Atari acquires emulation studio Implicit Conversions
… It also purchased preservation and restoration studio Digital Eclipse in a deal worth up to $20 million in 2023. …
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Atari to acquire Crossy Road developer Hipster Whale
… Chris Kerr , Senior Editor, News , GameDeveloper.com June 1, 2026 2 Min Read Logo and screenshot via Hipster Whale Atari has agreed to purchase Australian mobile studio Hipster Whale in a deal that could eventually cost almost $40 million. …
CWA Canada president calls on government to scrutinize EA buyout
… In January, another group of U.S. lawmakers said the Federal Trade Commission FTC must review the acquisition over fears it could incentive layoffs, offshoring, studio closures, and other cost-cutting measures. …
Atari acquires the rights to five Wizardry titles
… In 2024, it nabbed the rights to Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 for $7 million and acquired preservation and restoration studio Digital Eclipse in 2023 in a deal worth up to $20 million. …
Digital Bros buys the rights to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for €4M
… The deal will see the Italian company take full ownership of the franchise, eliminating any future royalty obligations to developer Chengdu Lingze Technology 'Leenzee' . …
Xbox CEO unsure whether Activision Blizzard merger is paying off
… During an on-stage interview at Bloomberg Tech 2026 , Xbox CEO Asha Sharma was asked whether the deal—which currently stands as the largest video game acquisition in history—is paying off. …
GameStop wants eBay and Nintendo confirms Switch 2 price hike
… GameStop CEO Accused Of Auctioning Off History From The Game Informer Vault As Part Of His eBay Acquisition Stunt via Kotaku // If you weren't already confident that the eBay deal is Properly Serious, Cohen seemingly started flogging cherished memorabilia from the fabled Game Informer Vault in an a… …
EVE Online dev turns independent and rebrands as Fenris Creations
Business Production News EVE Online studio CCP Games turns independent and rebrands as Fenris Creations Google DeepMind has also taken a minority stake in the Icelandic studio and will produce an offline version of EVE Online. …
Xbox announces business 'reset' amid reports of layoffs
… We are currently unable to make as many consoles as players want to buy, and we need a new business model and partnerships for hardware as we remain committed to Helix." Both leaders stated that Xbox has found itself "over extended" after expanding its studio system at breakneck speed with the acqu… …
Playstack CEO doesn't want to rock the boat after majority buyout
… Related: Report: Pokemon Go video scans may have been used for AI drone training "Yeah, I think studio acquisitions are on the table for sure," continued Elliott. …