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Biz Daily: Why Activision Blizzard bought King
The acquisition of King by Activision Blizzard for $5.9 billion represents a strategic effort to bridge the gap between traditional console and PC gaming and the high-growth mobile sector.
- Activision Blizzard acquired King for $5.9 billion to bridge the gap between its traditional console/PC business and the high-growth mobile gaming sector.
- The deal establishes Activision Blizzard as the largest pure-play gaming company in the Western market, providing immediate access to a global, gender-balanced mobile audience.
- The transaction is valued at $18 per share, a 20 percent premium over King’s pre-deal valuation, and is financed through $3.2 billion in cash and bank loans.
PocketGamer.bizNov 2015
PocketGamer.biz11 min
Tencent buys Miniclip and Sega invests in Space Ape
The gaming industry in early 2015 is characterized by a surge in mergers and acquisitions, as highly profitable companies leverage their cash reserves to secure strategic assets.
- Tencent acquired a significant majority stake in Miniclip to leverage shared expertise in transitioning web-based portals to mobile free-to-play ecosystems.
- Sega Networks expanded its mobile footprint by acquiring Demiurge Studios and investing in Reignited Artists and London-based Space Ape Games to facilitate entry into the Japanese market.
- Playtech acquired YoYo Games for $16.4 million to integrate the Game Maker software into its gambling-focused business model.
PocketGamer.bizFeb 2015
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Keith Russell from Babel talks about TestMyApps.net
Babel, a long-standing provider of quality assurance and localization services, has launched TestMyApps.net to address the specific needs of the growing indie game development sector.
- Babel, a QA and localization firm operating since 1999, has launched TestMyApps.net to provide indie developers with self-service access to professional testing and localization tools previously reserved for major publishers like EA, Activision, and Ubisoft.
- The platform allows developers to upload games for testing across a wide range of mobile, tablet, and console hardware to ensure technical quality and rapid turnaround.
- Babel provides services in approximately 65 languages, focusing heavily on culturalization to adapt game mechanics, UI, and content for specific regional markets, particularly in Japan, Korea, and China.
PocketGamer.bizJan 2014
