - CMA still intent on investigating Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard News Oct 19th, 2022

The storm blows on - CMA still intent on investigating Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The UK regulator doubled down on plans to scrutinise the planned acquisition before approval

Portfolio diversification and publishing - ZiMAD on the varied paths to success in mobile gaming News Oct 19th, 2022

Portfolio diversification and publishing - ZiMAD on the varied paths to success in mobile gaming

Magic Jigsaw Puzzle developer ZiMAD discusses how to assess risk, value a game, and make smart decisions.

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