#acquisitions

Developer ends lucrative screensaver deal with Roku because Fox bought it

Developer: “I can’t be part of the Fox world.”

Ars Technica · EN

Unity reportedly in acquisition talks with Silver Lake and Public Investment Fund, two firms involved in EA's $55bn buyout

Unity has reportedly engaged in acquisition talks with private equity firm Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), both of which acquired Electronic Arts for $55 billion earlier this year . Read more

GamesIndustry.biz · EN

Analysis: one in three acquired game studios has been shut down since 2000

A new analysis of over 300 game studios acquired by big companies since 2000 shows one in three studios has since been shut down completely, half of which were shuttered within five years of the acquisition. Read more

GamesIndustry.biz · EN