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Cover of Concept Art House CEO James Zhang on helping Supercell make its Super Bowl advert
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Concept Art House CEO James Zhang on helping Supercell make its Super Bowl advert

Concept Art House provides high-end art, 3D animation, and pre-production services to the global gaming industry, contributing to approximately 500 games annually.

  • Concept Art House supports approximately 500 games annually, providing high-end art and 3D animation services for major developers including Riot Games, Blizzard, and Hasbro.
  • Mobile gaming is shifting toward console-quality graphics as developers utilize high-fidelity assets to differentiate products in a saturated market and justify rising production costs.
  • The integration of established entertainment intellectual properties, such as Jurassic Park and The Hobbit, has become a primary strategy for securing top-grossing positions in mobile app stores.
PocketGamer.bizOct 2015
Cover of Tencent buys Miniclip and Sega invests in Space Ape
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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